Last weekend was the very first championship breed show. Only 3 Infindigos were in attendance and Usko won his class. Inko and Rauhan were both booted out. The judge was definitely going for the big handsome dogs instead of the little handsome dogs.
The night before the show we stayed with Liz & Ian & Usko and apparently Usko's normally rather good behaviour all went out the window when we were around. He was excited to see us. Very. And everytime. Isn't that sweet? I just love it that the puppies always know us and are so happy to see us.
Not to mention another reunion with granny Neka. For her part, she stormed into the garden, had a quick hello with the pup and then promptly illustrated to Liz & Ian all the flaws in their fence. I hope Usko wasn't paying attention because his fence has always been perfectly adequate for him.
The week before that we had a walk in the spring sunshine with Becca, Ben & Ukko along the canal to the Double Locks in Exeter. There was another sweet reunion between granny & puppy.
There was a bit of speed practice, always so important for a 4-month-old puppy.
And then he was off trying to keep up with Maija. Next time they see each other, I guess he'll keep up with her easily. And then some.
Finally, a bit of ringcraft training before heading back. Becca has done an excellent job of training him, especially considering she's never been in the show ring herself. In fact, to my knowledge she has ever only been to one show.
He trots.
He stands.
He even shows his teeth.
Today in some more glorious spring sunshine, Daniel, Jim, Ismo, Keksi & Kuura are all coming for a visit. Perhaps I can talk Jay into carrying the camera on today's walk too.
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