June 4 - the pool is open for the summer! Alex is thrilled. He is also very interested in where the water comes from. So much so, that when I turned it off (but just left the hose) he chewed the hose to find out where the water was. He was very disappointed when no more came out!

Butler County Dog Show, Hamilton OH

Do you remember Ace from the pond in March ? (see archives posted March 6-7) The boys got together again this weekend and after some adolescent posturing - can you say youthful testosterone? - they had a grand time chasing the girls and all round carrying on.

Gildy won Best of Breed for the Malinois both days!

Paris won Best of Breed (Belgian Tervuren) both days!


Cincinnati Kennel Club, Inc. - Sunday 05/29/05

BELGIAN TERVUREN
JUDGE: Mr. Jon R. Cole

BELGIAN TERVUREN. Puppy, 9 to 12 Months Dogs.
1/W/BW 9 FAKAISER'S JOKER. DN 10370601. 07-21-04
(3 Points) By Xoran Van De Hoge Laer - Fakaiser's Avila.
Owner: Patty Naulty., Elizabeth, IN 47117. Breeder: Bente Harlem & Dag Harlem.

BELGIAN TERVUREN. 12 to 18 Months Dogs.
1 21 JUST-A-WYN SKID IN SIDEWAYS. DN 06357704. 03-08-04
By Ch Sunset's Orion A - Ch ShumakerHills, Just-A-Wyn-E The Pooh.
Owner: Patricia Heisler., Cincinnati, OH 45204. Breeder: Mary Lynn Wyneiski.

BELGIAN TERVUREN. Bred by Exhibitor Dogs.
1 11 ENORA A PERFECT HOLE IN ONE. DN 05710703. 11-17-03
By Ch Perfect Of The Two CD - Ch Klaar Altesse Victoria Secret CDX PT.
Owner: Patricia Borgo & James Borgo., Shelbyville, KY 40065. Breeder: Patricia & James Borgo.

BELGIAN TERVUREN. Open Dogs.
3 7 BLAK JAK'S PIZARRO. DN 06426803. 12-30-03
By Lodi De La Prairie De La Sommerau - Ch Marguax De La Closerie De Yenda.
Owner: Tracy Pruss Karceski., Union, KY 41091. Breeder: Patty Naulty.
1/R 15 MONT CENIS BEAU GESTE NAJ. DL 89275209. 09-07-01
By Ch Acajou Et Chimay Gigolo - Ch Phenix's Sundance De Rue CDX NAJ OA.
Owner: Gail S Frazier & Thomas Frazier III., Louisville, KY 402071618. Breeder: Richard Ramler & Katherine McKenny & Violette Wilson.
2 19 MAXIMUM FIND SILVERTRACE. DN 09209001. 03-22-03
By Maximum Baiser D'Adieux - Debelisi Irrepressible.
Owner: Eddie Williams., Cincinnati, OH 45255. Breeder: Laura Maxim.

BELGIAN TERVUREN. Puppy, 9 to 12 Months Bitches.
1/W 8 TOUJOURS JEUNE MYSTIC WIND. DN 08272805. 08-26-04
(1 Point) By Ch Cinema Sweet Tooth - Ch Magic's Brise Toujours Jeune.
Owner: John Clifton & Lori Keele., Lexington, KY 40503. Breeder: Ken Salerno & Vicki Salerno.

BELGIAN TERVUREN. Open Bitches.
1/R 12 MONTAGE BEACH BLANKET BINGO HT. DL 90962302. 06-05-02
By Ch Neartic De Le Grande Lande - Ch Montage Jazz Singer PT.
Owner: Susan Geers-Meiners & Kathy Madden., Bethel, OH 45106. Breeder: Kathy Madden.

BELGIAN TERVUREN. Best of Breed Competition.
OS 10 CH BLAK JAK'S OPIUM. DL 90621901. 01-13-02
By Ch Olim De La Tangi Morgane - Ch Margaux De La Closerie De Yenda. Bitch.
Owner: Patty Naulty., Elizabeth, IN 471178047. Breeder: Patty Naulty & Judith Lee Specht & Kathleen Zahs.
B 17 CH NICHA'S SOUPCON DE PARIS PT. LN 755274. 07-11-01
By Nicha Question De Charisme - Nicha Nova Une Etoile Est Nee. Dog.
Owner: Brooke Cole, Michele Gauvin., Park Hills, KY 41011. Breeder: Michele Gauvin.

If anyone ever asks, yes, FIVE Belgians CAN fit in a small yard and have lots of fun!!

First Crush!

Alex's first crush - "Gildy" a Belgian Malinois. Met at the Butler County Show this weekend in Hamilton Ohio.

"Aunt Susan" getting Alex ready for tomorrow. WOW, he looks more adult and professional already!

Getting ready for a puppy match at the Butler County Show - Memorial Day weekend. These 'regional' Belgian owners have been great to me and Alex.

Off topic (of Alex) but a message that will make you stronger - "may the force...."

It has been a busy-while since my last post. The grass is greening and I have had to mow 3-4 times already. Spring in Cinti goes from March cold to mowing every 5 days. LOL My neighbor and I took "the boys" to the park this morning. It is becoming more obvious that Carlos is getting older in his hips. He is 8 years old now. He is running hard, quitting early, ready to go back to the car long before the rest of them. I have always fed him Nature's Recipe Lamb and Rice and they have all been very happy with it - and me. Our next trip, we will buy the Joint and Hip formula. The vet told me last month to give him glucosomine and chondroiton and now I think it is time to also add within his food. He is my first dog - of my own - as an adult - and he has taught me much. It is chilly today, but sunny. A good day for doing most anything. Give your pup a hug and enjoy it!

If I didn't have dogs...
1. I could walk around the yard barefoot in safety.
2. My house could be carpeted instead of tiled and laminated.
3. All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, and cars would be free of dog hair.
4. When the doorbell rings, it wouldn't sound like the NCDL kennels.
5. When the doorbell rings, I could get to the door without wading through dog bodies who beat me there.
6. I could sit on the couch the way I wanted, without taking into consideration how much space several fur bodies would need to get comfortable.
7. I would not have strange presents under my Christmas tree - like dog bones, stuffed animals or have to answer to people why I wrap them.
8. I would not be on a first name basis with three vets.
9. The most used words in my vocabulary would not be: out, sit, down, come, no, stay and leave him/her/it ALONE.
10. My house would not be cordoned off into zones with baby gates or barriers.
11. My pockets would not contain things like poo bags, dog treats and an extra leash.
12. I would no longer have to spell the words B-A-L-L or F-R-I-S-B-E-E or W-A-L-K.
13. I would not have as many leaves INSIDE my house as outside.
14. I would not look strangely at people who think having their ONE dog ties them down too much.
15. I'd look forward to Spring and the melting of the snow instead of dreading mud season.
16. I would not have to answer the question: Why do you have so many dogs?
..from people who will never have the joy in their life of knowing they are loved unconditionally by something as close to angel as they will ever get.
17. How empty my life would be...

One year ago, Alex came to live with us - May 2, 2004. What a difference a year of Alex makes! Among all the obvious Tervuren benefits it is also harder to grow grass this spring! Compare these tufts to last spring's long, lush green! (see archives, May 2004)

Snow advisory ??

Saturday, April 23, 2005

SNOW ADVISORY - Until 2 p.m. Sunday
FREEZE WARNING - 3 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday


TONIGHT: Cloudy, windy & cold with periods of light snow. Snow could accumulate from a dusting to 1" on grassy surfaces. Low 32.

The picture is from 8 am Sunday morning. It is already 36 degrees and warming - I hope!

SUNDAY : Continued cloudy, windy & cold. Periods of light snow in the morning ending as rain showers in the afternoon. An additional dusting to 1" possible. High 44.

There is a slight precipitation coming down now. I can't imagine the clouds actually have any left, after all the rain we got yesterday. So much for our "week of summer" that came last weekend!

We are having a throw-back-to-winter weekend in Cincinnati this weekend. That means the boys are playing inside more than out. Alex and his buddy, Kit were rollicking earlier - I guarantee Kit was giving Alex a pretty hard time! All that fur and those tails, it is hard to see who is what! ;-)

Shake it off!

Bite that water!

Alex has fun in the hose. If this is April, what will happen in July?

How Many Dogs Does It take to change a light bulb ....
Golden Retriever: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're inside worrying about a stupid burned out bulb?
Dachshund: You know I can't reach that stupid lamp!
Rottweiler: Make me.
Boxer: Who cares? I can still play with my squeaky toys in the dark.
Jack Russell Terrier: I'll just pop it in while I'm bouncing off the walls and furniture.
Old English Sheep Dog: Light bulb? I'm sorry, but I don't see a light bulb!
Poodle: I'll just blow in the Old English Sheep Dogs ear and he'll do it. By the time he finds the light bulb, my nails will be dry.
Cocker Spaniel: Why change it? I can still pee on the carpet in the dark.
Chihuahua: Yo quiero Taco Bulb.
Pointer: I see it, there it is, there it is, right there.....
Greyhound: It isn't moving. Who cares?
Belgian Sheepdog: I'll change it as soon as I've led these people from the dark, check to make sure I haven't missed any, and make just one more perimeter patrol to see that no one has tried to take advantage of the situation, And then I'll replace any wiring that's not up to code, and finally I'll put all the light bulbs in a little circle

Last night, it was hard to tell who was grooming who(m). Kit was working hard to bring Alex up to par!

Rule of Sevens (for puppies and ...?)

TO GOD - FROM THE DOG: (Belgian, of course! :-) )
Dear God: Why do humans smell the flowers, but seldom, if ever, smell
one another?
Dear God: When we get to heaven, can we sit on your couch? Or is it
still the same old story?
Dear God: Why are there cars named after the jaguar, the cougar, the
mustang, the colt, the stingray, and the rabbit, but not ONE named for a
dog? How often do you see a cougar riding around? We do love a nice
ride! Would it be so hard to rename the "Chrysler Eagle" the "Chrysler
Beagle"?
Dear God: If a dog barks his head off in the forest and no human hears
him, is he still a bad dog?
Dear God: We dogs can understand human verbal instructions, hand
signals, whistles, horns, clickers, beepers, scent ID's, electromagnetic
energy fields, and Frisbee flight paths. What do humans understand?
Dear God: More meatballs, less spaghetti, please.
Dear God: Are there mailmen in Heaven? If there are, will I have to
apologize?
Dear God: Let me give you a list of just some of the things I must
remember - to be a good dog.
1. I will not eat the cats' food before they eat it or after they throw
it up.
2. I will not roll on dead seagulls, fish, crabs, etc., just because I
like the way they smell.
3. The sofa is not a 'face towel'.. neither are Mom and Dad's laps.
4. The garbage collector is not stealing our stuff.
5. My head does not belong in the refrigerator.
6. I will not bite the officer's hand when he reaches in for Mom's
driver's license and registration.
7. I will not play tug-of-war with Dad's underwear when he's on the
toilet.
8. I don't need to suddenly stand straight up when I'm under the coffee
table.
9. I must shake the rainwater out of my fur before entering the house -
not after.
10. I will not throw up in the car.
11. I will not come in from outside and immediately drag my butt.
12. The cat is not a 'squeaky toy' so when I play with him and he makes
that noise, it's usually not a good thing.
And, finally, My last question . . .
Dear God: When I get to Heaven may I have my testicles back?

And Linus

Two new friends today - Lucy

A small effort at a controlled 'stay' this morning. Looks like there is something in the woods that has captured their interest.

Saturday morning and another great run at the park! Just my two today, then we were joined by a woman and her two dogs that live next to the park. All the kids made some new friends.

This is off topic for Alex, as he did not get to go. This weekend was only the second time I have had to leave him home. Not that easy, I can tell you! We did have a great time, though!!

If a dog was your teacher, you would learn stuff like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.
Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On hot days, drink lots of water, and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around, and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
When you are having a bad day, lick your balls.

The older crowd, keeping to the high ground and away from those young pups!

Out like a lamb

March 31 - the boys over to play for a bit

Minutes before taking this picture, Kit was actually grooming Alex's snout. Why don't I have a camera in every room???

Our Alex, fresh from the portrait studio!

Click for a clever and wonderful Happy Easter message -

Today is International Very Good Looking, Darn Smart Woman's Day, so please send this message to someone you think fits this description. Please do not send it back to me as I have already received it from a Very Good Looking, Darn Smart Woman! And remember this motto to live by: Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!" Have a wonderful day!

Results from 3/20/05 Ky Cluster

An "ahhh" moment on Sunday when Alex just needed a hug.


Louisville Kennel Club Inc. (2)
3/20/2005

BELGIAN TERVUREN
JUDGE: Mrs Lydia Coleman Hutchinson
BELGIAN TERVUREN, Twelve To Eighteen Month Dogs .
1
35 JUST-A-WYN SKID IN SIDEWAYS CGC. DN063577. 03/08/2004. BREEDER: Mary Lynn Wynieski. By Ch Sunset's Orion After Dark CDX AXJ-Ch Shumaker Hills Just-a-Wyn-e the Pooh. OWNER: Patricia A Heisler.
BELGIAN TERVUREN, Bred-By-Exhibitor Dogs .
EX
15 KO SUPERNOVA HIGH ALTITUDE. DN026074/03. 03/10/2003. BREEDER: Kristina & Derek Pattison & Libbye Miller DVM. By Ch OTCH Summerstorm Higher Ground TDX PT-Ch Makeit KO's Appalachian Dream. OWNER: Libbye Miller DVM.
EX
17 AXEL DU VOIE DE LOUVE. DN059631/01. 12/13/2003. BREEDER: Owners. By Ch Mahagonny's Quo Vadis CD-Ch Aftershoch Mighty Aphrodite. OWNER: Susanna Brabant & Cheryl Brandberry.
BELGIAN TERVUREN, Open Dogs .
2/R
5 MONT CENIS BEAU GESTE NAJ. DL892752/09. 09/07/2001. BREEDER: Richard Ramler & Katherine McKenny & Violet Wilson. By Ch Acajouet Chimay Gigolo-Ch Phenix's Sundance de Rue CDX NAJ OA. OWNER: Gail S & Thomas Frazier III. AGENT: Russell E Beach Jr.
1/W/BW
27 MAXIMUM FIND SILVERTRACE. DN092090/01. 03/22/2003. BREEDER: Laura Maxim. By Ch Maximum Baiser D'Adieux-Ch Debelisi Irrepressible. OWNER: Eddie Williams.
A
29 KO'S FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN. DN026074/01. 03/10/2003. BREEDER: K F Pattison & L Miller DVM & R D Pattison. By Ch OTCh Summerstorm Higher Ground UDX TDX PT-Ch Makeit KO's Appalachian Dream. OWNER: Derek & Kristina Pattison.
3
37 MISHAOOK HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER. DL915292/01. 11/24/2001. BREEDER: Lawrende Stanbridge. By Ch Neartic De La Grande Lande-Tipsy Van De Hoge Lear. OWNER: Carole Luke & June Demers.
A
39 BLAK JAK'S OKSALON. DL906219/02. 01/13/2002. BREEDER: Patty Naulty & Judith Lee Specht & Kathleen Zahs. By Ch Olim De La Tangi Morgane-Ch Margaux De La Closerie De Yenda. OWNER: Mitsie T Yeker.
BELGIAN TERVUREN, Puppy Bitches 6 Mos & Under 9 Mos .
1/W
30 WHYNOTTA KO CLARION SONG. DN077820/05. 07/08/2004. BREEDER: Kimberly A Cassida & Joseph J Paling. By Nicha Question Of Charisme-Ch Makeit Tangible Dreams UD TD. OWNER: Derek & Kristina Pattison.
BELGIAN TERVUREN, Puppy Bitches 9 Mos & Under 12 Mos .
1
24 SENSATION'S YOUNG AT HEART. DN071896/12. 05/30/2004. BREEDER: Sue Fregien. By Ch Hiron's Coyote Dreams-Ch Sensation's Lambeau Leap. OWNER: Teague Jackson.
2
26 ROCKAWAY'S SOUTHERN SPLASH. DN078511/02. 04/25/2004. BREEDER: Elly Mccarthy & Linda K Fung. By Ch Rockaway's Southern Comfort CD HT-Blackwater's Simply Smashing. OWNER: Jamie Baker.
BELGIAN TERVUREN, Twelve To Eighteen Month Bitches .
2
6 ANIMATION TOTAL ELATION. DN054125/05. 11/15/2003. BREEDER: Jean & Kurt Matushek. By Ch MACH Chiron's Pushing the Limits CDX MX MXJ-Ch Makeit A Psychedelic Dream MX MXJ. OWNER: Cindy James.
1
10 MAJIC'S TROPICAL HURRICANE. DN074478/05. 02/25/2004. BREEDER: Vicki Havicon Melody Jensen and Robin Peite. By Ch Mar-Bo-Jac's Kool Hand Luke-Ch Majic's Diamond Tiara. OWNER: Jaime & Jerrie Thomen.
BELGIAN TERVUREN, Bred-By-Exhibitor Bitches .
2
12 WHYNOTTA TRUE RHYTHM. DN077820/02. 07/08/2004. BREEDER: Kim Cassida. By Nicha Question of Charisme-Ch Makeit Tangible Dreams UD TD. OWNER: Kim Cassida and Joe Paling.
1/R
18 CHIENBRUN DAZZLN PEARL HEART. DL906964/01. 03/30/2002. BREEDER: Owner. By Outlaw De La Clairiere Aux Louves-Chienbrun Bedazzle. OWNER: Nancy A Vida.
BELGIAN TERVUREN, Open Bitches .
2
8 MONTAGE BEACH BLANKET BINGO. DL909623/02. 06/05/2002. BREEDER: Kathy Madden. By Ch Neartic de le Grande Lande-Ch Montage Jazz Singer PT. OWNER: Susan Geers-Meiners and Kathy Madden.
1
22 SENSATION'S LIFE OF RILEY. DL826745/02. 02/16/2000. BREEDER: Sue Fregien. By Ch Chateau Blanc's Blue Bayou-Ch Labarge's Outrageous Accent. OWNER: Teague Jackson & Sue Fregien.
3
34 ZERIMAR'S BOUQUET. DL819318/04. 12/25/1999. BREEDER: Jeanne Durbian-Ramirez. By Ch Tacara's Santer Saver-Ch Acajou's Elegant Alli Gaitor CDX TD. OWNER: S Arango & L Greenfield & J Durbian-Ramirez.
BELGIAN TERVUREN, Best of Breed Competition .

7 CH AFTERSHOCK FOXFYRE PLAID LAD CD HT AX O. DL762007/04. 08/19/1998. Dog. BREEDER: Cheryl Brandeberry. By Aftershock Moonlight Special-Ch Eternity's Devon At Aftershock. OWNER: Mary Ann Ralston.
BB
9 CH O-TAHN-AGON CINEMA DUET TDX. DL849766/04. 08/03/2000. Dog. BREEDER: Anne & Mike Evarts & M Capparelli-Lally. By Orion De La Clairiere Aux Louves HT-Ch Cinema Dream Girl AX OAJ. OWNER: Beth A Walker.

14 BELLE BARDOT DE LA VIE ENGARDE. DN064946/05. 12/05/2003. Bitch. BREEDER: George D Martinez MD. By Magnum De La Clairiere Aux Louves-Ch Rocket Engarde De La Tangi Morgane. OWNER: Francisce Lytle & George Martinez.
OS
16 BLAK JAK'S OPIUM. DL906219/01. 01/13/2002. Bitch. BREEDER: Patty Naulty & Judith Specht & Kathleen Zahs. By Ch Olim De La Tangi Morgane-Ch Margaux De La Closerie De Yenda. OWNER: Patty Naulty.

19 CH NICHA'S SOUPCON DE PARIS HT. DL908580/01. 07/11/2001. Dog. BREEDER: Michele Gauvin. By Ch Nicha Question De Charisme CD HICs-Nicha Nova Une Etoile Est Nee CDX. OWNER: Brooke Cole.

31 ARRIVEE'S PHANTHOM OF THE OPERA. DL881581/01. 04/28/2001. Dog. BREEDER: Lisa Bates. By Leo de la Grande Lande-Ch Opera de la Clairiere aux Louves. OWNER: Maryellen Kasten & Lisa Bates.

AM 33 CH MAJIC'S IMAGE MAKER. DN039526/01. 07/10/2003. Dog. BREEDER: Melody Jensen & Vicki Havicon. By Ch Majic's Perfect Diamond Gallery-Ch Stonewall's Forever Jeki. OWNER: M Jensen & Leon P Jensen & V Havicon.

Pat & Alex, Saturday: Overnight photos are almost as good as digital!

After a busy weekend at the Kentuckiana Cluster, we got to go to the park this morning! Just cool enough for a great run!

Had to practice long-distance downs...

So glad we got this new playground equipment!

Now that he is over ONE YEAR OLD

Alex been pottying like the big guys - on three legs - for the past few weeks. I don't understand this, must be he learned in the darkness of winter. One day he and I were walking and he just lifted that leg higher than his head to go against a tree. I never saw any faulty starts, odd leaning, catching balance - he just DID it. I figure he had to practice in the daytime when my neighbors let him out, but I missed it all. Now it is just another Belgian miracle!

Now another surprise from the little guy - Monday night he scampered right up this wall. Yes, that marker says 43 inches! It wasn't really a jump. He started from right next to it and I think he had to grab the wall with his back feet as well, but over he went. I was standing 2 ft behind him and totally surprised! He has hit the lower walls in past months, but this one is so OVER his 24" shoulders.

St Patrick's Day Parade

Sunday, the Cincinnati St Patrick's Day Parade! This parade takes place every year the Sunday before St Pat's and is one of the biggest in the US. Really! Alex and I went down for a bit of socialization and all-round-greenness.

Lots of folks said hello's to Alex while we watched the floats and folks go by. Several, naturally, asked what he was mixed with . One guy had a law enforcement brother with a Mal, but had never heard of our Tervuren. Alex gave everyone hello's and by the time we left, was much more comfortable with all the hubbub of a parade. Still not fond of drums, but not panicked, either. It could have been the hot dog! LOL

A moment of rest after running and twirling with Gregor.

Fun time - it is supposed to snow tonight (and it did!) so the boys came over to play for an hour while the yard was still dry. What frolicking fun!

Thanks to the MS Tervs for this card!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALEX !!! Your four littermates and you are 1 year old today. In case you missed the historical pictures, here is one from "back then." As a pround owner/parent/caretaker (take your choice), I get to show them forever!

Woods Water It's all GOOD!

This is one of my favorit pictures from yesterday. Alex must have slept all day today to recuperate!

After a practice match at Clermont County Dog Club, we were invited to romp with some of the Belgians. What fun they all had!!

Nothing like a 'dip' to cool a guy off after a hard day of making the humans happy!

Sometimes friends who come slower are the best - new friend, CH Nicha's Soupcon De Paris HT.

For the record, 19 degrees is pretty cold this morning. The weather page says next week will have highs of 50 - hurry, mercury!

Just heard this blurb on BRAVO TV. New dog-show show!

Tried to take pictures of the neighborhood play group tonight. The digital was just not fast enough! LOL Do you see the disappearing tail to the right?

Next pose..

Picture time! It is 23 degrees tonight and March is entering windy and more like the LION than the lamb. Hope that means spring is SOON!