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July 16, 2015 by Jewt
Blessed by a Scenic Drive…
The All-Breed Dog Show held in Soldotna was a bit of a disappointment this year, as there seemed to be an inordinate number of professional handlers. The competition was tough, and it felt grand to be awarded the Terrier Group 4 the first two days. The third and last day was a total […]Archives
July 27, 2014 by Jewt
Little Victories…
Please do not feel a need to remind me to remain humble… There is no better way to show a dog. And there is no better way to live our lives. I understand that I have a lot to learn. I understand that I can do better. I rejoice; for there is room to […]Archives
July 26, 2014 by Jewt
Palmer: Show Day 2 of 3…
The Kerry Show Team jumped out of bed and off to the neighborhood high school track early this morning to wear off some of that EXTRA terrier energy. 20 minutes of gaiting beside the bike took the edge off my boy. From there we groomed out the fair grounds of yesterday, and easily took Best […]Archives
July 25, 2014 by Jewt
I’m Just For Love…
Our 3-day show in Palmer, Alaska is perhaps our most competitive. The mountains afar make the fair grounds a breath taking venue. And the easy commute from our international airport in Anchorage makes the show easily accessible to those in the lower 48. So there’s no surprise that a good handful of handlers and […]Archives
July 19, 2014 by Jewt
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What does it mean to be competitive? Obviously some people view this as a matter of the win. …If you “win” you are competitive. If you don’t “win” …than not so much. But that is not my point with any of this. Conformation dog shows are a game with a […]Archives
July 18, 2014 by Jewt
Soldotna…
The Kenai Kennel Club hosts an annual all-breed dog show in Soldotna, Alaska. This is an event we truly look forward to, as the commute between is a worthwhile adventure. There are 150 miles of gorgeous that first pass by the Turnagain Arm before unwinding through the Chugach National Forest. From there we pass […]Archives
July 7, 2014 by Jewt
Update…
Stirling O’Hanluan is quite a handful. He may not look especially big, but you can’t tell him that. But he thrives on my attention, and at 2 years old he is darn near civilized… …Dog showing has been going well. Stirling was awarded his Championship at Purina Farms in June, and won […]Archives
June 4, 2014 by Jewt
Champion Stirling O’Hanluan
Where does one begin? We learn so much along the way… Please allow me to extend heartfelt appreciation for family friends and supporters who have taken witness of the comedy of errors that have unfolded as we’ve learned to play this sport well. Words seem to fall short compared to the treasured […]Archives
April 28, 2014 by Jewt
I Have a Dream…
…Please may there be one sacred community that ascends politics… Let it start with us; those who know first hand the grace of the Kerry Blue Terrier. We could be as awesome as our dogs! …Sure, we can get on our toes and spar… But in the end, let us model good kerry […]Archives
January 29, 2014 by Jewt