Well, we had a wonderful December leading up to the holidays, which were filled with lots of shopping and preparation for the coming festivities. There were lots of last minute errands to do and we were able to squeeze in a couple of dog shows as well. With the New Year upon us, we wish all of you prosperity, health and happiness in 2007. Please take a moment to view this new page, which includes our most recent updates.
Pictured below is one of our special youngsters, Franky (InVolo Volare'), who decided on her own that she wanted to be the subject of our New Year's Card. She is not only beautiful but is a real ham and enjoyed her time posing for these candid photos.
As we stated earlier, we decided to travel to a couple of dog shows in Bethlehem, PA, a very appropriate setting for shows during the Christmas season. Gwen (CH InVolo Better Believe It) decided it was her time to shine as she finished her Championship in grand style, winning back to back 4 point majors, including being awarded Best Of Opposite sex over the #1 Papillon bitch in the country!
Last, but certainly not least, we wanted to share with you all a new holiday photo of Jade. She looks so gorgeous and loves to keep all those curls hidden under a variety of hats!
Oliver came home after the Westminster Kennel Club shows in February and he had quite the year being presented here with his owners. He is a consummate show dog and enjoys every minute in the ring with either Gia or Michael. With the rare combination in Papillons of beautiful type and exquisite movement, he is a unique dog to behold. We are so proud of all that he has accomplished and we look to the future for many more wins.
Paloma (InVolo Just Our Two Cents Worth) has blossomed into a gorgeous youngster and has had an incredible start to her show career. In her first two shows, she won Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex over specials for 2 huge majors. As you can see, she has it all with those huge ears, pretty face and a wonderful attitude. Her future looks very bright.
We have had a wonderful time showing Cyan (CH Clearlake Cyan), who was bred by Elyse Vandermolen and is owned by our friend Terry Cross. As you can see, she is a lovely girl with beautiful angles and very nice movement. She has a wonderful personality and loves being mischievous. We wish her well as she returns to Terry in Arkansas, and we miss her already.
Michael is in his final year of high school and is again doing extremely well in his academic courses. We are so proud of him as he prepares for college and looks forward to his future. He looks so grown up in his yearbook photo and we can't believe the years have gone so quickly. We are truly blessed to have such a wonderful son.
Jade and her little companion are truly a matched set. They were hanging out together enjoying some cartoons and they took a timeout for a special moment. She is so adorable and it is so amazing to spend time with her.
Along with these darlings, we want to wish everyone the most joyous of seasons and a New Year filled with peace and prosperity.
The Garofalo's
InVolo Papillons
"Until one has loved an animal a part
of one's soul remains unawakened"
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