What a Weekend!!

Well, all in all, the trip was worth it.  Despite the shows being horribly organized and running over FOUR HOURS behind, with an extremely rude host, we came back with some amazing results!

Nemo was shown by my mother this weekend!  Her first time in the ring, Nemo earned Best of Breed against steep competition with tons of complements from the first judge.  He was overjoyed to see a papillon with such "excellent type and breeding."  Nemo went on to take a GROUP ONE and narrowly missed Best in Show..  Next time Nemo.. Next time!!

Cody took Best of Breed twice against a group placing, Multi Champion, then went on to a GROUP TWO!!  SO CLOSE!!  Cody's coat was in a bit of disrepair after shipping him home- if he would have been in complete condition, he would have nailed it!  The second judge watched him like a hawk and when I put him on the table, he just watched.  He came up to me and said "Now THAT is one HE** of a Showdog!!"  That SO made my day!

Both boys came away with a neck full of medals, a group placement, and their INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS!!  We are so proud of them!!

Win photos will be posted when they arrive!

Welcome Home Cody-Co!!

At LOOONG last, my boy is home!  Cody went up with Addi to Canada and once he started showing, finished quickly.  He finished in style with a five point major, almost taking breed.  It's been over a year and he's still the same goof-ball he was when he left!

We are looking forward to earning Cody's American titles and his first Seranade puppies!  Cody's first litter at Satori is looking great and his daughter Tori is doing great so far in the show ring!  Now that DaVinci has their first Cody litter, its my turn!  lol

Wish us luck this weekend as we are making the long trip up north to try for Cody and Nemo's International Championships!  Its so good to have him back!!