Around Dutchland, September, 1994

by Penny Pyrbred

The social event of the summer, the Penn-Dutch Fun Match, 
was attended by over 60 people and 35 Pyrs and other Canine Americans.
Penny was especially happy to see so many new faces, fuzzy and otherwise.
The people, once again, lucked out with respect to the weather.  While 
a little warm for those of us with permanently attached fur coats, 
there was a nice breeze and the humidity lessened as the day progressed.

There were so many entries for the obedience and conformation events 
that the people wimped out and didn't hold the much publicized "dog 
games." I have to say there were some disappointed Pyrs, but in 
general, a good time was had by all.

Conrad Gill began the day by showing his stuff, although Cory Seigfried 
took honors for high score in obedience. Somewhat less obedient (and 
let's face it, more Pyrlike) was the performance of Snickers Simon 
when Dylan took him in the ring for Junior Showmanship. He didn't 
realize what the little fence was for and calmly jumped over it to 
visit with some friends. Conrad took him aside later and explained 
the "rules" and how, silly as it seems, it is beneficial in 
the long run to go along with the humans' little games.

It was nice to see the very elegant E.V. Dalton/DuPont win Best Adult 
in Match. Penny and E.V. later shared beauty secrets, as well as 
discussing the relative merits of some of the young studs present.

Speaking of studs, Bo Bowes looked every inch the proud papa, as he 
took Best Adult Pyr of Opposite Sex in Match. Molly Hardy-Bowes was 
pleased with his performance, but was anxious to get back to their 
kids. Bo passed around Penny's favorite, Tartar Control Milk Bones, 
as he received congratulations from his Pyrs.

Brutus Gress, a real Southern gentlePyr, treated Penny to a mint julep. 
What a treat! Penny was also pleased to make the acquaintance of: 
Otis Smith, Pyr and Sugar Synnestvedt, Melody Burger, Annie Skiptunas, 
Lily Stauffer, and several other new Penn-Dutchies whose names seem 
to have escaped (possibly post-mint julep). Of course it was also 
great to see so many of Penny's old friends come out to party down 
with their people.

In other news, Penny has learned that Topton Security Pyr, Clondike 
Kintsfather, was recently attacked by a marauding Sheltie. She eventually 
managed to intimidate the upstart, but not before being nipped on 
the ankle. Maybe Clondike can pick up some tips on the martial arts 
at the Professional Seminar on November 5th. Penny is looking forward 
to learning lots of things about Pyr health and beauty.

Whether or not you can make it to the Seminar, all Pyrs and their 
people will want to participate in the Holiday Party in Sinking Spring 
on December 3rd. It will be the party of the year!

Happy Halloween, and I hope to see you soon.

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