November in Review
We did a lot in November, but it was mostly Local Nov 1-Nov 5 – Doswell, VA Cluster Nov 11- Nov 12 – Berryville, VA, Herding Trial Nov 16 – Nov 19 – National Dog Show in Oaks, PA Nov 25 – Nov 26 – West Friendship, MD Show
We did a lot in November, but it was mostly Local Nov 1-Nov 5 – Doswell, VA Cluster Nov 11- Nov 12 – Berryville, VA, Herding Trial Nov 16 – Nov 19 – National Dog Show in Oaks, PA Nov 25 – Nov 26 – West Friendship, MD Show
The Catonsville Kennel Club was a three day show, 10-13 to 10-15. Rory made her debut in BPUP by taking a Group 2 and getting 3 Puppy of Achievement Points Mazikeen Friday – Albert P. Bianchi – Select Bitch Saturday – Christopher T. Moore – Nothing Sunday – Mrs. Terry B. Carter – Best Opposite … More Catonsville Kennel Club – West Friendship
This was an outdoor show for three days, and I got to hang out with all of my friends! Which… is ok, because we got absolutely nothing! 10-7 – Mazikeen showed to Mrs. Linda Clark, and got nothing! 10-8 – Fiddle showed to Bill Shelton and got nothing! 10-9 – Mazikeen showed with Alyssa and … More Devon/Montgomery Show
October wasn’t quite as exciting as September, but it started off at Flying Bucket Farm, and got better from there! October 5-8th – Hatboro/Devon/Montgomery Terrier Show October 13-15th – West Friendship Maryland October 21-22nd – The Caves of Missouri October 23-28th – Cow Camp at Larry’s House
I had no idea that there were some amazing sandstone canyons at the Starved Rock State Park, right on the Illinois River! The campground was practically empty (not so great for cell service and wifi here), and we were able to walk several of these trails without actually seeing another soul!
This country is very wonderful! We are on the way out to St. Louis for the next clinic, and I had a LOT of work to do for my real job! So, we spent a few days hiking through the woods in Kentucky. This state park has a wonderful campground, many caves, and trails to … More Carter Caves State Park – Kentucky
To kick off the amazing road trip of awesomeness, I went back to study more of the herding breeds in the quest of understanding dog form and function. On Thursday, we studied Miniature American Shepherds, Lancashire Heelers, and the German Shepherd Dogs. Friday we studied Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Icelandic Sheepdogs (no hands on), and … More Judges Education in Raleigh, NC
The show site in Cumberland, Maryland is probably one of my most favorite ones that I have ever been to! I brought out Ukulele, Chunky, and Mazikeen, and my husband brought out Brie, and we had the most wonderful time, including another Best of Breed win over a ranked male special! We also took TWO … More Cumberland, Maryland Cluster
So, Chunky, Ukulele, Brie, and I took a road trip to Salem Virginia for the Mountain Valley Cluster. We had a really awesome time with friends, and finished Chunky’s Championship by taking Winners Bitch every day! Brie was Reserve Winners every day but Friday. Ukulele only showed for the weekend. Chunky 08/02: Ms. Carolyn Herbel: WB … More Mountain Valley Cluster – Salem, VA
08/02 – 08/06/2023: Salem, VA Cluster 08/13/2023: Cattle Work in Berryville, VA 08/17 – 08/20/2023: Cumberland, MD Cluster 08/23 – 08/27/2023: Doswell, VA Cluster 08/31 – 09/04/2023: Judges Education in Raleigh, NC