Koping Weimaraners

Attack of the El

2012-01-27T12:16:00.000-08:00

Weimaraner Tech Support

2012-01-19T07:47:00.001-08:00

Molson is being very helpful to his big sister Blythe!

BIRTHDAY BOY JIMMY CHOO

2012-01-16T12:32:00.000-08:00

Jimmy Choo had a great bday weekend -- big run while the weather warm and then entire weekend of playing agility at his very first AAC trial!

Introducing the Surprises

2012-01-11T07:58:00.001-08:00

El --- Koping Element of Surprise

Molson -- Koping Win' Surprisingly Smooth

Please -- Koping Win' Pleasant Surprise

"Does this angle make our butts look big??"

2012-01-10T10:32:00.000-08:00

Thank you once again Amanda Labadie for the photo

Happy faces :-)

2012-01-03T10:49:00.001-08:00

Happy goofy Koping faces :-)

This picture by Amanda Labadie...thanks

I'll take wind instead of snow!!!

2011-12-28T14:19:00.000-08:00

Stiletto (Tea x Jimmy Choo) enjoys runs in December!
Thanks Amanda Labadie for the great pictures .

Christmas blast from the past -- Bo and Rayne

2011-12-23T08:40:00.000-08:00

Our dogs that have passed are always in our thoughts and hearts and even more so during the holidays.

More Merry Christmas Wishes

2011-12-21T07:38:00.000-08:00

From the Solkshinitz family, Pat (S), Raven, Hanna, Daniel, and Garmin, send a Merry Christmas out to everyone.

Garmin and Hanna

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Raven and Daniel

Merry Christmas!!!

2011-12-19T10:46:00.001-08:00

and as we all know, Christmas time is full of Surprises......

BEST FRIENDS FOREVER

2011-12-17T16:10:00.001-08:00

Taylor & Jimmy Choo!

Pat's Koping crew had a photo shoot in September at Kathy Miner's place.Kathy was able to capture some great candids of BFF's Taylor and Jimmy Choo.These two really do love each other and with such a broad age difference -almost 15 1/2 years and under 2 years!

She still loves me

Okay maybe slightly annoyed with me

Jimmy Choo thinks he can charm all the ladies of the house, but as you cansee Paige does not fall for it ;-)

Merry Christmas from the Stolzenthaler family!!

2011-12-15T07:58:00.000-08:00

Pfeiffer is looking forward to sharing her first Christmas with Andrew, Emma & the rest of her family!

What is this a picture of?

2011-12-14T08:15:00.000-08:00

Answer - A Weimaraner recall :-)

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE SPRATLIN HOUSEHOLD!!!

2011-12-13T08:30:00.000-08:00

Christy is missing from the picture as she is the photographer :-)

Left to Right - Sydney , Aidie & Sookie

WOW WHAT A WEEKEND.....

2011-12-06T08:51:00.000-08:00

Fantastic show weekend at CKOC. Stiletto, Sookie, JB and True shined as beautiful body and mind Koping Weimaraners! Friday - JB (Tea x Jimmy Choo) won WD/BOW - 3pts, Stiletto (Tea x Jimmy Choo) won WB - 2pts, Sookie (Sydney x Goose) took Reserve WB and True(Sydney x Goose) won BOB (and made the cut in the very competitive Sporting Group). Saturday - JB won WD, Stiletto won WB/BOW, Sookie was Reserve WB and True won BOB. Sunday - JB won WD, Stiletto won WB/BOW, and True was BOB --- as well Stiletto went on to win BPIG! The weekend ended with 2 puppies finishing their Championships from the 6-9 puppy class:

JB is now known as : Ch Koping Dangerous Mission
Stiletto is now known as : Ch Koping Dangerous Heights

Congratulations to JB's co-owner Pat Payjack and Stiletto's co-owner Julia Wilson!! (thanks for training the pups to be so 'professional' in the ring!) Also huge THANK YOU to Janna Jackson for helping out the past two show weekends as well as Christy Spratlin for stepping in when needed!

Lethbridge Dog Show Pictures

2011-11-24T09:33:00.000-08:00

BPIG win -- "JB" - Koping Dangerous Mission (Am/Can Ch Win'Weim Better Wear Jimmy Choo at Koping TD x Ch Koping's Tea Party CGN, AGNS, AGNJS, RN, TD) - 8 Months

Group 4th win -- "TRUE" -- Am/Can Ch Koping Win'Weim Say It's True (Am Gold GrCh Win'Weim It's My Grey Goose x Ch Koping's Alias Wan 2Be) - 17 Months

BPIG win --- "STILETTO" - Koping Dangerous Heights (Am/Can Ch Win'Weim Better Wear Jimmy Choo at Koping TD x Ch Koping's Tea Party CGN, AGNS, AGNJS, RN, TD) - 8 Months

Sorry for the delay in the brag but here goes……

2011-11-23T09:45:00.000-08:00

This weekend four of the Koping kids competed in the Lethbridge Kennel Club dog show. And VERY proud to report that not only did they all show well and get points/Q’s they were well mannered and happy go-lucky confident Weimaraners!

On Friday, Julia multi-tasked and not only helped in the show ring but also had GG (the Cavalier) and Tea in the Rally ring. GG earned her third Q in Rally Novice and hence earned the RN title at the end of her name. As well, Tea qualified in Rally Advanced!
JB (Tea x Jimmy Choo) won BOW for 2pts and True won BOB. True went on to make the cut of 6 in the very competitive Sporting Group and then JB went on and won BPIG!!
Saturday and Sunday were just show days and again the Koping Weims shined.
Saturday JB won BOW for 2pts and True not only won BOB but went on to take Group 4!!
Sunday JB won WD for 1 pt and Stiletto (Tea x Jimmy Choo) won BOW for 2pts and True BOB. True again got recognized as a very young promising weim and made the cut of 6 in the Group and Stiletto went on to win BPIG!!

Well done Koping crew!!!!

Koping Weimaraners were at the Red Deer dog show

2011-11-09T15:26:00.000-08:00

Friday results -- Sookie (Sydney x Goose) won BOB for a 3 pt win!!!
Stiletto (Tea x Jimmy Choo) took Reserve WB and Best Puppy!!

In the Rally Rings, Tea got a Q with a 2nd place finish (94/100) in Advanced Rally and
P!nk and Jimmy Choo both got Q's in Rally Novice B -- P!nk got a 2nd place
finish (98/100) and JC's score was 97/100.

Saturday results -- True (Sydney x Goose) showed for the first time since
June and got BOB and made 'the cut' in the strong Sporting Group, as well
Stiletto won WB for 2pts and Sookie got Reserve WB. Only P!nk was playing
Rally this day and earned her 2nd Q in Novice B with 91/100.

Next dog show that Koping weims will be at is the Lethbridge Kennel Club
show November 18-20th.

Jimmy Choo has only done 'doodling training' and never been proofed in a
ring yet SO very PROUD of his focus in the Rally ring!

It's a Birthday PARTY !!! Happy 2nd Bday to the Party pups - P!nk, Garmin and Tia!

2011-11-01T12:26:00.001-07:00

Tea & Lucchese produced three beautiful pups on November 1, 2009

P!nk - Am/Can CH Koping Get the Party Started AGNSJ, TD, Am RN

Tia - Koping Life of the Party

Garmin - Koping Party Locator TD

P!nk in Belton, Texas!!!

2011-10-26T14:42:00.000-07:00

Pat and P!nk traveled to Belton, Texas and attended the Stephenville Show Cluster that included the Lone Star Weimaraner Specialties as well as an all breed agility trial. P!nk not only picked up Select points in the breed ring toward working on her Grand Championship, but she completed her Rally Novice title and picked up a Novice FAST Q and Novice Standard Q. P!nk was a delightful little girl to travel with and so proud and pleased with her accomplishments in all of the disciplines she competed in!! Pat also got to hang out and visit with Dana, Susan and a bunch of Win'Weim dogs and owners. Goose as always was delightful to visit with and STUNNING to watch in the show ring!! The Lone Star Weim Club will be hosting the WCA Nationals at this same show site in October 2012 --- it should be tons of fun for all that attend!!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2011-10-24T13:26:00.000-07:00

Did you know?
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer).
In 2011, an estimated 23,400 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 5,100 will die of it.
An estimated 190 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 55 will die of it.
On average, 64 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer every day.
Breast cancer incidence rose steadily from 1980 to the early 1990s, partly because of increased mammography screening. Breast cancer death rates have declined in every age group since at least the mid 1980s
Read more: http://www.cancer.ca/Canada-wide/About%20us/CW-Awareness%20weeks%20and%20months/October%20is%20Breast%20Cancer%20Awareness%20Month.aspx?sc_lang=en#ixzz1bjTL7q92
from the Canadian Cancer Society website

More Tracking title's for Koping Weimaraners!!!

2011-10-05T14:50:00.001-07:00

This past weekend Tea (CH Koping's Tea Party CGN, RN, AGNS, AGNJS) and Mckeely (Am/Can CH Koping's R U Paging Me CD, CGN, RE, AGX, AGXJ, TD) headed to Darwell area (West of Edmonton) to do tracking tests. SUPER HAPPY and PROUD to report that both girls aced their respective tracking tests and earned titles!!! Tea earned her TD (tracking dog) and Mckeely earned her TDX (tracking dog excellent). That's 5 tracking titles for the Koping family in the past month!!

JB – Koping Dangerous Mission starts his show career with a bang!!!

2011-09-29T08:04:00.000-07:00

At 6.5 months old and his very first CKC show he earned a Best Puppy in Group! Then a week later at his first AKC shows he earned not one but TWO 4 point major wins (going Best of Winners two days in a row).

Rayne

2011-09-21T05:59:00.000-07:00

July 19, 1996 - September 20, 2011

Rayne was my first in so many things, my first Weimaraner, my first Competitive agility dog, my first obedience dog, my first CKC registered dog. I learned so much from Rayne, the fun of agility, oh and exactly how stubborn a Weimaraner could be, to travel with a dog and be part of a team competing, no matter what the outcome, I learned how much a dog could hate the command down and I learned patience. Oh Rayne taught me patience.

Seeing that ad in the paper and deciding to go out and meet Rayne (she was called Bess at the time) was one of the best things I ever decided to do. To accept the challenge of a very smart girl who so many people had given up on and watch her learn to trust me and finally know she was in her forever home is something I will always treasure. Mostly I learned how much fun it could be to do dog sports, to work as a team (well most of the time) , to have great runs, and some not so great runs.

Rayne made me totally fall in love with an amazing breed and I can't imagine my life without a Weim or two.and I can't imagine my life without Rayne. Sadly I now have to face that reality. Rayne was one of the kindest sweetest dogs I have ever had the privilege to have in my life, she could be tough and stubborn oh so stubborn but then sweet and snuggly.. I wouldn't change a thing about her..she was perfect and I learned so much from her. I will always remember our first off leash run when I got her and the joy in her face of just running with Bo and enjoying life..

She will always be in my heart and although there will be others there will never be another Rayne.

~Julia

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I am thankful that Julia and Rayne found each other so many years ago, because I think their love and camaraderie is what has fed Julia's 'addiction' for Weimaraners and for that I along with Koping Weimaraners is thankful. Rayne will be missed by all who's lives she touched. PK

Koping kids earn TD titles on Saturday!!!

2011-09-19T11:56:00.000-07:00

Am VERY proud to report that three Koping Weimaraners competed in the GSDCE Tracking test in Edmonton area on Saturday and all three earned their TD (Tracking Dog) titles!! Pat Kopec handled P!nk and Jimmy Choo and Pat Solkshinitz handled Garmin.

Am/Can CH Koping Get the Party Started AGNJS, TD -- "P!nk"

Koping Party Locator TD - "Garmin"
"Koping Weims dominated the "field" for successful passes at the German Shepherd Dog Club of Edmonton tracking test this past weekend. In Garmin's first tracking test ever, he ran track #8 and was all business, pulling me to the small leather piece end article without any hesitation at all. Very VERY proud of him and his love of tracking! It was so special to be able to share the successes that day with his sister P!nk and cousin JC!! Congrats to them and their great handler PK!! " Pat S.

'Hey everyone take a look at my new TD ribbon' -- Am/Can CH Win'Weim Better Wear Jimmy Choo TD -- "Jimmy Choo"

KRAMER" - CH Koping's Tale of Exaggerations August 22, 1999 - September 6, 2011

2011-09-08T07:34:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday evening, Kramer crossed over the Rainbow bridge, where he will join fellow Koping Weimaraner that have crossed before him - Catcher, Jacob and Mackenzie. A huge void has been left in the Cross family's household. Kramer was a buddy, friend, confidant, companion, walking partner and unconditionally loving family member to Don, Joan, Catherine and Glenna. It seems just like the other day this family was visiting my first Koping litter of puppies and anxiously awaiting the day they could take their beloved new family member, 'green collar' boy, home. Kramer will not only be missed by the Cross family and Koping Weimaraner family but also the local weim community since he was an integral member of the seasonal 'Calgary Weim walks'. I will cherish the last Koping group walk that Kramer joined us on this past spring. His happy wiggle bum greeted all the greys as well as his 'grandma-Pat'. Rest in Peace dear Kramer. Xoxo

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...

WALK THIS WAY

2011-08-30T07:42:00.000-07:00

"LuLu -- Koping's Dangerous Stretch is visiting Kamp Koping and was able to meet up with her sister, Stiletto - Koping's Dangerous Heights, and her great-uncle Stryker to go for a run (well actually it was so hot that it ended up being more of a walk/romp)"

Koping Weimaraners participate in the Alberta Kennel Club's Breeder Group Stakes

2011-08-08T12:49:00.000-07:00

After BIS on Saturday July 30th the AKC hosted this event to celebrate purebred dog breeders in their respective Groups then Best Overall. A breeder would be the first to enter the ring with one of the dogs they bred along with two other handlers and all three dogs they bred to be judged a 'unit'. Great-grandma-Paige came out of 'retirement' and hung out at the dog show on Saturday and then entered the ring with her two great grandkids - True & P!nk. By 7:30pm the young ones were a little 'loopy' but Paige kept her composure and had a blast going in the ring and 'strutting her stuff'. Thanks to Kerri and Michelle for helping handle the weim-girls!

JIMMY CHOO

2011-08-05T09:41:00.000-07:00

Am/Can Ch. Win'Weim Better Wear Jimmy Choo at Koping (Goose x Bootsie)
Jimmy Choo and I were 'assistants' in a photo shoot Armand Ludick did a couple weeks ago of my friend's Dalmatians and because Jimmy Choo was charming and a good 'assistant' Armand took a couple pics of him.

"Choo choo choo........" here comes 'freight train' Jimmy Choo

"Why did you call me out of the water??"

"I LOVE to swim even if there is nothing to retrieve"

BIS/BISS SILVER GCH WIN' WEIM'S IT'S MY GREY GOOSE

2011-08-04T13:12:00.000-07:00

Goose won not one but TWO Best In Show wins this weekend at the Longview Kennel Club shows!!! Huge congratulations to co-owners & co-breeders Dr Dana Massey and Susan Line!!!

Koping Weimaraners do well at Alberta Kennel Club Summer Classic!!

2011-08-02T16:45:00.000-07:00

So proud of all the Koping kids that participated in conformation over the weekend!

With very strong competition, it was nice to see 13 month old "True" (Am/Can Ch Koping Win'Weim Say It's True) win Best of Breed both days he was entered and look very lovely and competitive in the Sporting Group. As well, "Jimmy Choo" (Am/Can Ch Win'Weim Better Wear Jimmy Choo at Koping) and his half brother "True" showed twice in the Brace conformation -- they looked like lovely mirror images that moved for the most part in unison!

And for the first time at the AKC Summer Classic they offered a baby puppy (under 6 months of age) competition and 4 1/2 month old "Stiletto" (Koping Dangerous Heights) won BEST BABY PUPPY IN SPORTING GROUP in her show debut! She was stellar with a rock solid stack & temperment!

With names like Jimmy Choo and Stiletto, a photoshoot like this was inevitable :-)

2011-07-26T12:22:00.000-07:00

Photos compliments of Amanda Labadie at manymuddypaws@blogspot.com

If the shoe fits.....where/wear it!??

No shoes were harmed in the making of these photos.....

I love matching! Where is my Dalmatian friend??

Oooh I like heights!!

'Koping' with Mommy Away

2011-07-21T08:54:00.000-07:00

Christy is away in Montana at a horse show and her dad is watching the girls at her place. Looks like they are pretty settled with grandpa-Tom watching over them :-)

Best Buddies

2011-07-20T07:48:00.000-07:00

Messina and her buddy Fleuri out for a run in Victoria .
Lori Hawrychuk captured pure joy in this shot!

Big Thanks to Brent & Jeannene for helping with WAC Rescue foster!!!

2011-07-19T09:52:00.000-07:00

Over the past few weeks, Julia, Pat Kopec, Brent and Jeannene have helped with a 3yr old Weimaraner, Thor, that was being surrendered into WAC Rescue. Due to Thor's wonderful good nature, we were able to quickly find him a new forever home, however for a few days he got to visit with Remington and Magnum at the Bartolome household. Thank you again Brent and Jeannene and Pat for 'stepping up' and helping out with WAC Rescue!!

A FACE ONLY A MOMMA CAN LOVE??!! LOL

2011-07-15T08:38:00.000-07:00

Someone is learning the 'art' of gopher-hunting :-)

She loves the cool long grass....however HATES wet grass

2011-07-14T07:33:00.000-07:00

Pfeiffer hated going outside in the rain in Calgary to 'potty' and now in Lousianna hates going out after the sprinklers have been on in the morning and made the grass wet! Oh what a funny girl ...... BUT I think there are other Koping weims out there that are 'princesses' when it comes to potty time on wet grass!??! However, we all know if there were birds or bunnies out on the grass they ALL would love to get there feet wet in a 'chase' :-)

Life's a Beach!!!

2011-07-06T12:33:00.001-07:00

J.B. or J (James Bond) -- Koping Dangerous Mission, as you can see from these pictures, happily lives at the beach (ie. Winnipeg Beach, MB) and is well loved by Pat Payjack

Best Friends

2011-07-05T10:01:00.000-07:00

Stiletto just loves her Uncle True This is almost every morning after their walks Told her eventually she will be too big for this...

Ok guess it's time to post some brags from Montana this past weekend :)

2011-06-30T12:59:00.001-07:00

Stiletto - Koping Dangerous Heights (3/6/11) (JC x Tea puppy) came along on the trip to learn 'how to be a show dog' :-)
Here she is snuggling with her dad Jimmy Choo - Am/Can CH Win'Weim Better Wear Jimmy Choo at Koping (1/14/10)
Who could of thought that our group from Calgary would have done sooo well.

Day 1 -P!nk - Am/Can CH Koping Get the Party Started (11/1/09)(Tea x Luchesse) WB 3pt major to finish her Am CH, with Sookie - Koping's True Blood (6/21/10) (Sydney x Goose) took Reserve & True - Am/Can CH Koping Win'Weim Say It's True (6/21/10) (Sydney x Goose)BOW 5pt major (what a way to start his US show career) and Jimmy Choo - Am/Can CH Win'Weim Better Wear Jimmy Choo at Koping (1/14/10) (Bootsie x Goose)Select dog for a major win too!

Day 2 True - Am/Can CH Koping Win'Weim Say It's True (6/21/10)- BOW 3pt major and Skyy - Win'Weim Koping Better Aim High (1/14/10)(Bootsie x Goose) reserve WB

Day 3 - Skyy - Win'Weim Koping Better Aim High (1/14/10) WB 4pt major, Sookie - Koping's True Blood (6/21/10) reserve WB, True - Am/Can CH Koping Win'Weim Say It's True (6/21/10) BOW 4 pt major,Jimmy Choo - Am/Can CH Win'Weim Better Wear Jimmy Choo at Koping (1/14/10) Select dog

Day 4 - True - Am/Can CH Koping Win'Weim Say It's True (6/21/10)BOW 4pt major and NEW AM CH!! Skyy - Win'Weim Koping Better Aim High (1/14/10) WB 4pt major & Sookie - Koping's True Blood (6/21/10)(reserve) and Jimmy Choo - Am/Can CH Win'Weim Better Wear Jimmy Choo at Koping (1/14/10)Select dog!

What a nice van of 'young greys' we took down and returned with!! Thrilled & elated to say the least!! Very very proud.

TRUE

SOOKIE

SKYY

P!NK

Jaxon (Sydney x Goose)

2011-06-29T08:04:00.000-07:00

Jaxon and his people (Gary and Sarah) met up with Pat and Jimmy Choo for a dog run last night. Thank goodness for a decent breeze, so the mosquitos were 'tolerable'. Jaxon is a lovely one year old with nice manners (must be because he has nice owners too!) and he enjoyed the romp in the fields with his half bro, Jimmy Choo.

I think they LOVE me" -- Pfeiffer Stolzenthaler

2011-06-28T08:59:00.001-07:00

We are so excited to have Pfeiffer as part of our family. She has been snooping around everywhere and getting to know the family. Dawn

"Pfeiffer" - Koping Dangerous Minds travels to Lafayette, Louisianna

2011-06-23T07:48:00.000-07:00

Pfeiffer says good bye to Grandma-Pat and the Calgary Koping family to fly off to Houston to meet her new family

Stolzenthaler family (L to R Alec, Dawn, Andrew, Emma, Brent) excited about Pfeiffer's arrival

A queen turns 15 years old today!!

2011-06-21T09:16:00.001-07:00

Yes the 'queen' of my household turns 15yrs young today -- Taylor (aka. Ch Daroca's Tale to Tell CD, FDJ, AGMX, TD, CGN, Am. CD, OA, OAJ, RN, CGC)

She brings smiles to my face every day with her antics.
AND because I keep a 'crazy' household of dogs coming and going (between litters, fosters and dog sitting) she says she has to 'stick around' to help keep control and manage the 'chaos', as she is the one that all the dogs worship, listen to and respect the most ;-)

Thank you Rosemary and Chris for creating her pedigree that seems to have longevity in it!

Pat

Photo by Lori Hawrychuk

Photo by Sarah Novak

Ad in WCA Blue Ribbon June 2011 edition

2011-06-10T09:37:00.001-07:00

Last morning at Kamp Koping for Cameo

2011-06-03T12:16:00.000-07:00

Kamp Koping's first spring/summer visitor

2011-05-31T12:27:00.000-07:00

For the past two weeks Cameo the Dalmatian has been visiting Kamp Koping while her mom has been traveling overseas. Kamp Koping has provided great diet, exercise, conditioning, play and relaxation for Cameo.

Introducing Easton (aka blue boy from Tea x Jimmy Choo litter) - Koping Dangerous Shot

2011-05-30T12:39:00.000-07:00

Easton is now a new member of the Bergmann family. He has 4 new brothers (3 two-legged bros - Dawson, Dylan & Chase, as well as four-legged Kash). Everyone is enjoying Easton's zest for life and he loving all the attention!

Pfeiffer

2011-05-24T10:51:00.001-07:00

Pfeiffer snuggles on a rainy day with great-great-grandma Taylor

Where did she go ?

Blue boy (aka "Risk") had a play date with Garmin

2011-05-19T08:21:00.000-07:00

As you can see from the pictures, Garmin, likes puppies and is probably overly gentle that Risk is likely getting a big head thinking he is a 'giant slayer' :-)

Another Koping First

2011-05-18T07:29:00.000-07:00

Can CH Koping Win'Weim Say It's True (Goose x Sydney) - under 11 months of age WINNING the group this past weekend -- thank you judge Virginia Lyne!!
True also earned a group 3 this past weekend as well, and the previous weekend two BPIG wins.
Nicely done young man!!

"Photo shoot/play session in Lethbridge"

2011-05-10T09:24:00.000-07:00

The remaining four pups had a fun weekend in Lethbridge and got a photo shoot in before this week when a couple more of them head to their new homes.
Thank you so much Wendy - Paws On The Run Photography (http://photography.paws-on-the-run.ca) for many many amazing photos believe me this is just a small sample of the fantastic photos you captured.

Bed of Trouble

2011-05-05T10:21:00.000-07:00

The "Danger" litter enjoying the sun. As you can see there is only 5 babies...Ruger has left for his new home and more will be heading off to their new homes over the next couple of weeks.
Will look forward to pictures from their new homes.

Little pups playing with the big pups

2011-05-04T08:22:00.000-07:00

The shrinking tunnel you go in big and come out small

Mackenzie - Always Remembered

2011-05-03T13:06:00.000-07:00

I think of you everyday and miss you everyday -- RIP Mackenzie (June 11/95 - May 3/10). Forever in my heart. Thanks for imprinting your housemates as I get to see some of your 'isms' thru them. Pat

Ruger

2011-05-02T09:42:00.001-07:00

Ruger (previously known as green boy) went home with his new buddy Matt on Sunday.

Enjoying the Sun

2011-05-02T07:20:00.000-07:00

More 7 week pictures

2011-04-27T09:35:00.000-07:00

P!nk being a fantastic big sister

Little boy puppy relaxing

7 Weeks

2011-04-26T14:33:00.001-07:00

Thanks to friend/photographer, Tracey Geddes, we got some really cute pictures while the pups were 'out and about' on Sunday.

"Mixed Metals Party"

2011-04-25T07:48:00.000-07:00

7 week old "silver" puppies got to visit with 8 week old "gold" puppies this weekend

Jimmy Choo and his favorite running buddy, Taylor

2011-04-23T12:05:00.000-07:00

Who says puppies are hard to care for??!

2011-04-21T12:21:00.000-07:00

Yup, if they were always like this wouldn't we all want to have a bunch??! LOL Well to get to this state this troop did tons of running around the backyard (and pruning of the lilac bushes)

6 Weeks

2011-04-19T13:09:00.000-07:00

Meeting New Friends

Meeting new surfaces

All tired after a busy day

Snowman Family

2011-04-15T07:44:00.001-07:00

We finally got to make snow men this "spring" and when I got ONE Carrot out for a nose Corbin suggested we make our entire family... and of course that includes Lyric. He is really starting to play more with her and spring will be fun for chasing outside. Lyric sits beside his chair and I'll look over and he will just be petting her quietly. --- Stacey

5 Weeks Old

2011-04-13T08:00:00.000-07:00

Busy weekend for the puppies as they had many visitors and enjoyed each and everyone one of them! Lucky for us getting these great pics from Jan's sister Kim. Her niece Kacey enjoyed the Sydney x Goose pups so much last summer that she came for another 'puppy fix' visit.

Daddy & daughter bonding time

2011-04-11T10:06:00.001-07:00

Jimmy Choo chose to go check out the little girl puppy who was laying on the 'big dog mats' and then decided to stay and snuggle and nap with her. He really is a gentle giant to the puppies

FUTURE AGILITY STARS

2011-04-07T09:22:00.000-07:00

At 4.5wks old the pups are exploring their surroundings more and finding fun stuff to play with And when they are done exploring they like to crash in the crate.

"Uncle, Uncle I say Uncle, so stop tickling me"

2011-04-06T10:41:00.000-07:00

A boy and his pup-to-be........

2011-04-05T08:16:00.001-07:00

Matt (and his family) came for a visit and as you can see from the smile on his face, he is pretty excited about the upcoming new addition to his family! Jimmy Choo has a 'mini fan club' following and I think Matt would volunteer to be the president :-)

Two "teas" in a pod !

2011-04-04T09:35:00.000-07:00

P!nk is enjoying having her momma-Tea 'visiting' at her house and Tea is enjoy the 'adult cuddle' time away from the pups :-)

"Motherhood ......... is not all it's cracked up to be"

2011-03-31T12:27:00.000-07:00

FANTASTIC KOPING SHOW WEEKEND

2011-03-29T09:32:00.000-07:00

Christy and Sookie (Sydney x Goose) were in Camrose and Pat, P!nk (Tea x Lucchese) and True (Sydney x Goose) were in Winnipeg. Results: Sookie took a Best of Breed win and now has 5pts toward her Championship. P!nk won two Group 4 placements. AND the biggest winner of the weekend was True with a 'sweep' of three Best Puppy in Group wins as well as a Group 4 placement and a Best Puppy in Show. Thank you to all the judges and supporters!! VERY proud of the two 9 month olds (Sookie & True) and 16 month old (P!nk) pups!!! Here are some pictures from the weekend

Koping Walk

2011-03-24T11:14:00.000-07:00

A few weekends ago a bunch of us "Koping" owners managed to get together for a walk in Calgary. Here are a few pictures that were taken by Brent. It was a fun time to see all the Koping Kids + a few rescues all running together.
Thank you Brent and Jeannene for the pictures

SNOW SNOW GO AWAY

2011-03-22T07:46:00.001-07:00

Well Taylor is actually enjoying romping in the snow so I guess a little can be here for her sake BUT I think there is enough around now for her liking!

Spring has Sprung in the whelping box (even if it doesn't look like it outdoors)

2011-03-21T09:26:00.000-07:00

This weekend the puppies eyes opened and with this comes blossoming of each of their individual personalities. So introducing Ms Lavendar, Ms Pink, Ms Yellow, Mr Blue, Mr Green and Mr Black. Over the next few weeks you will get to see and read more about each of them.

Day 12 and the pups continue to thrive

2011-03-18T13:04:00.001-07:00

Too cute for words.....

Does this remind anyone of the 'fat bottom girl' song??

Pile of pups!

'Ducks in a row' or should I say 'sausages'??! :-)

A Young Koping girl

2011-03-18T07:31:00.000-07:00

Awhile back we posted some handsome Koping boy head shots that Dave Langen took. And P!nk reminded me that Dave took a pretty head shot of her too! Thanks Dave for capturing her lovely expression.

"True is celebrating St. Paddy's day at Paws on the Run daycare"

2011-03-17T09:42:00.000-07:00

Mr Green - Jimmy Choo says "Happy St Patrick's Day"

2011-03-17T08:38:00.000-07:00

Jimmy Choo (as well as the rest of us) long for summer days like last year for swimming and romping!

It takes a 'village' to raise a Koping litter :-)

2011-03-15T09:59:00.000-07:00

Great great grandma Taylor just LOVES when puppies are in the house

As a Great grandma, Paige, too enjoys the 'smell' of puppies

"OMG - what is that??!!"

Danger Danger

2011-03-11T08:57:00.001-08:00

This "Danger Litter" is growing fast and furious

Day 3 and the pups are thriving

2011-03-09T09:56:00.001-08:00

Smart and quiet puppies, just what we like!!

The 'Dangerous' litter arrived March 6, 2011

2011-03-07T07:45:00.001-08:00

Tea is being a fantastic mother to her 3 boys and 3 girls!! As of this morning 3 pups are well over 1 pound in weight and the 3 other pups are just over 15oz.

The Tea-pot is full and steeped

2011-03-04T08:05:00.000-08:00

Tea's due date is this weekend and as you can see by the pics she is looking 'ready'. Keep checking back for further updates!

Paige says "thank goodness it is Tea and NOT me in this 'predicament'"

New American Champion!

2011-02-22T09:15:00.000-08:00

Am/Can CH Win'Weim Better Wear Jimmy Choo at Koping

At 13 months of age, Jimmy Choo is now an American and Canadian Champion. After the very exciting weekend in Denver winning a third major to earn his Am Ch, Jimmy Choo is happy to be home and cuddling with his buddy P!nk. Thank you Dana and Russ for allowing this special boy to come into our lives. We all love him to bits!

Some young Koping boys.....

2011-02-08T08:36:00.001-08:00

Thank you Dave Langen for taking the following pics of the boys on Sunday.

Jimmy Choo - Can Ch Win'Weim Better Wear Jimmy Choo at Koping (Bootsie x Goose)

Garmin - Koping Party Locator (Tea x Lucchese)

True - Koping Win'Weim Say It's True (Sydney x Goose)

Nice show weekend all around for "Team Koping" in Calgary

2011-02-07T09:02:00.000-08:00

So happy and proud with the three Koping kids that were confident, happy & pretty Weimaraners showing this weekend.
P!nk (Tea x Lucchese pup) - 2 days BOB with 1 day making the cut in group (nice for 15 month old) AND happy happy rock solid on her stacks. She is very much a 'show-boat' waiting to go into the ring as well as when she enters the ring! :-)
True (Sydney x Goose pup) - 3 days BOW & 1 day BOB for a total of 6pts (pretty nice for a 7 month old) and 1 BPIG
Sookie (Sydney x Goose pup) - 1 day WB for 2pts and 1 day getting RWB

Koping Weims brave the cold in their 'Chilly dog' coats last weekend

2011-02-03T09:02:00.002-08:00

The 'weim boyzzz' (Colt, Roadie and newest addition Chance) met P!nk for a big romp in the snow. Colt (rust), Roadie (purple), Chance (blue) and P!nk (pink)

The Breeder

2011-02-02T12:05:00.000-08:00

I love my little puppy; she makes my house a home. She is my sweetest little friend; I never feel alone. She makes me smile; She makes me laugh; She fills my heart with love. Did some person breed her, or did she just fall from above?

I've never been a breeder, never seen life through their eyes; I hold my little puppy and just sit and criticize. I've never known their anguish; I've never felt their pain, the caring of their charges, through the snow or wind or rain.

I've never waited the whole night through for babies to be born, the stress and trepidation when they're still not there by morn. The weight of responsibility for this body in my hands, this darling little baby, who weighs but 60 grams.

Should you do that instead of this . . . or maybe that was wrong? Alone you fight and hope and pray, he'll grow up proud and strong. You pray he'll live to bring great joy to someone else's home You know it's all just up to you; you'll fight this fight alone.

Formula, bottles, heating pads, you've got to get this right, two-hour feedings for this tiny guy, throughout the day and night. Within your heart you dread that you will surely lose this fight,
to save this little baby, but God willing . . . you just MIGHT.

Day one; he's in there fighting; you say a silent prayer. Day two and three, he's doing well, with lots of love and care. Day four and five . . . he's still alive; your hopes soar to the heavens. Day six he slips away again, dies in your hands, day seven.

You take this little angel, and you bury him alone.
With aching heart and burning tears, and an exhausted groan,
You ask yourself, "Why do this? Why suffer through this pain?" Yet watch the joy your puppies bring, and everything's explained.

So, when you think of breeders and you label them with "Greed, Think of all the things that they endure to fill another's need. For when you buy your puppy, with your precious dollars part, You only pay with money. . . while they pay with all their heart.

Author Unknown

"Received this in an email recently and it really hit home with me on what I think 'real' breeders do.....anyone can be called a 'breeder' just by breeding a bitch and whelping a litter but it is the 'real' breeders that are summarized in the 'poem' above...PK

True's First Fun Match

2011-01-24T07:51:00.000-08:00

"True" - Koping Win'Weim Say It's True (Sydney x Goose) at just 7 months old attended his first fun match on Sunday. Very happy with the 'report card' -- 2nd in his big sweeps class AND won Group 1!! Looking forward to his first real show weekend in February

How to spend a COLD January morning in Alberta

2011-01-17T09:06:00.000-08:00

Remington ( Koping's License 2 Steele) and his rescue 'brother' Magnum cuddle the morning away and hope for a Chinook to come soon

Can Ch Win’Weim Better Wear Jimmy Choo at Koping turns 1 year old today

2011-01-14T07:16:00.001-08:00

This sweet big lovable boy has brought so much to our lives here in Calgary………he makes us giggle, laugh and shake our heads most days. Thank you thank you Dana & the Wagler family for allowing this very special boy to join the Koping family – he truly has the best qualities of both his momma Bootsie and papa Goose! This boy is so drivey and smart (sometimes too much for his own good and the people training him) that his future is wide open for tackling many things!

My sweet big baby boy (oh he is the best of his momma and papa)

Two quick sitting portraits from this past weekend

Jimmy Choo loves the Koping bday tradition and says “bring on the ice cream”

"Lazy January weekends"

2011-01-06T13:35:00.001-08:00

So far in the New Year, both P!nk and Jimmy Choo have been busy week nights training but on the weekends, they enjoying relaxing infront of the fire place

Merry Christmas

2010-12-24T07:14:00.001-08:00

Cuddle Time

2010-12-22T13:17:00.000-08:00

Ch Koping's Beauty Queen CD (more fondly known as "Maddie" by her peeps) & Johnny love to have their cuddle time on the couch in the mornings....
As you can see from the picture Maddie is content to stay snuggling on the couch but Johnny looks 'torn' on what to do (pj shirt with rubber boots) :-)

Watch for P!nk in the Specials ring in 2011

2010-12-10T14:20:00.001-08:00

“Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day – with nothing “everyday” about it.”
Check this out for the Color of the Year 2011 :

http://thegloss.com/fashion/pantone-names-honeysuckle-color-of-the-year/

ANOTHER KOPING FIRST --- ATChC "Colt"

2010-11-23T08:09:00.000-08:00

An excerpt from the Agility Association of Canada rulebook.....
Agility Trial Champion of Canada (ATChC)
This title is awarded to a dog that has achieved the Master Agility Dog of Canada, Master Jumpers, Master Gamblers & Master Snooker titles. A dog must demonstrate its versatility within the sport through a stringent qualification process.

An excerpt from email from Colt's owner Jan Foore......
We heard the “go” . . . Colt dug in and played hard throughout that Gamblers run. It was all so energy charged. Watching Colt get caught up in the excitement around us are my snap shots that keep coming to mind. He was so joyful. So many people made such a fuss over him, and he beamed at them all. Then he looked for his “jackpot” (that was surprising, because the jackpot always come first . . . agility priorities, ya know). Colt thoroughly enjoyed his jackpotssss. What a run – what a blast - what a memory.

We are so very proud of Jan and Colt's accomplishment as a team! Way to go!!!

Two New TItles

2010-11-08T12:33:00.000-08:00

New Canadian Champion at 9 months oldWin'weim Better Wear Jimmy Choo at Koping
Jimmy Choo is also excited about new set of agility classes starting this week too - now he gets to show off he is not just a pretty face ;-)

New Rally Novice title for Ch Koping's Tea Party CGN AGNS RN, Am. NAP, NAJP, NF, RN Happy to report Tea qualified 3 out 3 with two 2nd high in classes.

Tea x Lucchese pups turn 1yrs old today

2010-11-01T13:44:00.001-07:00

"P!nk" -- Can Ch Koping Get the Party Started

"Tia" --- Koping Life of the Party

"Garmin" --- Koping Party Locator

US Trip

2010-11-01T07:57:00.000-07:00

Pat & Julia along with Mckeely, Tea, P!nk , Jimmy Choo and True all traveled to Boise Idaho and Livermore California. We all had a great time and had some great wins and new titles happen while we were there. More details to follow soon...for now here is a picture of Tea playing agility at Boise.