My Thoughtful Guy Arty!

I have the most wonderful sweetheart!

Arty sent me some wonderful Christmas presents 

He knows just what I like!

Arty & I both love Zukes!

Oh yummy! Peanut Butter!!

And what girl doesn't want their very own 

Chewy Vuiton purse! 

Hilda is so jealous and keeps trying to steal it.

Did i get the face right? BOL!

 Arty knows a gal has to be able to take everything she might need when she goes to a trial. 

Mom says this tote will be great for our "extra's" 

like coats and collars 

and most impawtent, plenty of treats!!

Thank you so much Arty!

You always spoil me and I love it!

We are the PugRanch Kids

Mabel & Hilda

Nature Friday

Two weeks ago we had a nice snow storm

It was pretty snow that came straight down

 instead of blowing sideways as it usually does

Unfortunately we had some rain first 

so it made the roads treacherous

On the other hand, 

with Mom & Dad both retired,

 nobody had to go anywhere

Except outside to potty!

BOL!

On Monday I will tell you about the wonderful pressies

 I received from my special guy Arty! 

We are the PugRanch Kids

Mabel & Hilda

Merry Christmas!

Wishing all our friends a Very Merry Christmas!

More Agility Fun!

We had another fun Sunday afternoon practicing agility

Last time we did a jumpers course 

with jumps, tunnel and weave poles. 

Yesterday we had a standard course that also includes 

the A-frame, teeter and dog walk. 

Hilda got her turn first

Mom was really pleased as Hilda did jumps, the tunnel 

and even the tire at the end!

Soon it was my turn.

This video is my second run.

A pawfect run with 12 weave poles!!!

Thank you everyone that has sent us Christmas Cards

We have so many more than Mom & Dad!!

We are the PugRanch Kids

Mabel & Hilda

Playtime Wednesday

We are the PugRanch Kids

Mabel & Hilda

Officially Official

We are pleased to announce that I am now officially

Hilda Heaven Sent

When I arrived at the PugRanch last May 

I did not bring any AKC registration papers with me.

We are thankful that AKC offers pups that do not have AKC registration papers to apply for a limited registration that allows them to compete in AKC dog sports.

In my case (and Mabel's also) we applied for a 

"Purebred Alternative Listing"

   Dogs that are of mixed heritage may apply for a

"Canine Companion" listing 

and will be designated an "All American Dog"

 for competition purposes. 

To apply for my PAL# I needed to be at least 6 months old,

 spayed (or neutered for boys), 

send a front and side picture 

and tell AKC why we think I am a purebred Pug. 

My front picture

Side picture

2 weeks later it arrived in the mail!

My official listing with AKC! 

And that is not all!

Now that I have a PAL #

Mom was able to send in my Canine Good Citizen test results and have that title added to my record!! 

So now I am officially 

Hilda Heaven Sent CGC

Mom and Mabel are pretty proud of me! 

We are the PugRanch Kids

Mabel & Hilda

Wordless Wednesday

We are the PugRanch Kids

Mabel & Hilda

Sunday Agility Fun!

Due to the winter weather being cold and unpredictable

our trainer schedules training in an indoor arena

 at least once a month

18 dogs and their peeps came to play agility

Mom talked Dad into coming with us 

and he got some video of our first runs

Mom and I like challenging ourselves

This was an excellent/masters course and I nailed it 

except for the 12 weave poles.

 I did get all 12 on our 3rd and last run!

Hilda got a turn too!

Mom took her out and did random jumps

 and of course tunnels which she loves.

She even went through the tire!

This is the end of her first play time. 
Mom rewarded her after each obstacle
and then she saw Dad!  BOL!

It was a great afternoon
Mom was very proud of both of us!


We are the PugRanch Kids
Mabel & Hilda

Christmas Stocking

Mom has a tradition of cross stitching a Christmas Stocking for each of the grandchildren. 

She started this stocking last year for the youngest.

Unfortunately her eye surgery

 prevented her from finishing it then.

She was able to finish it this year! 

It is ready for Santa to fill with Christmas goodies!

We are the PugRanch Kids

Mabel & Hilda

PDCA Rosette

I got something really special in the mail Saturday

My rosette from the Pug Dog Club of America

I was rated the #5 pug in Rally Intermediate for 2018

We were invited to participate in the Pug Showcase

 at the PDCA National Specialty last month 

but it was held in Maryland 

and we decided it was a bit far to travel

 for just me & Mom

What a great honor and such a beautiful rosette.

It even has my name on it!!

Thank you PDCA!!

We are the PugRanch Kids

Mabel & Hilda

Snowy Wednesday

It started snowing this morning

It is supposed to snow and blow for the next few days

So we will be doing a lot of this

 for the Thanksgiving holiday!

Wishing all our friends a very safe and

Happy Thanksgiving

We are the PugRanch Kids

Mabel & Hilda

Paw Prints on the Wall

One of our local vet offices has an upstairs room that is available for classes 

and other small events.

This is where both Hilda & Mabel have gone to Puppy Kindergarten

 and Puppy Pre-Sport classes

This picture was taken at the Pug-O-Ween event 

we attended in October. 

The wall we are standing in front of is covered in paw prints

At the end of each Puppy Kindergarten class the graduating puppies get to put their paw prints on the wall.

It is wonderful to look for, not only our own paw prints,

 but those of furiends from days gone by

Hilda! Graduating class of July 2019

Mabel! Graduating class of March 2015

Angel Greta!! Graduating class of June 2012

We are the PugRanch Kids

Mabel & Hilda

Tasty Tuesday

Hilda & I both love to chew.

We have a selection of antlers, rubber nylabones 

and on special occasions we enjoy a Whimzee

This morning I introduced Hilda 

to her first Himalayan Chew!

I immediately showed her how nummy they are!

After taking hers and running around the house with it 

Hilda finally settled in one of the dog beds 

to experience the taste of her first Himalayan Chew

I had not had one in a long while and it was like heaven

Hilda enjoyed hers so much she did not even come into the kitchen while Mom was cooking breakfast!

Mom loves that they are long lasting 

and we will get to enjoy them for a while

HEY!!

The deadlion is almost here to join in the 

Holiday Card Exchange!

Don't miss out on the fun 

of getting more cards than your peeps!!!

We are The PugRanch Kids

Mabel & Hilda

Oh MY Pug! Mabel is 5!!!

Happy Birthday to Me!!

Can you believe that I am 5 yrs old today?

Finally!

 Mom let me open the packages 

that came earlier this week

My sweetheart Arty always spoils me 

with wonderful pressies

Look at this blankie!!!!

It is soft and comfy and has my name on it!!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

Arty also sent me some yummy Lamb & Salmon treats!

Thank you Arty !!! 

You are the bestest guy ever!!

A also got a reindeer monkey from Mom & Dad & Hilda

Now it is time for my birthday breakfast

 of scrambled eggs and cheese!

We are the PugRanch Kids

Birthday Girl Mabel & Hilda

Blogville Holiday Card Exchange!

 The Holiday Season is fast approaching!

It's that time again to see 

if we can collect more Holiday Cards than our peeps!!

Thank you Ann @zoolatry for our cute graphic

This year the handsome Arty and his Mama

 are handling the card exchange

Time is of the essence 

so check out the information below to get in on the fun!

Feel free to share the badge - the more the merrier!

 First, email to beth@llbpups.com the following information:

1-Your Name, Blog Name and Blog Address

2- The Address you would like your card sent(email address or physical address)

3-How you will be sending your cards

Make sure to get your information via Email by November 20th!

the list will be emailed out on November 22nd

We are the PugRanch Kids

Mabel & Hilda

Pre-Sport Puppy Class

First of all let me tell you that I 

Hilda

am doing wonderful!

Mom is amazed at how well I have healed from my big girl surgery. Both Angel Greta and Mabel

 had reactions to their sutures but not me! 

My incision looks totally healed and I feel great!

In September and October 

Mom & I went to Pre-Sport Puppy Class

This is me on the puppy sized A Frame

It was a really fun class!

Next week I get to start going with Mabel on Monday nights

The winter session classes will be starting!

We are the PugRanch Kids

Mabel & Hilda

Remembering Tweedles on Nature Friday

Today on Nature Friday 

we want to celebrate the life

 of our dear friend Tweedles 

who made her journey to the Rainbow Bridge 

earlier this week

Tweedles loved visiting her forest and forest friends

 She shared that love on her blog

"Through the Eyes of Tweedles"

Tweedles' stories were magical,  

her gentle words transporting us

 to places filled with beauty and love

Tweedles

such a precious soul who touched so many 

with her magic bubbles and caring heart.

Tweedles had not blogged for a while but her blog is still active if you would like to visit and experience her wonder for the world and nature around us

We are the PugRanch Kids

Mabel and Hilda

Resting Wednesday

Hi furiends

Thank you all for the healing vibes

I really am feeling pretty good after my surgicals

But Mom says I have to rest and stay quiet.

Mom and Dad are starting to feel better too!

We are the PugRanch Kids

Mabel & Hilda