Boston Terrier Picnic 2008

So this is the Boston Terrier Picnic. The breeder and her mom and the stud's mom host it now for the second year to see all the dogs get back together. This year we had 30 boston terriers and their families. It was kind of insane. They all hype each other up. No dog fights or anything, everyone got along. It was complete with contests, games, prizes, and dog brownies (the treat kind not the other kind.)


This is her brother from her litter. He is still with the breeder. She and he played the whole time she was with them this summer, though he has gotten considerable larger since then. This is the dog that humped Minnie her whole vacation there, probably scarred for life.

Miss Minnie won the 'best kisser' award and 'smallest dog'. It's all VERY scientific with judges and everything! Just kidding. I did not volunteer to be a judge for the best kisser.

This is Eric wondering what he got himself into when he said he'd come along.

Minnie's dad. Very mellow and regal. He's seven. We're hoping this eventually is what Minnie will be. One can hope.
Minnie came in 3rd in the costume contest as a princess with a tutu. This is also her Halloween costume so you're all getting a preview. She did try to eat it so I'm not sure how long it will last for trick or treat.

This is Minnie's mom Stormy who didn't like Minnie so much when she stayed at the breeders on vacation. She's pregnant again and was out of sorts a bit. They only have one litter a year and it arrives about the same time each year. She was very grumpy as she's going to deliver the pups around October 13. I think I would be grumpy too.


The mayhem. There were up to 20 more dog crates with dogs to the left of the pavilion.

Oh, and stay tuned. Minnie turns 1 in October. Hard to believe we made it through the first year. Thank god.