07/18/2025
When we first started attending dog shows a handful of years back, neither of us really knew what we were getting into. For a time, we were both content to hide away among the vendor stalls so Millie wouldn't catch a glimpse of us in the crowd and lose her mind. At some point, I caught the bug and found myself in the ring, while David enjoyed his time safely behind the ring gates. That didn't last long.
Next thing he knew, David was packing full suits and fancy shoes, waking up at 6am for 8am ring times, stuffing cold, slimy bait into his pockets, and clutching a show lead hastily thrust into his hand while Millie gleefully barked and wiggled her way through the judge's exam. He wasn't always thrilled, but a good sport about it nevertheless.
We chased Millie's last point for what felt like a lifetime, and that final point came when we least expected it. And who should be at the end of the lead but David? Of course, I had promised him that we would be done once Millie was a Champion, but I suspect in his heart of hearts, David knew that he was far from free.
Fast forward a year and change later, Millie is two majors, three champ defeats, and most of the way to her grand. As a duo, the two have come so far together, and while I know that both of them would rather be playing fetch or really doing literally anything else, I have been so impressed by their willingness to get in the ring together and by how far they have come. We joke at home that Millie is David's dog, but in the ring it really shows. And so of course, David was at the end of the lead when Millie was awarded BOS at our 2025 West Springfield, MA Regional Specialty, wrapping up her Grand Championship.
Congrats, David and Millie! Couldn't be more proud of you two! Thank you both for putting up with my obsession with finishing a title I said we wouldn't even go for. And yes, now you can be done :)
Pending AKC verification, Millie is proudly ✨ GCH ✨ Caradoc's Mirror Mirror RI FDC RATS TKI ATT FTI
Congrats to her breeders ! Thank you for entrusting us with our favorite barky girl!
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