Happy Birthday Bogart!

I had a special guest in the studio yesterday! Please meet 8 year old Bogart. Not being to familiar with the breeds and the world of showdogs, I asked about Bogart. Owner Katherina Dueck told me "Bogart is Canadian/American Champion Mokie's Tinseltown Legend. He is an 8-year-old Briard (an old French herding breed) who has won multiple titles in the show ring and at agility and performed with the Superdogs for many years." Katherina wanted to commemorate his 8th Birthday. She had no formal pictures of Bogart, and I understood complete why not, as soon as they entered the studio. Katherina had with her groomer and handler, Shawna Wiebe,and her arsenal of personal dog grooming products including everything from bobby pins, hairspray, brushes and the all important blow dryer! Grooming didn't just begin at the studio but apparently took an entire week of prep time! The session took approx. 2 hours in length. We stopped frequently in between for grooming and "blowing out" Bogart's beard. It took the three of us, Katherina directing, Shawna grooming and handling, and me trying to get the shot and stay out of Bogart's way should he choose to exit the "scene"!

Katherina's newest addition to the family, Alphie, also a Briard, got in on the picture taking.
Alphie (aka "Mini Me",his call name) is " Deja Vu Popsakadoo From A to Z "(His registered name) and he is almost 4 months old. Bogart's not his dad, but they are related. He's too young to compete, but will make his show ring debut in Brandon this November.

Special mention for the talented Trina Gallop who made Bogart's Birthday Cake.

Shawna and Katherina groom Bogart before the session.