Vizsla livin', vizsla lovin'

Dog sitting

2009-02-20T10:23:00.000-08:00

I dog sat recently. Just thought I'd show you how well behaved they can be and how darn cute they are. Left to right Hazel, Sila, Hardy, Jolli, Hoover, and Cookie in the back.

And I love this picture of Hoover looking distinguished. Sweet old boy.

Cookie's success

2009-02-09T07:01:00.001-08:00

This Sunday Cookie took Best in Sweeps at the Vizsla Club of Long Island specialty. Of course the battery died on the camera just as Cookie was in the ring, so I missed the whole thing in photos. When I get the professional show photo, I'll post it. I'm in it, and looked horrible, I'm sure, but I don't care! I'm just happy for our little Cookie!

Pound puppy

2009-02-04T07:27:00.000-08:00

I fell in love with a dog at the Hartford Dog Pound. He looks almost exactly like a male version of a dog we had growing up. Her name was Termite and we had to put her to sleep at 19 years old. The top picture is of her on our last day with her, the bottom picture is of the pound dog.

This poor little guy's legal day of adoption is this friday. It is the first day he can be brought home to a waiting family (if there is one), and the first day he can be put to sleep. They only get 10 days from the day they arrive!

Handling

2009-02-04T07:17:00.001-08:00

I handled for the first time at the Springfield supported entry in November. I showed Elmo, Cookie's dad. I was very nervous! This coming Sunday I will be showing again. This time it will be possibly Cookie in sweeps, and 1 or 2 other times, depending on what happens. I will let you know. Wish me luck. Last time, in Fitchburg, I got so nervous, my back almost blew out and I could barely move. Amazing how stress effects the body.

I'm back!

2009-02-02T11:34:00.000-08:00

It has been so long since I posted. So much has happened, but I'll spare you the details. Cookie did, however, win her first 3 points for a major and BOS win in Lehigh Pennsylvania! We are very proud of Cookie winning in only her second weekend out. Her picture, however, is completely aweful! Carol says that good wins make bad photos, so I'll post it anyway!

Cookie's back!

2008-11-05T07:56:00.000-08:00

After 2 weeks away, Cookie is finally home. She went with Carol to do some lead/show training and Carol's dog, Jello, stayed with us for some socialization. Though we enjoyed having Jello here, we are glad to have Cookie home. Well, except maybe Jarrod. Cookie was so happy to see Sila that she peed on the floor and was still tinkling alittle when she jumped up on Jarrod's lap. Needless to say, he wasn't too happy, but he'll get over it.

Here is a picture of Sila and my nephew Trevor napping together.

And further down the couch, Solace and Jello nap, too.

Sila's Birthday Party

2008-10-21T05:19:00.001-07:00

On Saturday we had Sila's 2nd birthday Party. We had 15 vizslas total at our house. We had a lot of fun and really lucked out with the weather. Left to right are Jan and Obie, Susan (Sila's breeder) her dog Jolli and Sila's mom Hazel, me and Sila (I know, I'm not very photogenic!) Tarni and Beatrice, her husband Vasska and son Dillon and their other v Beckett.

Cookie (sneaking in for some kisses), Jan and Obie, Mel and Remi (not in first pic), me and Sila, Susan and Hazel, Vasska and Beatrice.

Haven's birthday

2008-10-13T09:03:00.000-07:00

We had Haven's 10th birthday this saturday and I just had to share this lovely picture of my girl. Notice Sila scooching her way into the picture. Well, of course, someone was sitting on the couch, she couldn't let her get cold! Below: see demon dog in the background?

Missing Nub

2008-10-10T07:43:00.001-07:00

Nub got adopted last Saturday. He went to an excellent home where he is going to get everything he needs. Lots of exercise, indivudual attention, among other things. Here is one of the last pictures we got with/of him, and I absolutely love it. As a result, the girls are getting closer. Here are a couple of pictures showing them cuddling.

Party planning

2008-09-27T08:45:00.001-07:00

Evites went out today for Sila's second birthday party. We are hoping to get atleast some of the Gem Litter together for some fun and to see how everyone turned out! Cookie will get the chance to see other puppies, and hopefully Sila will be able to hang out with some siblings. We'll see.

Oh, btw, Sila will be coming into season very soon, we are just hoping she is out of the "danger zone" before the party. We don't need any more puppies right now! (And Susan's dog Jolli loves Sila to death as it is!)

Even if it is just Susan and me, that's still 7 or 8 dogs. I wish some of you were closer!

Growing...

2008-09-24T16:50:00.000-07:00

I talked to Susan today about how her 2 puppies (born May 28th), and Carol's 2 puppies (one from that litter and one from Cookie's litter) were doing. I had seen the former 2 on Thursday, but haven't seen the latter in a couple of weeks. I guess they have all gone to the vet and all range from 26 or 27 lbs to 29 lbs. How much does Cookie weigh, you ask? She weighs in at a whopping, wait for it...18 lbs. She is a peanut. She has always been little, but she is significantly smaller than her counterparts. I increased her food tonight to try to put alittle more weight on her. She is completely proportional, she's just slim!

My wish list

2008-09-10T09:18:00.000-07:00

For those of you who want to know me alittle better, I have put in this link so that you can view the array of items on my Amazon.com wishlist. It is continually growing and evolving. One day I will make some sort of dent in it, or atleast a purchase from it, which I have not been able to do thus far.

My Amazon Wishlist

Adventures in doggiesitting

2008-09-08T05:36:00.001-07:00

This weekend I dog sat for 5 vizslas; Sila's mom, 2 half sister's (one of whom is Cookie's mom), a half brother, and an un-biologically related family member. So, I brought Sila and Cookie with me to enjoy the fun! Here are some pics.

Solace and Hazel

Hardy and the skunk

Hazel and Hardy hunting a squirrel

Sila and Cookie hunting a squirrel

Solace and Sisi getting ready for bed

Solace and Hoover

Truffles relaxing

Pooped out pups (clockwise from top: Sila, Hardy, Truffles, Sisi)

My other blog

2008-09-04T07:37:00.001-07:00

Hello, all! I have started that second blog I was telling you about. I'll let you read about it there. I've linked to it on my link list, but you can also get to it here:

http://wannabathlete.blogspot.com

It will be getting more detailed, etc. as I move on, I just made it yesterday. Check it out!

My nephew Trevor and the girls

2008-08-28T16:17:00.001-07:00

Ok, I know this isn't Vizsla related, but I figure this blog is about our life living with and around vizslas. I guess that includes life beyond strictly vizsla stuff. I think I will be starting a second blog soon. (Sorry, Mer, more to add to your google reader list!) More on that later, until then, I had to share these pictures of me nephew Trevor. Too cute.

Haven and Trevor

Trevor

Solace and Trevor

Cookie pictures

2008-08-27T12:37:00.000-07:00

Ok, I know I have been lacking in the update and picture department. But, I have a new camera now, so I took some pictures today. Here's Cookie basking in the sun.

Solace and Cookie fell asleep on the floor, underneath the desk. Don't ask...

Sila eyeing the prize...

Sila got the fox, and Cookie looks on longingly.

Cookie Monster

2008-08-16T05:42:00.001-07:00

Cookie is adjusting very well to her new home. She is a silly little thing. But, she sleeps through the night from about 9 to 6:15 or 6:30 when my alarm goes off. I don't know if she'd sleep longer than that. I don't have the liberty of finding that out. She goes in her crate on her own sometimes during the day, she doesn't fight me to get into it at bedtime, she's eating well. All in all she is doing really well. I need to get a new camera so that I can post some pictures.

Cookie pictures

2008-08-04T11:50:00.001-07:00

Here she is, my little Cookie. That's her sitting up.That's her laying ontop of her sibling. I think we have a cuddle bug on our hands.

Our puppy

2008-08-03T05:04:00.000-07:00

Well, after much confusion and such, we have finally found out definitively who our puppy is! Yeah! Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of her yet. It's always something, isn't it? Amanda and I went down to watch some evals., tattooing, and have some puppy fun. I was videotaping some things, and Amanda was taking pictures, so hopefully she will have some for me to show you. I can't wait to see them!

PS Her name is Cookie

Majors

2008-07-26T12:18:00.000-07:00

Sila took 2 Best of Breeds (majors) in Canada, putting her at 5 points of the 10 she needs to finish. That is probably all she will do, but it's halfway there. We are very excited about her accomplishments and can't wait to see the pictures. I'll post them once I get them.

Pictures from Haven's Tri

2008-07-24T09:19:00.001-07:00

We only got a few, and not any action shots, but she looked darn cute.

Haven!

2008-07-23T09:05:00.000-07:00

Haven participated in a triathlon last night. She stopped after the bike portion, but only because she was sent to start in the wrong tri! She was supposed to be in the kids tri which was:

50meter swim, 1 mile bike, 1/2 mile run but she ended up doing
1/8 mile swim, almost 4 mile bike ride

We are so proud of her for not giving up and for working so hard! She says she may be up to doing the real kids tri in August. After that, it should be easy! I can't tell you how proud I am!
Picture(s) to come soon.

News from Canada

2008-07-23T08:12:00.001-07:00

I got news from Canada yesterday and earlier today. Sila, as predicted, has diarrhea. They say she doesn't act sick though, so that's good. She's been given some medicine to help clear it up, and she is only eating boiled chicken and rice. (SPOILED!)

On the showing side, they have pretty much been wiping the floor with Sila up there. Yes, she's a pretty girl, but she's an immature pretty girl. Jolli is finished, Piper is only one point away from finishing, and Sila is only up to 3 points. Hopefully they will be able to put more points on her before this is all over. I know everyone is working so hard with her up there and it is truly appreciated. I know she is probably the most problematic dog they brought, being sick and not winning. I wouldn't trust her in anyone else's hands!

No news and good news

2008-07-21T12:39:00.001-07:00

Well, I haven't heard anything from Canada in a day and a half. I wonder how it's going! But, I have heard news of Sila's little sister. We are getting closer and closer to finding out who she is going to be, so the excitement is mounting!

It is so interesting to see the process of evaluating and choosing puppy placements. Sila's breeder, Susan, is very diligent about it and is wonderful to share the process with me. I know she has a daunting task, placing 16 puppies, but I know that each one will be placed with much love, time, understanding, and patience on her part. I can't wait to bring our little booger home.

A Point...

2008-07-20T04:37:00.000-07:00

Sila won her first point in Canada today. She went up with another bitch, Piper, who is fierce competition. Piper won Friday, Sila won yesterday. Piper is much more mature and filled out, so I was pleasantly surprised that she won. I am just trying to be positive and hope she does well and has fun.

Carol said that she is being finicky about her food. That doesn't surprise me. That's what happened when she went to Omaha. She usually eats 2 meals a day, 1 at 7 ish and 1 at 5 ish. Now she's eating one big meal at 8pm.

For those of you who don't know, or would like to know, here are the basic requirements to get a championship in Canada:
Win 10 points under 3 different judges.
Win atleast (1) 2pt (major) win

Bruno

2008-07-18T09:49:00.000-07:00

This is Sila and her friend Bruno together after a long jog in the woods. He's one of my best friends, and I think he may have a little crush on me ;)

Oh, Canada

2008-07-17T16:50:00.000-07:00

Sila is off to Canada. I didn't cry. I teared up, but I didn't cry. It helps that I had 16 puppies to occupy my mind when she left with Carol. The other dogs that are going up are very stiff competition for her. We'll see how she does. I just hope she doesn't get too stressed and has a good time.

I learned SO much from Carol today when she did some prelim. evaluations of the first litter. I can't wait to see how everyone else evaluates them and find out who our new puppy is!

Finishing touches

2008-07-16T06:06:00.000-07:00

So the meeting last night, though alot of business got taken care of, was actually alot of fun. Today I have to bring Sila to the vet to get a physical and get her health certificate for Canada. I also have to pick up the pages of Sila's breeder book that Eric did from Staples. A big THANK YOU to Eric for all of his help with this! Once all that is done, I will feel much better!

Bored meeting

2008-07-15T06:08:00.000-07:00

Tonight I have my first official meeting on the CVVC Board. I have never been to an actual board meeting before, so this should be interesting. I have no idea what to expect, and don't know how I will be received as such a newbie to the breed and being much younger than everyone else. We will see what this holds. Regardless, I am very excited.

Time to start getting ready for Canada. I have to get Sila's bag together with her

food
bowl
show lead
supplements
chew toy
paper work
breeder book
anxiety herbs (she got very sick when she went away to Nationals, but she was much younger then. Better safe than sorry!)

I feel like I'm forgetting something, but I don't know what...

I got poked today!

2008-07-13T16:18:00.000-07:00

Mom brought me to the vet today and she took some of blood. Mom says that it is for an important epilepsy study. I guess it's worth it then. But, on the positive side, I got to see my sister Schatzi and my brother Obie today. Yeah! Oh, and my friend Carol and my grandma Suz. Whoo-hoo!

First show

2008-07-12T10:01:00.000-07:00

Daddy wanted to show you my first show when I was 10 months old. We were both very nervous (it was dad's first show too), but I won and took BOS over a special! Mom says I was a little heavy, but hey, we got the job done, right?

Running, running, running

2008-07-12T07:26:00.000-07:00

Mom is running me ragged. She says that I need to be in top shape for Canada. Mom is sending me away with my friend Carol to try to get some points in Canada. I'm really going to miss my mom, (but she's probably going to miss me even more!), but I really like Carol. So, in the mean time, I'm running, running, running. For those of you who don't know, I'm the laziest vizsla on the planet. I spend most of my day sleeping. Ah well, it does feel good, I love being in the woods, and it makes the sleeping that much better!

Back to back

2008-07-12T07:21:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of my second of back to back majors. You think mom yelped the first time? You should have heard her today! Crazy lady...

First major

2008-07-12T07:10:00.001-07:00

So, this is a picture of my first major. Mom let out a little yelp (you'd think someone stepped on her paw or something).

We are the champions, my friends...

2008-07-12T06:55:00.000-07:00

I guess I'm officially a champion, whatever that means. Mom and dad seem excited, but all I know is that I get some good eats when I trot around in circles. That makes me a champ? Geez, I should have done that a long time ago! So, here's a picture of my last win. Mom says it was a 5 point major BOW win for my 4th major. Technical, technical...Not my best pic, it was excruciatingly hot that day, and I was pretty worn.

Thanks Amanda

2008-07-12T06:33:00.000-07:00

Ok, ok, so Bruno's mommy Amanda convinced my mom to do some typing for me and reinvent her blog into my blog. Geez, was that confusing? Anywho, here I am world! I guess I have alot of updating to do since I have never posted before! I'll get cracking. I just wish mom typed faster!