I'd like you to meet Benchmark Fairy Tale of Ballymena or better known as "Goose" here. :-)
Now mind you I was not looking to bring a new puppy here. Not at all. However, Goose's breeder is a good friend of mine and frequently sends me pictures of her dogs. (she is Skyy and Cleo's breeder as well)
When Goose's litter was born I was busy taking care of Ellie and really did not pay that much attention other than to notice that they were cute babies.
About a week ago she sent a particularly cute picture. Knowing that she was not going to keep anything from this litter and knowing that little Miss Ellie is not looking like she will make it to the show ring, I asked Barb to send me a video of this little one on a whim.
In addition to the video she sent me some pictures of her stacked on a table. Stacked is a show term, meaning the the puppy is set up on the table with a little bit of bait so that you can set the baby up and observe body structure.
Every breed of dog has something called a "breed standard" It is this standard that a breeder is always aiming for in a breeding, by breeding dogs that compliment each other both in structure and in type.
Needless to say this baby has a beeutiful little body and such a pretty expression.....so after seeing the video and pictures, I said..."I think she wants to live in New Hampshire."
Monday I drove into Boston to pick up the little bundle......if you can believe it, she is even cuter than her picture. Quiet as a church mouse all the way home to NH..poor thing was pooped from her early flight.
I gave her a few hours to recover before I introduced her to the rest of the clan. After getting a thorough going over, she received the seal of approval from the girls.....even Maggie. ;)
After a long and eventful day it was time to crash.....I think she likes it here in New Hampshire. :-)
Oh she is adorable!
Posted by: Knitnana | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 11:17 AM
I saw your comment on Camille's blog--the word Cavalier jumped out at me. ;) I have a tri-color who is the light of my life (him and his human siblings, that is, LOL). He's at the groomer's at the moment and I am missing him something fierce; can't wait till he gets home this afternoon. Your new pup is absolutely gorgeous! So are your other dogs. Enjoy!
Posted by: Siobhan | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 06:57 AM
I would be holding her all of the time! Adorable.
Posted by: Debbie | Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 08:17 PM
I wanna put my whole FACE in there and nuzzle!!!!
Posted by: Norma | Wednesday, June 09, 2010 at 09:45 PM
Oh how precious!!! I LOVE her!!! I often yearn for the days when mine were little like that! But I am just so thankful for their health.
Best wishes with her, Kim! She's a beauty.
Maureen
Posted by: Maureen | Tuesday, June 08, 2010 at 02:49 PM
Puppy love! Pure and simple!
Posted by: Kym | Tuesday, June 08, 2010 at 01:59 PM
Mia and I were delighted to meet the adorable "Goose" on Saturday, thank you for indulging us, Kim! And it was surely wonderful to meet you and your special yarn. I kept it on the seat next to me driving home so I could look at it and plan projects! thank you!
Posted by: MicheleinMaine | Monday, June 07, 2010 at 04:09 PM
Oh, is there anything cuter than a spaniel pup? We had three in our lives for 15 years (cockers), and they are just the cutest. The King Charles spaniels are so sweet. Hard to resist!
Posted by: MicheleinMaine | Friday, June 04, 2010 at 10:34 AM
So cute and adorable! She's a lucky pup!
Posted by: Patty | Friday, June 04, 2010 at 10:21 AM
I am envious. I lost my Cav in December. I have a lonely house! She is gorgeous!! Congrats Kim!
Posted by: AsKatKnits | Thursday, June 03, 2010 at 08:35 PM
Oh my gosh, how sweet!!
Posted by: Vicki | Thursday, June 03, 2010 at 11:29 AM
What a beautiful addition to your Cavalier family! Best of luck with her!
Posted by: Tammy | Tuesday, June 01, 2010 at 12:27 PM
What an adorable puppy!!! I am in the market for a puppy. Would you be willing to share the name of the breeder with me? Also, what kind of dog is she? So sweet!
Posted by: Elisabeth | Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 10:15 PM
I love the story and more importantly I love this puppy. I am tickled pink for you Kim. You will have a wonderful time with her.
Posted by: ellen seidman | Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 06:35 PM
I'm so jealous!!! Two new puppies? Lucky you. :) Goose is beautiful!!!
Posted by: jaci | Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 01:22 AM
I really can't stand it! Really. How do you live with that? How do you get anything done with all that cuteness around?
Posted by: yvette | Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 10:55 PM
She's such a beautiful girl! She's very lucky to have a new life in NH with you and your other girls.
Posted by: margene | Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 10:52 AM
If I ever were to get a small dog, it would be a Cavalier. Goose is beautiful, and I look forward to seeing more pictures of her. :-)
Posted by: Laurie | Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 10:27 AM
OMG!!! She is too cute!!! And as I told you any rejects can come live in NC!!! You have a full house, but I love the picture of them all.
Posted by: Gina | Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 05:57 AM
I think the crash picture is the best! What a beautiful creature.
Posted by: Laurie | Friday, May 28, 2010 at 09:16 PM
So, so cute! You have the cutest dogs! Hope Ellie enjoys her new little pal.
Posted by: Suzanne | Friday, May 28, 2010 at 07:32 PM
You are the luckiest person IN THE WORLD to have all those sweet babies. I would get nothing done if they lived with me, I'd be snuggled up in their bed right with them. HOW SWEET!!
Posted by: Karolyn | Friday, May 28, 2010 at 07:09 PM
She is just gorgeous, Kim! Congrats!
Posted by: Marcia | Friday, May 28, 2010 at 05:48 PM
She's so unbelievably cute that my heart hurts looking at her. Look at that face. Oy.
Posted by: Jean | Friday, May 28, 2010 at 04:12 PM
She is absolutely adorable!
Posted by: Carole | Friday, May 28, 2010 at 04:00 PM
Oh, how I love blenheim Cavaliers! So darling! When we had one, we called him Teddy, because he looked like a teddy bear.
Posted by: Amy | Friday, May 28, 2010 at 03:44 PM
We are all ooing and aahing the puppy!!
Posted by: Kathryn | Friday, May 28, 2010 at 03:34 PM
So cute! What a beauty.
Posted by: Jodi | Friday, May 28, 2010 at 03:14 PM
Good for you Kim - she's beautiful!
I have had some cute pups through the years but nothing as cute as yours. OMG, they are just adorable.
Posted by: Deb | Friday, May 28, 2010 at 02:40 PM
So cute!! I want to puppy-cuddle!
Posted by: Kate/Massachusetts | Friday, May 28, 2010 at 02:21 PM
I'm getting an urge to drive to your place and dive into that pile of puppies. They are all so beautiful!
Posted by: Heather | Friday, May 28, 2010 at 01:32 PM
Oh my GOSH! Cutest.Puppies.Ever!
Posted by: Liz | Friday, May 28, 2010 at 01:10 PM
What a sweetie! I love the picture of everyone checking her out!
Posted by: Beth | Friday, May 28, 2010 at 12:44 PM
I want one!
Posted by: Lisa | Friday, May 28, 2010 at 12:09 PM