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January 12, 2019 by Jewt
Decision Made…
Grateful to have the ear of several respected breeders from the KBT community, I have had the opportunity to discuss the pros and cons of several worthy studs for Nollaig. I have learned a lot from the process. After much research and consideration, I have settled upon breeding Nollaig with my very own Stirling O’Hanluan. […]Archives
November 19, 2017 by Jewt
Starting Over…
This was the year the Kerry pack moved to a new domain largely because... In our life we have to make tough decisions.Archives
August 1, 2015 by Jewt
The Twists & Turns…
Just last weekend we were celebrating our Best In Show win. There has not even been time enough to write about that, and now already we are swallowing the grave reality of losing an unborn litter of puppies… Who pushed me off Cloud-9? …Life-it’s-own-self, of course. Again I ask, please do not question […]Archives
July 18, 2015 by Jewt
Dirty Dog Porn…
Please “bare in mind” this is an Action Kerry Website… Sorry!!! I just couldn’t resist…Archives
July 17, 2015 by Jewt
Can You Dig It…
Jasper found a varmint hole. Curious about the critter inside, he started to dig deeper… and deeper… Until finally he was quite satisfied with what he had done. Aoife took a closer look. Being one sharp smeller, Aoife […]Archives
July 15, 2015 by Jewt
Catch-Up…
Now I am kicking myself for not having blogged regularly over the past few months. But honestly I did not want to sound negative or overwhelmed, which is sometimes how I felt. …So today I will lay out the synopsis. Months ago I spent weeks – sometimes frustrating weeks – presenting proposals […]Archives
December 5, 2014 by Jewt
The Kerry Community, My Thoughts On…
In the words of Stephen Covey, "Strengths lie in differences, not in similarities." …But the recognition of an inherent similarity may better prepare us to appreciate our differences.Archives
October 27, 2014 by Jewt
Weekend In Seward…
The ride to Seward is 127 miles of gorgeous and the final destination is nothing short of divine. My friend has a comfy cabin tucked away on a wooded lot very close to the beach and mountains that border Resurrection Bay. So together we had a weekend to explore paradise… The Beach at […]Archives
October 21, 2014 by Jewt
First Snow…
The Kerries delighted in the freshly fallen snow, dashing to and fro with noses snooting down to the roots of the brush that poked out through it. First real snowfall in Anchorage landed in 33 degrees, so it was a […]Archives
October 20, 2014 by Jewt
One Is Like None. Two Are Like Ten…
“One is like none. Two are like ten…” Many years ago my sister said this of children. But did I follow her advice? Absolutely not. I had the second child, and all was well with the world. Two felt like little more than two. Now I cannot speak for others, as all children […]Archives
September 20, 2014 by Jewt
Photos – Saturday Dog Walk
I get a kick out of the fungi. That may be an odd thing to say, but these guys are everywhere. And they come in so many different shapes and sizes, not to mention textures and colors. They can be quite remarkable. The Kerries have gotten pretty good at standing by while […]Archives
September 12, 2014 by Jewt
High Wind Advisory…
As I left work, I seriously considered dropping by the house to pick up my camera. But as it was pouring rain and I felt hungry, I thought better of it. I really did not need to risk finding a reason to skip the walk. But no sooner had I parked my van, I […]Archives
September 11, 2014 by Jewt
A Reprieve From the Rain…
…brings out a bunch of bike riders, dog walkers, not to mention young and old joggers. But it is likely we will only have to share for just a moment, as the National Weather Service forecasts a high wind warning for tomorrow evening on through to Saturday morning. So then once again, the trails will […]Archives
September 10, 2014 by Jewt
Thing One & Thing Two…
Raining again… or is that still? Rain looks ugly from inside of a window. But it’s quite nice with nothing in between. It would be easy to skip the whole evening dog walk. But imagine the mess Thing One & Thing Two could make if left on their own without their daily exercise… […]Archives
September 7, 2014 by Jewt
The Daily Dog Walk…
There is nothing better than an uneventful walk in the woods with one’s two best friends.Archives
September 7, 2014 by Jewt
Life Is Good…
Life has settled down a bit, as my bitch is no longer in season. Dear Prudence may sleep better tonight knowing I resisted my inclination to expound on the nature of dog porn. Yes the season has changed; and the Kerry Pack is back to enjoying those long daily dog walks with […]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
May 11, 2014 by Jewt
First Spring Dip…
Yes, that is left-over snow crust at the edge of the creek. Even so, our temps have been up in the high 70s. To my recollection this is the first year we have had green popping out this early. Usually this doesn’t happen […]Archives
May 6, 2014 by Jewt
A Call for the Quest…
In hindsight my story has been short and slow; but in foresight it will be long and memorable, as every moment of NOW is to me a treasured gift. It has been my life-long calling to be heartedly engaged in the world of dogs, a place my mother openly dreamed of in front of […]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
April 27, 2014 by Jewt
Spring in Alaska
Our Kerry pack had the best romp today. We took the long retractable leashes, and I’m sure the two tripled my mileage. I got dizzy at the chase circle as it took Stirling at least 4 rounds to catch Aoife. Aoife is a power house when it comes to athletic sprinting. Stirling is no […]Archives
March 16, 2014 by Jewt
Embracing Change…
My interest in Stirling had started several years before with a trip to the midwest to pick up my first sweet Kerry, Aoife. I had decided upon Aoife before realizing there were plans in the make to breed Stirling’s grandfather Brogan. Now Brogan was a handsome silver stud that melted my heart from the first […]Archives
March 13, 2014 by Jewt
Why Test…
I have been impatiently waiting for the results of Stirling’s PennHIP & DNA tests, even though I have anticipated the return of normal results. Patience has never been my strongest suit, so once I have asked those questions I am dying for the answers. That is just me being me. Now the results are starting […]Archives
February 21, 2014 by Jewt
Learning it for myself…
So I returned from Florida to Alaska full of inspiration. But I had to return to work; Kill-joy… Okay that being said, I got this big idea to research the foundational breeding lines of Kerries. It may not surprise you that I only just got started when I got completely sidetracked on another important mission, which […]Archives
January 29, 2014 by Jewt
Reflections…
The trip to Florida was worth every penny and minute expended. I’ve learned to accept defeat with grace. And I’ve seen how to win with humility; though I may not always choose to strictly abide by that knowledge. Any little victory screech may be totally unnecessary; …or is it?!? [wink] …More importantly, I had the […]Archives
January 23, 2014 by Jewt
It’s Been Said…
“Wow, if Stirling was human he’d be George Clooney.” -janet myers We think Emma & Nikita would argue if George were canine, he’d be Stirling O’Hanluan.Archives
January 15, 2014 by Jewt
Stirling O’Hanluan of the North…
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January 13, 2014 by Jewt
We Haven’t Been Winning…
Discouraged? Heck no! I’m obviously no judge, nor a professional handler; but every time I pull out that show lead Stirling gets psyched, and looks me square in the eye. At 18.75″ Stirling is near-ideal size, which seems to run small these days. But he doesn’t think so, and there’s no telling him otherwise. He’s […]Archives
January 7, 2014 by Jewt
What Are We Do’n?
“The important thing in life is not to triumph but to compete.” -Pierre de Coubertin Sunday Morning: 6:30AM, January 5th …After hours of near-sleepless travel our Kerry Pack made its way into the Orlando International Airport (MCO). All things considered, the trip had been uneventful with a bit of rough turbulence at the […]Archives
July 21, 2013 by Jewt