Libby stayed behind in Colorado when we travelled north for the Canadian National.
I just got word that she WON the Derby at the Rocky Mountain trial in Colorado with our client, Kathy, running her. Kathy had only run her once in training, ever, and it did not go well. But it seems Libby left her run around in the training field and ran a great trial for Kathy!
This puts Libby at 18 points and counting. She has 4 more derbies to run before she ages out.
I told my friend to give Momma Miikka an extra cookie tonight.
Speaking of Peanut...her and the pups are doing great! The little guys are thriving and growing like weeds.
Canadian National starts tomorrow morning. We've worked hard all week and we're as ready as we'll ever be.
Keep fingers crossed for Darbi, her son Turq and the rest of the Horsetooth gang!!!
September 18, 2011
September 16, 2011
All clear
A quick note as I have horrible cell here and no Internet. We're moving tomorrow, so hopefully the reception is better and I can get online on my computer, instead of just my phone.
Preliminary autopsy results surprised us. Seems the little boy pup had a similar birth defect as his sister, except there were no external signs like she had. His digestive system wasn't functioning properly and never would as it was mostly undeveloped. Nothing could have saved him.
The vet checked out the three amigos today and said they were in great health and showed no digestive issues at all. It seems we're out of the woods.
I'm ready to move forward.
The "boys" had their dew claws removed today as well and are now back at home nursing and sleeping.
I can't wait to meet them.
Preliminary autopsy results surprised us. Seems the little boy pup had a similar birth defect as his sister, except there were no external signs like she had. His digestive system wasn't functioning properly and never would as it was mostly undeveloped. Nothing could have saved him.
The vet checked out the three amigos today and said they were in great health and showed no digestive issues at all. It seems we're out of the woods.
I'm ready to move forward.
The "boys" had their dew claws removed today as well and are now back at home nursing and sleeping.
I can't wait to meet them.
September 14, 2011
Another angel
And another devastating loss.
One of the little boys died today.
He was doing well first thing in the morning, and a couple of hours it all changed.
My friend called to say he was off by himself and seemed lethargic. I told her to make sure the little guy was warm and try to get him to nurse. In 20 minutes he wasn't improving, and we made the decision to rush him to the vet.
My friend put them all on a heating pad in the back seat of truck, and took Miikka along for good measure.
The poor little guy passed in the 20 minute drive to the vet. My wonderful vet suspected that he had aspirated some milk, but we're doing an autopsy to be sure.
What a nightmare.
The rest of the pups and mom are doing great and he sent them back home with a bill of good health.
I have pics, but won't post them yet. The little guy is in them and I can't bring myself to do it.
It's a coincidence that one had a congenital defect and one most likely aspirated, but it just doesn't seem fair.
Many breeders have experienced similar pain, and some have horrifying stories of loss. Breeding is not for the faint of heart, and we do it for the love of our breed and the dogs itself.
Keep the rest of the pups in your prayers.
One of the little boys died today.
He was doing well first thing in the morning, and a couple of hours it all changed.
My friend called to say he was off by himself and seemed lethargic. I told her to make sure the little guy was warm and try to get him to nurse. In 20 minutes he wasn't improving, and we made the decision to rush him to the vet.
My friend put them all on a heating pad in the back seat of truck, and took Miikka along for good measure.
The poor little guy passed in the 20 minute drive to the vet. My wonderful vet suspected that he had aspirated some milk, but we're doing an autopsy to be sure.
What a nightmare.
The rest of the pups and mom are doing great and he sent them back home with a bill of good health.
I have pics, but won't post them yet. The little guy is in them and I can't bring myself to do it.
It's a coincidence that one had a congenital defect and one most likely aspirated, but it just doesn't seem fair.
Many breeders have experienced similar pain, and some have horrifying stories of loss. Breeding is not for the faint of heart, and we do it for the love of our breed and the dogs itself.
Keep the rest of the pups in your prayers.
September 13, 2011
4 boys and an angel
Tears of sadness and tears of joy.
Miikka went into labor only a few hours after we left for the Canadian National yesterday.
She did great and had capable hands with her.
I was in constant contact with the girl who was whelping her and the labor was progressing nicely.
When the first pup came out, we all knew it was not good. The little girl was 6 oz. (normal weight for my pups is 13-16 oz). And the pup had a wound on her abdomen. I told my friend to stop the bleeding and immediately called my friend, Mark Edwards, who is a pro trainer and was staying down the road.
Miikka cleaned the little girl up and she was trying to nurse, but struggling. Mark arrived and grabbed the little puppy and rushed her to the vet. Miikka was not at all concerned when she was taken, so that was a telling sign for me.
I spoke to the vet a short while later and she said the little pup had a birth defect and would likely not survive on her own. I told her to put her to sleep and end her suffering.
In short order, Miikka had 4 big, healthy males, all weighing 16 oz or more.
Those little guys have a big sister that will watch over them forever.
It's the first pup I've ever lost, and I'm sad I wasn't there, but me being there wouldn't have changed a thing.
I'm sad for the loss, but happy that she's not in pain. The boys are thriving and all have gained 2 oz already.
Miikka, as usual, is being a great mom and is very content.
I'll post up a couple pics later as we're still driving.
4 boys and an angel.
Miikka went into labor only a few hours after we left for the Canadian National yesterday.
She did great and had capable hands with her.
I was in constant contact with the girl who was whelping her and the labor was progressing nicely.
When the first pup came out, we all knew it was not good. The little girl was 6 oz. (normal weight for my pups is 13-16 oz). And the pup had a wound on her abdomen. I told my friend to stop the bleeding and immediately called my friend, Mark Edwards, who is a pro trainer and was staying down the road.
Miikka cleaned the little girl up and she was trying to nurse, but struggling. Mark arrived and grabbed the little puppy and rushed her to the vet. Miikka was not at all concerned when she was taken, so that was a telling sign for me.
I spoke to the vet a short while later and she said the little pup had a birth defect and would likely not survive on her own. I told her to put her to sleep and end her suffering.
In short order, Miikka had 4 big, healthy males, all weighing 16 oz or more.
Those little guys have a big sister that will watch over them forever.
It's the first pup I've ever lost, and I'm sad I wasn't there, but me being there wouldn't have changed a thing.
I'm sad for the loss, but happy that she's not in pain. The boys are thriving and all have gained 2 oz already.
Miikka, as usual, is being a great mom and is very content.
I'll post up a couple pics later as we're still driving.
4 boys and an angel.
September 11, 2011
Sunset Swimming
We get some gorgeous sunsets at our place.
Ahti tries to keep us with Momma D and Auntie Miikka. Those two have been at it for years though.
Miikka swims pretty good in her brace.
A new member of the pack! Loki tries to keep up to the big dogs.
Heaven.
Miikka is very big...but not so big that I think there are more then 6 or 7 in there.
We set up her whelping room tonight and it's hard to believe she's due in only a few days.
A friend of mine is moving into the house tomorrow while we're gone to the Canadian National to whelp her. She'll also get started on the Early Neurological Stimulation and be Miikka's best buddy while we're gone. I hate leaving Miikka AGAIN to whelp, I just hate it. Thankfully she's an easy whelper and I've lined up oodles of help in case my friend is in need.
So, we're off to Manitoba tomorrow and will pre-National for a few days in Brandon before heading over to Winnipeg.
Darbi looks great right now. Balanced, marking well and high on life. My goal is to get further then I did last year, which was my first ever National. I made it seven series last year...here's hoping for eight (or more!).
September 9, 2011
Swim-By in the Rain
A video of one of the young dogs doing swim-by.
Unfortunately my fingers were over the microphone on the camera...so you can't hear my dialog.
September 6, 2011
Wyoming Trial
Had a long, hard week-end in Wyoming.
It was a PRTA Trial, and Kenny and I essentially put it on.
Here's a pic of me running test dog on the water blind with the Luckiest Guy In The World (AKA Kenny) standing behind me.
Yes, I was running test dog. Darbi went out on the land blind after I couldn't get her close enough to the flier crates and poison bird. She knows where "trouble" is and there was no way she was going over THERE.
Handlers watching the greatness that is Darbi.
Kenny running Boomer.
What a neat pic.
Libby ran a great Derby to finish 4th. It was a tight race for sure. She hunted one bird.
I'm getting more and more excited about her.
September 1, 2011
Favorite photos - Part 1
I have some favorite pictures of the "girls" over the years.
Some are great and some are of poor quality, but I still love them none the less.
Darbi and me. My bestest girl.
Darbi and Miikka: The Bridges of Madison County - one of their many adventures.
Darbi and me awaiting our turn at a field trial many years ago. I love this pic because it shows how much she loves doing this with me.
This one always makes me smile. Little Miikka hopping in the fresh snow. Peanut was just a baby here.
The infamous party hat photo shoot. Miikka was bored with the whole affair.
Miikka always got the stick, and loved to laugh about it. She is so athletic.
Darbi dock jumping in British Columbia.
The typical Miikka expression. "Look at me...I'm cute...aren't I cute?"
August 30, 2011
Best friends
Loki and Ahti are best friends.
Unfortunately for Ahti, and even more unfortunate for me, is that she will be heading out to be a kennel dog in the next few days. Time for her to grow up a little and learn that working is the most important part of her day.
She is great during her obedience lessons, and we started with "hold" today. She marks gangbusters and runs back as hard as she runs out.
I'm going to shed a few tears as we walk the 50 steps to the kennel building, but it's best for both of us. She's been spending lots of time in there as of late, so the first day will be more of a shock to my system then to hers.
August 29, 2011
Congrats Eider!
Congrats to NMH Elmingo's Pacific Eider*** MH WCX for finishing the Canadian National Master Hunt Test!!!
I remember this pup well (I remember them all well, but he sticks out in my mind) as I flew him out of Calgary as a wee babe on Boxing Day.
He is from the Shaq x Miikka litter of 2007 and turns 4 later this year.
Eider and John are having lots of fun together in hunt tests and field trials.
Way to go!!!
I remember this pup well (I remember them all well, but he sticks out in my mind) as I flew him out of Calgary as a wee babe on Boxing Day.
He is from the Shaq x Miikka litter of 2007 and turns 4 later this year.
Eider and John are having lots of fun together in hunt tests and field trials.
Way to go!!!
August 21, 2011
Cheater, cheater pumpkin eater.
Had a fun time at the Cheyenne field trial this week-end.
Darbi ran a great Open and finished with a RJAM. She didn't have any bad birds and was super fun to run. And NO CREEPING or breaking. The honor was in the fourth series and she watched the birds a little too closely, but didn't move. :-)
Unfortunately I had to pick up Libby in the third series of the derby. It's hard to describe the bird, but she was not getting out "early", but getting out way wrong and cheating the water no matter which way you looked at it.
No green ribbon is worth letting her get away with a water cheat.
Funny thing is that her brother Zink did the exact same thing which left Kenny and I scratching our heads as to why these two very solid water dogs did what they did. They must have saw something that flummoxed them as usually they take too much water.
Whatever it was, we'll never know.
I wish dogs could talk...oh wait...no I don't...or Libby would never shut up.
Darbi ran a great Open and finished with a RJAM. She didn't have any bad birds and was super fun to run. And NO CREEPING or breaking. The honor was in the fourth series and she watched the birds a little too closely, but didn't move. :-)
Unfortunately I had to pick up Libby in the third series of the derby. It's hard to describe the bird, but she was not getting out "early", but getting out way wrong and cheating the water no matter which way you looked at it.
No green ribbon is worth letting her get away with a water cheat.
Funny thing is that her brother Zink did the exact same thing which left Kenny and I scratching our heads as to why these two very solid water dogs did what they did. They must have saw something that flummoxed them as usually they take too much water.
Whatever it was, we'll never know.
I wish dogs could talk...oh wait...no I don't...or Libby would never shut up.
August 15, 2011
Peanut is Pregnant!
Miikka had her ultrasound this morning.
She's pregnant!!
Vet saw "6, but probably there's more".
Ultrasounds are inaccurate at best, but a good vet can usually count within 2-3 pups. Generally their estimate is lower then what is in there.
Can't wait!
She's pregnant!!
Vet saw "6, but probably there's more".
Ultrasounds are inaccurate at best, but a good vet can usually count within 2-3 pups. Generally their estimate is lower then what is in there.
Can't wait!
August 11, 2011
Lil Miss Manners
Loki (the Arson puppy I'm raising) has been taught to not be rude when another dog is eating, and butt in to their food dish.
Here she is practicing every bit of restraint she has while watching Ahti finish her dinner.
August 10, 2011
Miikka's Brace
Miikka got her new brace on Monday. It is a custom made orthotic made by OrthoPets.
It is a world famous company and I'm so lucky that they happen to be in Denver.
A week ago, they made a cast (mold) of Miikka's leg and the brace was designed just for her and her injury.
She is showing no discomfort while wearing it, and we take it off at night when she goes to bed. She will be able to be a lot more active while wearing this and it will be adjusted every two weeks as her achilles tendon heals.
When she is all better (8 weeks they guess), then the brace can be used as a "sports" brace for her.
The things they can do nowadays...
August 7, 2011
Libby on the List
My Little Libby, who mysteriously lost her brain the last two week-ends, was back in full force this week-end.
She WON the Derby, which put her on the US Derby List. Her littermate Zink was second, thus giving Elmingo a great Derby showing and I'm sure that made Momma Miikka and Daddy Shaq very proud.
Zink now has 27 Derby points and Libby has 12.
Kenny ran Darbi in the Open and they went out in the first series. It was a tough test and Darbs tried real hard.
I need to break out my camera as I haven't been taking many pictures lately. Look for some this week.
She WON the Derby, which put her on the US Derby List. Her littermate Zink was second, thus giving Elmingo a great Derby showing and I'm sure that made Momma Miikka and Daddy Shaq very proud.
Zink now has 27 Derby points and Libby has 12.
Kenny ran Darbi in the Open and they went out in the first series. It was a tough test and Darbs tried real hard.
I need to break out my camera as I haven't been taking many pictures lately. Look for some this week.
August 1, 2011
Not One Bird
I didn't get one bird at the trial this week-end.
Nada. Zip. Zilch.
I have to think back about 4 or 5 years to the last time that happened...when Darbi broke in an Open in Canada.
Well, she did it again. She broke in the first series of the Open.
I'd like to think that a 175 yard flyer is NOT a breaking bird...but nobody told Darbi that.
She.Just.Left.
And to add misery to company, she tried to break AGAIN on the honor when she was ON LEASH.
To say I was stunned, was an understatement.
Darbi is creeping?? And now breaking??? What happened to my dead serious, dead steady dog?? Well, she is having the time of her life...that's what is happening. It is a fine balance to train a dog at this level. We have her in the right frame of mind, the BEST frame of mind, that she has ever been in. But we need to reel her in a little bit...just a wee little bit. Too much pressure on line and she gets stale...too little...and well, we know what happens now.
And Libby...Little Lunatic Libby.
I picked her up on the flyer in the first series of the Derby.
She was quiet in the holding blind. Good going to line and watched the birds nicely. But when I released her, it was akin to a patient escaping a mental hospital without their medications. She went under the arc of the flyer and ran WAY deep and then started to run around in random places. I got tired of watching it and picked her up. Well, my sweet little dog that is so nice in training WOULD NOT pick up and I had to walk out to the field and get her. The Walk Of Shame they call it...and shameful it was.
This week-end will go down in the Anals of Field Trials (spelling mistake intentional) I'm sure.
But my spirits were lifted thanks to the children of my "girls".
"Turq" (Darbi x Prime 2008) WON the Qualifying at this trial and "Zink" (Miikka x Shaq 2009) was SECOND in the Derby, bring him to a total of 24 Derby points at 19 months.
WAY TO GO kids!!!
Nada. Zip. Zilch.
I have to think back about 4 or 5 years to the last time that happened...when Darbi broke in an Open in Canada.
Well, she did it again. She broke in the first series of the Open.
I'd like to think that a 175 yard flyer is NOT a breaking bird...but nobody told Darbi that.
She.Just.Left.
And to add misery to company, she tried to break AGAIN on the honor when she was ON LEASH.
To say I was stunned, was an understatement.
Darbi is creeping?? And now breaking??? What happened to my dead serious, dead steady dog?? Well, she is having the time of her life...that's what is happening. It is a fine balance to train a dog at this level. We have her in the right frame of mind, the BEST frame of mind, that she has ever been in. But we need to reel her in a little bit...just a wee little bit. Too much pressure on line and she gets stale...too little...and well, we know what happens now.
And Libby...Little Lunatic Libby.
I picked her up on the flyer in the first series of the Derby.
She was quiet in the holding blind. Good going to line and watched the birds nicely. But when I released her, it was akin to a patient escaping a mental hospital without their medications. She went under the arc of the flyer and ran WAY deep and then started to run around in random places. I got tired of watching it and picked her up. Well, my sweet little dog that is so nice in training WOULD NOT pick up and I had to walk out to the field and get her. The Walk Of Shame they call it...and shameful it was.
This week-end will go down in the Anals of Field Trials (spelling mistake intentional) I'm sure.
But my spirits were lifted thanks to the children of my "girls".
"Turq" (Darbi x Prime 2008) WON the Qualifying at this trial and "Zink" (Miikka x Shaq 2009) was SECOND in the Derby, bring him to a total of 24 Derby points at 19 months.
WAY TO GO kids!!!
July 24, 2011
Seven Stages of Grief
The streak is over.
Libby didn't just not finish the Derby this week-end, she did so in spectacular fashion.
First series was a TINY little double. Not tight, not long, no cover changes...the longest bird wasn't over 70 yards. Serious.
She pinned the flyer and then went under the arc of the memory bird, and without hesitation, went hyper speed back to the flyer.
As I stood on the line watching this, I went through the Seven Stages of Grief:
1) Shock & Denial: "No way she is going back THERE"
2) Pain & Guilt: "I wonder if it's because I haven't been getting on her for making dumb loops behind a gun. Maybe it's my fault."
3) Anger & Bargaining: "TWEEEETTTTT. GET IN HERE!!"
4) Depression & Reflection: "That was depressing."
5) The Upward Turn: "Well, it WAS just a little test and she's been doing bigger stuff".
6) Reconstruction: "I need to work on her run around in the first series".
7) Acceptance & Hope: "Hey, she's cute anyways and it made me laugh".
And then I was over it. On to the next trial. She's just a dog after all, isn't she?
On a happier note, Darbi finished yet another Open with a JAM. She's finished 3 of the last 4 here in the US and is running great!
She was in fantastic shape going into the last series as one of only 17 of 75 dogs to do the first series (and she did it very well) and she had a great water blind. The last series was a big Quad, which scared me to death. She got one bird pretty ugly, but did the test without a handle. She was so much fun to run, as she has been as of late.
Kenny said to me after "she may not be the most talented dog I've ever seen, but she is certainly one of the smartest I've ever trained". She used her brains to figure the test out and didn't look too shabby doing it. I'm thinking I should let Kenny run her soon...but I just don't want to give her up. We're having WAY too much fun, just the two of us.
Libby didn't just not finish the Derby this week-end, she did so in spectacular fashion.
First series was a TINY little double. Not tight, not long, no cover changes...the longest bird wasn't over 70 yards. Serious.
She pinned the flyer and then went under the arc of the memory bird, and without hesitation, went hyper speed back to the flyer.
As I stood on the line watching this, I went through the Seven Stages of Grief:
1) Shock & Denial: "No way she is going back THERE"
2) Pain & Guilt: "I wonder if it's because I haven't been getting on her for making dumb loops behind a gun. Maybe it's my fault."
3) Anger & Bargaining: "TWEEEETTTTT. GET IN HERE!!"
4) Depression & Reflection: "That was depressing."
5) The Upward Turn: "Well, it WAS just a little test and she's been doing bigger stuff".
6) Reconstruction: "I need to work on her run around in the first series".
7) Acceptance & Hope: "Hey, she's cute anyways and it made me laugh".
And then I was over it. On to the next trial. She's just a dog after all, isn't she?
On a happier note, Darbi finished yet another Open with a JAM. She's finished 3 of the last 4 here in the US and is running great!
She was in fantastic shape going into the last series as one of only 17 of 75 dogs to do the first series (and she did it very well) and she had a great water blind. The last series was a big Quad, which scared me to death. She got one bird pretty ugly, but did the test without a handle. She was so much fun to run, as she has been as of late.
Kenny said to me after "she may not be the most talented dog I've ever seen, but she is certainly one of the smartest I've ever trained". She used her brains to figure the test out and didn't look too shabby doing it. I'm thinking I should let Kenny run her soon...but I just don't want to give her up. We're having WAY too much fun, just the two of us.
July 20, 2011
Go Pedro
I guess dropping his name yesterday on this blog helped!
My racehorse, affectionately known as Pedro, WON tonight.
Yeah Pedro!
Miikka had her ortho consult today. She's going to get fitted for an orthotic brace and we have a treatment plan in place for her. The ortho vet thought that with her improvement since the injury, and further physio treatment, she should be back to normal in 8-12 weeks. It brought tears to my eyes. He even felt that she may be able to chase a tennis ball, do light hunting and pretty much do anything but field training in the future.
Such a great day today.
My racehorse, affectionately known as Pedro, WON tonight.
Yeah Pedro!
Miikka had her ortho consult today. She's going to get fitted for an orthotic brace and we have a treatment plan in place for her. The ortho vet thought that with her improvement since the injury, and further physio treatment, she should be back to normal in 8-12 weeks. It brought tears to my eyes. He even felt that she may be able to chase a tennis ball, do light hunting and pretty much do anything but field training in the future.
Such a great day today.
July 19, 2011
Flip Your Lid
Look what I found!!
I have a book full of old win pictures from when my Grandparents had their horse racing stable.
As you know, I've named all my dogs after horses raced under the Elmingo Stables banner.
I found a picture of Libby's namesake in the stack of photos.
From the looks of the purse money, Flip Your Lid was running in a bottom claimers race, but a win is a win.
My Grandparents are the couple on the left in the photo. Sadly my Grandma passed away years ago, but I own a share of a racehorse, Cactus Cut, and Grandpa is his "honorary" owner. It's been so much fun to share a horse with him and I owe my love of horse racing (and horses) to my Grandparents.
Flip Your Lid actually raced for Rotary Stable, which was a partnership between my Grandpa and a friend of his.
July 18, 2011
Green Team
Tim jokingly called themselves the Green Team...and the name stuck.
Left: Elmingo's Pacific Eider MH *** - owned by John Hatfield (Shaq x Miikka 2007)
Middle: Elmingo's With One Twist*** - owned by Time Duhaime (Shaq x Miikka 2007)
Right: Elmingo's Violence On Request - owned by Rod Neterer (Prime x Darbi 2008)
THREE Elmingo puppies ran the triple Qualifying in Logan Lake, BC a couple weeks ago and they did very well. All three finished one or more!
What is to be extra proud of...is that all are Amateur owner handled and trained. We had Matti for a short time 1 1/2 years ago, but Tim has done pretty much all of her work himself. I "believe" it was Rod's FIRST field trial and he trains by himself in Alaska. What an accomplishment!!
I'm so proud of my Elmingo babies and it's nice to see that no matter where they are from, or where they go, they are all one big family.
On another note:
Miikka was bred for the second time today to Arson. We'll ultrasound in 26 or so days. Keep fingers crossed!
July 16, 2011
Growing Up
Elmingo's Lone Ranger ("Spur" Prize x Darbi 2011) doing some retrieving.
All the pups in the litter are starting to lose their baby teeth and will shortly begin formal training. It's a big step to move from being a puppy to the beginnings of being a "big dog".
And what does Spur think of this upcoming change in status...
Pfffttttt.
July 12, 2011
Getting closer
Miikka is getting closer to ovulation. It "looks" like we'll do the first breeding to Arson on Saturday. We're going to re-check her progesterone on Thursday to be sure.
We're doing a "side by side" Artifical Insemination with this breeding to protect Miikka's leg.
Miikka has been used as a "teaser" for Arson this past week while we collected him so we can ship some of his semen to a breeder in Australia...so she pretty much thinks he's a pervert.
Her leg is MUCH improved, but we still have a ways to go.
Some people have asked me if this injury was genetic, but I've been assured by people way smarter then me that it is not and it was due to wear of tear, much like any athlete can hurt their achilles.
A giant thank you goes out to Dr. Shmon in Saskatoon, who has been an invaluable resource, and to Dr. Burns, who's a reproduction vet by trade, but he's who I see for everything and he's wonderful.
Miikka has an appointment with an ortho vet next week to carry forward with her treatment, which will include a moderate splint and some physio, which I've already started.
I'll do anything for the Peanut.
We're doing a "side by side" Artifical Insemination with this breeding to protect Miikka's leg.
Miikka has been used as a "teaser" for Arson this past week while we collected him so we can ship some of his semen to a breeder in Australia...so she pretty much thinks he's a pervert.
Her leg is MUCH improved, but we still have a ways to go.
Some people have asked me if this injury was genetic, but I've been assured by people way smarter then me that it is not and it was due to wear of tear, much like any athlete can hurt their achilles.
A giant thank you goes out to Dr. Shmon in Saskatoon, who has been an invaluable resource, and to Dr. Burns, who's a reproduction vet by trade, but he's who I see for everything and he's wonderful.
Miikka has an appointment with an ortho vet next week to carry forward with her treatment, which will include a moderate splint and some physio, which I've already started.
I'll do anything for the Peanut.
July 7, 2011
July 5, 2011
Couple of Pics
A couple of pictures of Libby and I from the Double D/Q this week-end.
Here we are on line for the fourth series. I remember what was going through my mind at the time: "Her ear is bugging me...I'd like to reach down and flip it back". Seriously. That's what I was thinking.
OCD anyone?
And she's off!
A fun picture of Libby's litter brother Zink and their daddy Shaq. Shaq is now retired after an amazing career.
July 3, 2011
7 for 7
Way to go Libby.
She finished 2 more Derbies in Colorado this week-end and is now 7 for 7. She was great in the water, but loose on land, so she finished with two JAMs. I'm starting to call her a Walmart Bag as she's taken a new liking to sailing with the wind and hooking guns. We'll work on that. There's ALWAYS something to work on.
Libby's brother Zink finished with a third today, giving him 21 Derby points now!!!
Another great week-end for Horsetooth in Canada. Final tally of the three weekends up there is 10 dogs qualified for the Canadian National, 3 titled dogs (including my very own Darbi!) and a 1st, 2nd and 3rd today.
I'm exhausted. Long week-end. Part of the double Derby/ Qualifying was on our property this week-end, so I've worked hard getting the place in tip top shape. Now for some rest.
She finished 2 more Derbies in Colorado this week-end and is now 7 for 7. She was great in the water, but loose on land, so she finished with two JAMs. I'm starting to call her a Walmart Bag as she's taken a new liking to sailing with the wind and hooking guns. We'll work on that. There's ALWAYS something to work on.
Libby's brother Zink finished with a third today, giving him 21 Derby points now!!!
Another great week-end for Horsetooth in Canada. Final tally of the three weekends up there is 10 dogs qualified for the Canadian National, 3 titled dogs (including my very own Darbi!) and a 1st, 2nd and 3rd today.
I'm exhausted. Long week-end. Part of the double Derby/ Qualifying was on our property this week-end, so I've worked hard getting the place in tip top shape. Now for some rest.
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