Little G.K. Visits the Groomer
In preparation for being part of a PetSmart commercial, little G.K. visited a groomer for the very first time. Stonybrook Kennels is located at 500 Lake Street East in White Plains, New York – phone-914-946-0961. Stonybrook is actually where I had Paw Paw groomed for many years. Michael Larizza, who sadly died in 2006, was the owner and a very fine groomer. He was a great dog person and was very involved with the Westminster Dog Show, with both showing and judging. His partner, Alex Limato, now runs the business and I am very happy that Stonybrook Kennels has carried on its practice of excellence in grooming.
- The drying process took a long time.
- G.K. seemed to like it.
- I have a strong suspicion that G.K.’s photo as a champion show dog will be added to that wall soon.
- Sweet little G.K. just before leaving to go to the groomer
- Here he is in the car, probably wondering why Francesca and Sharkey aren’t coming along.
- G.K. looks curious as to where he is.
- Making friends with Alex, who was impressed with G.K.’s regal stature
- G.K. seemed very comfortable with Alex and followed him right into the washing area.
- These are some of Michael’s Westminster ribbons – he won 80 ribbons for Best in Shows. He also won several for Best in Group, and Top Dog in Country.
- The walls are decorated with images of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, beautiful dogs which Alex breeds – a lovely painting.
- Finally, his nails were carefully trimmed and his ears were wiped out.
- He even sat still for the nail trimming!
- He didn’t even seem to mind the brushing.
- When the fur was dry, G.K. was trimmed with scissors just to shape. Very little was cut.
- He was such a patient pup!
- Meanwhile, G.K. was washed with a mild shampoo. He was then blown dry and brushed to straighten out his fur.
- Here’s a photograph of me with my dear Paw Paw, G.K.’s amazing grandfather.
- Plates from The Danbury Mint
- And another photo with Sharkey and Francesca
- A pastel
- A collection of photos from Westminster – Michael was one of the judges.
- One of Alex’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
- And another
- This breed is fun and very sweet.
- Arriving at Stonybrook Kennels
- Isn’t G.K. looking more and more like Paw Paw? I think so!