Honestly, I spent my last dime to get to the Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Chicago Specialty in hopes of finishing Nollaig. And once again I am reminded to dream big, as dreams do come true.
Nollaig finished her AKC Championship with a 5-Point Major at the Independent Specialty and earned a 5-Point Major towards her Grand Championship at the Concurrent Specialty; all of this after earning 13 points in Group 1 placements at our 2018 All-Breed Dog Shows here in Alaska. I guess I am not the only one who thinks Nollaig is pretty special.
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Now we are home safe and sound. I look like the Wild Woman of Borneo and do not feel compelled to confirm this with a picture.
Before arriving home, we picked up Aoife from Mark’s where she stayed with the -dales and had a marvelous time with outdoor’s adventures. Mark is so good with her, and Aoife loves him endlessly so I never worry when I have left her behind.
Kerries can pitch a fit when a pack is re-united after an adventure such as this. But I have established a pattern; and the girls accepted one another with a wag of tail and lots of friendly ‘missed-you sniffs’. Allow me to suggest there are mechanics for the successful reunion of a pack. It can be so easy, but method matters a lot. …We need to talk about this sort of thing a whole lot more.
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The Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Chicago put on another phenomenal Specialty! The venue was comfortable and easy to access. The members provided hospitality that made travelers feel like treasured friends. Judge Richard Miller & Judge Jay Richardson obviously enjoyed their assignment, careful to honor each entry with a careful look. The photographer had a nice setup, and I am looking forward to receiving the photos. And the prizes were something to covet, and ours will be treasured for years to come.
New Champion Krisma’s Dianaim Nollaig O’ Hanluan ~~ Chicago Specialty 2018
