Wednesday 24 April 2013
Wednesday was Day 14 of Summer's season and DAY THREE (possibly) of her pregnancy.
All good breeding books mention that you should mate dogs twice, 48 hours apart so that the sperm has had time to get back to its strongest. Whilst Summer's first mating on Monday looked successful, of course it is too early to tell. The earliest time we could be sure she is pregnant, is by ultrasound at around 24 days of which the cost at a town/city vet is about £85. If you know a sheep or other livestock farmer, some will agree to scan your dog for a minimal fee of around £20, I am told.
Having taken Summer our Tibetan Terrier bitch for a 20 minute local road walk, it was time to tavel to Northamptonshire again. So off Judy, Summer and I went!
We arrived at the Tyngeli Kennels, where we were made so welcome on Monday. Summer knew exactly where to go and why we wandered round one side of the house, Rose (one of the owners) collected her gorgeous stud, Claude, from the other side.
Summer and Claude touched noses under the gate, which was then opened. They were very excited to see each other! Within possibly 5-10 seconds (a run togehter of about 5 metres), Claude was climbing on Summer. He looked as if he was on her a little lop sided, so we thought they were just getting ready, BUT a moment later he moved away and we realised they were tied already! How quick is that?! And yes, it really did happen that quickly...
Tie
After a tie of 20 minutes again, they relaxed panting. During the tie, I gently held Summer's head with an arm around her tummy as she does wriggle every now and again (this is expected of the bitches owner). Also sitting on the floor with my legs out has been most comfortable for me, and Summer can rest her head and relax a bit easier whilst we wait for the tie to break (I do suggest wearing a watch).
Once the tie was over, Claude was put in the large kennels and Summer came with us to have a cup of coffee and cake. The dogs called to each other, but whereas Summer was a not quite herself on Monday, she wanted to play with Claude's mum today.
On both mating days, Summer has not been interested in her food during the day, but once back home, she has eaten and drunken with gusto! She's not always been her best on car journeys, so some of her "offness" I've put down to that.
Looking back on the day, it was once again very relaxed, made so by the experience and attitude of Rose and Mike at the Tyngeli Kennels. Thank you.
Having left the kennels, I took a little trip down memory lane, and drove through the village of Moulton about 15 miles away, where I'd been to school aged 14 to 16.
Friday, 26 April 2013
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Day 12 - Mating Summer so DAY ONE?
Monday 22 April 2013
I wasn't totally convinced that today would be the right day, but, by gove, it was!
As with Friday, our Tibetan Terrier, Summer's bleeding was still a pink watery substance this morning but having discussed a possibly good day to take her to visit her prospective bow, Claude's owners and I had decided that today should be the one!
Claude's experience as a stud would tell us if Summer was ready to mate or not. If it wasn't the right time, as the drive from Surrey to Northamptonshire is around two hours, Claude's owners were happy to have Summer to stay, possibly until the right time (which would not be long). As Summer is a much loved family pet who has never spent a night away from us in all of her (nearly) four years, we weren't sure how either us or Summer would feel...
...But we didn't need to find out...
My friend, Judy (owner of TT Harris' who is Claude's brothers), accompanied us to Northants as support and company. We left late in the morning, stopping once so we could all stretch our legs... (I'd read that you should let the bitch have a wee before arriving at the studs house).
THE MEETING
On arrival at Claude's house, as instructed, we let Summer off her lead in the lovely enclosed garden. She had a good sniff around, a few more wees/marking, and then Claude was let in.
I can only say, it was an instant attraction, and any worries that my "little baby" would suffer, instantly disappeared! Puppy bows all round (bottom in the air, front legs parallel with the ground and wagging tail), jumping and playing - phew! Within minutes Claude climbed onto Summer's back and started humping her. This stopped and started as they moved around the garden. He was arousing her, something I hadn't read about.
Claude's owner watched very closely and as it was a windy, cold day, we took the dogs inside where it was warm, when it became obvious that the actual mating was imminent (they had been playing around for maybe 15-20 minutes).
Inside, Claude climbed on Summer, started humping and Claude's owner confirmed that this was it! After a few minutes or so, Claude stopped humping and they were tied. Summer did not look to be concerned, worried or stressed, at any point of the proceedings. Together with Claude's owner, we held Summer's head and comforted her as she tried to move away. Claude was moved around so they were bottom to bottom (a bit like Doctor Doolittle's Push Me Pull Me). Summer tried a few times to move away so we had to hold her gently but tightly, so she wouldn't damage Claude's boy bits!! But she wasn't stressed.
After a twenty minute tie, which I'm told is a good length of time, Claude moved away and was put in an area of the garden way from Summer. They would not meet again that day. Summer was kept inside for about another 15-20 minutes and then let out for a wee.
It was time for tea and coffee, and a nice long chat. And for me to ask lots of questions...
QUESTIONS & THOUGHTS
COLOUR I was once told that Tibetan Terriers do not breed true (a colour outside of the breeding family can just appear) but this is not true. You could find a colour coming through from the parents etc but generally the pups should take on the parent's colouring.
Touch wood, Summer and Claude's pups will be black and white (like Summer) or white and black (like Claude). There may be a bit of tri-colour.
The colour breed standard for Tibetan Terriers are "white, golden, cream, grey or smoke, black, parti-colour and tricolours, in fact any colour except chocolate or liver permissible".
REGULARITY OF SEASONS We had expected Summer to come into season 10 months after the previous season, which was 10 months before that, and 10 months before that. Her first season was at 11 months and 3 weeks old. The last season did not happen in November 2012 as expected and when I expressed concern to our vet, he said that we must have missed it and that all dogs have seasons between 5 and 8 months. I wasn't convinced. I have since learnt that it isn't unusual for a Tibetan Terriers season to be around every 12 months. Phew again!
GIVING BIRTH / WHELPING From simple research, I know that the bitches temperature drops and when it does (around 60 days) birth is due within the next 24 hours. I learnt that the bitch also gets very clingy nearer the birth and won't want to leave the owner. She will also start to get very restless.
It also isn't unusual with Tibetan Terriers for the bitch to go into labour early, maybe even up to five days!
BIRTH ISSUES I did wonder about things to look out for when the puppies are born particularly with Tibetan Terrier pups. Umbilical hernias aren't unusual and for non show dogs don't always need to be touched - a show dog won't be penalised. Also we need to check for back feet claw nails and these must removed around day three.
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I'm sure there must be other bits I learnt today, but I'll maybe add them as I remember!
Next step for Summer and Claude now, is to wait for 48 hours and see if they will mate again. 48 hours is necessary so the dogs sperm is at its strongest/most effective.
Sooooo DAY THREE will be Wednesday 24th April, and Summer and I will return to Northants. Tomorrow (DAY TWO) we are going for a walk with Harris (Claude's brother, and Summer's boyfriend!). I wonder what Harris will think of her and if he will sense if she is pregnant?
If Summer is pregnant, that means puppies should arrive around 21st June, give or take a few days!
I wasn't totally convinced that today would be the right day, but, by gove, it was!
As with Friday, our Tibetan Terrier, Summer's bleeding was still a pink watery substance this morning but having discussed a possibly good day to take her to visit her prospective bow, Claude's owners and I had decided that today should be the one!
Claude's experience as a stud would tell us if Summer was ready to mate or not. If it wasn't the right time, as the drive from Surrey to Northamptonshire is around two hours, Claude's owners were happy to have Summer to stay, possibly until the right time (which would not be long). As Summer is a much loved family pet who has never spent a night away from us in all of her (nearly) four years, we weren't sure how either us or Summer would feel...
...But we didn't need to find out...
My friend, Judy (owner of TT Harris' who is Claude's brothers), accompanied us to Northants as support and company. We left late in the morning, stopping once so we could all stretch our legs... (I'd read that you should let the bitch have a wee before arriving at the studs house).
THE MEETING
On arrival at Claude's house, as instructed, we let Summer off her lead in the lovely enclosed garden. She had a good sniff around, a few more wees/marking, and then Claude was let in.
I can only say, it was an instant attraction, and any worries that my "little baby" would suffer, instantly disappeared! Puppy bows all round (bottom in the air, front legs parallel with the ground and wagging tail), jumping and playing - phew! Within minutes Claude climbed onto Summer's back and started humping her. This stopped and started as they moved around the garden. He was arousing her, something I hadn't read about.
Claude's owner watched very closely and as it was a windy, cold day, we took the dogs inside where it was warm, when it became obvious that the actual mating was imminent (they had been playing around for maybe 15-20 minutes).
Inside, Claude climbed on Summer, started humping and Claude's owner confirmed that this was it! After a few minutes or so, Claude stopped humping and they were tied. Summer did not look to be concerned, worried or stressed, at any point of the proceedings. Together with Claude's owner, we held Summer's head and comforted her as she tried to move away. Claude was moved around so they were bottom to bottom (a bit like Doctor Doolittle's Push Me Pull Me). Summer tried a few times to move away so we had to hold her gently but tightly, so she wouldn't damage Claude's boy bits!! But she wasn't stressed.
After a twenty minute tie, which I'm told is a good length of time, Claude moved away and was put in an area of the garden way from Summer. They would not meet again that day. Summer was kept inside for about another 15-20 minutes and then let out for a wee.
It was time for tea and coffee, and a nice long chat. And for me to ask lots of questions...
QUESTIONS & THOUGHTS
COLOUR I was once told that Tibetan Terriers do not breed true (a colour outside of the breeding family can just appear) but this is not true. You could find a colour coming through from the parents etc but generally the pups should take on the parent's colouring.
Touch wood, Summer and Claude's pups will be black and white (like Summer) or white and black (like Claude). There may be a bit of tri-colour.
The colour breed standard for Tibetan Terriers are "white, golden, cream, grey or smoke, black, parti-colour and tricolours, in fact any colour except chocolate or liver permissible".
REGULARITY OF SEASONS We had expected Summer to come into season 10 months after the previous season, which was 10 months before that, and 10 months before that. Her first season was at 11 months and 3 weeks old. The last season did not happen in November 2012 as expected and when I expressed concern to our vet, he said that we must have missed it and that all dogs have seasons between 5 and 8 months. I wasn't convinced. I have since learnt that it isn't unusual for a Tibetan Terriers season to be around every 12 months. Phew again!
GIVING BIRTH / WHELPING From simple research, I know that the bitches temperature drops and when it does (around 60 days) birth is due within the next 24 hours. I learnt that the bitch also gets very clingy nearer the birth and won't want to leave the owner. She will also start to get very restless.
It also isn't unusual with Tibetan Terriers for the bitch to go into labour early, maybe even up to five days!
BIRTH ISSUES I did wonder about things to look out for when the puppies are born particularly with Tibetan Terrier pups. Umbilical hernias aren't unusual and for non show dogs don't always need to be touched - a show dog won't be penalised. Also we need to check for back feet claw nails and these must removed around day three.
---xxx---xxx---
I'm sure there must be other bits I learnt today, but I'll maybe add them as I remember!
Next step for Summer and Claude now, is to wait for 48 hours and see if they will mate again. 48 hours is necessary so the dogs sperm is at its strongest/most effective.
Sooooo DAY THREE will be Wednesday 24th April, and Summer and I will return to Northants. Tomorrow (DAY TWO) we are going for a walk with Harris (Claude's brother, and Summer's boyfriend!). I wonder what Harris will think of her and if he will sense if she is pregnant?
If Summer is pregnant, that means puppies should arrive around 21st June, give or take a few days!
Saturday, 20 April 2013
Day 10 - Nearly dee day?!
Poor Summer! She's not been allowed to be let off her lead for ten days now, and her walks have had to be taken later in the day so that we don't bump into any male dogs.
Up to Day 8 (and inclusive) of her season, she was very sleepy in the morning, but yesterday (day 9) and today, she's been a little more perky, which is why I feel sorry for her not being able to have a really good run around!
Regarding her season, the blood isn't as deeply red coloured and is a more watery pink (she is gently wiped with toilet roll) but still an obvious amount. As this is our first time watching her so closely, I rang the breeder of the stud dog for advice, and they said whilst the mating time is imminent, she's most likely not quite ready.
The thoughts are that Monday will be D-day when we take Summer to meet Claude for mating. If we are a little early, Claude (I am told) will not try to mate our girl (he's a gentleman)... If they do mate (she will hopefully be agreeable), the sperm lives for 3 days, so even if they mate before Summer has ovulated, we have a window of 3 days for the sperm and egg/s to fertilise.
There will be 2 matings. These have to be 48 hours apart to give the sperm enough time to be at its strongest.
Yesterday, I took Summer to play with Harris. They weren't their usual bouncy selves but as always, were very happy to see each other. Forty minutes after we arrived, we looked outside to the garden where they were playing, and Harris was on Summer's back, humping. Poor Harris, hasn't got his bits, so there will never be "an outcome", but we quickly distracted them, and no damage was done. It was interesting for me to see that she would seem to be quite happy in this situation (one, I have to admit, I am not totally comfortable with, and dreading having to watch)!
Tomorrow is the Virgin London Marathon, so it'll be a busy day as I spend some time marshalling the outside of the Red Start, and then move onto Canary Wharf to timekeep. Number 1 child will be in charge of walking and lunch feeding, but he's tall and walks fast, so I know she'll enjoy her time with him, even if it is on the lead!
Up to Day 8 (and inclusive) of her season, she was very sleepy in the morning, but yesterday (day 9) and today, she's been a little more perky, which is why I feel sorry for her not being able to have a really good run around!
Regarding her season, the blood isn't as deeply red coloured and is a more watery pink (she is gently wiped with toilet roll) but still an obvious amount. As this is our first time watching her so closely, I rang the breeder of the stud dog for advice, and they said whilst the mating time is imminent, she's most likely not quite ready.
The thoughts are that Monday will be D-day when we take Summer to meet Claude for mating. If we are a little early, Claude (I am told) will not try to mate our girl (he's a gentleman)... If they do mate (she will hopefully be agreeable), the sperm lives for 3 days, so even if they mate before Summer has ovulated, we have a window of 3 days for the sperm and egg/s to fertilise.
There will be 2 matings. These have to be 48 hours apart to give the sperm enough time to be at its strongest.
Yesterday, I took Summer to play with Harris. They weren't their usual bouncy selves but as always, were very happy to see each other. Forty minutes after we arrived, we looked outside to the garden where they were playing, and Harris was on Summer's back, humping. Poor Harris, hasn't got his bits, so there will never be "an outcome", but we quickly distracted them, and no damage was done. It was interesting for me to see that she would seem to be quite happy in this situation (one, I have to admit, I am not totally comfortable with, and dreading having to watch)!
Tomorrow is the Virgin London Marathon, so it'll be a busy day as I spend some time marshalling the outside of the Red Start, and then move onto Canary Wharf to timekeep. Number 1 child will be in charge of walking and lunch feeding, but he's tall and walks fast, so I know she'll enjoy her time with him, even if it is on the lead!
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
Day 6
So Day 6. The 6th day of Summer's season.
For the past six days Summer has been very lethargic. She sleeps in a big cage at night (which I highly recommend) and when we open the door in the morning, she usually trots out, stretches and climbs on a sofa to go back to sleep, but is then excited to go for a morning walk. Now she is happy to stay in her cage and lumbers out, climbs on a sofa and falls into, what looks like, a deep sleep. Until the house front door is opened, she would be happy not to move!
A VISIT TO THE VETS
Yesterday, on Day 5, I took her to the vets. She was due for her booster vaccine, but I wanted to make sure it was still a good thing to do, bearing in mind we hope she is pregnant next week...
The vet weighed her and checked her over, giving her a clean bill of health. The vet's thoughts on vaccinating, is that there are many nasty things that the dog can catch without it, so safer to be vaccinated. I'd done a little web research and couldn't find any issues to of dogs being vaccinated and it effecting the puppies, so Summer had her annual booster jab.
I'd forewarned the surgery that I wanted to talk about the puppies, and I'd prepared some questions. They gave me a double appointment at the end of surgery which was nice. Having done so much research, maybe too much, I was coming up with contradictory information, like when will the puppies come? Do you base the days on "from conception" or "from ovulation"? Vets answer, 60 days from conception.
WORMING
When should I worm Summer and the puppies? Again, everyone seemed to have a different opinion. As we use 'Advocate for Dogs' (Advocate is a 'spot on' product, which is very effective in the treatment and prevention of fleas and other parasites on and in your dog. As well as killing fleas and their larvae it is effective against Roundworm, Whipworm, Hookworm, Lungworm, Heartworm, Ear mites, Lice, Sarcoptic and Demodectic mange. In summary, it is effective against ALL the common external and internal parasitic problems your dog can acquire, with the exception of ticks and tapeworms.) we don't have to worm Summer, we're advised by the vets, but in this instance, and as worms can be a serious problems to new born puppies, I was given one single Droncit tablet (less than £2) to give her in a few days time. It lasts for 6 months. For the puppies, a Milbemax worming tablet should be given at 6-7 weeks old.
WHEN TO MATE
When the blood becomes a clearer liquid (maybe slightly pink) and the bitch likes to be rubbed near her tale (!!), that is the time she should be ready to mate. This is also the time when she has ovulated. Ovulation = time to breed. This tends to happen around day 10-14 but it isn't unusual to be longer or shorter. You then have around 3 days to mate the bitch and stud.
At the moment, having never watched Summer this closely, I feel very pressurised to make sure I notice the right changes on the right days and don't miss this 'window'!
I discussed with the vet about tests (take the pressure off of me!) but this would involve drawing blood and sending it off to a laboratory. The vet said he'd happily do this if I wanted to, but thought it was more appropriate for bitches that were having problems conceiving. I didn't ask how expensive this would be, but decided I'd go with my gut instinct.
KNOWING SHE'S PREGNANT
It was suggested that Summer has an ultra scan at 24-25 days after conception to check she is pregnant. Once you know you have a pregnant bitch then you can start going mad and buying the huge list of implements and objects needed to get through the birth and to house and look after the puppies. I've already got a list of where to order everything and believe me, the list is extensive... Don't leave research to the last minute! The cost of the scan, by the way, will be around £85.00.
DIET FOR SUMMER
The vet suggested giving Summer a puppy diet for the 2 weeks prior to giving birth and 2-3 weeks after as this has a lot more nutrients in it. I asked about the first puppy food at 2-3 weeks old as I'd heard of some giving scrambled eggs. The vet said he would buy puppy kibble and soak it in warm water for about 30 minutes, and that the pups would love it. The amount of water could then be lessened as they got older, until they were on the nutritious kibble with no water. Sounds like a good idea to me!
EXERCISE
Summer and I attend Agility Classes run by KC registered Ann Cook in Reigate. We both enjoy it, and definitely good exercise for both me and Summer! I had read that we shouldn't continue classes but I thought that with the jumps laid on the floor and avoiding apparatus like the see-saw, we could continue. The vet agreed and said to just wait 4 weeks after conception and to take it easily.
LABOUR
A last tip was to watch Summer's temperature close to the 60 days after conception, as it drops significantly and almost certainly means that within the next 24 hours, puppies will be born!
For the past six days Summer has been very lethargic. She sleeps in a big cage at night (which I highly recommend) and when we open the door in the morning, she usually trots out, stretches and climbs on a sofa to go back to sleep, but is then excited to go for a morning walk. Now she is happy to stay in her cage and lumbers out, climbs on a sofa and falls into, what looks like, a deep sleep. Until the house front door is opened, she would be happy not to move!
A VISIT TO THE VETS
Yesterday, on Day 5, I took her to the vets. She was due for her booster vaccine, but I wanted to make sure it was still a good thing to do, bearing in mind we hope she is pregnant next week...
The vet weighed her and checked her over, giving her a clean bill of health. The vet's thoughts on vaccinating, is that there are many nasty things that the dog can catch without it, so safer to be vaccinated. I'd done a little web research and couldn't find any issues to of dogs being vaccinated and it effecting the puppies, so Summer had her annual booster jab.
I'd forewarned the surgery that I wanted to talk about the puppies, and I'd prepared some questions. They gave me a double appointment at the end of surgery which was nice. Having done so much research, maybe too much, I was coming up with contradictory information, like when will the puppies come? Do you base the days on "from conception" or "from ovulation"? Vets answer, 60 days from conception.
WORMING
When should I worm Summer and the puppies? Again, everyone seemed to have a different opinion. As we use 'Advocate for Dogs' (Advocate is a 'spot on' product, which is very effective in the treatment and prevention of fleas and other parasites on and in your dog. As well as killing fleas and their larvae it is effective against Roundworm, Whipworm, Hookworm, Lungworm, Heartworm, Ear mites, Lice, Sarcoptic and Demodectic mange. In summary, it is effective against ALL the common external and internal parasitic problems your dog can acquire, with the exception of ticks and tapeworms.) we don't have to worm Summer, we're advised by the vets, but in this instance, and as worms can be a serious problems to new born puppies, I was given one single Droncit tablet (less than £2) to give her in a few days time. It lasts for 6 months. For the puppies, a Milbemax worming tablet should be given at 6-7 weeks old.
WHEN TO MATE
When the blood becomes a clearer liquid (maybe slightly pink) and the bitch likes to be rubbed near her tale (!!), that is the time she should be ready to mate. This is also the time when she has ovulated. Ovulation = time to breed. This tends to happen around day 10-14 but it isn't unusual to be longer or shorter. You then have around 3 days to mate the bitch and stud.
At the moment, having never watched Summer this closely, I feel very pressurised to make sure I notice the right changes on the right days and don't miss this 'window'!
I discussed with the vet about tests (take the pressure off of me!) but this would involve drawing blood and sending it off to a laboratory. The vet said he'd happily do this if I wanted to, but thought it was more appropriate for bitches that were having problems conceiving. I didn't ask how expensive this would be, but decided I'd go with my gut instinct.
KNOWING SHE'S PREGNANT
It was suggested that Summer has an ultra scan at 24-25 days after conception to check she is pregnant. Once you know you have a pregnant bitch then you can start going mad and buying the huge list of implements and objects needed to get through the birth and to house and look after the puppies. I've already got a list of where to order everything and believe me, the list is extensive... Don't leave research to the last minute! The cost of the scan, by the way, will be around £85.00.
DIET FOR SUMMER
The vet suggested giving Summer a puppy diet for the 2 weeks prior to giving birth and 2-3 weeks after as this has a lot more nutrients in it. I asked about the first puppy food at 2-3 weeks old as I'd heard of some giving scrambled eggs. The vet said he would buy puppy kibble and soak it in warm water for about 30 minutes, and that the pups would love it. The amount of water could then be lessened as they got older, until they were on the nutritious kibble with no water. Sounds like a good idea to me!
EXERCISE
Summer and I attend Agility Classes run by KC registered Ann Cook in Reigate. We both enjoy it, and definitely good exercise for both me and Summer! I had read that we shouldn't continue classes but I thought that with the jumps laid on the floor and avoiding apparatus like the see-saw, we could continue. The vet agreed and said to just wait 4 weeks after conception and to take it easily.
LABOUR
A last tip was to watch Summer's temperature close to the 60 days after conception, as it drops significantly and almost certainly means that within the next 24 hours, puppies will be born!
She's in Season!
Summer (taken 16/04/13)
Our lovely Tibetan Terrier, Summer, usually comes into season every 10 months; just like her mother! So we prepared ourselves for a November/December mating.
But then January came and went, followed by February and March. Had we missed the occasion?
Thank goodness, no! Or we don't think we did...
On April 11th she came into season (started to bleed). We didn't believe it at first, but after about 4 hours of checking, we could confirm she most definitely had.
GOING BACK 10 MONTHS
From May to October 2012, having decided we wanted Summer to have puppies, (as a pedigree dog) we had to have a series of tests done to ensure that she had no genetic defects, and that her puppies would be healthy.
For the Eye Scheme test we had to take Summer to a specialist vets in West Surrey. It was a very quick test involving looking into the back of the eye and dye, and was painless and straightforward. We received a certificate immediately to show she was clear. Excellent!
The Hip Dysplasia test was much more involved, and meant that she had to have a general anesthetic. The x rays were taken at our local vets who sent off their findings for the scoring. The results did take some time, and unfortunately the results were lost (not at our vets) but the normal process we would have expected from x-ray to results was about 6-8 weeks.
The PLL and NCL were just simple swab tests. You pay and order the kits online, wipe where you're asked to (!) and send them off. All clear too. Fabulous!
So the conclusion of the tests was that Summer has NONE of the problems listed above, and next step was to find a mate..
A MATE FOR SUMMER
At Crufts in 2012, also a first for me, I got to talk to a number of breeders and asked lots of questions. I'd travelled there with my friend Judy (also a TT - Tibetan Terrier - owner), and the breeder of her dog, Harris, was there also.
I have to mention, and this was pointed out to me by Judy and her husband, Rob, before the show, that TT owners (generally) are very friendly and happy people, ready to give advice and support. I was pleased to report that this was my experience too!
I digress. With a few names of breeders in my hand as I left Crufts and also having spoken to the people on the stand of the Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme, I felt ready for the next step. To find a mate.
Now Summer and Harris (Judy and Rob's TT) are, what we say, "in love". Boyfriend and Girlfriend. Love to be together, and play and protect like two dogs that live together. Same age. We take them out for walks together twice a week, exploring places like Box Hill, Headley and Nonsuch Park.
Judy mentioned that Harris' breeder, showed Harris' brother, Claude, and thought he may be a stud dog, so I contacted them, and was so pleased to find out that he was. Harris is a gorgeous dog, laid back and happy. Summer is also a very happy dog but more sprightly and energetic. I suspect that Claude will be a mixture of the two, and what a wonderful combination of personalities the puppies could have!
A MATE IS FOUND
After a number of emails between myself and Rose at the Tyngeli Kennels, who breeds Pulis and Tibetan Terriers, and checking that the dogs were compatible through their breeding lines, it was decided that Summer (Margretas Desert Dreamer) and Claude (Tyngeli Mr Bojangles) could be a perfect match. Summer would have Harris' nieces and nephews!!
I have to mention, and this was pointed out to me by Judy and her husband, Rob, before the show, that TT owners (generally) are very friendly and happy people, ready to give advice and support. I was pleased to report that this was my experience too!
I digress. With a few names of breeders in my hand as I left Crufts and also having spoken to the people on the stand of the Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme, I felt ready for the next step. To find a mate.
Now Summer and Harris (Judy and Rob's TT) are, what we say, "in love". Boyfriend and Girlfriend. Love to be together, and play and protect like two dogs that live together. Same age. We take them out for walks together twice a week, exploring places like Box Hill, Headley and Nonsuch Park.
Judy mentioned that Harris' breeder, showed Harris' brother, Claude, and thought he may be a stud dog, so I contacted them, and was so pleased to find out that he was. Harris is a gorgeous dog, laid back and happy. Summer is also a very happy dog but more sprightly and energetic. I suspect that Claude will be a mixture of the two, and what a wonderful combination of personalities the puppies could have!
A MATE IS FOUND
After a number of emails between myself and Rose at the Tyngeli Kennels, who breeds Pulis and Tibetan Terriers, and checking that the dogs were compatible through their breeding lines, it was decided that Summer (Margretas Desert Dreamer) and Claude (Tyngeli Mr Bojangles) could be a perfect match. Summer would have Harris' nieces and nephews!!
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