Sometimes dreams come true. I am so honored and overjoyed to introduce the newest member of our family, CH Eskarxa's Avellana SC CGC, affectionately known as Ava. 

Many of my friends and family know that we brought Aziza home as a puppy because of my love for her mother, Ava. It wasn't that we just wanted another dog, we wanted a special puppy from a girl close to my heart. I first met Ava when she was young and I proceeded to jokingly attempt to steal her every time I saw her for the next several years. She is just the sweetest, most gentle dog and I fell in love. Aziza is SO much like her mother that I got my wish to have a baby Ava. They have so much of the same personality and quirks. I keep saying "well, I know where Zz got that from". 

When Meegan contacted me and offered to let her come live with us for the next chapter of her life I had to jump at the opportunity. I have loved this girl from afar for so long that I already had a place in my heart and on my couch for her. Ava is incredibly loved by so many people and I am so thankful and honored that Meegan trusted us to bring her home and let us share adventures and snuggle time with our special girl. 

She'll be joining the royal court with her daughter as a Hound of East Fairhaven and will be a perfect faire dog. She was made for being adored by thousands of fans. 
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Thank you so much, Meegan. <3 Words cannot describe how happy and excited we are.

These photos are all by ​Blue Butterfly Illustrations - Art by Rebecca A. Strieby

I took Aziza to one day of the Memorial Day lure coursing trials in Canon, GA. We had entered two days but Monday was cancelled due to weather concerns. She won a 5 point major her very first time out competing with other dogs! Good girl Zz Beezie! One more major and 10 points total to go for her AKC field championship. On a side note, where did my puppy go and who is this adult dog?

Trial results 

Aziza returned to the Georgia Renaissance Festival for her third year. She is very calm and friendly at faire. She sleeps through al of the jousts, just like when she was a puppy. She also found patrons willing to be human pillows and beds for her to nap upon. She is such a princess!

Photos by: HoEF Members, Chris Heffron (watermarked), John Brown (second to last), Steve Spitler (last one)