Chablis had her operation Wednesday and things did not go as hoped. She had primary liver cancer and I had no other option but not to let her come out of the anaesthetic. Having thought that the worst scenario was to have her spayed it was a dreadful shock.
Chablis was a wonderful character, so like her mother Cachet. I chose her when she was born, and, even though she didn't have that blonde bombshell type of her sister Cher, she was a wonderful producer. She was mated to One-Off des iles Fidji to produce the "H" litter, Ch.Morgan du Domaine Bauge the "N" litter, and Yachtsmans Tale of Sabrefield for the "Q" litter. Her daughter, Chatter (B.Nochotte), was made up at SKC, her son Chase (B.Noblesse Oblige) has 2CCs and daughter Celine (B.Halsane) has 1 CC.
Chablis was 8yrs old on 20/05/08. She is buried next to her mother here at home.

I was rudely awoken this morning by the patter of tiny feet on the floorboards. A posse of four Laekenois puppies, led by a small dark bitch, were trotting up and down the room demanding room service. They were not amused when they were put back to bed. They have eaten much more today--goodness knows how much they will get through in a few more weeks.

They had some new toys today and seemed to quite like the pink addition to their family.

It was raining, windy and miserable today so Ann, who is staying for Boston show on Wednesday, and I had a major clear out in the dog free zone. We made a bit of an impression but I think it will take more than a couple of days sorting to get it sorted out for when Gerry and Steve come to stay next week to see the puppies and hopefully choose one.

A worrying week really with Chablis off her food (not a Malinois trait) and looking very sorry for herself. On the fourth trip to the vets she had a scan which revealed what appears to be some sort of lesion in her womb. My vet suspects it to be an ovarian cyst and she is scheduled to go in on wednesday for an exploratory op. She may have to be spayed. Chablis has produced some lovely puppies; Celine, Chamonix, Stellar, Chatter,Chase, Chatter and Kiah to name a few of the most well known. Fingers crossed she will be ok.

News from Bath Ch.Show where Deepha was BOB and Kobra BP.

Brizos' pups have been on the move today and been found with Brizo out of their puppy pen--heading towards the TV no doubt.

This is Crusoe, Bonvivant Tete a Tete, relaxing on his pouffe--no-one told him he would soon be too big to sleep on it!

Hava, Bonvivant Pavane, has now passed her Bronze and Silver Good Cits and is working towards her Gold. She is also training in agility.

The puppies are now eating with gusto and beginning to interact with people and each other. They had lots of visitors today and were very forward. Tonight they were jostling for a fuss and wagging their tails. Amazing to think they are only 3 weeks old and are big strong pups already. There is quite a difference in head type, but the bitches are very feminine and the dogs very masculine already. They love their food but keep falling asleep in their feed dish.

Puppies have had some food today and then cleaned each others noses off. The two remaining Groenendael puppies had a great time playing with their tugger. Remy of course had to play with the footballs---I think he was hoping to be called up as reserve for Man U tonight--but they managed without him.

The Laekenois pups are monsters ! They are getting very mobile and noisy now--gave them their first meal tonight and a few of them tried it out but preferred to chase mum round the box instead.

Two Champions made up this weekend !! Bonvivant Dewet (Cello) owned by myself and Terry Donovan (aka Mr Polo) and Bonvivant Nochotte (Chatter) under judge Kathy Bird at SKC. Reserve CCs went to Bonvivant Noblesse Oblige(C&L Wright) and Bonvivant Habibi (Wright & Ralph). BP was Bonvivant Sauvignon via Zodantta (Brown & Ralph). In Tervueren Remy was high as a kite and succeeded in mugging the judge quite a few times only being placed 2nd. Bruine won Junior Dog.Bonvivant Raffine (Dr Bridgit Gilmore) pictured,was 2nd in PB and 1st in Junior. Everyone could tell how happy this handler was! We had lots to celebrate when we all went for out for a meal.

Sunday was the NBSDC Open Show with beautiful sunny skies. Only a quick trip from where we were camping and we soon got the dogs set up for the day. Bonvivant Remy over Delark was much better behaved and was BPDog, Bruine won JDog. In bitches Bonvivant Raffine was 1st in Junior and Bonvivant Jolienne 3rd in Open Bitch. I was delighted to be asked to handle Delark And All That Jazz for Jane and Brian to BOB.

In Malinois Bonvivant Limoge was BD with Bonvivant Sauvignon via Zodantta RBD, Bonvivant Arc en Ciel was BB,BOB and BVeteran and Bonvivant Habibi RBB and RBOB. Bonvivant Symbolique at Tokyn (Sercombe & Ralph)was BP. Ciel then went on to Best Veteran in Show!!!

It was a long drive home, quite eventful as I missed the last fuel station for about 50miles and was driving on fumes, and we got home about 1.30am.

What a shock !!! Those Laekenois puppies had grown whilst I was away !!! Coats are noticeably longer and they were all over the place. It was a good job I extended their pen before leaving--not a lot of room for Brizo in there now.