Friday Flashback

Trixie, our Princess! This is one of our favorite photos and was taken at the 2006 WCA Nationals in Pittsburgh, PA, by Brandstudio.  A friend insisted we put the boa collar around Trixie's neck for a few shots and this impromptu wardrobe addition made this photo fabulous.

Jam receives Award of Merit during WCA Nationals week!

 At the Weimaraner Club of Columbus Specialty Show during the WCA Nationals week, Jam was chosen for an Award of Merit, which is a great honor.  There were many beautiful Weims and the top dogs in the country are here, making this a very competitive show.  Jamie Bernardin did an amazing job handling Jam to this exciting award.

 Before Jam entered the breed ring, she was busy in the obedience ring earning her 3rd Novice leg to finish her Companion Dog (CD) title.

More news from the WCA Nationals and our great adventure to Ohio will be posted soon...

WCA Nationals 2011- Agility Trials & a new title for Jam

Jam with her 1st place and new title ribbons!

 This week was the beginning of the 2011 Weimaraner Club of America National Specialty in Ohio.  We entered all three days of agility which included two all breed trials and one Weimaraner Specialty trial.  The first day, Saturday the 14th, was the WCA All Breed Agility trial, where Trixie and Jam had stellar performances with Trixie winning the 24" Exc A Standard class and a 3rd place in Open Jumpers with Weaves and Jam earning 4th place in 24" Open Standard.

Today was the Keeshond All Breed Agility trial where Trixie gave us an exciting Open JWW run winning the class, getting her 2nd 1st place of the weekend.  Jam showed what a star she could be winning the Open Standard class which also gave her a new title - Open Agility (OA)!!! Jam is now CH Grayhart's Purple Haze, JH,OA,NAJ,NSD,V

Jam with her 4th place Open Std ribbon

Tomorrow is the WCA Specialty Agility trial and we can't wait to see how our girls fare for their 3rd day of runs.  The facility in Sharonville, the Queen City Dog Training Club, is a terrific indoor venue, with air conditioning, matted flooring and friendly, welcoming club members.  We loved seeing old friends and meeting new ones plus watching so many talented dogs run.  After the agility trials, we'll switch gears and the girls will compete in conformation and obedience.  Friends videotaped our runs and we'll upload those soon.

Nationals flashback

The mail delivery held a special package today with pictures that Sara Renee took at the Nationals. She took so many wonderful shots it was a hard task to choose which ones to order; consequently ordering a bunch. This one of Savi and her favorite accessory, was taken at the beginning of the 2010 WCA Nationals week at the WCA Hunt Test in York, PA. I'll be sharing many of the fun shots that bring back great memories of that week in May.

Trixie: Open Std 2010 WCA Nationals

Trixie's Open Standard agility run on Tuesday, May 18th at the WCA's Weimaraner Only Agility Trial as photographed by Meridith, Memphis' owner.

She would have qualified but her "sit" was broken and it took her forever to decide to sit on the table, such a Weim thing...an otherwise clean run but over the allowed time...Oh well, I love this girl and come September, the new AKC rules will not require a sit or down on the table.

Not a bad comeback after having puppies just four months ago!