Lots to Love this Valentine Weekend

For Valentines Day (well, it was one day early - on Saturday), Ecko and Jessie got me a 3 point major! Pretty nice of them, don't you think? Jessie had a smokin' day, taking Winner's Dog for a 3 point major with her boy Talent and then going back in on Ecko to win Winner's Bitch too! Ecko and Jess pulled off a 4th place the following day (the only curly, retriever trimmed bitch in the ribbons).

Ecko celebrated her success on Saturday with a new toy that Dick and Ginny gifted her with, while we humans enjoyed a bottle of champagne in the form of some Mimosas on Sunday when we got home after the show.
Ecko's siblings Cooper and Reef were entered this weekend too. Both boys were owner handled in the ring and Cooper took 3rd place both days, while Reef got 4th place on Sunday.


Cooper is really starting to sparkle in the ring as Julie gets more confident there. He is such a "mama's boy" and she has learned to ignore him (or comb him!) outside the ring, and only give him the attention he wants INSIDE the ring.


Reef really enjoys himself outside the ring, and is coming along nicely inside too. Living in a rural area, it is difficult for Ginny to get Reef to matches and classes, so they have been forced to get their practice time in the show ring. Reef is standing really nicely on his exam and for the first time on Sunday we saw a hint of that happy tail when he was gaiting in the ring.



Here are the three siblings together after they were done for the weekend.