Duluth Kennel Club, Duluth, Minnesota, Sunday July 13, 2008

I finally got to show again after being on Family Medical Leave with the Puppy Kidz. I just love to show! Dad showed me Friday and Saturday and that didn’t go to well because I wanted my Mom to show me so Sunday I got my way. I was so happy that Mom was showing me that I perform perfectly for her. The Judge really liked me. He told Mom that she has a really good Dog! I thought he was going to give me Breed over a top 10 girl but he didn’t.  Oh well I got Best of Opposite Sex, but it was so much fun to see Mom smile and be so happy, CH yoR.

Scott County Kennel Club, Rock Island, Illinois, Saturday May 10, 2008

I was bound and determined to give Mom a winning ribbon for Mother’s Day. Guess what, I did it! I got BOS today. I told Dad that I wanted him to show me so we could surprise Mom with her present so Dad and I went into the ring and brought out a ribbon for Mom. She was so happy and proud of Dad and me. She told us that Dad has a new project now since he did such a good job showing me. We told Mom that we would think about it. I still like showing with my Mom but I also like my Dad.  Maybe they will have to take turns showing me. I’m going on Family Medical Leave while Bee is nursing our Puppy Kidz and recovers from Maternity. You know a Man has to support his Gal and be a part of parenting, CH yoR.

Lake Shore Kennel Club, Crete, Illinois, Sunday November 25, 2007

Oh my, Guess What? Oh ya, I won Best of Winners! I got another 3 point major and the points I needed to get my title! I’m a NEW CHAMPION! I performed the best that I have ever performed. The judge was really nice and gave me hug. When Mom told me ‘Good Boy, you got it’ . I was so excited that I started jumping and barking in the ring. Mom cried and Dad was so proud of me, he was waiting at the ring exit to hug me. Dad told me that I'm not a puppy anymore that I'm a Champion. Mom told me now that I have a title I have to sign my name using my title, so until next time, CH yoR.

Lake Shore Kennel Club, Crete, Illinois, Saturday November 24, 2007

I got to go to the big city this weekend, the Windy City of Chicago. Wow was this fun. I have never seen so many huge buildings and the traffic, Dad was a little grumpy driving. Guess what? I got to stay in the Grand Royale! Dad got us big room and Bee and I had so much fun running and playing together. One time Mom dropped our leads while trying to unlock our door and we ran all the way down the long hallway chasing each other. I would chase Bee then she would chase me. Mom and Dad took us to Pet Store and we got some new chewies, Bacon Flavor.  I really enjoyed the show today. I met some new Havanese friends. I just love making new friends. I didn’t win today but I did get Reserve Winners Dog. Oh well, maybe I’ll win tomorrow.

Minneapolis Kennel Club, Shakopee, Minnesota, Sunday November 18, 2007

Oh my, the competition was still tuff today. I did really well though. I took 1^st place in my class and then I took Reserve Winners Dog. I beat some of the best Havanese out there, WOW! Mom was really proud of me. My full sister, we were born together in the same litter, took Reserve Winners Girl over some of the best Havanese Girls. Her name is Twinkie. We are quite a handsome Brother/Sister duo. I really wanted to win today and get my title, but it didn’t happen. Oh well, maybe next weekend.

Minneapolis KC, North Star Havanese Club Regional Specialty, Shakopee, Minnesota, Saturday November 17, 2007

Well the RandR was good but I was ready for the competition again. It took me a time in the ring to remember how to walk right and that I had to not worry about Dad, I couldn’t see him but I did smell him so I knew he was watching me. Dad you were out of sight but not out of smell! I got first in my class in the Puppy Sweepstakes. I got a new toy and I earned a whole $11.70. I have more income! In the regular competition I beat some really nice dogs in my class. It was the biggest class competition I have ever been in. I got 3^rd place. My friend Stevie got Winners Dog and earned his title. It was his birthday and his Mom’s birthday, wow, what a birthday present! Congratulations Stevie’s Mom and CH Stevie!

Sioux Empire Kennel Club, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sunday October 28, 2007

After yesterday I just wasn’t in the mood to show. I have been showing for two months with very little time off. I’m tired! A guy needs a rest! I didn’t want to stack or walk. I tried to do my jack rabbit hop and made Mom upset. I didn’t even get out of class and Mom told me that I deserved it. She was upset with me but, I know that she loves me. After the show we had a discussion and I convinced Mom that we need to just take some time off and regroup!

Sioux Empire Kennel Club, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Saturday October 27, 2007

It was a really strange show today. The planned judge was absent, I hope she is OK and gets well soon. We had a last minute judge that I’m not sure who he was. Mom and Dad didn’t know about the change and that we had been moved up in time. Mom didn’t have me ready and she was still adjusting my lead when we went into the ring. It all happened so fast that I didn’t get to do my pre-show work out. Mom and I just wasn’t ready and it showed. I didn’t even get out of my class.

Mattoon, Sandemac, Illinois Capitol, Gateway Havanese Regional Kennel Clubs, Springfield, Illinois,

Friday - Monday October 19-22, 2007

Mom told me I would have days like these! It was just a bad weekend! It all started Friday morning when Dad got out of bed and handed Mom the alarm clock, while it was still quacking I might add, and said ‘your alarm is going off’ and went straight back to his bed.  Mom was still trying to open her eyes and it took her awhile to figure out how to turn it off. It sounds like my quacky duck. I looked at Dad and growled and thought couldn’t you have turned it off before you woke me up! It all went down hill from there and that’s all I’m going to say about it. I will say that I got 4 rosettes, a tennis ball, two ceramic tiles of Hav pictures, I gave them to Mom, and blue plush puppy toy, it’s my favorite now. Also, I have an income; I earned $7.21 on Saturday and $14.43 on Sunday in the Sweepstakes.  Mom told me that I’m big time now, I’m earning my keep!

Mason City Kennel Club, Mason City, Iowa, Sunday October 14, 2007

I was so tired today. I got up with Mom at 4:48 am. We had a really early show time. I had that Judge again that tried to take em. I said NO WAY and I did a sit. When I did my down and back I thought I saw my Dad when I got to the corner so I stood up on my back legs to get a better view and sure enough, there’s Dad. I said to him, help, she wants to take em! He told me to mind Mom. I don’t think the Judge was too happy with me, she didn’t pick me.

Mason City Kennel Club, Mason City, Iowa, Saturday October 13, 2007

I really had fun today. I did just what mom told me to do and it paid off. I got Winners Dog. Then I got to compete against the Specials for Breed. The judge liked me, he picked me for Best of Winners which I got another 3 point major! I’m in the double digits now and I almost have my title. My friend Daisy got Best of Opposite Sex and a 3 point major also. She finished today and has her title. I’m so happy for my friend Daisy, she’s really pretty.

Wright County Minnesota KC, Hutchinson, Minnesota, Sunday October 7, 2007

Well today was a better day, I got past the losers day. I looked good and was ready for a win. I got Reserve over some very nice pups.

Wright County Minnesota KC,  Hutchinson, Minnesota, Saturday October 6, 2007

I was about as lucky in the ring today as Dad was last night. We got to the show site about 1:00 am, it was along drive. Dad wanted electric for the RV so he could watch the games today. He climbed over a 7 foot fence to get a plug; he plugged in and guess what, NO JUICE and not talking fruit juice! The next day our neighbor showed Dad that the gate was unlocked! He he! It was losers day, I lost, the Cubs lost, and the Hawkeyes lost. Dad and I were not happy campers.

Platte Valley Kennel Club, Fremont, Nebraska, Sunday September 30, 2007

I was ready for the ring today after the big win yesterday. I walked and stacked perfectly. When I got to the table I stood there like I was supposed to. The Judge scared me when she wanted to check my back end. I had one of those you are not going to touch me there moments! She told me ‘I won’t take them!’ I thought yep, I won’t let you take them! I did a ‘sit’. Mom was not happy with me. The Judge knew she scared me so she gave me a big hug and told me I was a good boy. She was a really nice lady even though she scared me and only picked me for 1^st place in my class.  Mom told me that we will work on my table manners this week.

Platte Valley Kennel Club, Fremont, Nebraska, Saturday September 29, 2007

Was I nervous today or what? I had to show before Mr. Edd Bivin! I performed perfectly. He gave me Winners Dog and I was looking at another 1 pointer. I came out of the ring thinking, oh my, Dad will call me the 1 point boy wonder again. I have to take out the girl or a special to get another point. I went back into the ring for Breed competition and I was so nervous, I wet my pants! Good thing I was in the corner and Mr. Bivin was busy with the specials so he didn’t see me. Mom had to clean it up. I performed so good that I beat the girl and got Best of Winners for a 3 point major! Wow, what a win from Mr. Edd Bivin! I guess Dad can’t call me the 1 point boy wonder any more.

Rochester Minnesota KC Inc, Rochester, Minnesota Sunday September 16, 2007

I picked up another point today, yes I got Winners Dog. I competed for Breed with my friend Maggie. I thought I was going to win but the judge picked Maggie. I got Best of Opposite Sex. Oh well, Maggie finished today and I’m so happy for her, she has a title now. Dad is starting to call me the 1 point boy wonder. I guess I’ll have to show him.

Rochester Minnesota KC Inc, Rochester, Minnesota Saturday September 15, 2007

I looked good today! I performed just like Mom told me too and I was a good boy and stood still on the table for the judge. I got 1^st in my class and competed for Winners. She didn’t pick me but, guess what; she picked me for the Puppy Extravaganza! Yes, I got Puppy Best of Breed! I got to go to the Puppy Toy Group competition and I was even better. I had a fan club and when they cheered for me, I said, oh my, they are cheering for me. It put an extra bounce in my step! There were 12 different dogs in the competition. There was a Yorkie, a Shih Tzu, a Chinese Crested, and bunch of other dogs; I don’t even know what they were. The judge gave me 4^th place in Group! I got another Rosette and got to take my picture in the big setting. Wow, I just love fans.

Des Moines Kennel Club, Des Moines, Iowa, Sunday September 9, 2007

I was not ready for the show today. I was tired and I just wasn’t ready. Dad took possession of the alarm clock and turned it off in his sleep! When I finally woke up, Mom had to rush to get me groomed. I didn’t feel like eating breakfast so I went into the ring on an empty tummy. The liver treats were good but they just weren’t enough. Never cross a guy when he is hungry. I performed perfect in the class judging but when it came to Winners, there was little puppy behind me and man was he irritating. Mom couldn’t get me to stack or walk. The judge wasn’t too happy with me, she didn’t pick me.

Des Moines Kennel Club, Des Moines, Iowa, Saturday September 8, 2007

I was ready for the show today, Mom groomed me and I was handsome. I performed really well. I guess I could have been better because the Judge didn’t pick me. I did have fun at the show though; Grandma and Grandpa came to watch me. I always love seeing them. I met a very nice couple, Mike and Paulina, Paulina is a very pretty lady and Mike picked me up. They played with me and petted me. I hope I see them again soon. I saw several Komondors and very handsome Puli. The Puli won his Group. I just love meeting new people and seeing the different breeds. It’s a lot of fun!

Cedar Rapids Kennel Assoc, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sunday September 2, 2007

I was ready for the ring today, Mom groomed me and I looked good! I got in the ring and the judge got me all worked up while I was on the table. I was excited. When I started my down and back, I was fired up and started my jack rabbit hop. Mom just stopped right in the middle of the ring.  She looked at me and said ‘that won’t get it’! I shook it off and looked up at her and said ‘OK, I’m ready now; I got that out of my system’. I performed really well after that. When I competed for Winners Dog I wanted to play with the pup behind me, he was right on my butt. I couldn’t even walk. I think he wanted to play with me too. I got Reserve.

Cedar Rapids Kennel Assoc, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Saturday September 1, 2007

Well today was not a good day. First we got to the show site and Mom pushed me out of the car. She tried to catch me but I fell in the door jam. It scared me! Then she took me inside and put me on the grooming table and pushed me off of it. Quite a fall! Tanner’s Mom seen it but she didn’t turn Mom in. Good thing Dad was standing there because I fell on his foot to soften the blow. Then I went into the ring and good thing I was the only Dog in my class because I had a headache! I then had to compete for Winners Dog, and Mom wanted me to perform, ya right, I was still working off the falls. I got Reserve. I was upset because I wanted to win, Grandma and Grandpa was there watching me and I wanted them to see me win. Mom said it was an accident. I still love my Mom; I guess it really was an accident.

Tri-City Kennel Club, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Friday August 31, 2007

I’m still celebrating my birthday!  I won Winners Dog again today, YEPPERS!  I hope tomorrow will be good to me too.

Tri-City Kennel Club, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Thursday August 30, 2007

Today is my birthday, 9 months old, and for my present I got Winners Dog.  Picked up another point!  I had a fan club today, Dad was there of course, Laura and Sharon from Mom’s work, and my obedience trainer Kay was there.  They were all excited for me. The judge told Mom that she had a really nice pup, he was a tough judge, he made me walk around the ring many times and I was getting tired.  Mom was very proud of me.

KC of Freeborn County MN, Albert Lea, MN, Sunday August 12, 2007

This morning while we were having breakfast Mom told me that we had a win to get and asked if I was with her. I told her yep. She groomed me so that I was the most handsome dog at the show. I performed my best! I got first in my class and then I had to compete for Winner which I won! At this point I had a 2 point win. I had to compete for Breed next. Mom told me that this was serious stuff and I had to behave, so I did. It was a major upset! I beat a big time Special and won Best of Opposite Sex! WOW, WHAT A WIN! You know, I’m only an 8 month old puppy. I gained another point from it and came out with a 3 point Major win! Exciting stuff!

KC of Freeborn County MN, Albert Lea, MN, Saturday August 11, 2007

I was very anxious today and ready to get my first big win. It didn’t happen! I was so anxious that I forgot to walk right and started doing my hop again. Mom corrected me and then I performed very well after that. I stacked really nice and walked just right. I guess the judge didn’t think I was the best though; I got second in my class.

Coulee Kennel Club, La Crosse, WI, Sunday August 5, 2007

I was still upset with Mom from yesterday’s fiasco and I just knew she was going to loose it for me so I decided to have fun. I did my jack rabbit hop and I tried to play with the other dogs in the ring. Well, Mom did great! She listened to the judge and tried to pull me out of my attitude. I guess next time we have to be a better team and I have to obey Mom and pay attention. I got second place in my class.

Coulee Kennel Club, La Crosse, WI, Saturday August 4, 2007

I had my first real show today. Even though I was really nervous, things went really good on my part of the team anyway. I didn’t play hide and seek even though I wanted to, I stacked beautifully, and walked like a Havanese should walk. Mom was the problem! She did not pay attention to the judge and I think that really hurt my chances of winning. I got second place in my class.

Cedar Rapids Kennel Club Fun Match, Central City, IA, Saturday July 7, 2007

Mom allowed me to participate in the fun match today at the Linn County Fair hosted by the CRKA. And guess what, THE SEVENS WERE GOOD TO ME!!! I got Best Puppy in Match!!!  I had fans cheering for me. When the Judge said ‘Today, the best dog is, the Havanese’, Mom was looking for another Havanese in the ring. I knew I was the only Havanese and that I won but, I was just joking with Mom and acted like I didn’t know. When she realized it was me that won, she got excited. I got a rosette given to me by the very pretty fair Queen and a canine back pack. Mom wanted me to give the back pack to my cousin Harley who is an 100 pound Black Lab because it would fit him but, I told Mom to save it for me because I was going to grow into it.

Fargo Moorhead Kennel Club, West Fargo ND, Friday, June 1, 2007

Well this was my first time in the ring and it was scary, you know I’m just a 6 month old puppy, I was really nervous.  I stood really nice on the floor for the Judge and when we walked around I wanted to go faster so I was doing my jack rabbit hop.  When I got on the table I stood really nice and I said to myself,  ‘This is just like training.’  Man was I surprised.  I realized the Judge wasn’t my trainer and it scared me.  I allowed him to examine my teeth and face.  He started to my back end and oh my, I’m not going to allow anybody I don’t know to touch me there!  I hid ‘em!  He told me and Mom to leave the ring and something about a DQ, I don't think he was talking about ice cream.  Mom wasn’t too happy with me, she told me that it was a good touch, like when my doctor examines me and before I can go in the ring again I need to be a little older.  I don’t think my hide and seek game was a good idea.