This Saturday, day before Father’s Day, was the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Meet-up Group’s annual Pool Party!

There were burgers and dogs on the grill (hot dogs, not furry dogs).  Plenty of sides, chips, desserts, and tons of cold water.  The dogs had a blast as usual.  Giles jumped in all on his own as usual.  Lily wore Giles’s old Fido Float since he doesn’t FIT in it anymore.  He wieghs 28 lbs.!  And he’s not fat by any means.  He’s just a big Cavalier.

Giles and Lily both swam quite a few laps with me in the pool.  Even though Lily looked kind of nervous she followed me to the deep end and back and did really well.  Really, Lily!

Our friend Kim and her dog Snickers had a good time too.  Snickers made friends with a beautiful Ruby named Lola, who we hope to board some time in the future.  She’s a sweetheart!  Lindsey and her dogs Abby & Mason had fun as well.  Abby floated on the raft with a bunch of other Cavs and her curls looked gorgeous.  I can hardly wait until the day she’s ready to have puppies!  She’s going to make beautiful pups.

Here are some pictures for your enjoyment.  Critique is welcome.  I’m working on my pet photography.  You think I could make a business out of it or not?  I’d like your feedback.  Thanks!

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So this past Friday my friend Anne, her dog Robbie, me, and Mr. Giles went down to Glouchester, VA.  That’s SE of Leesburg near Williamsburg.  We made a visit to a Cavalier breeder that Anne has known for a few years.  Lynda has several Cavaliers.  She breeds, fosters, raises, and loves her dogs.  She had a 5 year old female named Millie that she was looking to re-home, meaning she had tried to breed Millie twice, but she didn’t take.  Lynda didn’t want to put Millie through that again, not only because it’s not exactly fun for the dog, but because it’s expensive.  Lynda felt that Millie would be better off and much happier in a new home.  Besides, Lynda shows some of her dogs every weekend, so showing plus breeding dogs and whelping puppies takes a lot of time and focus.  Well… now Millie is better known as Lily and is Mr. Giles’ big little sister.

Lily doesn’t notice the change in name since it sounds exactly the same.  Her full name was Lyndsfair Thanks a Million.  But on her second night home her new name just popped out of my mouth.  Lazy Bones Lily Jones!  She is SO mellow!  Giles is very playful, but still sleeps a lot.  Lily sleeps A LOT, but is playful now and then.  I’m hoping the two of them will strike a nice balance in each other.  Yin and Yang.  Either that or I’m hoping Giles won’t bug her too much and HE will mellow out.

Anyway, here’s our new girl!  Lily and Giles get along great!  I think we’re all smitten with each other.

Lots of updates to be had yet.  And more pictures too!