This past weekend, our friend Kim Raleigh took Tuli and Addie to Colorado Springs for the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shows. Unfortunately, Tuli’s hot spots flared up again and she was not shown. However, her aunt Addie (Chase/Dory) carried the flag. Addie was Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex on Friday to earn her final Championship point. On Saturday — her first time shown as a Special — she was Best of Opposite Sex to earn her first Grand Champion Point and a win over another champion. On Sunday, Addie upped her game and was Best of Breed for a Grand Champion Major and another competition win. She was pulled out for the final dogs in the Herding Group. Addie is now CH ELYAN ADELAIDE ECO PT! Addie is Copper’s and Andy’s littermate — what a group of classic over-achievers! I love the Chase kids!
‘Elyan’ Category
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And . . . It’s Champion Addie
November 10, 2015 by myeye
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Counting Down to January 3rd
November 5, 2015 by myeye
Yesterday Copper was bred. We look forward to puppies born on January 3rd. It was a stressful event only because the first shipment of swimmers (on Tuesday) lacked any live swimmers. That does not work. So, Tuesday with the exemplary assistance of Cracker’s owner and the ICSB-Atlanta team, an overnight shipment of pupsicles came to FedEx Albuquerque. Copper submitted to yet another progesterone test. Her numbers were still good for a breeding so we did a TCI (Transcervical Insemination). She was very put out — no roses, no soft music, no nice dinner in a good restaurant. I cannot imagine how offended she will be when she has a bunch of little babies demanding food, cleaning and playing.
Copper’s mom Dory was a wonderful brood bitch and I am so very hopeful that Copper mirrors her.
So now we wait. Somewhere between the 19th and 21st of November we will check Copper’s gums for a change from dark pink to pale pink. That will tell us that embryos are implanting. About December 6th, we should be able to see body changes that tell us Copper is carrying a litter. I am so hopeful! I invite you all to be hopeful along with us. Here is the pedigree for the litter. We should have tri-colors, reds, and brindles.
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The Names Game
October 26, 2015 by myeye
The Copper/Cracker litter theme is photographic equipment. Kevin and Tricia (who co-own Copper) own Kevin’s Photography in Albuquerque — hence the theme. Of course we welcome ideas. I think there are a great number of terrific possibilities!
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Start 2016 With Puppies!
October 23, 2015 by myeye
Our Copper (shared with Kevin and Tricia Dooley) has finally decided to come into season — YAY! She will be bred to Cracker, a handsome black boy. We expect baybeez the first week in January — if all goes according to plan. There should be black tris, brindles and reds. This is a stunningly healthy breeding. Copper has the best hips we’ve ever bred. She is tested clear of Degenerative Myelopathy, is EE (no clear red or pink), and no fluff. Her CERF (now called CAER) is normal and her parents are tested clear for PRA. Daddy-to-be is OFA Good, EE (no pink), PRA clear by line, DM clear. He does carry fluff so some of the kids will carry for fluff. Both parents have wonderful, bright temperaments. Copper has her HT and her CD. Cracker is a Group-winning Grand Champion.
Here is the pedigree.
Cracker
CopperIt has been a year since our last litter so we are excited about these upcoming babies. Think good thoughts for Copper and the babies. We’ll share more information as this plan progresses.
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Gearing Up For A Herding Trial
July 12, 2015 by myeye
Today we went to Dr. Barb’s to further polish our herding dogs. It is so green that it hurts my eyes! Chase is working well. He has reached the point at which he understands silence and the bubble and pressure. His daughter Addie will be trying her paw at Pre-Trial Tested in Colorado next month. I was very proud of her work — she loves herding. Ellen has both of these dogs aiming to peak at the right time. So, photos:
CHASE
Chase Driving in the Big Field
Respect your Handler
Turning the StockADDIE
Pushing those goats
Turn right
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