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Saga of a woman old enough to know better who lets her life be governed by the ridiculous hobby of breeding and showing dogs, musing on life, the twenty first century, Cameron and his mini-me, and the occasional sheep.
"IN DOG YEARS, I`M DEAD"

Monday, May 04, 2015

CHAMPION CUPCAKE DOES IT! 


Ably handled by my good friend Diane, Cupcake has hit the heights.  He won the final CACIB this weekend, and is now, subject to confirmation, an International Champion – CIB CH VOLPECULA SET IN GOLD. 


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Cupcake at a year old


I never thought, that hot day when he walked out with one ear down (the other descended in sympathy a day later) and I had to suddenly rethink his career, that it would all end so well.  He had little future as a Phalene, a drop-eared Papillon, in the UK, where, to be honest, they are not much liked and always come off badly competing against erect-eared Papillons.  But anywhere else in Europe, Phalenes are seen as a different breed, and he would have real chances.  So off he went across the sea to Ireland and a happy life on a farm with lots of freedom, fun and good fresh food.  And shows…  at which he did really well.


Cupcake at Dun Laoghaire
International Champion - Cupcake today.


I admit I really do miss him.

But he is happy and successful and will come back some day.

Meanwhile,  “Ears to him!”
Comments:
Ear, ear!
 
WTG, Cupcake from across the pond! Doing your Mum proud!
 
big congrats to 'your boy' and to you-

regards-
barbintexas
 
Thank you, everyone!
 
Congratulations Cupcake! He is adorable.
I was so upset to read about the "hit and run." People on mobility scooters need to respect others.
I am glad to read that you are recovering.
 
Thank you! Not to worry about the hit and run - I am quite OK now.
 
Oh, that's wonderful!! What an accomplishment. Well done, Team Cupcake!
 
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