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.
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Friday, 26 April 2013
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
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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