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Tupelo Kennel Club and Greater Shelby Kennel Club, Memphis, TN. Oct 14 & 15, 2006
Saturday, Judge: Mrs Gloria L Geringer. Lacy was her usual self, wanting to be feed all of her treats NOW! Would hardly let me run her around the
ring with out going into a lope. Lacy received 2nd out of two in her class as the other puppy Jasmine did beautifully receiving 1st and Best of Winners.
Sunday, Judge: Mr James E Frederiksen. Lacy did wonderfully and was in top shape. Unfortunatly our judge did not recognize that. We will never
show any of our dogs to this judge again. (Politics Sigh) The other entry is a very nice puppy but Lacy did better.
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Fort Smith Kennel Club, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Oct 7 & 8, 2006
Lacy was shown by Teresa in 6-9 month puppy class both days:
Saturday, Judge: Jerry Watson. Lacy behaved beautifully with tough competition from 7 month puppy Jasmine.
Because Lacy was a little more ring savvy along with her very outgoing personality Lacy was able to win her class. Lacy
had no other wins today but was fantastic and very well behaved. To see more pictures of Saturday click here
Sunday: Judge Michael J. Dougherty : Lacy again behaved beautifully for her class and won. Lacy went on to win
Winners bitch and Best Of Opposite and a her first 3 point major. We have never shown to this judge before and want
to add not because Lacy did so well, that this judge was very through in his exam of all dogs brought before him.
Also Lacy did decide to be a puppy just before the judge selected her as winners bitch she jumped up and down on her
rear legs trying to get Teresa to play. Teresa clearly caught off guard frantically worked to get all four feet firmly placed
on the ground. Lots of laughter from spectators outside the ring. Sorry no pictures taken on Sunday.
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Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club, Saturday Sept. 31, and Sunday Oct 1, 2006
Lacy was shown by Teresa in 6-9 month puppy class both days:
Saturday, Judge Judy Webb. Lacy was a little reluctant to have her teeth looked at, a phase she is apparently going through. She
also thought she was off to the races. Not the well trained puppy she was in Wyoming. Fortunately for Lacy the judge liked her
enough to give her 1st and Best of Opposite and Lacy's 1st point.
Sunday: Judge William Cunningham. Lacy was full of beans and had no attention span. Again flying around the ring Teresa
managed to keep her in a gait. Again Lacy was reluctant about showing her teeth. One more time around and the judge awarded Lacy
1st and Best of Opposite and Lacy's 2nd point.
After the show when Lacy was getting some treats a couple that had watched at ring side came up to congratulate Lacy on her win and
spoke of how really entertaining it was to watch her be a puppy full of play and how Lacy seemed to really like being in the ring.
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Fort Worth KC & Texas KC in Dallas TX. Sept 23 & 24 2006
Lacy loves to travel and go to shows, unfortunately her chauffeur and handler was feeling under the weather with a slight case of Bronchitis. More
than likely a result of being exposed to extreme weather in Wyoming and not getting enough rest. So the weekend was spent at home doing local
errands around town. Lacy and Shay both went to the vet to get weighted. Lacy 115 lbs, and Shay 166 lbs. Going to the feed store where Shay and
Lacy got lots of compliments from admirers, and your in the right place to get a saddle comments. Then a quick lunch and back home to do some
1250pm Sunday 1105am not many wolfhounds at this show, only 5 total (3 will be puppies of the same age). I hope the judges like puppies!
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Hot Springs National Park KC, Hot Springs, AR.
September 30 and October 1, 2006. Judges: Judy Webb and Mr William Cunningham.
Lacy will be shown in 6-9 month puppy class
Fort Smith K C, Fort Smith Ar.
October 7 & 8, 2006. Judges: Mr. Jerry M. Watson and Mr. Michael Dougherty.
Lacy will be shown in the 6-9 month puppy class
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Thursday Sept 14, 2006
Caesar Update: It has now been four months post surgery for gastropexy (stitching of the stomach to the abdominal wall
to prevent torsion) and neutering for Caesar after having survived bloat and torsion in April of this year. We are very
pleased that Caesar has made tremendous strides in his weight gain and health. Caesar has been on puppy food along
with Pharaoh nearly right after surgery when his weight was down to an all time low of 117 pounds. Caesar prior to surgery
never weighted more than 137 pounds now he is well over 140 pounds. Plans are to return him to quality adult food to
help maintain his weight and physical needs. His owners Cliff and Toni are also very pleased that he is running and
playing games of chase with new puppy Pharaoh in what they call the back forty at their new home in Gulf Port, MS. Their
yard also includes a small pond. Pharaoh being a water loving puppy, has no problems keeping to the rules of the game of
chase. Here are pictures of Caesar at 2 years and 3 months and Pharaoh at 7 Months old playing
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Puppy 6-9 month class
Over 1200 miles, traveled one way to Lacy's first Specialty held in Cheyenne, WY. Leaving Wed 08-30-06, at around 130 pm. It was non-stop driving
for a caravan of 4 vans after meeting up in Tulsa, OK around 830 pm.. The weather was excellent throughout our drive of over 20 hours. On the way
home (Saturday 9-2-06) we stopped to stay overnight and visit with Marilyn in Gate Oklahoma which was 610 miles from Cheyenne WY. We left for
home around 130 pm the next day (9-03-06). Another 10+ hours and 600 miles later we where home and quickly catching up on lost Z time!
While at the specialty we stayed at the Hitching Post which was only a few minutes from the show site. Fabulous location for the show site with
beautiful lake and manicured grounds at Lions Park. The day started out with the best of weather a balmy 75* with a light wind. Lacy stood out with her
remarkable focus as she was asked to stand in a stack for almost 2 minutes as we waited for the judge attempt to do an exam of the entry before us
which proved to be a little difficult as she was a very timid puppy. When it was Lacy's turn she was solid and unwavering in her exam with sound
movement as we made our way around the ring combined with a very upbeat happy gait with head held high.
As for regular conformation the same entry's from sweepstakes were also in attendance under judge Mr. John R. Briggs (Rathdaws). The weather was
awful with the temp. now down in the low 40's with strong winds we were frozen like popsicles. Despite the colder weather all of the puppies were
enjoying it and did well. Tougher competition prevailed and Lacy did not place. Congratulations to all the winners throughout the specialty, we had a lot
of fun and hope to return for next year's specialty. To see additional pictures click here.
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Memphis Kennel Club, Southaven, MS
August 19 and 20, 2006
Wonderful new site...lots of open floor to work with and kept nice and cool with temp of over 100* outside.
Lacy shown in puppy 6-9 months (actual age 6mo 2wks)
Saturday, shown by Teresa to Anne Fleming (judge) Lacy received her first place in class did not receive any more wins. Judge
complimentary on Lacy being well behaved for her first show.
Sunday, shown by Teresa to Karin Ashe (judge) Lacy again received her first place in class did not receive any more wins. Judge again
was very happy to see a very well tempered puppy. Teresa was a bit worried after seeing another puppy from the male classes get excused.
Unfortunately the two cameras brought to the show, had dead batteries by ring time. Only two photo's to post . They will however give you an
idea of what the new show site looks like. Click here to see photos.
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Update at the home front
Since Clancy's departure we have not had any singing so the home remains silent in the mornings and when
we leave the house. Shay of course on the other side of the coin so to speak. Very unhappy about mom and
not being allowed play with her. As a result Shay has started to go off his food and we have decided not to
take him to the Greeley Co. Specialty because of his lack of interest in anything else but mom.
Charm our very athletic hound is also about to be in season...which is good timing as we plan to have her out
coursing again by October. Poor Shay (sigh) Charm has made wonderful progress in weight loss and
conditioning. Hopefully she will get her next title in coursing Senior Courser (SC), before summer next year.
Lacy has been growing slow and steady both in body and mind. The youngest in the family she is well on her
way to being very well trained for the conformation ring. Lacy has mastered the stand and stay along with
exams of the mouth, at first very dangerous to ones fingers. <BG>
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Cove Creek's Clancy Allen
Feb-29-1996 - July-24-2006
Almost 5 months ago we celebrated Clancy's 10 th Birthday. Now with heavy hearts we are sharing the loss we feel in a
tribute to our sweet Clancy. A member of our family for more than 10 years and reigning king has passed onto God's
Kingdom and travels to Rainbow Bridge. Until we are reunited lots of tears and a sense of utter loss will fill the days we
miss you the most!
Because we love you Sweet Clancy we sent you on a journey to paradise.
You will no longer be hindered by an aging body, and you will run with the grace and
speed you once enjoyed. Until we are reunited we will send our love on the wings of butterflies.
Thank you God for Blessing our home with Clancy for so many wonderful years! We will miss you Sweet
Clancy.
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