Low Country Expo Pics and Writeup

[furever_pit]

I took my two boys to SC last week for the Low Country AB Expo. As usual, the NWDA put on a GREAT show. Lots of dogs came out and trialed so that was a treat to watch. The protection tournament freaking rocked (Thank you Keith O!!)!! Dylan was set to trial for the OBT, an obedience title, but I pulled him at the last minute because he was being pretty flat and I knew I wasn't going to be happy with his performance at that point. I think a combination of things caused this slump on the morning of the trial, the biggest one probably being my own stress and the fact that I worked Dylan hard for the 2 days prior to the trial. Oh well, live and learn. We'll be at another show in about 3 weeks so I'll do it a little differently next time.

Anyway, here are some pics of Dylan working with Josh:




And being a good sport so that I can lay down:


Gator participated in conformation, driviest puppy, and puppy sprint races. Overall, I am very happy with how he behaved this weekend. Of course he was a kook, but that's my little guy. In the conformation ring both judges said that he will probably do better when he outgrows this lanky stage and when he is also better able to give them an idea of his movement--though he did get 3rd in his class on Saturday, 4th on Sunday. Instead, Gator thought we were playing a game when we were trotting around the ring and was boinging up and down next to me and attacking my shoelaces. Though honestly, I cannot possibly say that I am disappointed in this puppy's drive. LOL. Gator did not place in the puppy sprint races but he still had fun. Driviest puppy went to a Donovan Pinscher who is going to be an awesome freaking dog.

Gator in the conformation ring:


Like mother, like son...we are both too ADD to even take a decent picture. LOL


And a pic from driviest puppy:


Oh, and this was just icing on the cake -- but Gator's grandfather (WMK's Diesel) got his PD2 title and won the protection tournament this weekend. Woot woot!!

If anyone is interested, I can link to videos of the protection tournament and of Diesel's PD2 once I get it all uploaded to youtube. Just let me know if you would like to see it. I will also post more pics as they become available from the friends I saw at the show.

Thanks for looking!

[pitbullmamaliz]

Sounds like an awesome weekend! Dylan looks handsome as ever, and holy criminey where is the puppy you just recently brought home???

[TheRedQueen]

Look at those legs! He is gangly!

Great pics and write-up...thanks for sharing!

[furever_pit]

I got some more pics from my friends at the show that I thought I would share.

Twister - I love this dog and think we will be seeing a lot more of him in the future.


Bruno, also one to keep an eye on IMO.


And some more of Dylan working with Josh M:






Evil Santa, who was part of the PP tourney:


And here are some videos....
Diesel's PD2 - obedience:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ag57651#p/u/6/YA7nolqQr1w

Diesel's PD2 - protection:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ag57651#p/u/5/Blen4iEyknU

Diesel PP Tournament:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ag57651#p/u/2/HGu3WnYDJcM

Some other dogs from the PP tourney:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ag57651#p/u/0/gX5TLTF4XEE
http://www.youtube.com/user/ag57651#p/u/1/2w6jg_ajauw
http://www.youtube.com/user/ag57651#p/u/3/5SqnR46vmd0
http://www.youtube.com/user/ag57651#p/u/4/SCKwVeSwBSI

[furever_pit]

LOL You guys are right, my puppy is lanky. I never notice until I look at pictures of him. I just hope he grows into those legs.

[Jenn]

Congrats, he'll grow into them ~ they are both so handsome!

[LMM]

Wow what great pics! I love the one of you laying on him


Twister is GEEorgeous!

[dogged]

Good lookin dogs! I really like the ABs, good to see em work too.

What part of the Low Country was that in? I grew up in the SC Low Country.

Did you see a fella there named CJ with a huge AB pup, Simba?

[furever_pit]

Good lookin dogs! I really like the ABs, good to see em work too.

What part of the Low Country was that in? I grew up in the SC Low Country.

Did you see a fella there named CJ with a huge AB pup, Simba?

This was in Longs, right outside of North Myrtle Beach (on hwy 90).
It's an annual event, perhaps you would be interested in coming with B sometime?

I don't think I met CJ or Simba. I was pretty busy running around with my 2 boys plus helping a friend show and handle her crew.

[Marinepits]

Dylan and Gator look gorgeous, as always!

Lovin' Twister with those wings.