Mark Bugnaski / Kalamazoo GazetteDanielle Jason of Saline Michigan primps her Standard Poodle, Dawn for competition during the annual West Michigan Apple Blossom Cluster AKC Dog Show. West Michigan Apple Blossom Cluster AKC Dog Show runs through May 30 at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairground, 2900 Lake St.
Had a magical time at Disney World for Spring Break, which I swore I would never ever do a Spring Break at Disney….the lines, the price, the chaos. After finding a good deal and relenting to the reality that traveling on Spring Break with your kids is the best for their school life (no absences, make-up homework and gives them the pre-and post spring break stories to tell) the next big question was, what do we do with our dog? We would be gone for close to 2 weeks; not only do kennel fees add up but it seemed too lonely. I looked online and saw that Disney has a kennel…$$$$$$$ and a “program”$$$$$$$$. Has anyone used Disney’s kennels? I am lucky that Grandpa volunteered to take him. On our way to Disney (Michigan to Florida) I did see more people with small dogs in different hotels. I saw more hotels have clear policies on pets and pet fees. Has anyone taken their dog on a long trip with them? I did sometimes feel a little guilty that I didn’t take him, but as I said, I also felt lucky that he could spend some time with Grandpa and Chris up North. I did remind Grandpa not to let Cocoa get eaten by a coyote or run with scissors ☺.
Hickory, Scottish Deerhound, Best in Show, WKC 2011
Hickory, a Scottish Deerhound won Best in Show, last night. It was an upset if you consider the chatter (mine included) about a Smooth Fox Terrier, Adam/Dodger. Learned an awful lot about the different breeds and really enjoyed the show. Visit www.westminsterkennelclub.org to see more videos and pictures.
Dodge, smooth fox terrier, with Amy Booth and judge John Newson at the W. MI Harvest Cluster
It’s that time….time for the big kahuna of dog shows–Westminster. This 2 day event takes place today and tomorrow at Madison Square Garden. It’s only open 2500 champion dogs…talk about a bunch of…divas! I will be watching tonight and checking the stats. Be sure to check out Dodger, a smooth fox terrier, and a Westminster Best in Show favorite. Dodger won the West Michigan Harvest Cluster show in November.
