Pickwick's Follow the Star
AKC #TS54256705 DOB: 2/24/2022
Sire: CH Dixie's De Treville Porthos - TS23116901; Dam: Pickwick's Watching The Stars Align - TS44302801
Sire: CH Dixie's De Treville Porthos - TS23116901; Dam: Pickwick's Watching The Stars Align - TS44302801
Scarlett after winning Best of Opposite Sex (to a special!) at her first show under esteemed pug breeder judge Charlotte Patterson.
Scarlett (kennel name Noel) is our pick of the litter from the Christmas Star Litter, Spring 2022. She has done well in the show ring with her 2 show clusters (Mobile, Alabama and Decatur, Alabama) winning Best of Opposite Sex, Winners Bitch, Best of Breed Owner Handled, and even Toy Group 3. She won Best of Breed and Toy Group in her BPUP (4-6 month) shows in Maryland and Vermont summer, 2022.
We chose Scarlett (out of 11 pups from 3 different litters, Spring 2022) because she is smart and beautiful. Since we do a lot of things outside of the conformation ring (tricks, rally obedience and such) we knew she would excel in most anything she chose. Her focus is amazing. We changed her name from Noel to Scarlett because we didn't think about the fact that we kept telling her "no" lolz.
While we love her, we simply have decided we have too many females right now. So, as of November 18, 2022, we made the very tough decision to place Scarlett in another home and we will begin interviewing at this time. While she is obviously show worthy (as evidenced by her many wins and compliments from judges) we feel she would thrive better in a home with a smaller grumble and we know she would excel as an amazing companion. Again, we need to downsize and don't have the luxury of allowing so many females to 'grow out' at this time. Interest applicants need to complete the online application form, follow up with virtual (or in person) interviews and chats, and be a home we feel Scarlett would be comfortable and thrive in. This is a tough decision for us - huge decision - so please understand how picky we are going to be when finding her forever home. She would thrive best in a performance home with someone who is willing to do training and fun activities like rally obedience, tricks, scent work etc. She excels in most anything - learns so quickly.
We chose Scarlett (out of 11 pups from 3 different litters, Spring 2022) because she is smart and beautiful. Since we do a lot of things outside of the conformation ring (tricks, rally obedience and such) we knew she would excel in most anything she chose. Her focus is amazing. We changed her name from Noel to Scarlett because we didn't think about the fact that we kept telling her "no" lolz.
While we love her, we simply have decided we have too many females right now. So, as of November 18, 2022, we made the very tough decision to place Scarlett in another home and we will begin interviewing at this time. While she is obviously show worthy (as evidenced by her many wins and compliments from judges) we feel she would thrive better in a home with a smaller grumble and we know she would excel as an amazing companion. Again, we need to downsize and don't have the luxury of allowing so many females to 'grow out' at this time. Interest applicants need to complete the online application form, follow up with virtual (or in person) interviews and chats, and be a home we feel Scarlett would be comfortable and thrive in. This is a tough decision for us - huge decision - so please understand how picky we are going to be when finding her forever home. She would thrive best in a performance home with someone who is willing to do training and fun activities like rally obedience, tricks, scent work etc. She excels in most anything - learns so quickly.
Scarlett (new name) had a blast on a 2 week road trip for her first BPUP! She conquered so many states …. Georgia, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, and of course Alabama!
Scarlett made some new friends at the dog show cluster in Mobile and picked up some wins and points! Thank you Charlotte Patterson for recognizing this sweet 6 month puppy with Best Bred By, Winners Bitch, and Best of Opposite. Scarlett also won WB and Best of Opposite on a 2nd day of the cluster as well. Here she is with some of her friends she made . . . .
Wow! Huge congratulations to Miss Scarlett for her wins at the Cotton Cluster dog shows in Decatur, Alabama! She actually beat out specials (pugs who are already champions!) winning Best of Opposite Sex on 2 different days. She won 1st place in her class (Bred By Exhibitor), Winners Bitch, Best of Opposite Sex, plus Best of Breed Owner Handled. THEN, she went on to win a Group 3 (3rd place in the Toy Group)! She is amazing in the ring and performs as if she has done this all her life. One day, however, she did decide to be a little naughty (the judge said "she is a little antsy today") as she decided to hop and be silly. But, she still won ;) She is, after all, a PUPPY still! After her wins the first day, she and Heather and I took a short trip to Monte Sano Mountain State Park to kill some time before the Toy Group (and work off some of that puppy energy!) Here are some photos and a video . . . .
Scarlett's Show Wins:
Scarlett participated in her first (and only) BPUP in Maryland summer, 2022
She has participated in 2 show clusters now earning points toward her championship. A very special 'award' was several judges complimenting her as we exited the ring (this is rare).
Here are some of her awards:
Puppy of Achievement Awards (2 points)
Best of Breed (Puppy 4-6 months) Maryland on 2 days and Group 1
Best Bred By (Mobile, AL) under judge Charlotte Patterson
Winners Bitch (2 days Mobile, AL) under 2 different judges
1st Place Bred By Exhibitor Class (Mobile, AL 4 days; Decatur, AL multiple days)
Winners Bitch (Decatur, AL multiple days)
Best of Breed Owner Handled (Decatur, AL multiple days)
Best of Opposite Sex (beating out Specials!) multiple days, Decatur, AL
She has participated in 2 show clusters now earning points toward her championship. A very special 'award' was several judges complimenting her as we exited the ring (this is rare).
Here are some of her awards:
Puppy of Achievement Awards (2 points)
Best of Breed (Puppy 4-6 months) Maryland on 2 days and Group 1
Best Bred By (Mobile, AL) under judge Charlotte Patterson
Winners Bitch (2 days Mobile, AL) under 2 different judges
1st Place Bred By Exhibitor Class (Mobile, AL 4 days; Decatur, AL multiple days)
Winners Bitch (Decatur, AL multiple days)
Best of Breed Owner Handled (Decatur, AL multiple days)
Best of Opposite Sex (beating out Specials!) multiple days, Decatur, AL