Ironic enough the kidz showed like rock stars but was not in the cards for them.  Eleanor did kick some bum in rally, showing she is taking after her dad in smarts.  We are even getting better on active healing, she is so much fun to work with.  Success happened in the Mastiff ring.  Wynwood Ranch Mastiff,  owner Denise Hyer entrusted me with 11 month old “Teddy” (Wynwood’s Charge Of The Roughriders).  He is full of sass and LOVES to step on your left foot, over and over again.  Once we got our grove on, it was magically.  GSD “Morgan,” Am Ptd (2) Klasik’s Morgan Make My Day of Sador, was spot on.  He has gained confidence and moves out like a dream.  Once he is filled out he will be ready for the big league.

Spokane, WA, May 25, 2013
Eleanor in Rally Advanced Q’d with a 84 1^st PLACE (I cost her 10, bad me) (2^nd leg)  🙂

Spokane, WA, May 26, 2013
Teddy (Mastiff) RWD to a major from the 9-12 class

Coeur D’Alene, ID, May 27, 2013
Teddy (Mastiff) RWD to a major from the 9-12 class

Coeur D’Alene, ID, May 28, 2013
Teddy (Mastiff) WD BOW 3 point major from the 9-12 class (1^st points) 🙂
Morgan (GSD) WD BOB 🙂

Went to the land of Cotton Tree’s and braved the pollen elements to show some dogs.  It was hot not just in the rings.  We broke a dog to a cart and hopefully will have Xander in the carting ring soon.  Had fun with Siberian Huskies and Great Danes.  Both 2Infinity kidz did great!!!!!!

Klamath Falls, OR, May 11, 2013
Xander went WD = 1 point 🙂
Eleanor in Rally Advance A Q’d with a 87 and got 3^rd place 🙂 (1st leg)

Klamath Falls, OR, May 12, 2013
Xander went WD = 1 point 🙂

Went to Pomona California for the ARC Nationals.  Put Eleanor & Xander in conformation and rally.  Ozzie got to do a carting run with David.  The kidz showed well and had fun.  Showed some fun dogs at the Seiger show. Xander, “Maya” (Neu-Rodes Maya Angelou), “Wyatt” (Am/Can CH Neu-Rodes Easy Rider CGC), and “Palmer” (Am/Can CH Neu-Rodes Simply Irresistible v Ravenscrest RE CD CGC TD). Wyatt got a V rating, and Palmer a V-1.

Here is the magic we got to walk away with:

Pomona, CA, April 17, 2013
Xander in Rally Novice Q’d with a 98 (3^nd leg TITLE 🙂 )
Eleanor in Rally Novice Q’d with a 98 (2^nd leg)

Pomona, CA, April 18, 2013
Eleanor in Rally Novice Q’d with a 97 3^rd Place (3^rd eg TITLE 🙂 )
Xander in Rally Novice Q’d with a 96 4^th Place (fun run 🙂 )

Pomona, CA, April 20, 2013
Eleanor got her CGC 🙂

Pomona, CA, April 21, 2013 (Sieger Show)
Palmer = Working Class V-1 rating
Wyatt = Champion Class V rating

Xander decided he wanted a “leg” up on Eleanor and decided to do an attempt at a leg of Rally Novice B.  Xander did great again getting a score in the 90’s.  We also had a new adventure with “Libby” better known as Jungerson U Know U One-T Me V Esmond and her wonderful owner Perri.  This little firecracker had her 1^st show experience and learned that running around in circles for treats is not all bad….

Albany, OR, March 29, 2013 (RALLY DAY)
Xander in Rally Novice Q’d with a 95 (2^nd leg)

Albany, OR, March 30, 2013
Libby, 6-9 Puppy Class went WB & BOS = 1 point

This was Perri’s 1st litter, Libby’s 1st show, and Libby’s 1st point.  They had a whole lot of fun their 1st weekend out 🙂

On a whim we decided to try the International All Breed Canine Association (IABCA) Dogs show again for fun.  The last time we had gone to one of those shows was when Diago was a young man, 5ish years ago.  We saw the show for March 16 & 17, 2013.  Two shows each day and 3 V-1’s equal a title.  While we were looking at the show info I saw an article off to the right saying that the local paper “The Columbian” was doing an article on dogs that would go to the show and potentially be in a photo shoot and be interviewed.  I figured why not.  An email went out, a response was received and a photo shoot was schedule.  On the Web version of the article Xander had a cute little head shot, on the paper article Xander TOOK OVER THE PAGE.

He had followers at the show and even had a fan want a picture with the dog in the paper.  Xander offered pawdagraphs and kisses.  He represented how a Rottweiler can have looks as per the standard, solid temperament, and be trained!  He provided a professional representation of the breed receiving great compliments from the judges, however too young for their tastes.  He received his V-1 ratings and will be now considered a National Champion in that circuit.

Paper article photo grapy will be posted soon…..

As this year seems to keep having sad surprises for many, last Wednesday (3/13/13) we said goodbye to my Princess and Sole Mate … BIS Brace Parisans The Bee Bee of 2Infinity RN. Or known too many as The Bee, Bee Bee, B, or Princess/Queen. Bee will be missed by all her house brothers/sisters, You Know especially has lost her Brace companion.

She was my first girl and became my shadow in every activity I did and would always sleep right next to me regardless what was going on, even in a minivan in Montana. We were so close to being a Champion and had so many other things planned. Eleanor is trying to step up and has amazingly started to do some of her odd traits.

Off to Rainbow Bridge you go…..you have touched so many hearts in your short time here with us, it is just unfair that you had to go so soon.

Please everyone take a second and hug your dogs….

At the 4 day show in Albany, Xander and Eleanor had a work out.  Showing conformation Friday-Sunday-Monday and Rally Saturday.  We also had a new adventure with a Chesapeake Bay Retriever “Totem” better known as GCH Adaducks Totem at Aksala and his wonderful owner Shannon.

The Rott’n Bottoms booth had a great show, bringing home a profit. 

Albany, OR, February 22, 2013
Xander went WD & BW = 1 point (with David)
Totem went BOB 🙂

Albany, OR, February 23, 2013 (RALLY DAY)
Xander in Rally Novice Q’d with a 93
Eleanor in Rally Novice Q’d with a 95
Totem went BOB 🙂

Albany, OR, February 24, 2013
Xander went WD & BW & BBY = 1 point (Best Breed By) (with David)
Eleanor went RWB
Totem went BOB 🙂

Albany, OR, February 25, 2013
Xander went WD (no point, she wouldn’t give Best of Winners, sad day)
Eleanor went RWB
Totem went BOB 🙂

Totem swept the Albany show by storm.  We made it to the front of the line each day and had some GREAT looks by judges, just not in the cards for a group placement.

The NEXT Albany will be just as fun 🙂

2Infinity had a very stressful November and December. 

With The Bee Bee’s illness and surgery she has officially retired from the show ring.  You Know tore her ACL playing too hard. 

2Infinity is starting 2013 off on the right paw. 

You Know had her surgery and rehabbing at Grandma’s house for a few months.  No Nationals for her…sad day.  Xander & Eleanor have started obedience classes and are doing great.  Hope to have some titles ready for Nationals.  Moxy & Diago are hanging together and waiting for that biological clock to start ticking.

Looking forward to a positive and fresh 2013 🙂

The Bee Bee did great with Auntie Teresa (Neu-Rodes).  Showed like a Princess.  Xander did great even placing 2nd in the All Breed Puppy Sweepstakes over some well known canadian specials.

The Stars of the show were The Bee Bee & You Know as BRACE.  Brace is one of those things that is harder than it looks and with two very independent spirits and “bitches” can also look really great.  The girlz faught hard on Friday, but could not defeat the fluffy dogs.  Saturday was another story!!  They were great and got BEST IN SHOW BRACE, Those fluffy dogs went DOWN!!!  Then they must have scared them off, it was all about them on Sunday!

Cloverdale BC, Canada, Friday October 5, 2012
Bee Bee went WB/BOW/BOS = 3 point
Bee Bee/You Know BRACE = Group 1

Cloverdale BC, Canada, Saturaday October 6, 2012
Xander = BBP
Bee Bee/You Know BRACE = Group 1/Best Brace in Show
Bee Bee/You Know BRACE = Best Brace in Specialty

Cloverdale BC, Canada, Sunday October 7, 2012
Bee Bee went WB/BOS = 3 point
Bee Bee/You Know BRACE = Group 1/Best Brace in Show

We took the whole family for a beach event.  Diago & Ozzie & Bee came for the ride and play time.  You Know & Xander & Eleanor & Moxy (yes Moxy) came to compete.  Everyone showing is related to Ozzie, kidz & grand kidz….We love that big hunk of dog.   

Bandon, OR, July 7, 2012
You Know went WB = 1 point
Eleanor went RWB
Xander went WD & BW = 1 point (his 1st point at 6 months old !!!)
Moxy went BOS 

Bandon, OR, July 8, 2012
You Know went WB = 1 point
Eleanor went RWB
Xander went WD & BW = 1 point (his 2nd point at 6 months old !!!)
Moxy went BOS

Xander & Eleanor went to the beach for the 1st time.  Xander had a blast, Eleanor was ready to be DONE!!!!  You can see who is turning into a princess!! 

Overall a GREAT weekend!!!