AKC Therapy Dog

 We here at Kingdom Dalmatians are so proud of our resident therapy dogs. Both Gia and Gage do such a great job of bringing smiles to others. Gage was among the first dog of any breed to receive the new AKC therapy title.

He is now known as AKC/UKC CH Kingdoms Twist of Fate CGC, TDI, ThD 

Here is Gage sharing some petting time with one of the residents. What a good boy.

High In Trial!

What a thrill to hear more good news from Jenn. She and Steeler have been out competing in both obedience and agility and are doing a great job. Here is the report from this weekend.

Steeler qualified in 4 out of 4 trials this weekend to earn his CDSP Novice title (CD-C) and competed in Novice C to earn legs towards his championship title. He won the Novice C class with a 198 (out of 200) and also got High in Trial. So now he is Kingdom's Thief of Hearts, CGC, TDI, RN, RL-1, CD-C

We are so proud of this team for all they have accomplished but mostly proud for how much Jenn loves her boy. Great job!           

Gia Does Pet Therapy

Little Miss Gia brought many smiles this week during a pet therapy session. The staff was so pleased to hear one of the residents actually laugh out loud when she saw Gia wearing her tutu. They had never even seen this particular resident smile. It is so rewarding when you know that these dogs can bring so much joy to others. Gia did a great job, doing tricks and letting the old folks pet to their hearts content. Good girl G.

Another National Triumph

We are so proud of the Bauer girls for their second place win in brace obedience at the DCA National competition. I understand that these two even walked in sinc as they traveled around the ring. Though Tess (black spotted) is not an official Kingdom Dal, we have claimed her as one of our own and love her too. Brown girl, Jazz, was born here and always makes us so proud. She and owner Lisa work so beautifully together in all that they pursue. Both girls went on to compete individually in obedience and agility and came away with some qualifying scores and some placement ribbons.

Jazz also competed in the DCA road trial and came away with another title behind her name. She is the first Kingdom Dalmatian to ever earn a road dog title. It was a very muddy day but Jazz showed them that even a Princess can compete through the mud when necessary. Congratulations to the entire Bauer family for a job well done!

Steeler At The National

Steeler Dog strikes again! Jenn and Steeler recently competed at The Dalmatian Club of Americas National and came away winners. Steeler had qualifying scores in both obedience and agility. He also took two seconds and a third place ribbon in the process. Steeler is from the Gia/Jigs litter. How proud we are of this great team. Way to go guys!

Getting To Know You

Gavin & Gia are becoming friends. Gia is asking Gavin if he likes her or Gage the best.

Happy 2011

Wishing everyone a joyous New Year and prosperous 2011

The Big Wait

Waiting for Santa

Perhaps Santa will call first, says Boomer.

Santa delivered the best dog cookies a dog ever had.

Feliz Navidad!

No Words Needed

Except Gage, Gage, Gage!

Happy 5th Birthday

Today the Gia/Jigs litter turns five years old. Happy Birthday gang! Here is a short scrap book of Gage celebrating his birthday with his friends at the home.

Free digital scrapbooking design generated with Smilebox

Patrick

Who wouldn't want to cuddle up with this sweet brown boy? I was thrilled to hear from Frank & Dana about their boy Patrick and know that he is so well loved. Patrick is out of the Gia/Tolliver litter and has grown into a very handsome fellow.

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

Or perhaps I will just sit up and sleep.

Road Dog In Training

Among Jazz's other accomplishments in agility, rally and obedience, she is now in training to compete for her road dog title. Here are just a few pictures of Jazz with owner/handler Lisa as they train with different horses in different situations. How very proud we here at Kingdom Dalmatians are
of this great team. To follow along with Jazz and her sister Tess as they train and compete, check out their blog at:
http://www.tessandjazz.blogspot.com/

Champion Daddy

This handsome guy is Tolliver. While I am not his breeder, I did breed him to my girl Gia for her last litter. The two of them produced ten lovely puppies that are now two years old. I also had the pleasure to show this sweet dog on several occasions and was thrilled to be at the end of the lead this week as he earned his AKC championship. Tolliver is co-owned by Nanci Good and Barb Allison. Barb was also his co-breeder. Congratulations to all concerned! Especially to CH. Rim Rock N Siobahn Have A Ball.

More Pet Therapy Fun

What fun to have Gia joined by her son Peet and daughter Jazz for a pet therapy session at the home today. These are three dogs to be very proud of. Not only were the residents amazed by how well they all behaved, I think we owners were just as impressed. These three wonderful dogs shared their time, talents and love to bring smiles and entertainment to this large group.



Gia receives a massage from one of the staff. How wonderful to see this once shy dog so readily accept strangers.

Jazz demonstrates her balancing ability. What an amazing girl!

Some of the residents chose to have their pictures taken with the dogs. All three dogs were very patient during the photo session.

The last photo is of one of the new residents. She is 93 years old and just loves the dogs.

Therapy Dog Extraordinaire

Gage brought so many smiles today as he shared his time and tricks with his old friends. Of course they all think he is the prettiest and smartest dog that was ever born. I am so very proud of this very sweet and loving dog.

March Madness

As you can see, my dogs are a little less than thrilled with my idea of celebrating the month of March by the wearing of the green. They are good sports though.

Fun In The Snow

While some of us may feel that a large amount of snow is a big pain, some dogs find it most delightful. Here Gage shows how much fun snow can be.

Tolliver Look Alike

They say, like father, like son. Here is a good example of that. This is Ryan. He is a Gia /Tolliver son. I was so pleased to get some pictures and know that he is doing well. I hear he likes to watch sports on TV and has a favorite chair. If someone sits in his chair, he just sits in their lap. Charlie and Michelle are doing a wonderful job with this sweet boy.

Jazz Spreads The Joy

Jazz joined us today for some pet therapy. This little girl brought so many smiles and brightened up a rather dreary day for the folks at the home. How well behaved and well trained she is. Lisa has done a super job with her. I was so proud to share them both with my old friends.

Zoe Does Pet Therapy

Zoe had the opportunity to bring some joy to the folks at Green Meadows today. She doesn't go often but always brings smiles to many faces as she moves from person to person to be petted. I am not sure who enjoys that more, Zoe or the people. They love that though she is 14 in dog years, she is their age in human years. They say that they understand about not hearing or seeing as well and having to pee more often. That just makes them love her more. Good girl Zoe!

Cassidy

This sweet girl is Cassidy. She is from our first litter here at Kingdom Dalmatian's. Cassidy will be eleven years old next month and is doing well. She is a Zoe/Turbo daughter. She is very much loved by her family.

New Camera

Santa brought me a new camera for Christmas and I have been having a grand time learning how to use it. The dogs have made great subjects for me to practice on. They see me take the lens cover off and look at each other and roll their eyes--- they know what's coming. Here are shots that I took today of Gia and Gage, to transfer onto a canvas bag. I will use the bag to carry treats to share with the residents at the home where we do pet therapy.

Another Gia/Tolliver Son

What a thrill to receive some photos of Louie. This was the big puppy from the Gia/Tolliver litter born two years ago. What a handsome young dog he is. His owners tell me that people remark everywhere he goes about how beautiful he is. I can see why.

Gia?

Nope. This is Gia's daughter Gabby. I am always blown away by the resemblance between these two sweet dogs. Here is what Christine had to say about Gabby:

We have received so many compliments on how pretty Gabby is... Yes she is a beauty... We celebrated her birthday with an Ice cream cone and dog treats.. Brenden and Morgan could not wait for the day.