Sometimes no matter how much you wish for something, it just does not come true. You can wish for it with all your heart and all your soul, but it still does not come true. So it is with Muffy. I wished she would finish her grand champion title in Springfield, IL this past weekend. She needed two wins. I know time is running out for her in more respects than one. Her handler, Amy, is under contract to begin working with a new girl next month. She will take Muffy’s place in the Best of Breed class. Muffy will finally get the chance to be the excellent mother she is destined to be. No more latex fish babies or toy footballs for her. Living, breathing New Year’s puppies will make their debut, and a new chapter of The Muffy Chronicles will begin.
But when I saw the numbers of champions entered at Springfield, and when I saw those champions included Best in Show winners, Best of Breed winners, and the #3, #6, and #7 ranked Boxers in the nation, I knew the chances of winning once, let alone twice, were slim.
But sometimes small miracles happen. Muffy did win a select rating one day! You can see her sharing a celebratory kiss with Amy in the photo above. We are now one major win away from her Grand title. And so the wishing begins again. In fourteen days, Muffy will sparkle in the ring one final weekend in Kalamazoo, MI. If she wins, she will become Grand Champion Cimarron’s Do You Know the Muffin Man. If she does not…she will forever remain just one win away. And so, the wishing continues.
Until next time…
I would love to meet with you when you are in Kalamazoo!
Wishing with you!
No matter what, Muffy is a star.
Hugs wishes, and basset kisses to both of you! Muffy, you go girl and show Kalamazoo is YOUR own! She is stunning! Love the photo. We are all cheering for Team Muffy! Keep us posted on the outcome,
Chris R. from Iowa
What is the stamp set? KEEP CALM and SHOW ON!!! I agree with so many of the comments, Ann; she is a beautiful lady and will be an amazing Mother! Praying for the very best outcome in Muffy’s Grand Finale show! She is so very lucky to have such a loving family. So looking forward to seeing those baby pictures!! Travel safe and be at peace; you have all done your best and as we have all said, she is OUR Grand Champion regardless! HUGS
The best of wishes on Muffy’s win. I was reading your explanation of hope after hope and can’t help but wanting to hope for you and Muffy as well, so we will hope for a 1st place she sure is beautiful. Good luck!
Nicole
Sending lots of winning wishes her way. But as to many have said she is a winner either way.
Muffy is a winner no matter what happens in 14 days. She is a beautiful boxer!!!!!! I love the picture of her and her trainer. Hopefully you will beable to go with her to get her last point. Good luck to you both.
Hoping that Muffy will gain her much sought after title but thinking she will always be your gorgeous champion and to have her starting her own family of future champions will be exciting and fulfilling for all of you…a new adventure ahead! and sending champion wishes your way…go get ’em Muffy!
You have us on pins and needles waiting for the final debut of Muffy. Fingers and toes crossed for this grand gal!!
Hi Ann – I’ve got my fingers crossed for Muffy! She is so beautiful – she will always be a “Grand Champion” good luck in Kalamazoo – you will be about 45 minutes from my house 😀
Sending out good thoughts for Muffy! Regardless she is a champ!
Dear Ann and Muffy,
Of course you are both Grand Champions already! I will be thinking of you in Kalamazoo. Being a Mama is far better than being a Grand Champion, Muffy. Just saying…
So exciting but so nerve wracking too! But have faith in your heart you know that Muffy is a winner either way. Love the updates on this adventure.
Muffy has a whole cheering section behind her!! Hoping for the best and knowing that whatever her official title she has already secured the title of one of the luckiest dogs in the world.
Ann, will will keep my fingers and toes crossed! I will keep you in my prayers, too! Best of luck! XX
Ann my fingers are crossed for her to WIN! But either way she is a winner…right? hugs.
very sad; so close yet so far away ;-(
kinda like always the brides maid never the bride …
Dear Ann,
She is such a special dog and has already won the hearts of many. I had forgotten the darling story about the rubber fish. She will make a perfect mama. You sound like you have almost given up, don’t you dare and whether she wins or not, she is an incredible dog. She holds herself with such beauty and pride. I will continue to pray and congratulations to a great team of Ann and Muffy. God’s Blessings. Lorie
Prayers and Wishes are sent your way Miss soon to be Grand Champion Muffy!