Kishu Meet up and Dog Shows

On Nov. 19th, my boyfriend and I headed to the bay area to meet two Kishus and their owner.  It was pretty cold and cloudy day, but once you hit the dog park, the dogs were having a blast.  They were really sweet dogs, especially the female.  It was quite interesting watching them interacting with everyone.  Somethings reminded me of Kiyo and others were something different.  I talked to the owner about the breed and the breeder, while my lovely boyfriend took great pictures of the Kishus.

Pictures taken by Trieu Tran of Lasting Fotos

There are more pictures of the female because she was more active then the male for my boyfriend.  All and all, we learned a bit more about the Kishus that day and are considering adding one to our family.  Still up for discussion. LOL

Before that fun event, I had an appointment made for Kiyo to have her OFA done and have a health exam at work.  She was a little pill for the VD pelvis film, but we got all the xrays done without sedating her.  Dr. said her hips, elbows, and stifles look good and her heart and eyes are great too.  But I had to get Kiyo's eye certified by an opthamologist.  So thank goodness that one of the shows we went to had an opthamologist doing an eye exam clinic and certified her eyes. He said they looked perfect.  So over all I have a healthy little Shiba girl. ^-^ I was so happy to hear that from all of them.

Thankgiving weekend Kiyo and I were busy at two dog shows.  It was our first shows we've ever been in.  It was lots of fun.  I learned a lot on how the show works, then from just watching the shows.  My boyfriend came along to support us and to take pictures. ^-^  Anyways, the first show on Saturday, Kiyo and I were entered in the amateur handler class.  We were the only ones in that class..... But it was our first time so it was all right.  No pressure.  The judge was very nice and helpful, but after he was finished judging her, he said she wasn't the best.....  I know she might not, mostly because of her coat, but she's my best.  She got a blue ribbon.  Sunday was the show i was more into doing since I've been going to it for two years and my shiba breeder friend goes to that show too.  She had a front row seat and watched us compete against another female.  Much fluffier. This show we were in the open class.  And as I figured, Kiyo got second place.....  But really it wasn't her day.  She was having a reverse sneeze while I was taking her around the ring.  Anyways we watched all the Shibas in the ring and they were nice.  After the show and got hold of the pictures, I notice I was looking at each picture seeing the difference between Kiyo and I, and the other Shibas and their handlers.  There's a big difference.  I still have a lot to learn.  Kiyo and I will be practicing a little more for the January show.  ^-^ 

Here are some pictures of those shows.

"It's too early in the morning to do this mommy...."

I like this male's stack.

This male here won.  He isn't my favorite....

This male took last but he is my favorite.  Not short and stocky as the male who won.

Getting Ready For the Show!

It's almost here!!! Thanksgiving weekend is almost here and the two shows Kiyo and I are in are almost here!!! I'm starting to get nervous about it.  But I just need to keep on practicing and keep focus to get through it and trust in Kiyo on what's right.  :D

Another subject I'm nervous about is Kiyo's exam and OFA certifications.  I have a list of things that need to be check.  I need her elbows, hips, knees, eyes and heart checked out..... That's a lot for a little dog, but it must be done to make sure she is healthy and that's all I want for my little girl.  I'm just nervous about the results.  I'll post the results when they come in.

I've been in touch with a breeder for a couple of months about another nihon ken.  My boyfriend and I are looking at the Kishu Ken.  We think that its the good between dog for us.  I'm actually surprise how excited he is about the breed and getting a dog.  But it's still in the early stage.  I've been talking to the breeder to meet a Kishu in person and she's helped me get into contact with a Kishu owner that lives near me so I can meet the breed.  Right now I'm trying to figure out a day to meet them.  Once the day comes, I'll take pictures ( I hope ) and post how the day went.