Presenting Miss April!

Dog Fancy April 2009

Mom and I were very excited when we got the mail yesterday. We are always happy to see Dog Fancy in the mailbox, but the April 2009 issue is even more special. Mom had sent them a picture of me for a calendar contest they are having for the magazine. Well, guess who they picked to be Miss April?!?! You guessed it, it's ME!!! Between pages 24 & 25 there is a tear out calendar page sponsored by Purina and there I as as Top Dog of the month! If you want to enter the contest go to the Dog Fancy website and submit a picture. Maybe we'll see your face too!

Bill Berloni at the Herding Dog Fundraiser

This Sunday, Febuary 22, Bill Berloni is the special guest at the Herding Dog Rescue Luncheon and Chinese Auction. The luncheon is at 12:30 at the Palace of Wong in Rockville Centre. For those of you who don't know, Bill Berloni is the Broadway animal trainer. He first learned his craft as the dog trainer for the original production of Annie. He has written a very enjoyable book; Broadway Tails, about all of his Broadway training experiences-not all of them dogs either. One of the great things that Bill has done is use rescue dogs in all his performances and he makes sure they get the best homes after the show closes. In his spare time Bill volunteers for the ASPCA to help more animals in need. I was lucky enough to meet Bill and he gave me tips for my then upcoming performance in Annie at the Commack Y. For more information about the luncheon call Herding Dog Rescue at (516) 379-8341.

Happy Valentines Day!

Yesterday was Valentines Day. After my agility class mom took me over to the Petco. She let me sniff around and get some treats I picked out. I really liked the bone with the bacon and cheese in it. I saw my friend Larry and his family at the store. They were having pictures - so of course we couln't resist! Mom dressed me up as the Queen of Hearts. I also got a free bandana and the money went to Petco Charities that will help pets without a home. Hope you all had a special day too!

Accessories Make The Outfit!

Here I am decked out in my Valentine's finest! I was tempted to call this blog "What was my mom thinking?!?" or "Why do moms have the urge to embarress us?" but then I looked and saw how fabulous I looked!!! Don't you looove my DIVA look?!

An old dog teaches us new tricks!

Congratulations to Stump the winner of this year's Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show! This 10 year old Sussex Spaniel wowed the judges and the crowd last night. In 2004 Stump had won his breed and group at the WKC show. After a 5 year retirement, Stump and his owners gave it one last try and completed his comeback with the big prize!

Westminster Dog Show

Well folks, the big dog show is here in New York at Madison Square Garden. Even though a beautiful mutt like myself can't enter, I will still be watching on tv. I wonder who will be this year's Uno?

www.westminsterkennelclub.org

TV Schedule:

NIGHT 1:
Monday, February 9
Hound, Terrier, Non-Sporting and Herding Groups
8-9 p.m. (ET) live on USA Network
9-11 p.m. (ET) live on CNBC

NIGHT 2:
Tuesday, February 10
Sporting, Working and Toy Groups,
Best In Show8-11 p.m. (ET) live on USA Network

Indoor Dog Shows

Most Long Island Dog Shows are help out doors in the spring and fall months. But what is a dog to do when it is sooo cold and snowy out? Lucky for us there is Doggie U - a dog training facility/club that is completely indoors. There are several upcoming dogs shows at Doggie U for you to participate in or just to come and watch.

Febuary 5-7 Golden Retreiver Specialty Show
Febuary 15 CPE Agility Trial
Febuary 22 Obediance and Rally Trial

Visit www.doggieuk9.com for more shows, info and directions!

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Hi everyone!

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Your pal,
Bailey