Around Dutchland, April, 1994

by Penny Pyrbred

The big social event of the winter was the Canine Learning 
Experience held January 29th at the Agricultural Hall of the Allentown 
Fairgrounds.

Among those present were moi (of course), Alex Manwiller, 
Conrad Gill, Clondike Kintsfather, an ocean of Simon puppies, a Schappell 
puppy, and a host of other Pyrs. The Dogo Argentinos scheduled for 
the next booth wimped out because of the weather, and we Pyrs got 
more room to spread out.

It's a great Pyr event because all we have to do is look 
cute and be adored by the dog-loving public. This sure beats all the 
grooming, posing, and jogging involved in showing, not to mention 
all that obedience nonsense.

Alex Manwiller played gracious host, having helped parents, 
Jay and Annette, set up the booth. He was a little overprotective 
of us bitches, but he is quite a hunk!

Dew claws came in real handy in negotiating the parking 
lot, a really neat skating rink. Some humans who were not properly 
equipped found it very slippery!

The humans won best educational booth for the fourth year 
in a row, thanks to an outstanding educational display produced by 
the Manwiller family. Way to go, gang! Of course the judges may have 
been swayed just a little bit by the canine beauty on display out 
front.

Speaking of canine beauty, did you catch the handsome 
Pyr posing with Daryl Hannah in a recent issue of Paris Match? He 
must be a relative of Estat d' Argeles. That Ms. Hannah sure knows 
how to pick her canine companions.

Also on an international note, Penny was hoping that Volvo Motor 
Company would provide a loaner 850 turbo wagon for an extended 
road test. Perhaps there was some confusion as to Penny's address 
(a closely guarded secret). Penny can always be reached in care of 
the editors in Brick, NJ. Penny (who, finding dew claws a poor substitute 
for thumbs, does not drive herself) can arrange to have her chauffeur 
pick up the car any time at Garden State Volvo in Wall Township, NJ.

Penny expects to see many Penn-Dutch people and Pyrs at the Harrisburg 
Dog Show, Saturday, April 16th. Both Pyrs and people have parties 
planned, so come and enjoy!

The Pyrs of the Midwest are planning a blowout at the National Specialty, 
April 28-30, in Des Moines, Iowa. Penny, a bicoastal kind of bitch, 
is not planning to attend, but for those Pyrs who make the trip, hoist 
a few for me and have a great time! 

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