Huge congratulations to owner/handler Sarah and Fonzie (CH Kazuri’s A MInd of His Own) as they pulled a Best of Breed win at the Olympic Kennel Club dog show on August 18th. They went on to grab a Group 3 win in the #ownerhandler group. So proud of the achievements they have made together!
We needed 2 points to finish her CH title – and luckily for us we got them plus 2 extras at the Western Washington Hound Association show. We finished in style by going Best of Opposite and Best of Winners garnering a 4 point major. I was especially proud as it was a hot summers day and over 90 degrees by the time we got in the ring.
Congratulations Maddy on finishing your CH title in style! Big thank you to judge Sharon Sakson for the honor of this win.
Our daughter B wanted a dog of her own. We told her we would be happy for her to have a dog of her own if she would save up $200 towards the purchase price, and research the perfect breed for her.
She worked all Summer long, pet sitting and doing chores for neighbors. And she created lists of the things the perfect dog would have. The biggest thing was she wanted a dog that was potty trained (so an older puppy or young dog) and that would like being dressed up, didn’t require much exercise and wasn’t too big.
She came up with Cavalier King Charles – luckily one of our local vet techs, Julia, is a CKCS breeder and I know she is very health conscious and so I thought she would be a great resource. She put us in touch with her close friend Alisha from Lockestar Cavaliers and they told us about Arrow.
Miss Arrow came to live with us and immediately made herself at home. We are delighted to add CKCS to our kennel.
Stella is growing up well – she is a spunky little girl with loads of personality – these pictures were taken when she was about 9 weeks old. She could have made a cute show pup.
Unfortunately, her bite is not perfect. As a breeder, I could put doggie braces on her (yes that is a real thing)…but ethically I would know that it could show up again in her bloodline if I ever chose to breed her. And I don’t want to cut corners as a breeder.
We made the sad decision to home her as a pet. Sometimes I believe that God has a plan greater than we can imagine and Mike and Michelle got in touch with us about a puppy. Stella has gone to her new home in Oregon and I couldn’t be more thrilled with how cherished she is – and that she has 3 beagles and a Lhasa as fur siblings 🙂
Cooper is our old soul – at nearly 11, we are aware that we will soon be on borrowed time with him. My friend Sacha Blue met us in Kirkland this sunny evening. At the last minute I decided to bring the dogs and I am so glad I did as she captured this beautiful portrait of my son, my mom and Cooper.
6 years ago we brought him to the USA from New Zealand and I haven’t regretted that decision once. He was my first beagle love and our very start in this beautiful breed.
Bella-Luna and Jedi are about to go to their new homes. Jedi (now named Fonzie) is going to a local family where he will be a living the good life as an AKC show dog. Bella-Luna (now named Lucie) is going to become a spoilt loved pet in the heart of Seattle.
We will miss these little guys and wish them all well in their new homes.
He might be 10, but Cooper is proving to be an amazing puppy raiser – gentle but firm as he plays with them.
Jedi and Bella-Luna are now 4 weeks and confident on their feet. They have found their beagle voices. I cant believe how quickly they are growing.
Bella-Luna and Jedi are 3 weeks old and have opened their eyes. They are starting to move around and start making sounds.
The puppy adorableness has increased exponentially!
The puppies, now known affectionately as “Bella-Luna” and “Jedi” are a week old so we celebrated with some photos.
Aren’t beagle puppies just the cutest?
