Growing Old Gracefully

Today, at the Ottawa Kennel Club dog show Veterans Competition, my little old girl Calli was awarded Best Overall Veteran by judge Jodie O'Meara. Formally known as Ch. Candega Callisto, Calli proved to all that she still has what it takes to be a wonderful show dog.

At nearly 14.5 years of age, she showed like a trooper, and had a blast!

Mmmm ... she loved the special bait I made for her.

Moving around the ring like a pro.

Taking a well deserved rest on the way home after her busy day!

Tomasz & I were both so proud of her. This was probably her last time in the show ring ... I'm glad she left on such a high note. Special thanks to Jodie O'Meara for seeing the sparkle in her eye!

Stepping Into the Ring Again ...

Yesterday Mum and I headed to the Hochelaga KC shows near Montreal, QC with her young dog "Julian", Ch. Grandgables Idealistically Sharrow (Am. Ch. Corteo of Paray at Don Quixote x Can. Ch. GrandGables Fashion N Style). I hadn't shown a dog since November, and was actually a bit shaky! Julian was very good, winning Group 3rd under judge Joe Tacker at the all-breed show, then at the CC&SSA specialty he was awarded Best in Sweeps by Anik Primeau, and BOS under Michael Hill. Huge congrats to Jane Davies on winning the breed with her veteran girl, "Gemma".

Julian pictured at the ASSA National with Shelley McHugh-Boumans, where he placed 4th in the 9-12 Sable classes (Regular & Futurity).
Photo by Dean Von Pusch.