Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Many Times

Gracie has a dog show this weekend, so I have to drop her off with her handler tonight since I won’t be able to go tomorrow. But I think a day apart is going to do us both some good.
I was planing to bathe and groom her last night anyway, but when I got home [...]

All In The Family

This is Gracie’s brother, Kaden. He also won his first Major over 4th of July weekend. I mean, really, who WOULDN’T love a face like that?

First Major! Best Opposite Sex

Gracie won Best Opposite Sex at the Channel City Kennel Club on July 4, 2008!

Judge: Mr. James G. Reynolds
Beautifully handled by Susan Whitecotton

Dirt Devil

This? THIS is what I came home to last night.
Apparently, she hit the tequila pretty hard and passed out in a ditch.

Less Bark, More Love

Gracie has developed this habit of hugging me. In the morning when I’m rattling around in the kitchen getting her breakfast, she’ll meander out from her bed, jump up behind me and put her paws around my waist. She’ll just stand there like that hugging me from behind until I move.
It drives my husband nuts [...]

Best Puppy

Here’s the photo from Gracie’s first big win—Best Puppy in Sweepstakes at the Bahia Sur Kennel Club on June 14, 2008.

I like that Gracie has her game face on! Gracie’s handler Susan is on the right with the judge on the left.

Introducing Gracie

This is the home of Gracie (aka Crazy Gracie, aka Couture’s Grace Under Fire). She is a purebred Samoyed and show dog—yup, straight out of Best in Show, although I hope we’re not that crazy.

Occupation: Spoiled Dog
Likes: Rolling in the grass and mud, chewing anything wooden, gutting her stuffed animals and gnawing on bully sticks.
Dislikes: [...]