So Who is going to end up where???

With puppy eye checks and evals done all that is left is for their first set of core vaccines and their identification.  I have been attempting to get ahold of the lady who does my tattoos on the dogs for me.  She did Spirit's tattoo when she was a pup and it is still ledgible, the others not so much.  Finger's crossed.  If not I will contact CKC and have them express ship me microchips.  Every purebred dog registered with CKC MUST be identified before leaing the breeders home.  So either way they will have identification.

Have you all thought about registered names?  I would like three suggestions for each pup just in case the name is not allowable with the CKC.  But so far here is what we have and who is going where.

BMM #1 - Pandarus: Available to a Pet/Performance home, he could also be shown if you do not mind a dilute patch.  He is very correct and would do well in anything you wish.  I am registering him as Edana's Return From Obscurity

BTF #1 - Mina: This little princess has found her family here in AB.  She will be on the smaller end of the scale, probably closer to the 18" mark.  Her registered name will be Edana's Second Hope

BMM #2 - Sohan: This stunning boy will be going to live with Chloe Basque in NB.  His registered name will be Edana's Take It Or Leave It

BMM #3 - Baron: This handsome baby will be staying HERE!! He is so much like his Grandma it is hard to picture him elsewhere.  Baron's registered name will be Edana's Kiss My Assets

BTM #1 - Bishop: WOW I love this boy to bits, he reminds me of his Grandpa Ty in markings and his daddy in temperment.  His registered name is Edana's Millennium of Aftermath

BTF #2 - Eclipse: She is now loving the country life on her very own farm in central AB (but she does have to share with big brother Willy, a couple cats and the horses!).  Her registered name will be Edana's Lunar Eclipse

BTM #2 - Huxley: This handsome fellow will be staying in Calgary and moving into Kyla Low's life, watch out Rob, he is a heart stealer!!!  His registered name will be Edana's Not This Time Gadget (Inspector Gadget)

BMF - Karma: This little princess will be going to live with her new parents who intend on showing her to Canadian Championship!!! Karma's registered name will be Edanas Sunset Legacy at Debern

Thank you to all our new family members.  I will be adding family photos as the pups leave to their new lives.  Remember I LOVE UPDATES! lol so send them along so I can post them here to the blog!!

Puppy Evaluations!!

First off I would like to thank Kathy & Damien Bhana for coming out to evaluate the litter.  THANK YOU!!! The puppies were awake when they began and everyone is still going strong ... cue headache lol

A dog with mostly 3's as a score:  This dog accepts human leaders easily.  Is the best prospect for the average owner, adapts well to new situations and generally good with children and elderly, although it may be inclined to be active.  Makes a good obedience prospect and usually has a common sense approach to life.

A dog with mostly 4's as a score: This dog is submissive and will adapt to most households.  May be slightly less outgoing and active than a dog scoring mostly 3's.  Gets along well with children in general and trains well.

Please keep in mind that this only a guideline and is not a guarantee.

Mostly 3's: Pandarus, Mina, Baron, Bishop, Eclipse & Karma
Mostly 4's: Huxley (Roman) & Sohan (Moose)

8 Week Stacked Part 2

Today we went to conformation handling classes and brought Baron & Bishop along for the ride.  They had a blast being spoiled by the kids and adults there.  I am missing pictures of Moose (Sohan).

Bishop (BTM 1) - Staying here!!

Baron (BMM 3) - Saying here!

Mina (BTF 1)

Some outtakes!!

I LOVE hotdogs!!

Me TOO!!!!

Tomorrow they all go for their Volhard PATs!

8 Weeks Old - Stacked Part One

WOW the babies are 8 weeks old already.  I am so excited with this litter.  I honestly think that I accomplished everything I hoped for with this cross.  The puppies have medium bone, rich colors, a mix of outgoing and laid back pups with brains!!

I have split the crew in two for their pictures......

Roman (BTM #2)

Eclipse (BTF 2)

Pandarus (BMM 1)

Karma (BMF)

Part two of stacked pictures will come tomorrow, they just didn't turn out tonight.  With over 100 shots of the pups I think I may have gotten 3-4 LOL

Eye Exams

This morning we loaded all 8 puppies, Spirit, Bliss, Keara, Lochlan and myself into the van.  We met Richelle. her kidlets, Rufus & Kahlua and headed off to the CARE Centre for eye exams.  Arriving before our scheduled time we unloaded and began filling out paperwork.  Once I recieve all the registration numbers for the puppies the centre will then send the results. 

And now the news everyone has been waiting for .................

All the puppies are CLEAR
Mina has a notation that she has an iris to iris PPM but everyone else has no notations!! (click for write up on PPM) At 6 months of age Mina will be seen again, just to make sure that the PPM is gone (as hypothosized by the Dr. S).

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
(oh and Spirit, Bliss, Rufus & Kahlua are clear as well)

7 weeks stacked pics

Pandarus

Pet/Performance Prospect

Mina

Show/Performance Prospect

Moose (Sohan)

Show/Performance Prospect

Baron

Show/Performance Prospect

Bishop

Show/Performance Prospect

Eclipse

Show/Performance Prospect

Roman

Show/Performance Prospect

Karma

Show/Performance Prospect

Well there they all are. With a busy week coming up I am anticipating lots of new pictures.  As you can tell they were not very co operative for pictures, but what outgoing puppy is!! lol

7 weeks old!!

Wow, where has the time gone?!?  This coming week the puppies will be going to the Calgary CARE Centre to see Dr B Skorobohach/Dr R Christmas to have their eyes looked at.  They will then provide me with a letter stating if there were any problems with any of the pups.  Once I have registration numbers for each or the pup I will call them into the clinic and they will send me the forms for CERF at that time I will send each of you the copy for you to send to CERF.  Remember it is your responsibility to have the pups eyes examined every year.  Not only is this helpful for my breeding program but also is an awesome tool to ensure your puppies eyes are healthy.

After the eye exams we will be doing the Volhard Puppy Apptitude tests.  At this time I will then know who is going to which home.  I have a good idea on who will match with whom but a third party evaluation is always best.  They don't pick favorites!!

The puppies will have their core vaccines done just shortly before heading to their new homes.  Puppies that are going to "show" homes please remember that the litter is nominated for the 2010 CNASA Breeder Futurity.  The futurity is held the first weekend in September in Saskatoon, SK.  There are at least 4 puppies in the litter that I would like to come to the futurity.  They must be intact to be shown.  It is the responsibility of each owner to enter available shows in at least their area.  The cost for just the futurity is $100 and the pup must be entered in one of the regular classes too (between $24-$30/class).  If you can not make it to the Nationals please let me know, I do not charge my puppy owners to show dogs that I have bred, but do ask that you contribute to lodging and gas.

The puppies will be having their photo shoot tomorrow.  They are growing like weeds!!!  Thank you again to all of you who have helped socialize the puppies so far.

2 More Weeks to go!!!!

3 weeks old