Raleigh, NC

We traveled to Raleigh, NC this past weekend to compete in 3 very competetive shows. We didn't win any points but did place 2nd in our class out of 4 Saturday. This placement was a big accomplishment for Mia and me since we were up against some top dogs and handlers. Our next big show is the futurity in April. We are starting a conformation class next week to help us get ready!

Erin and Remi traveled with us and made their Rally debut! They qualified all 3 days and earned their Rally Novice title! Not bad for a new dog handler and 8 month old vizsla!

Debbie and Sky were also there. Sky earned the first 2 legs or her Rally Novice title (and will compete for her last leg at the Nationals in May).

Debbie and Sky also went Best Bitch in Sweepstakes on Saturday! Great job you two!



Mia and me in the ring Sunday

At the barn

Since our good friend Erin (Remi's owner) teaches horse riding lessons at a nearby barn, we get to go out occassionally and let the girls run free. Mia has been great with the horses - very curious and just a little bit wary (which is good). She and Remi have a blast running in the pastures and playing keep away with the sticks. And of course, they leave exhausted which makes for very happy owners.

"Here I come!"

Checking out the horses
Still checking out the horses

Mia and Cody (Remi's dad)

Tasty!

"Mom, this is so much fun!"

"And off we go again"

Land sharkin'

Back to check out the horses

Whatcha lookin' at, Remi?

"You can't catch me!"

Bouncing

Thirsty!

Grayhart's Special Request, RN

We traveled with Remi and her owner Erin to Greenville, SC this weekend to compete in both Rally and Conformation. We spent a couple of nights with Debbie and Sky (Mia's half-sister) and had a truly wonderful weekend of competition and fun! Mia not only qualified for her third rally novice leg, but we also placed second in our class with a score of 92. Since this was our third leg, we also earned our rally novice title. Mia is the first puppy from her litter to earn an AKC title. I am so proud of how hard she worked this weekend. It takes a lot out of any dog to do all that she did, let alone a puppy who wasn't even 11 months old yet. I am having so much fun with her and am excited about all of the wonderful things we are going to accomplish together.

Call to front with a finish left.

After getting our title! Debbie had a crate tag made that said "Grayhart's Special Request, RN" and Linda (Mia's breeder) sent us a beautiful weim tote.

Getting our toy for second place!

Before going into the ring for rally.

Mia

Conformation (because of the building and the lighting, getting good pictures was a challenge).

Sky

Fortunately, the weekend wasn't all work and no play. Debbie took us to a nearby neighborhood to get the dogs out and let them run. They had a blast romping around together!

Jessica, Mia, Remi, and Erin

Sky, Remi, and Mia

Sky, Remi, and Mia (such good dogs!)

We even took a handling class and learned a lot about stacking and gaiting. Mia even won her "class" in the handling class:)

We did an extra rally leg on Sunday and finished 3rd with a score of 87 (Mia got a little distracted by a barking dog)

At the hotel (silly girls!) Remi, Sky, Mia

On the way home - So tired! Mia's head is leaning back against her back...and she has slept like that since she was 2 days old. Don't believe me - check out her mother's blog at grayhartweims.blogspot.com. Go to March 25, 2009 and you will see Miss Pink sleeping upside down:)

Crashed!

Sleep tight girls! You deserve it!