Christal K-9

06/03/2022

Our Chesapeake Bay Retriever and door greeter, AKC GCH CH Int’l CH HnrCH UKC CH Pond Hollow Trouble Brew’n CD BN SWN SIA TKI RI DSA HDN RO2 CGCA CGCU SPOT-ON AKA Brewzer, is proud to announce the birth of his first litter to CH Ironstone’s Mistress of Mischief - Harley.
At 8 years of age Brew Brew sired a whopping 10 healthy chunks! 5 boys & 5 girls.
Harley is such a sweet and attentive momma. She and pups are doing great as they bond and get some well deserved rest today. Congratulations to Harley’s owners, Skye Kreger , Tamara Alexander and daughter Bailey! Needless to say, Cedric E. Devin Jr. is one proud grandpa! Huge thanks to the talented Kathy Ripley Rasmussen of KC K9 Reproduction Services, for an excellent job AI’ing this huge healthy litter.

01/10/2022

Anybody have this feature on their dishwasher?

11/23/2021

Many Thanksgiving foods that you enjoy are potentially toxic to your pets. Make sure you are only treating them to the foods that are safe for them to feast on and enjoy!

10/30/2021

CED AND BREWZER MADE FINALS @ DOCK DIVING NATIONALS‼️‼️‼️

CED AND BREWZER MADE FINALS @ DOCK DIVING NATIONALS‼️‼️‼️
Ced and Brewzer placed 5th in the top 10 for finals in Hydro Dash. Each of those top 10 competitors are given the option to take another splash in an attempt to improve their score while risking going to the bottom of the next division.
Ced was only 7/10 of a second from going into the next division with four other people even closer. Four or five people in that division decided to take the gamble, including Ced. We won’t find out where we landed until the banquet tonight. Update to follow.
🙏🏻🤞🏼🙏🏻🤞🏼🙏🏻🤞🏼🙏🏻🤞🏼🙏🏻🤞🏼🙏🏻🤞🏼🙏🏻🤞🏼🙏🏻🤞🏼🙏🏻

10/14/2021

These two Papillon puppies made fast friends in conformation class tonight! It can be pretty scary for a young dog to walk into a room with several other dogs, new people and lots of unfamiliar sights, smells and sounds. It’s especially scary if your only 5-6 lbs. I’m so happy these two had each other. They quickly acclimated from shivering in fear to romping like littermates.
All the dogs did very well. We are working on stacking and gaiting appropriately for our dog’s breed and are assigned homework. We will read our breed’s illustrated standard. Always good to know what the ideal dog of a particular breed should be and learn to accurately evaluate your own dog and other dogs of the same breed. It is the adherence to these standards that makes it possible to identify and differentiate between breeds of dogs.
Kudos to our instructor John Cramer for a wonderful first night!

10/03/2021

Not only is this a HUGE milestone for Ced and Brewzer, this new Personal Best moved them from Senior to Masters Division! Congratulations Ced & Brew Brew! 😘🥰🥳

10/03/2021

Brewzer Jumped 20’‼️‼️‼️
4 years ago we started pursuing the sport of Dock Diving. Our initial goal for Brewzer was 10’. He surprised us by achieving that very quickly!
The Dock owner of our first NADD trial told us Brew could jump 20’ with practice. We were all, “no way! Not on his best day ever!”
I’m extremely proud to announce that this team, Ced and Brewzer, accomplished that 20 foot jump this weekend‼️‼️‼️
Welcome to Masters boys!

09/15/2021

Looks like our little Charm is heading to Nationals! For the second year in a row this 2 year old is the #1 Dock Diving Papillon in the country, earning him an invite to Nationals! Congratulations to all the participants and their dogs, for a fun filled 2021 season!
- Photos from NADD South Central Regionals in Nacogdoches, TX

09/09/2021

This striking young fellow is looking for a family with no other kitties. Read about him here. I believe he’s in the Kansas City area.

08/27/2021

Look who just jumped his way to Junior Dock Dog title!
Wooooooo Hooooooo Charm! 🎉🐾🐶🏆🎊

08/26/2021

It’s National Dog Day! What are you doing with your dog? We’re Dock Diving @ the Topeka Expo center through this Sunday. Come on out, it’s free to watch There is conformation, Obedience, Rally Obedience & Barn Hunt too!
If you get here between 8 & 9 AM you can buy an entry and give barn Hunt a try. ‘Try Its’ can be purchased any time at the Dock Diving set up. Hope we see you there!

05/14/2021

Rottweiler Dog And Little Girl Bounce Around On Trampoline Together

Happy Spring ya’ll! Get out there and enjoy this gorgeous day with your dog! Let’s see pics/video of your outdoor adventures w/your pets!

10/06/2020

Charm ranks at the top of his breed in dock diving! 🎉🐾

Our very own little Charm got an invite to Dock Diving Nationals. He finished the season as the #1 Dock Diving Papillon in the country! He’s 5 1/2 lbs of fierce diving fearlessness! We’ll post how he did later this week and final scores as soon as they are available, some time in November.

10/06/2020

So proud of our little ‘Charm’! I bet this wet suite helps him surpass his personal best! Thanks to Melanie Freeman-Dietz @ Sew Forth Alterations. Charm is heading to Dock Diving Nationals as the #1 Dock Diving Papillon in the country 2020! Owner trained & handled by Liz Devin & Cedric E. Devin of Christal K-9.

Every once in a while I take a break from the normal wedding gown hem to stitch a special project. I’m so happy we could help Charm fit perfectly into his brand new wet suit. This cute little champ is headed to Nationals this week to compete in Dock Diving.
Good Luck Charm! 🏅

07/20/2020

Scott Simon on Twitter

Who wouldn’t want to curl up in their favorite chair with their best bud and a burrito?
BURRITO?!?!?!
Thanks Rich Crank for sharing!

“I find this irresistibly charming! https://t.co/pEClfJ7SAr”

05/01/2020

Shout out to this amazingly talented young lady! Lily Yu not only helped Liz Devin figure out how to make masks for family and Christal K-9 staff, she helped find the supplies necessary to do so. No small feat in these challenging times?
While Liz struggles to complete 2 or 3 a day, Lily has whipped up over 200 for family friends and most importantly, she has made and delivered hundreds to elderly and first responders in our community!
👏👏👏👏👍🎉🐶😷😷😷 Bravo Lily! Thank you for contributing to our community’s safety!
Lily is pictured with her lovely Havanese Cuddles & Rosie. Rosie is also pictured in Lily’s painting. Is there anything this trio can’t do? These are Lily’s first dogs and both have earned their CGC titles! They also keep her retired parents entertained when not romping or enjoying a spa day at Christal. k-9. Several of Lily’s sewing projects are included. Check out her dog’s fancy coats!

03/29/2020

As Spring Shed is upon us and so many of us are obeying the stay at home orders, we miss you more than ever! We always look forward to seeing so many people and pets in the spring.
Can you please help by posting pictures of your pets? Tell us what you love about them, how they help you cope with this isolation or anything you feel like sharing.
We’ll start with pictures of our Papillon puppy, Charm. Did I mention he’s STICK CRAZY?!?!?! We are spending tons of time in our yard throwing sticks for this little guy!

03/24/2020

As a Douglas County Essential Business and in order to accommodate our client needs, Christal K-9 will remain open beginning Tuesday March 24th. All of our services are available including Daycare, Boarding and Grooming. For the safety of our customers, curbside drop off is available, please call 785-842-8349 when you arrive. Our hours remain the same: Mon-Fri 7:00-6:00
Sat. 9:00-5:00
We are here to help with your pet needs and pray everyone stays safe and healthy.

03/07/2020

Tiny puppy makes a big impression!

Imagine our surprise when we woke up and saw our Papillon puppy ‘Charm’ on the channel 4 morning news! Just turning 9 months old and only 5 1/2 lbs, the 1,500 dogs and just as many people were a bit daunting for him.
So proud of the enormous progress he makes each day. Exposing puppies to many sights, sounds, smells and positive experiences, set them up to bravely face the myriad of things life will indubitably throw at them.

02/07/2020

KC Pet Project says empty kennels are ‘best sight’ thanks to Chiefs player’s sponsorship

Thank you Derrick Nnadi! This is so thoughtful and has a fantastic impact on the community!

Derrick Nnadi sponsored the adoption of every dog at KC Pet Project to celebrate Super Bowl win

01/30/2020

Coronavirus fears lead dog owners to buy facemasks

Some information regarding the Corona virus outbreak and your pets. The good news according to the “World Health Organization and doctors have said there's no evidence animals are at risk of contracting the virus.”
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/chinese-dog-owners-face-masks-pets

Pet owners are buying masks for dogs amid coronavirus outbreak

08/07/2019

Christal K-9 will not have conformation class tonight. It will resume next week.

07/02/2019

Want to learn what Nose Work is all about? Ever thought about doing something new and exciting with your dog? Want a challenging new activity that’s easy to practice at home and earn AKC titles? MIXED BREEDS WELCOME TO ATTEND AND CAN EARN TITLES!

05/01/2019

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https://m.facebook.com/events/south-park/5th-annual-paw-valley-festival-5k/2248677822126382/
It’s Paw Valley Festival time again!
Come join us Saturday May 11 for some fun in the park with your pooch!

02/18/2019

Best of Lawrence 2019: Vote Now

At Christal K-9 we strive to provide the very best care possible. These animals quickly become part of our extended family and we do our very best to treat each and every one of them as such. We ask that those of you who have been happy with our services, to please vote for us today. Thank you for your continued patronage and welcome newcomers to our Christal K-9 family.
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Best of Lawrence is an annual people's choice event that highlights the businesses, individuals, organizations and ideas that make our community a better place to live.

12/24/2018

Merry Christmas

12/13/2018

Here's What Dogs Are Saying When They Lean On You (Plus 49 Other Meanings Behind What They Do)

Here's What Dogs Are Saying When They Lean On You (Plus 49 Other Meanings Behind What They Do)

Your dog has many ways of communicating with you.

07/20/2018

With the mercury rising, so is pet shedding!
Safe, gentle de-shedding keeps loose hair in the trash, instead of being spread throughout the house. Christal K-9’s professional grooming staff are armed and ready to tackle any shedding problem you have. Call for an appointment today and see how fabulous it makes your pet feel!

07/04/2018

Have a safe & fun 4th!

04/13/2018

Anyone have or know of a dog who looks just like this? Paid commercial shoot in Kansas City later this month. Contact Ced @ 785-842-8349 for more info.

03/30/2018

Happy Easter! Thought I’d share this photo of some of the dogs we’ve had the pleasure of working with over the years in commercial photo shoots and grooming. So much talent in one fantastic shot! Photo courtesy of owners, Angela Evers, Joan Meyer and Chris Brewer.

11/17/2017

Just for you Susan. Hope your little Scrappy is comforting you today, Sue. 🐕
Love you to the moon and back! 😘🤗
You got this girl! 💪🏼👍👌💝

I have heard this more now than ever, and there were no truer words ever spoken. Occasionally, people tell me, "Oh, it's only a dog," or... "Well, that's a lot of money for just a dog."
They see the travel distance, the time spent and spending of the money for just a dog, and they don't understand.
Hour after hour passes, and my only company is just a dog.
Some of my most proud moments were with only a dog, and also some of my saddest moments came only with a dog.
However, in those dark days, it was the gentle touch of only a dog that made me strong and motivated to keep going.
Only a dog brings me pure love, friendship, trust, and perfect happiness.
Only a dog brings compassion and patience, which makes me a better person.
Only with a dog will I get up early, take long walks, and look forward to the future.
For people like me, it is not "just a dog."
My dog is an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams for the future, many a happy memory from the past, and the pure joy for the present.
If you also think like I do, copy and paste this post.

08/09/2017

Puppy "talking" to Groomer

What an adorable puppy! Mama's girl for sure! 😍😘🤗

Puppy sounds like she is saying "mama"

02/15/2017

Happy Valentines Day!
😍❤️💜💚💙💛💋🐶