Maria Spadavecchia-Lezza, the beauty, with Alta-Tollhaus Schumi, the beast, albeit a very loveable, sweet beast! Here is Schumi demonstrating his enthusiasm for the ring. He really thought he should have been first!
Maria is one of the many talented handlers from the Huerto-Hof Team. Here she is practicing with Schumi before going into the ring.
Presentation to the judge in a stand:
I was so proud of Becky and Schumi. First Becky, her first dog show ever and her first time double-handling her dog—a skill in itself. Becky was perfect! I knew Schumi was a good puppy, but I was surprised at the reaction he was getting from other people while we were walking around the show. I was most proud of his confident and happy attitude. The critique from the judge was: Medium size, strong head, good bone, excellent front, good rear, good angulation, good outline, the only negative comment had to do with ring training. So what, it is the baby puppy class they should act like baby puppies!
Heather and Schumi. Becky leaning over talking on the phone to hubby Joe who was attending a dog training seminar:
I thought this was too cute, had to take a picture, both the Chihuahua and the GSD were barking like crazy–until I took their picture—it was a toss up as to which dog seemed more ferocious.
Last but not least the darling of the show, Delilah.
Great photos, as always, Julie :~) Schumi should have been first – so alert. He is a very nice boy! Good job double handling, Becky – that is not an easy thing to do! Great first show and experience.
Julie—What’s there to say except for quality all around! You started out with a good pup (great critique from the judge), you had an excellent handler, and a great owner who learned her doubling lessons well.
Congratulations to all! Great photos Julie. I agree with you, the star of the show is the little red head!
Thanks everyone! You’re all too kind. It was a blast and I can’t wait until Kentucky!
I absolutely love these pictures! Love the picture of Schumi and I just standing on the sidelines waiting our turn! He did such a great job for his first show! And Becky you did an awesome job double handling. It makes our job sooo much easier when you actually listen to your handler! You make us look good!