Archive for Dog Breeding
October 14, 2009
· Filed under Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Dog Breeding, Dogs, Puppies, cardigan welsh corgi · Tagged Arylan, Cardigan Welsh Corgi Puppies, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Dog Breeding, Lindy, PJ, puppies
Between Solstice and Arylan there are lots of puppies planned for the last part of 2009 and the 1st part of 2010. Seems like it always happens that way, none for a long time and then a bunch all at once.
Arylan is expecting a litter next week (Chickie x Kiefer aka Oscar), you can follow that litter’s progress at www.arylan.com or on the Facebook Arylan puppy page.
Lindy has also been bred to Kiefer aka Oscar and we are eagerly awaiting signs of puppies coming. I’m looking for a special girl from this litter since this is a pedigree match up I’m very excited about for the future at Solstice. If this breeding took it will the Liberty litter since Kiefer’s registered name is Arylan Tribute to Liberty and I was coordinating the breeding while I was in Boston, MA soaking up American History.
PJ is currently at Arylan hanging out waiting for his date with June Carter sometime later in the month.
So stay tuned to blog world to see how things play out.
September 28, 2009
· Filed under Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Dog Breeding, Dogs, Puppies, cardigan welsh corgi · Tagged Lindy, Cardigan Welsh Corgi Puppies, Dog Breeding, Bonnie
I’m back from my visit to Arylan, I left Lindy with Harry to be bred to the handsome young Kiefer. We got one breeding done while I was there and Lindy will spend the next 10 days with Harry and then I’ll pick her up when we are in NM for the Valencia Valley KC dog shows.
Kiefer – Arylan Tribute to Liberty (JamiexAddy)
Rob and Nancy, Kiefer’s people were very nice to let him come and stay with Harry too, I’m sure he is “enjoying” his time there.
I was happy to see how Bonnie is growing, a pretty girl!
Bonnie, Arylan Flight From Justice (PJxLindy)
I guess she must have her Daddy PJ’s appetite since looks like she is enjoying that leafy branch.
Of course this one isn’t related to PJ but apparently he too will eat anything! He was so proud of his find before mean auntie Jinnie took it away.
Otto (Juneau x Ali)
So will things go smoothly and as planned (knock on wood) we should have puppies around Thanksgiving.
September 26, 2009
· Filed under Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Dog Breeding, Dogs, Puppies, cardigan welsh corgi
Ok, not really, we are talking about puppies. I’m getting ready to leave to take Lindy up for her “date” with Kiefer at Arylan and if the breeding takes puppies will be due around Thanksgiving time.
Arylan Flying Start (Lindy)
Arylan Tribute to Liberty (aka Kiefer)
(Ch. Paradiddle Warrior Poet of Blackduck x Ch. Rhys Sweet Adeline)
This is a bit of an unorthodox breeding since Kiefer is young and “fluffy” but his pedigree and conformation were so pretty that I really wanted him. Harry had his hips prelimed and the Xrays look good and Lindy is DNA fluffy free so there won’t be any fluffy kids.
I’m looking for a special girl out of this litter and if anyone is interested in a puppy out of this litter please let me know so I can keep you informed. I don’t take deposits but I do keep a list of interested parties.
September 23, 2009
· Filed under Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Dog Breeding, Dogs, Puppies, cardigan welsh corgi
While I was out of town Miss Lindy came is season so we are making plans to take her to meet her intended. He is a very nice boy with a pretty pedigree. Oscar is Arylan Tribute to Liberty and black and white fluffy boy.
More news as it happens.
July 3, 2009
· Filed under Dog Breeding, Dogs, Puppies, cardigan welsh corgi
Part of the fun of dog breeding is the plotting and planning of each breeding. Sometimes you see dogs in your heads and think if I do this or that I’ll be able to create this picture in my head. I started in German Shorthaired Pointers, a breed I love very much but as a breeder of GSPs I had one litter of 2 pretty girls and I could never see the next step. I spent a lot of time trying to plot my next step and it never happened. When I started in Cardigans and began to look at dogs and pedigrees and I started to see those dogs in my head. It took awhile for me to get started but I think I’m on my way, or at least I have a plan.
The next step in the plan is a little bit unconvential. Lindy will be bred to a lovely young dog named Oscar. Now the unconvential part Oscar is a Fluffy Boy. He is a young dog with lovely structure and a lovely pedigree. I had Lindy DNA tested for the Fluff gene and she came back clear and Oscar’s hip x-rays look good (we have copies). I’m excited about what this breeding could produce, those dogs in my head again.
Arylan Tribute to Liberty (Oscar)
(Ch. Paradiddle Warrior Poet of Blackduck x Ch. Rhys Sweet Adeline)
at 12 weeks.
Arylan Flying Start
(Ch.Paradiddle’s Chain Reaction x Ch.Paradiddle Coedwig Encore)
Lindy is expected in season in early fall so we will be looking at early winter puppies. Updates as they happen.
June 9, 2009
· Filed under Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Dog Breeding, Dogs, Other stuff, Puppies, cardigan welsh corgi · Tagged breeding, PJ, Training
Since we are talking about “up” dates both Bailey and Charlie have up ears and are out of their “hats”.
It is Official!
PJ is now formally known as Ch Mariel’s Flying Spirit, RN!
PJ really deserves the credit for this title since he got very little in the way of training and because he is a sweet and bidable boy he did what I asked him even if he wasn’t really sure of the reason. Maybe now we will train for something for real.
Frost seems to have both her Daddy’s sunny nature and her Momma’s smarts, she picks things up quickly and she is fun to train. Bailey seems pretty quick on the draw too and Charlie is a smart boy but I’m thinking he has a bit of his mother’s “I’ll do it my way” attitude. He is a sweet boy so I’m sure he will catch on quick and Cody is good about working with him. Ginger aka Mom took Bailey to school last weekend and it was reported back that she did really well at school.
We had “little” visitor yesterday Bekka brought Jena her foster daughter, the puppies had a good time chasing her around the yard. A tired puppy and child is a good puppy/child. We don’t have a lot of kid visitors so it is always fun to see the interaction with a kiddo.
Bailey and Charlie went to the Farmer’s market again on Saturday and I guess it will now have to be a Saturday ritual since one of the vendors made a comment, “oh those are the Cardis they come every week” we have Fans!
Cindy over at Foggybottom reminded me about having a yahoo group set up for her “doggy family” members where they share news and updates about dogs from her kennel or for people with puppies from her stud dogs. I had long ago set up a yahoo group for Solstice but never used it so if you are “related by dog” and want to join here is the addy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Solsticekennels .
May 12, 2009
· Filed under Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Dog Breeding, Dogs, cardigan welsh corgi · Tagged canine health testing, OFA, PJ
PJ completed his Rally Novice title at the Rio Grande KC this past weekend. It was a 1st for me too as I’ve never competed in the Obedience venues. Stoney and I did Agility about 5 years ago and completed his NA but that was the last non show training/trialing I did. We had a good time and will continue with some of the other Solstice dogs and the next level RA.
Along with his passing RN score, PJ has passing scores of some more important things. He passed his CERF and his OFA Cardiac exam. So far we have OFA Hips Good, PRA clear thru line, OFA Cardiac clear, CERF clear and he is a DM carrier. I have the DNA swabs to test for fluff in his coat to send in just so we know.
So PJ is handsome on the outside, good tempered and smart and handsome on the inside. A credit to his family.
