Kort's First show!

Wow!!, what a weekend I've had! I will just do a quick summary as I need to finish laundry etc. & I feel like going to bed. We were showing early everyday so I was up at 5 am. on Fri. & Sat., & 4:30 am. this morning!! not fun!!
Kort lost out to his litter brother everyday, including the specialty puppy sweepstakes, which was ok by me as this litter is so alike & beautiful that it was a really difficult decision for the judges I'm sure. But, Sat. night at the collie specialty my little Peanut surprised me by going reserve winners male!! The entry was not large, but like I said it was so quality packed that it really was difficult! Kort was amazing for his first show, we haves tons to work on, his movement can be sloppy & he gets a little antsy at times, but he is going to be an amazing show dog, he is really an awesome puppy & I was soooooo proud of how he just went with the flow this weekend, nothing bothered him....he was in 5 shows altogether & that is alot for a puppy.
I have to mention the highlight of the weekend, the specialty judge was Barry Hastings of Kaiteka Collies, he was kneeling down in front of Kort to examine his head when he stopped to talk with Kort & tell him he was a good boy, Kort was kind of nuzzling him, then Barry put his forehead against Kort's forehead for a moment & just enjoyed my puppy, it was so touching. I'm not sure if perhaps Kort reminded him of a previous dog or he was just so happy to be judging. I'll probably never have such a gentle judge appreciate my dog like that again.
Here's our picture, it is wonderful considering I did not touch Kort at all, I just walked up, & Kort's breeder Dave showed him the bait & this is what we got!!
Did I mention how proud I am???!!!
Thanks to Cathy French for the gorgeous picture......