Friday, March 29, 2013

From This To This To That

Jasper . . . just remembering the time we were choosing another puppy to be with Joaqui . . .


to the day we brought him home at two months old . . .














we started training him and joining dog shows ...

then those happy winning moments (there were losing ones as well) ...

to the journey to be a Philippine Champion, to being elevated as a Grand Champion . . .

to winning 3rd Best in Group and claiming the title of Best Mini Schnauzer of 2009 ...

Jasper has been awarded this trophy when PCCI has declared him a Philippine Grand Champion and the Number One Schnauzer for the year 2009 . . .

to me, he's still my Jasper (si kulit).

Monday, February 25, 2013

Groom That Dog

Here's Joaqui on top of the grooming table. What's in his mind?

Joaqui must be saying to himself, "Hmmm, it's snip-snip time again. Brush here, ouch there."

Yes, grooming can be painful at times. Matted coat, usually at the tummy area and "under-the-arm", when combed can be painful 'coz the tangled hair is often times unintentionally pulled with a jerk. Ouch!

That is why, when I do comb and come across a tangle, I try to de-tangle manually with my bear hands. If the case if severe, I just cut-off the portion of the coat, but ensuring that the outcome would not be so horrible, heheh. But a decision must be made, right.

Periodic grooming is a must for it also serves as a check-up if everything is okay, especially with the coat. Eyes, ears, nails, nose, teeth, tongue, paws and "poop and pee areas" are also checked, in case something may be there that may be bothering the dog.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Waiting

Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. Carl SaganNothing serious really. Joaqui here is just waiting for Jasper to come in after his own bath since Joaqui just finished his. Mind you, his favorite toy at his side,  "d' tennis ball".

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Ring Action

Ring action and expert-judging in dog competition . . .



Jasper is the second entry.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Pet Sayings

A dog is the only thing on earth that will love you more than you love yourself.
Josh Billings

Animals are such agreeable friends. They ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.
George Elliot

I used to look at (my dog) Smokey and think, 'If you were a little smarter, you could tell me what you were thinking,' and he'd look at me like he was saying, 'If you were a little smarter, I wouldn't have to.
Fred Jungclaus

I have a great dog. She's half Lab, half pit bull. A good combination. Sure, she might bite off my leg, but she'll bring it back to me.
Jimi Celeste

Don't make the mistake of treating your dogs like humans, or they'll treat you like dogs.
Martha Scott

When you leave them in the morning, they stick their nose in the door crack and stand there like a portrait until you turn the key eight hours later.
Erma Bombeck

My little dog, a heartbeat at my feet.
Edith Wharton

You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'My God, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'
Dave Barry

Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
Roger Caras
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.
Anatole France

They [dogs] never talk about themselves but listen to you while you talk about yourself, and keep up an appearance of being interested in the conversation.
Jerome K. Jerome

In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semi human.
The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog.
Edward Hoagland

Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail.
Henry Wheeler Shaw


Tom's Little Dog by Walter de la Mare
Tom told his dog called Tim to beg,
And up at once he sat,
His two clear amber eyes fixed fast,
His haunches on his mat.Tom poised a lump of sugar on
His nose; then, "Trust!" says he;
Stiff as a guardsman sat his Tim;
Never a hair stirred he.
"Paid for!" says Tom; and in a trice
Up jerked that moist black nose;
A snap of teeth, a crunch, a munch,
And down the sugar goes!

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Home, But Not Alone

My dogs are my constant companions. If not for them, I would be "home alone", heheh.

Below are photos of Joaqui and Jasper. They are my miniature schnauzers, my home-mates.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

A Fine Day With The Dogs


It was a bright, sunny Saturday morning. I was satisfied seeing the flowers I have arranged. Then, I saw Joaqui walk to his mat where he takes his naps. It's cute just watching him in motion. These are the simple things that make me smile. 


I told myself then, "It's cool that I am not alone today and I have the dogs to keep me company." I went back to my household chores, but . . . with a big smile on my face.

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Busy Bodies

It was a no-work day, so I had my son in the kitchen, busy cooking . . .


and lo . . . another busy bee . . . or should I say, busy dog . . . was Jasper.


This hairy critter is truly curious, especially when his nose spots something yummy.