Havaborder Blog http://agilityq.com/blog The antics of Bella the Havanese, Jake the Border Collie and Pika Boo their trusty side-kick. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:10:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://agilityq.com/blog/2010/03/09/140/ http://agilityq.com/blog/2010/03/09/140/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:10:31 +0000 havaborder http://agilityq.com/blog/?p=140 jake

getting Jake fit for the new agility season…he loves it!

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Bella’s 7th Birthday — Let’s Hav a Party http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/08/18/bellas-7th-birthday-lets-hav-a-party/ http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/08/18/bellas-7th-birthday-lets-hav-a-party/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:12:32 +0000 havaborder http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/08/18/bellas-7th-birthday-lets-hav-a-party/ 2.jpg
the party goers arrived and were ready to eat!

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Bella the Birthday girl.

the cake
Salmon Angel food cake

pika

jake

bella

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the gang on a summer aft’ http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/08/09/the-gang-on-a-summer-aft/ http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/08/09/the-gang-on-a-summer-aft/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:28:46 +0000 havaborder http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/08/09/the-gang-on-a-summer-aft/ Pika boo, Bella and Jake are hanging out on a sunny Sunday afternoon…not for long this close together but long enough to take the shot !!

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Jake’s thinking, “hey mama? you gonna throw that squeaky toy you got in your pocket?”
Pika boo’s thinking “what are those sounds I’m hearing in the front yard?”
Bella’s thinking “I’m sitting here just as mama asked, I hope she delivers another piece of kibble soon, because these boys are annoying me.”

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podium girl http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/06/12/podium-girl/ http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/06/12/podium-girl/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:22:24 +0000 havaborder http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/06/12/podium-girl/ here is the photo of Bella in the top spot!

champion 2009

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Bella Hops to Top! http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/05/19/bella-hops-to-top/ http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/05/19/bella-hops-to-top/#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 19:30:34 +0000 havaborder http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/05/19/bella-hops-to-top/ Bella – BC/Yukon Regional Champion 2009.

6 clean runs! Whadda GAL!

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TAG trial April 2009 http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/05/02/tag-trial-april-2009/ http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/05/02/tag-trial-april-2009/#comments Sun, 03 May 2009 05:22:23 +0000 havaborder http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/05/02/tag-trial-april-2009/ Here are pictures of Jake and Bella in a couple runs. NOTE: click on thumbnails to enlarge picture!

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Bella loves the collapsible chute!

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So much for 2 on 2 off!

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I’m JAKE!

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Thanks to S& P photos!

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Silver Bella http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/04/20/silver-bella/ http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/04/20/silver-bella/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:30:12 +0000 havaborder http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/04/20/silver-bella/ Bella earns her Silver Award of Merit at Q-ball Trial in Cloverdale.

Silver Award of Merit Bella

Honorable mention to Jake as he earned his MAD title at this same trial, but there was a confusion with what was now needed for the title, so no ribbon or picture at this time. When we get the ribbon I’ll take a picture of “the Boy” with his title.

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http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/03/02/105/ http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/03/02/105/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:14:27 +0000 havaborder http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/03/02/105/ Here Bella is Modeling a charity bandana, in support of Havanese Rescue bandana

The bandana is a tribute to Hyacinth, a Havanese who made the ultimate sacrifice for the betterment of the breed. Hyacinth came to an untimely end while staying under the responsibility of a professional handler. Unfortunately, the professional handler has only spoken once to Hyacinth’s mom regarding the incident, so the last moments of Hyacinth’s life remain a mystery.

To make the bandana, I was able to track down a lovely fabric with colorful Hyacinth flowers. The flower side is kept close to the heart, as Hyacinth the Havanese will always remain near and dear to our hearts.

I think it is fitting the bandana also hides the hyacinth flowers from view, again symbolic of the lack of communication and closure with regard to Hyacinth’s tragic end.

I do wish people could understand the sacrifice show dogs make for the breed, traveling away from their family, sleeping and sitting in unfamiliar cages, and the long grooming sessions.

I do wish people would realize that all dogs are special, and not just a means to an end — be it fame, fortune or bragging points.

Let’s show our appreciation for their sacrifices, please join in the bidding.

Bidding starts March 7th. Join in the support!

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Winter sunshine http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/02/10/winter-sunshine/ http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/02/10/winter-sunshine/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:49:23 +0000 havaborder http://agilityq.com/blog/pika-boo/winter-sunshine/ pika-winter-09.jpg

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Random pictures http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/02/10/random-pictures/ http://agilityq.com/blog/2009/02/10/random-pictures/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:48:03 +0000 havaborder http://agilityq.com/blog/bella/random-pictures/ click picture to go to the page

A-frame contact

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