Echo is keeping her little ones very satisfied and so they don’t really want to move around a whole lot yet. Their eyes have tiny peeps so we should have eyes open by the end of the week.
I am loving their bone and their lovely heads – its a very consistent looking litter and I can’t wait to see how they keep developing once they are up on their feet.
If I’m honest, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude with the honor of standing beside such incredible breeders and exhibitors and humbled that I had a part to play in several of the awards given out for 2022.
The National Beagle Club announced that Nick is the official 15 inch beagle of the year for 2022. I am beyond grateful to co-breeders and co-owners Mike and Karen who have made Nick the superstar he is as they take him to all the shows across the US
It was a 3 way tie for “Stud dog of the year” – each with 7 CH progeny- Nick (MBIS MBISS GCHP Kazuri’s All I Want For Christmas CGC TKN ATT), Spencer (BISS CH Ha’Pennys Too Much Trouble) and Alvin (BISS GCHS Tallie Farms Mysteries and Mayhem) – I am so thrilled for breeders and owners of Nick – myself, Mike Karen and of course Penny Petrille who is Spencers breeder., to Dan & Terri Carter (Spencers owners when he was alive) and Susan Kustrup (Alvin’s breeder and owner) – congratulations to each of these deserving dogs.
As if that wasn’t enough, the girl Chelsea Metteer and I imported from Australia and bred her together, Puddin (Aus CH Karakush Proof Is InTh Puddin) won Dam of the year with 7 CHs from one litter (Her litter with SPencer). Huge thank you and congratulations to her breeders Leigh and Helen Gibson.
The thing I marvel about is none of this was done alone. I have strived to build community with my life in dogs and the fact that all of these wins were with my friends is such a bonus. I am so grateful for all the work and effort of those who went before me to set me up for such success. So thank you to my co-owners, co-breeders and everyone cheering us on.
I say it all the time, but we are better together. At least I know I am.
Echo is a super mother and has full cream milk – all of the puppies have already doubled their birthweight. She keeps them clean and warm and they are content.
I can’t wait for their eyes to start opening in the next week or so.
I don’t typically travel for dog shows, but wanted to support my local beagle club by being part of it. Bonnie and I stayed at a local AIrBnb and the dogs enjoyed being able to sleep in bed with me 🙂
I took Callie (my 10 month old 13inch class), Madison (my 15 inch veteran) and met up with friends Bonnie with our shared girl Audrey (15 inch class), Sarah with Dutch (15 special) and Murphy (13 inch class) and Sarah Y with Fonzie (15 inch veteran).
The first day we had loads of ribbons as there was sweeps, the beagle specialty and a hound specialty. The CWBC put on a lovely lunch too.
Thank you to judges Mrs Margie Dykstra for sweeps, Mrs Patricia Anne Keenan for CWBC on Friday, Mrs Sylvie McGee for the Hound show, Mrs Ann C Meyer for CWBC on Saturday and Ms. Sheila Paske for the Hound show Saturday.
Callie – Kazuri’s Everything’s Sugar N Spice (13) on Friday won best sweeps in variety, then WB/BOW, Best Bred By in Variety and best Owner handler in show at the CWBC specialty, then BOV/BOH over a special at the Hound show. On Saturday won WB, Best Bred By in Variety and best Owner handler in variety at the CWBC specialty, then BOV/BOH over a special at the Hound show to finish her CH.
Murphy – Kazuri’s Everything’s Gonna Be Alright (13) went best opp in sweeps in variety, then WD at the CWBC specialty, then WD again at the Hound show. On Saturday he went then WD/BOW and Best Puppy in Show at the CWBC specialty, then WD again at the Hound show.
Audrey – Rosehounds Brown Eyed Girl at Kazuri (15) best sweeps in variety, then Best in Sweeps. She then RWB at the CWBC specialty, then RWB at the Hound show. On Saturday she went RWB at the CWBC specialty, then WB at the Hound show for 2 points.
Madison – GCH Foxtail’s Dreaming of the Race (15) just played at the CWBC show and got Best Opp from the Veterans class. She did the same on Saturday for Best Opp from the veterans class.
Dutch – GCH Van-Mar N Kazuri’s Brewin Up Trouble (15) just played at the CWBC show and got Select dog. on Saturday he went BOV and BISS!!!!!!! I was so proud.
Sylvie’s girls are 7 weeks and so I had to take photos of them on my chair. I love this curious, sweet and capable stage – they can navigate 1 stair, use their potty box, eat like they havent eaten in 7 years – it’s amazing.
I love these girls and see a lot of promise of how my imported line can blend with my line
I am so so proud of this little guy. We started him at a show a couple of months ago and in 5 weekends he is a new champion and has 2 majors and CH defeats towards his Grand. What a super little guy. He is a sound mover with a pretty head and correct, easy coat.
Huge thank you to Cheyenne Calvert from Sirius Handling for taking Stevie to Idaho for that last major for me. <3
I’m so proud of this young boy. He is always breeder/owner/handled by Chelsea and managed to make it down to the top 7 hounds in one of the largest entries of over 300 hounds this past weekend! He is just beginning.
He is the dog with HUGE ring presence, exemplifies “solid and big for his inches” yet remains moderate, and is dripping in breed type!
GCH Kazuri N Van-Mar Trouble in Texas “Tex”
by BISS CH Ha-Penny’s Too Much Trouble x AUS CH Karakush Proof is Inth Pudding, proudly bred and owned by Sarah Sweetman and Chelsea Metteer
Sylvie’s babies LOVE to play with the cavalier puppies. They have their own play space, but we put them together at times and the beagles are developing so fast – I think it’s because they have pups a month older to follow.
The weather is continuing to be gorgeous so there are nightly play sessions with the big dogs – they love them.
Oh my gosh – I am so thrilled to announce that Audrey won BISS in California today (and her littermate Tex went BOS)
BISS GCH. Kazuri N Van-Mar Trouble At Tiffany’s “Audrey”
(BISS CH. Ha-Penny’s Too Much Trouble x Karakush Proof Is InTh Pudding) (AUS)
Thank you again breeder judge Mr. Peerapong Pisitwuttinan for this memorable win. Congratulations to Audrey’s breeders Sarah Sweetman and Chelsea Metteer and especially to Terri Papagni-Carter and Dan Carter for the win of your girl!! We couldn’t be more proud.
to my co-owners, co-breeders and everyone cheering us on.
