Ti on the hunt

Ti is probably the world's worst squirrel hunter but he keeps trying. The squirrels run through our woodpile and give Ti fits this time of year. Poor boy.

I went mountain biking this past weekend and brought Ti along for a good 6 mile run. He's in good shape but it's easier to get him a good workout in the winter here. There are fewer people around then and I can take him off leash in the woods and just let him go. We're waiting on the snow to fly. I have lots of snowshoeing planned for us.

 I hope you're well. Take care ~ John

Looking for a Dalmatian?

If you are looking for a Dalmatian, 15 purebred, registered Dalmatians were just acquired by Dalmatian Rescue. All appear healthy and happy, although once they get out of their familiar fencing they might be a little shy. None of them are older than 7 and most are in the 1 yr - 3 yr range. If you are looking for a Dalmatian please contact Beth White melodee101@gmail.com  (970) 226-2844 about saving one of these many Dalmatians in need.

Jack's anniversary

Hi Debbie, just thought I'd check in and say hello. We've had Jack for about a year now and feel blessed every day to have such a wonderful boy! I've attached a few pictures of him; he's been having a fun summer with Parker, going to the ocean, Diamond Lake, swimming in our creek and just being an almost two year old Dal!! Hope all is well with you guys. ~ Stephanie & Brent

Happy 3rd Birthday to our all liver litter!!

Sky at the Dalmatian National Specialty in 2010.
09/04/09 - 05/29/11

Our Jazz x Moses puppies turn 3 years old today. Happy Birthday to:
Nova, Trail, Raffie, Faith, Dixie, Lillie and Sky (RIP my special girl).

Cinder kicking back

Hi Debbie. I haven't sent anything to you lately on cinder. Here she is kicking back with dad watching tv. We just came back from a four day horse show. Cinder really loves our new living quarters trailer. There is so much more room for her to play and sit at the table looking out the window. Soon we will be off to nationals where Sierra will compete for the gold medal in dressage, hunt seat and western pleasure. She is also competing for youth of the year. ~ Karen

CHAMPION Black Diamond Trifecta

Waverley~ Black Diamond Trifecta (Ch Patchmt's Jazzin It Up, CD, CC x BISS GCh Ch Kastle's Go Speed Racer) from our April 2011 litter, finished her Canadian Championship today, going BoW (Best of Winners). She has won multiple group placements and best puppy in groups. She is owned and handled by Amy Boyle in Ontario Canada. We are very proud of both of them!

Waverly's in the news

At a dog show a few weeks ago a local newsperson took some photos of Waverley and my boyfriend waiting ringside. I tracked down the article and thought I'd share.

http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2012/06/30/international-all-breed-championship-dog-show-underway-at-nicholls-oval

Talk soon, Amy

CHAMPION Black Diamond Front Runner

Zoey finished her Champion title today at the Mt. Hood Dalmatian Specialty in Canby Oregon. First, she was Best in Sweeps for the 2nd time this year, then finished the day by winning her 3rd major to finish her title. Zoey is now our youngest Champion and the holds the title for going to the fewest number of shows before earning her title. All of this from my puppy who Adrian kept saying I'd never be able to show her because she is so heavily marked!

Now we'll start working on her Grand Champion title.

OMGGGGGGG spoiled Lexie

"Trail" in oil

Our daughter Meagan is an artist, and she has been juried into several art shows this summer.  I'm attaching "Trail," her painting of Trail, as she tries to become known as an artist of pets and wild animals.  She has already been approached about selling this oil.

Trail has been on the race track w/ Chuck as he prepares for a marathon in September.  They run several miles a week w/ at least one 10-12 mile outing per week.  Of course, Trail goes much farther w/ his up and back checking on Chuck!  I am trying to do more biking but I can't take Trail on the road for that, and his sad eyes just kill me when I have to leave him home!

Lexi's bike ride

this is right before she went for the bike ride. Does it every time Pat takes her...LOL

Btw.....she still sleeps with us in bed and is STILL a bed hog. We have a KING bed and it feels like a double when she hogs the bed.

I guess here daddy doesn’t bike fast enough for Little Lexie

Lori

The Grand Canyon

On our way home from Tulsa, OK (at the National Dalmatian Dog Show); Zoey, Willow and I as well as our two traveling partners stopped into the Grand Canyon to get a few photos of the dogs. As usual, Zoey was the most photogenic.

Ti in Jefferson

Ti had his semi-annual ultrasound yesterday and he passed with flying colors. We are going to have ultrasounds performed annually from this point forward. I'm really glad I was able to find a solution to the stone problem without resorting to Hills U/D.

He had his annual wellness exam yesterday as well and our vet said he looked great. I've attached a pic of him taken during a short hike in Jefferson this past December. ~John

Cinder's nap

We went for one of our long walks in the park after we had driven to scio for a horse lesson earlier in the day so she is now taking a nap in front of the warm fire place because we wore her out. ~ Karen

CAT Video

I spent my evenings this week working on creating this video to help share what a C.A.T. is. The stars in this video include Izza, Kester, Krash & my friend Jordan. Kester is an "all american" dog (mutt) who belongs to Jordan and Krash is Jordan's liver spotted male Dalmatian.  If you will be anywhere near Walla Walla April 28th & 29th I encourage you to give this a try, it is well worth the entry fee to see your dog run and have a great time! ~ Deb

Waverley makes it to #2

Waverley was in 2 shows the last couple of weeks. She got a Gr4 and BPIG (Best Puppy In Group) on Feb 18th and another BPIG on Mar 2nd. She's the #2 Dalmatian puppy in Canada now! She is looking great and everyone always comments on how gorgeous she is. ~ Amy

Zoey's big win photo

This photo is from January 18th when Zoey won Best In Sweeps at the Mt. Hood Dalmatian Specialty in Portland Oregon (and just arrived). This was her first big show (we showed for 3 days in Puyallup, WA just prior to this show - but those were tiny, warm up shows compared to showing at the Expo Center in Portland). She did great for only being 8 months of age! Zoey also did a great job of upholding our "Family Tradition" of winning big at this specialty show.

January Mt. Hood Dalmatian Specialty 

2006 Jazz was Best Of Winners

2009 Willow was Best In Sweeps

2010 Bow was Best In Sweeps & Best Of Winners

2011 Sky was Best Of Winners

2012 Zoey was Best In Sweeps

Lexie burns up the snow

Our first snow. We got about 6 inches. Took Lexie to the dog park (since she and Pat can’t ride the bike). No other puppies there. ~ Lori

Zoey's first Sweeps

Zoey did fantastic today. I showed her in the 6-9mth puppy class in the Sweeps. She won her class, then went on to be picked the best "Jr. puppy" and then finished up by winning "Best in Sweeps"!! We have now officially won more than our 'fair share' at the Mt. Hood Dalmatian Specialties over the years. In our regular class (shown above) Zoey received a 2nd place in her class; but then Willow went in and saved the day by getting a Select Bitch out of a very tough field of girls. It was a long afternoon/evening, but very satisfying! Now we can say that Zoey is officially a Show Dog. ;)

Let it snow!

We finally are getting some snow. Last year we hardly had any. Cinder is having a blast with Sierra on our deck. ~ Karen