1) WHO is the stud?
--CH Coedwig's Malachite, RN, HS. "Rocky"
2) WHAT am I looking to improve?
-- We all breed for a reason. We breed to improve (hopefully) upon what we have currently. I am hoping to improve: rear angles, I'd like to see shorter hocks, reduce the amount of turn out in the front, increase bone, and reduce the length of the pasterns.
3) WHAT will I get for sure?
-- Goodness only knows. I DO know that I will have only brindle pointed black puppies. Rocky doesn't carry tan, and since brindle trumps tan, I'll have a litter of brindle pointed black kids.
4) WHEN will the breeding take place?
-- Sedona is due in season any time between 1/29-2/5. Given that information, she would be due to whelp in early to mid April, depending upon when she's actually bred.
5) WHY did I chose the stud I chose?
-- Rocky has produced consistently better than himself, and has produced CONSISTENTLY. I like what he has produced in each of his litters.
6) HOW will this breeding occur?
--Sedona will be artificially inseminated here in Arizona. Rather than taking the chance of having Sedona stressed during a trip to be bred, I thought it would be best for her to stay home and do it via artificial insemination. When I did the number crunching, the cost was relatively close (shipping semen vs shipping the dog).
So there you have it. I'm excited and scared about diving into the realm of breeding. I think Sedona will be a great momma-dog and I can't wait to share the experience with all who care to follow our adventure!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
breeding - step 1
It's coming... the breeding step.... it's coming sooner than I probably understand.
So I took Sedona down to Dr. Hudman today for a breeding consultation... to talk about my concerns, my goals, how the 'plans' will work, etc. He said she was in GREAT shape and was well muscled all over. He even said "she's got great hips based on the muscle tone she has" and I had to tell him about our 'subluxation' issue.
So I'll call him on Sedona's day 1, and we'll schedule an appointment for progesterone testing.
I also need to get a puppy pack over to Kim so she can be ready to collect and ship Rocky's 'stuff' when Sedona is ready :)
Wish us luck! :)
So I took Sedona down to Dr. Hudman today for a breeding consultation... to talk about my concerns, my goals, how the 'plans' will work, etc. He said she was in GREAT shape and was well muscled all over. He even said "she's got great hips based on the muscle tone she has" and I had to tell him about our 'subluxation' issue.
So I'll call him on Sedona's day 1, and we'll schedule an appointment for progesterone testing.
I also need to get a puppy pack over to Kim so she can be ready to collect and ship Rocky's 'stuff' when Sedona is ready :)
Wish us luck! :)
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Southern Cal screw up...
I received my entry confirmation today in the mail for the Southern Cal specialty. When I went to double check the entries, I didn't see my entry for 7-9 Veteran sweeps.
I've waited since Kota was 19 months old to show him as a Veteran... what the heck happened!?
I called the superintendent and she explained that I'm an IDIOT and didn't specify SWEEPSTAKES on Kota's entries. All is not lost though... Seems I entered REGULAR Veterans class instead of sweepstakes. Instead of being able to win Best Veteran in Sweeps, I guess he'll possibly be in the running for Breed (which I didn't want, considering I have Chance entered in breed). Now, I have no false hopes of him doing anything in breed provided he even wins his veterans class... but i had hoped for maybe a sweeps win or something... The other problem this raises, is that I have Chancey entered in Breed. IF by chance Kota wins the Veteran dogs class, I'll have to get help from my friends in handling the boys....
All Kota wants is to be clapped for. My friends better at least clap for my old-man-dog :)
Sedona is all set up for Rally all weekend, and I can't wait!! :)
Friday the 28th I will meet a lady who might be interested in a Sedona puppy... Saturday the 29th Piper-puppy goes off to her new home and Sunday the 30th I hope to report that Sedona earned her RN :) Good thing she doesn't have to look good for rally. She looks like a raggedy little critter right now... :)
I've waited since Kota was 19 months old to show him as a Veteran... what the heck happened!?
I called the superintendent and she explained that I'm an IDIOT and didn't specify SWEEPSTAKES on Kota's entries. All is not lost though... Seems I entered REGULAR Veterans class instead of sweepstakes. Instead of being able to win Best Veteran in Sweeps, I guess he'll possibly be in the running for Breed (which I didn't want, considering I have Chance entered in breed). Now, I have no false hopes of him doing anything in breed provided he even wins his veterans class... but i had hoped for maybe a sweeps win or something... The other problem this raises, is that I have Chancey entered in Breed. IF by chance Kota wins the Veteran dogs class, I'll have to get help from my friends in handling the boys....
All Kota wants is to be clapped for. My friends better at least clap for my old-man-dog :)
Sedona is all set up for Rally all weekend, and I can't wait!! :)
Friday the 28th I will meet a lady who might be interested in a Sedona puppy... Saturday the 29th Piper-puppy goes off to her new home and Sunday the 30th I hope to report that Sedona earned her RN :) Good thing she doesn't have to look good for rally. She looks like a raggedy little critter right now... :)
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Reminiscing
It was 6 years ago this weekend that Dakota finished his Championship!
Now he is known to the AKC as Champion C-Myste Dakota RE, CGC
And in just a few weeks he'll make his debut in Veterans... he sports a 'special ear' thanks to the hematoma of 2009 that took over his right ear, and some gnarly looking molars, he's missing a tooth in the front but it doesn't stop his grin from being contagious! I can't wait to show him again!
Since acquiring his Championship 6 years ago, he's earned Rally Novice, Advanced and Excellent titles, a CGC, and most importantly is the Champion of my Heart!
Love you, my KoKoButter dog :)
Now he is known to the AKC as Champion C-Myste Dakota RE, CGC
And in just a few weeks he'll make his debut in Veterans... he sports a 'special ear' thanks to the hematoma of 2009 that took over his right ear, and some gnarly looking molars, he's missing a tooth in the front but it doesn't stop his grin from being contagious! I can't wait to show him again!
Since acquiring his Championship 6 years ago, he's earned Rally Novice, Advanced and Excellent titles, a CGC, and most importantly is the Champion of my Heart!
Love you, my KoKoButter dog :)
Friday, January 14, 2011
dog drama
So last week, we had a food raid. Someone (I have suspects) got into the airtight, sealed dog food containers. Two of them. A certain someone looked like she was going to have 9 puppies.... TWICE. *sigh*A certain other someone looked like he was going to have 2 or 3 the first time, and 4 or 5 the second. No worse for the wear now, Thankfully.
THEN....
Last weekend I noticed that Kota was getting a bubbly hematoma on his right ear. I called the vet who did the surgery in May of 2009 and made an appointment to see him. 2.5-3.0 cc's was aspirated on Wednesday. He's on Prednisone for the next few days. So far, the hematoma hasn't refilled, which is GREAT, considering his last one refilled within hours of having it aspirated in 2009.
And if THAT wasn't enough....
This week, they couldn't just give me a break. A friend came over, and the dogs began their usual chaos (I want to train them to stop - any one have any suggestions on how?) so when I grabbed Chance to get him out of the mix (Because he's bad) Dakota decided that since I had grabbed Chance that *he* needed to also. Chance now has a pair of puncture wounds to his left rear leg. Chance is in noticable discomfort. I'm keeping him quiet and keeping the wounds clean. It's quite swollen this evening. I gave him half a 75mg Rimadyl in hopes of making it feel a bit better for him. Oh, and on top of all that, I started 3 of the 4 on Benedryl Thursday to hopefully address the itchies they've had that I haven't been able to figure out.
I think I'm done with dog drama.
In other dog news, Sedona has a breeding consultation with Dr. Larry Hudman in Chandler to plan her breeding (which is coming up soon) on 1/22, and she has a CERF appointment on 1/23. :) At least THAT is good news, right? :)
The Southern California specialty is coming. We will leave 1/27. Sedona is entered in Rally Novice B at the specialty and the two days of Orange Empire. Chance is entered in Breed at the specialty, and Dakota is entered in Veterans Sweepstakes at the specialty. Piper is going along for the ride and to be a cheerleader for the last time. She will get to meet her new family that weekend! We're enjoying our last few weeks with our PipSqueek.
THEN....
Last weekend I noticed that Kota was getting a bubbly hematoma on his right ear. I called the vet who did the surgery in May of 2009 and made an appointment to see him. 2.5-3.0 cc's was aspirated on Wednesday. He's on Prednisone for the next few days. So far, the hematoma hasn't refilled, which is GREAT, considering his last one refilled within hours of having it aspirated in 2009.
And if THAT wasn't enough....
This week, they couldn't just give me a break. A friend came over, and the dogs began their usual chaos (I want to train them to stop - any one have any suggestions on how?) so when I grabbed Chance to get him out of the mix (Because he's bad) Dakota decided that since I had grabbed Chance that *he* needed to also. Chance now has a pair of puncture wounds to his left rear leg. Chance is in noticable discomfort. I'm keeping him quiet and keeping the wounds clean. It's quite swollen this evening. I gave him half a 75mg Rimadyl in hopes of making it feel a bit better for him. Oh, and on top of all that, I started 3 of the 4 on Benedryl Thursday to hopefully address the itchies they've had that I haven't been able to figure out.
I think I'm done with dog drama.
In other dog news, Sedona has a breeding consultation with Dr. Larry Hudman in Chandler to plan her breeding (which is coming up soon) on 1/22, and she has a CERF appointment on 1/23. :) At least THAT is good news, right? :)
The Southern California specialty is coming. We will leave 1/27. Sedona is entered in Rally Novice B at the specialty and the two days of Orange Empire. Chance is entered in Breed at the specialty, and Dakota is entered in Veterans Sweepstakes at the specialty. Piper is going along for the ride and to be a cheerleader for the last time. She will get to meet her new family that weekend! We're enjoying our last few weeks with our PipSqueek.
Sunday, January 02, 2011
changes for 2011
As of later this month, the fabulous four will become the terrific three once more.
Piper will be moving to Aptos, CA to live 2 blocks from the beach with a great woman and her family who adored their last Corgi to bits. I met this lady 7 years ago when she was looking for a Corgi. I met her at the shows in Dixon, CA and coordinated the transfer of ownership of Chiquita (my Pembroke, Ollie's mother). Kita became Stacey's best friend and companion instantly... they were inseperable. I'd hear updates here and there and it warmed my heart to know that I had helped Stacey find her best friend.
So when I heard that Stacey lost Kita (to cancer) a few months ago my heart broke. Stacey fell in love with a friends Cardigans from pictures and decided she wanted to go to the 'tailed' side. My friend wrote and asked if I knew of anyone who had a female Cardigan. The light went on.
Stacey treated Kita EXACTLY how Piper wants to be treated. Piper wants to be the queen of her house. She wants to be adored and doted on and be someone's EVERYTHING. That is exactly how Kita was treated in Stacey's very capable hands. I knew instantly (though had a hard time finalizing the arrangements) that this was the home for Piper.
Piper hasn't grown up as we had hoped. She's small for a Cardigan (she's 24 pounds soaking wet) and structurally, she just didn't come together. She's a lover and has so much to offer, so I'm excited for her future with Stacey, but I will miss the goon a lot.
Sedona is starting to lose her coat, which means that her next season is imminent. She will be bred when she comes in (late January/early February) via artificial insemination to CH Coedwig's Malachite (Rocky). Rocky has produced many puppies with many features I am looking for in my own breeding program. He is producing nice fronts and well angulated rears as well as lovely level toplines and nice long necks. The heads on his puppies are lovely, and they have had great bone as well. The puppies will all be black with brindle points, as he doesn't carry tan. I'm hoping we are able to get Sedona pregnant and that we have puppies this spring.
Which leads me to the next thing. We won't (hopefully) be attending Nationals this year in Houston due to puppies. Sedona would be due the 2nd week of April - just in time for Nationals. That's ok. There is no better reason to miss a semi-close Nationals...
In other areas of life (there are other areas other than dogs?), I intend on continuing my weight loss journey in 2011. 2010 saw 60 pounds go (though, honestly, I gained some back over the holidays). I hope to see another 40 go in 2011. Wish me luck. :)
I'm entering my 2nd Spring semester in grad school. One more spring semester left ahead of me. (oh, and a summer and a fall too). I'm making progress on my masters degree and the little tiny light at the end of the tunnel is getting slightly bigger each day. I know I will look back soon and think that it flew by, but for now, in the thick of it all, it feels like it's dragging!
Dating has been interesting in the later half of 2010... dating is not for the feint of heart. That's all I have to say about that! :)
That's about all I have to update right now - but hopefully I will have some cute pictures to share soon. I've been a little preoccupied with the holidays and such for the last month or so.
I hope 2011 treats all of my friends and family wonderfully....
Here's to an amazing new year ahead!!
Piper will be moving to Aptos, CA to live 2 blocks from the beach with a great woman and her family who adored their last Corgi to bits. I met this lady 7 years ago when she was looking for a Corgi. I met her at the shows in Dixon, CA and coordinated the transfer of ownership of Chiquita (my Pembroke, Ollie's mother). Kita became Stacey's best friend and companion instantly... they were inseperable. I'd hear updates here and there and it warmed my heart to know that I had helped Stacey find her best friend.
So when I heard that Stacey lost Kita (to cancer) a few months ago my heart broke. Stacey fell in love with a friends Cardigans from pictures and decided she wanted to go to the 'tailed' side. My friend wrote and asked if I knew of anyone who had a female Cardigan. The light went on.
Stacey treated Kita EXACTLY how Piper wants to be treated. Piper wants to be the queen of her house. She wants to be adored and doted on and be someone's EVERYTHING. That is exactly how Kita was treated in Stacey's very capable hands. I knew instantly (though had a hard time finalizing the arrangements) that this was the home for Piper.
Piper hasn't grown up as we had hoped. She's small for a Cardigan (she's 24 pounds soaking wet) and structurally, she just didn't come together. She's a lover and has so much to offer, so I'm excited for her future with Stacey, but I will miss the goon a lot.
Sedona is starting to lose her coat, which means that her next season is imminent. She will be bred when she comes in (late January/early February) via artificial insemination to CH Coedwig's Malachite (Rocky). Rocky has produced many puppies with many features I am looking for in my own breeding program. He is producing nice fronts and well angulated rears as well as lovely level toplines and nice long necks. The heads on his puppies are lovely, and they have had great bone as well. The puppies will all be black with brindle points, as he doesn't carry tan. I'm hoping we are able to get Sedona pregnant and that we have puppies this spring.
Which leads me to the next thing. We won't (hopefully) be attending Nationals this year in Houston due to puppies. Sedona would be due the 2nd week of April - just in time for Nationals. That's ok. There is no better reason to miss a semi-close Nationals...
In other areas of life (there are other areas other than dogs?), I intend on continuing my weight loss journey in 2011. 2010 saw 60 pounds go (though, honestly, I gained some back over the holidays). I hope to see another 40 go in 2011. Wish me luck. :)
I'm entering my 2nd Spring semester in grad school. One more spring semester left ahead of me. (oh, and a summer and a fall too). I'm making progress on my masters degree and the little tiny light at the end of the tunnel is getting slightly bigger each day. I know I will look back soon and think that it flew by, but for now, in the thick of it all, it feels like it's dragging!
Dating has been interesting in the later half of 2010... dating is not for the feint of heart. That's all I have to say about that! :)
That's about all I have to update right now - but hopefully I will have some cute pictures to share soon. I've been a little preoccupied with the holidays and such for the last month or so.
I hope 2011 treats all of my friends and family wonderfully....
Here's to an amazing new year ahead!!
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