June – Ch. Allegro Celestial Charm – was Best of Breed both days in Starkville, MS, under judges Nancy Simmons and Pogo Thomann.

No surprise given their parentage, but it’s not a bad idea to confirm things every few generations. Dori and Charity are both clear for vonWillebrand’s disease. Good news!

Dori’s vWd Clearance          Charity’s vWd Clearance

No longer a baby, our Ava is three years old today! Sweetest of the corgi girls, wonderful puppy nanny, and far and away Bob’s favorite corgi!

A week or so ago a friend out in web-land asked for recommendations for books to tell her puppy buyers about. My bookshelf had only breed-specific, showing, and obedience training for trialing titles on it. Then Santa, in the form of my wonderful SIL, left this book for me under the tree:

I haven’t had a chance to read it word-for-word yet, but so far I’m liking it very much!

Happy 2nd birthday to the Chris x Cheery “southernisms” kids! Once I got over the fear that you were in imminent mortal danger, you were so much fun!

Thought this was an interesting article on how and what dogs see:

 http://www.sportdogtraining.net/dog-health-eyes/

Some great photos of Harmony – KeelMtn Ain’t Misbehavin’ (S.T.A.R Puppy) – as she shows off her exceptional skill at Lure Coursing this past weekend. Still too young at 6 months to be allowed actual qualifying runs, she nevertheless completed the “fun runs” with panache! So proud of you, Harmony! Way to go!