Miss Caitlin, living in Oregon, whelped her first litter Friday and Saturday. (Yes, two before midnight and the rest after.) They did lose two, but the remaining four are quite strong. Three girls and one boy. She was bred to a very nice black boy, Ch. Coedwig's Malachite, aka Rocky, so all are black.
So now I have to wait until the first of February to go up to Oregon and make my selection.
Yaaayy puppies! Yaaayy Caitlin!!!
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Kennedy
Yaaayyy! Kennedy did very well at an international show today, winning his 8th BOB, 10th CAC, and 4th CACIB. Wahoo! Congratulations to Taija and Kennedy!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
International Shows
This Saturday Kennedy hits an international dog show. He hasn't been out since the French National, so it will be interesting to see how he does. 8-)
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Ch. Cheysuli's High Hopes
The wonder of bonding with a dog is far more important than wins, but nonetheless we do show them off to people. I want to list a few highlights of Cassidy's short career.
"Debut: 2007 Southern California Specialty and Orange Empire all-breed shows, at 11 months of age. He won Best in Sweeps at the specialty, and went on to WD at both the Orange Empire shows.
Championship: Was shown again two weeks later at the Fiesta Cluster in Scottsdale, Arizona where he finished. He also was awarded BOB as a class dog over a top special.
Cardigan National: 2007, in Kentucky. He was Runner-Up Best Blue Merle in the Megan, and 2nd in his Sweeps class. He made several cuts in the BOB judging. In Stud Dog, he helped his sire, Fudge, take 2nd Place.
AKC/Eukanuba Show: in 2008, he qualified for the "Invitational" because all of his points came out of Puppy and Bred-By. He was one of the also-rans, but it was still a thrill to step out on the blue carpet with him.
Specials Career: He was very lightly specialed as I waited for him to mature a little, since he finished so quickly. He was awarded a few BOBs.
Litters: In 2009, he sired his first litter.
2009: He was entered in the AKC/Eukanuba show again, this time under a breeder-judge. Unfortunately, he did not live to strut his stuff again.
Cassidy was an incredibly mellow dog, not at all macho. Just sweet and happy-go-lucky, a complete ragdoll when I carried him around cradled in my arms upside down. Initially he was difficult to show because he kept jumping up on me, wagging like crazy. (I finally learned to bait him down low.) He also was fascinated by the grooming table when in the ring and "helped" me lift him onto it by standing up and putting his front paws on the edge. His movement was lovely with terrific reach in front, plus the extention and correct propulsion in the rear. He had an exquisitely beautiful head and lovely ears. Both eyes were brown, and he sported a wonderful black eyepatch over and around his left eye.
He was 2.8 years of age when I sent him to the Bridge.
Godspeed, sweet boy.
"Debut: 2007 Southern California Specialty and Orange Empire all-breed shows, at 11 months of age. He won Best in Sweeps at the specialty, and went on to WD at both the Orange Empire shows.
Championship: Was shown again two weeks later at the Fiesta Cluster in Scottsdale, Arizona where he finished. He also was awarded BOB as a class dog over a top special.
Cardigan National: 2007, in Kentucky. He was Runner-Up Best Blue Merle in the Megan, and 2nd in his Sweeps class. He made several cuts in the BOB judging. In Stud Dog, he helped his sire, Fudge, take 2nd Place.
AKC/Eukanuba Show: in 2008, he qualified for the "Invitational" because all of his points came out of Puppy and Bred-By. He was one of the also-rans, but it was still a thrill to step out on the blue carpet with him.
Specials Career: He was very lightly specialed as I waited for him to mature a little, since he finished so quickly. He was awarded a few BOBs.
Litters: In 2009, he sired his first litter.
2009: He was entered in the AKC/Eukanuba show again, this time under a breeder-judge. Unfortunately, he did not live to strut his stuff again.
Cassidy was an incredibly mellow dog, not at all macho. Just sweet and happy-go-lucky, a complete ragdoll when I carried him around cradled in my arms upside down. Initially he was difficult to show because he kept jumping up on me, wagging like crazy. (I finally learned to bait him down low.) He also was fascinated by the grooming table when in the ring and "helped" me lift him onto it by standing up and putting his front paws on the edge. His movement was lovely with terrific reach in front, plus the extention and correct propulsion in the rear. He had an exquisitely beautiful head and lovely ears. Both eyes were brown, and he sported a wonderful black eyepatch over and around his left eye.
He was 2.8 years of age when I sent him to the Bridge.
Godspeed, sweet boy.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Bridge
Ch. Cheysuli's High Hopes, aka "Cassidy,: 3/17/09 - 11/9/09
Too much damage to his intestines, plus peritonitis. Poor and painful prognosis. I let my vet send him to the Bridge while he was under for surgery.
Too much damage to his intestines, plus peritonitis. Poor and painful prognosis. I let my vet send him to the Bridge while he was under for surgery.
Cassidy
Cassidy is at the vet. He apparently has an obstruction (or a partial one) and they're trying to get him to pass it with hourly applications to Vaseline, which acts as a laxative and can often move the foreign body (usually rocks)out through the intestinal tract. Did not happen yesterday. Waiting to see if he has to go in to surgery.
Friday, November 6, 2009
ब्लॉग हेल्प
Much going on of late. Slight problem with this blog. I'd like to change the font size for my posts, and am having no luck. I am not tech-savvy. Any suggestions?
In other news, Gryphon entertained a girlfriend for a couple of weeks, but she's gone home now and I'd say he was sad, except one of my girls is now coming in to he's far more interested in her! However, another girlfriend will be coming for him soon, so he'll be happy. 8-)
Jennifer
In other news, Gryphon entertained a girlfriend for a couple of weeks, but she's gone home now and I'd say he was sad, except one of my girls is now coming in to he's far more interested in her! However, another girlfriend will be coming for him soon, so he'll be happy. 8-)
Jennifer
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Puppies Expected
Caitlin has been ultrasounded and the results are positive. She's expecting puppies right around Thanksgiving. 8-) It's a black-to-black litter . . . I'm hoping there are some of those apparently pure black-and-whites where the points just don't show. The sire is like this, as is his dam, so it's a possibility. Caitlin is brindle-pointed. And if Panda gets the show on the road, I'll have two puppies to play with!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
An American in Paris
Kennedy, aka Cheysuli's Tri To Remember, was awarded BIS at the French Corgi National in Paris today. Yaaay for Taija and Kennedy! 8-) I'm so proud!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Therapy Dog
In two weeks I start a class to train a dog for therapy work. I'm going to use Laila, who is an absolute sweetheart. She is a very happy, accommodating girl, but quiet rather than too vociferous. She's very gentle and can just kill you with her eyes. She really knows how to work them! I think she'll make an excellent therapy dog. I helped with testing a few months ago and decided I really needed to get Laila going. So, now we'll start class in two weeks. 8-)
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Absences and Dog Show
Okay, I'm back. Aside from being very busy--and getting on Facebook--I've been having a great deal of trouble with Google. I kept getting told my password was incorrect, even though I have it written down. I'll reset, and then when I try to sign in, I can't. At any rate, I'm here now.
I have gone ahead and entered Cassidy in the AKC/Eukanuba show. I wasn't going to, but this year it's not limited to invitational only. (Though he's eligible anyway.) We have a breeder-judge this year, but mostly because the show is moving to Florida, and I'm not going to Florida. So, we will be there this year after all. Should be a larger entry this year because it's being handled as a "regular" dog show. Regular classes, the works. It's to celebrate the AKC's 125th birthday. I could take Angus-the-Lab also . . . I'm considering it, actually. We'll see.
I have gone ahead and entered Cassidy in the AKC/Eukanuba show. I wasn't going to, but this year it's not limited to invitational only. (Though he's eligible anyway.) We have a breeder-judge this year, but mostly because the show is moving to Florida, and I'm not going to Florida. So, we will be there this year after all. Should be a larger entry this year because it's being handled as a "regular" dog show. Regular classes, the works. It's to celebrate the AKC's 125th birthday. I could take Angus-the-Lab also . . . I'm considering it, actually. We'll see.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
The Megan
Good news came yesterday. I have been selected as one of three who will judge the 2010 Megan Competition at our National. The Megan is basically a breeders' showcase of champions, divided by gender and color. The final lineup will be one dog and one bitch of each color. Each class is judged by two judges, and a random drawing determines which colors/sexes each judge gets. We rotate in and out. Only during the final lineup do the two judges, whoever they may be, confer with one another to select Best Cardigan, BOS, and Runner-Up. The first two rounds the two judges cannot talk to one another.
So I am pleased, and am looking forward to it. It's formal dress for exhibitors,. which means we have to get all gussied up in long gowns. Kinda fun! 8-)
So I am pleased, and am looking forward to it. It's formal dress for exhibitors,. which means we have to get all gussied up in long gowns. Kinda fun! 8-)
Sunday, August 16, 2009
What A Day!
Kennedy was awarded his sixth consecutive BOB, his seventh consecutive CAC, and his second CACIB at an international show in Sweden today. (Sunday)
PLUS his first litter was born today, five healthy babies.
AND his littermate, Gracie, was awarded one point yesterday, then went BOW today for a 3-pt major.
I am so proud of my kids, and of their owners!
PLUS his first litter was born today, five healthy babies.
AND his littermate, Gracie, was awarded one point yesterday, then went BOW today for a 3-pt major.
I am so proud of my kids, and of their owners!
Shows
Very pleased to post that Saturday, Gracie picked up her first point. Gracie is littermate to Gypsy and Kennedy, but has been taking her own sweet time about maturing. Kennedy and Gypsy just put things together more quickly. Now maybe Gracie can come into her own. 8-)
Speaking of Kennedy, he's got a show today/Sunday, so I'm hoping to hear good news from Taija. He apparently is trying to blow coat all over, so poor Taija is doing what she can to make him hold coat just a little longer for a few upcoming shows.
Gypsy has been living the life of Riley since our Flagstaff show in June. She needs one point to finish her championship, and we're hoping it's not the 1 point jinx. Though she may have to finish back east, as her owners will be heading back to visit relatives in New Jersey for 5-6 weeks.
Meanwhile, a baby girl came home with me from my visit to Ohio. She's a Cassidy daughter, and half of her pedigree is one I've never worked with, so it will be interesting to see how she grows on. It's a "wait and see" kind of thing, as this is Cassidy's first litter and we have no idea what he can produce, and, as mentioned, the dam's side of the equation is new to my line. Could be good, could be not so good. We'll see!
Speaking of Kennedy, he's got a show today/Sunday, so I'm hoping to hear good news from Taija. He apparently is trying to blow coat all over, so poor Taija is doing what she can to make him hold coat just a little longer for a few upcoming shows.
Gypsy has been living the life of Riley since our Flagstaff show in June. She needs one point to finish her championship, and we're hoping it's not the 1 point jinx. Though she may have to finish back east, as her owners will be heading back to visit relatives in New Jersey for 5-6 weeks.
Meanwhile, a baby girl came home with me from my visit to Ohio. She's a Cassidy daughter, and half of her pedigree is one I've never worked with, so it will be interesting to see how she grows on. It's a "wait and see" kind of thing, as this is Cassidy's first litter and we have no idea what he can produce, and, as mentioned, the dam's side of the equation is new to my line. Could be good, could be not so good. We'll see!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Puppy Picking
Tomorrow I head down to Phoenix to catch the red-eye to the big regional specialty in Ohio. There I will go over the litter and decide which girl I want, and also have a great time hanging out watching dogs and talking to people I only see once a year at the National. And I really hope I manage to get some sleep on the plane!
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Burning Up the Rings
E-mail from Taija this morning, Kennedy's owner in Finland. As of the show today, he has five consecutive BOBs, a sixth CC, and second CACIB, the latter being from international shows.
So that all these letters make sense (I still don't have it all figured out despite Taija's explanation!), a primer:
In the European system, to finish his championship a dog must have three CCs, with one of them coming after the age of two. In the meantime, he can compete for as many CCs as are available. (Think 50 minor points in the U.S., but the dog won't have that championship until two majors are won.)
In Europe, to win a CC (Winners Dog, basically) the dog must defeat ALL dogs, including the specials. Much tougher than the U.S. system.
BOB is straighforward. Group placements, too. But when it comes to BIS, both Corgi breed winners must come back in--and there are placements in BIS. It's BIS-1, BIS-2, etc. Kennedy has a BIS-2.
With this BOB win, he now has won the "Young Corgi of the Year" title (they max out at five, and he was the first to get there), and should end up high on the "Corgi of the Year" title. (All ages)
I may have gotten this all mixed up, but I'm sure Taija can set me straight. 8-)
And I can't tell you HOW EXCITED I am about being able to show him in our National!
So that all these letters make sense (I still don't have it all figured out despite Taija's explanation!), a primer:
In the European system, to finish his championship a dog must have three CCs, with one of them coming after the age of two. In the meantime, he can compete for as many CCs as are available. (Think 50 minor points in the U.S., but the dog won't have that championship until two majors are won.)
In Europe, to win a CC (Winners Dog, basically) the dog must defeat ALL dogs, including the specials. Much tougher than the U.S. system.
BOB is straighforward. Group placements, too. But when it comes to BIS, both Corgi breed winners must come back in--and there are placements in BIS. It's BIS-1, BIS-2, etc. Kennedy has a BIS-2.
With this BOB win, he now has won the "Young Corgi of the Year" title (they max out at five, and he was the first to get there), and should end up high on the "Corgi of the Year" title. (All ages)
I may have gotten this all mixed up, but I'm sure Taija can set me straight. 8-)
And I can't tell you HOW EXCITED I am about being able to show him in our National!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Kennedy's Record
Kennedy is the dog I sent to Finland last summer, to an exceptionally good home with Taija Potsonen, who sometimes posts here. I found out yesterday that Kennedy has added more burnish to his name by winning a CC, BOB, and a Group 2 last weekend! Gooo Kennedy! So if I remember correctly (and I may not, because the European system is much more convoluted than AKC requirements), he now has five CCs, two CACIBs, four consecutive BOBs, and the Group 2. (CCs move the dog toward his championship, and the CACIB is for international shows. They count toward an international championship, while the CCs count toward his Finnish championship.) And he's just 16 months and has been in 6-8 shows. Not bad for the guy! 8-) Kudos to Taija. I am SO looking forward to showing him at our National Specialty next year, when Taija and Robert come over for 4-5 weeks.
Catching Up
Lost the computer in a huge thunderstorm July 4th (turned off, but not unplugged) when lightning struck the house, which is a 2-story with a metal roof. A friend reminded me my homeowners insurance should cover it, and I remembered I actually had computer-specific personal articles floater. So the company and I worked things out, and I bought a refurbished HP, replaced surge protectors, replaced modem, etc. I (sort of) kept up with e-mail by going to a local cyber cafe, but that was it. Couldn't work on the book other than sketch out notes, etc. (Yes, I was most relieved when all the data was fine!) Definitely drove me crazy with no way to get online. My laptop died a year ago, so no backup for work. I plan to get one of those mini netbooks for work backup and travel. I'm very glad to be back online!
This coming Wednesday I take the red-eye out of Phoenix to Detroit, where I'll be met by Stephanie Hoyer and whisked off to the Western Reserve specialty. I will select my puppy there (the blue goes to co-breeder, so I have a chouice of four blacks), and hang out and watch the shows. Sunday evening I fly back and will spend the night in Phoenix before heading back up to Flagstaff. It will be so nice to have a baby in the house again!
This coming Wednesday I take the red-eye out of Phoenix to Detroit, where I'll be met by Stephanie Hoyer and whisked off to the Western Reserve specialty. I will select my puppy there (the blue goes to co-breeder, so I have a chouice of four blacks), and hang out and watch the shows. Sunday evening I fly back and will spend the night in Phoenix before heading back up to Flagstaff. It will be so nice to have a baby in the house again!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Gryphon Puppies
Word came this morning that Gryphon is once again expecting puppies. Four weeks ago he entertained a nice young brindle girl. Who was a sweetheart--except when it came to the AIs. Boy, did she fight! For the last AI, I actually took her into the vet to cover all the bases. She was still horrible. (The bitch, not the vet.) But for all our trouble, she's pregnant! 8-) She'd been bred two different times last year, and neither one took. But it was fresh-chilled semen, and even though the vet checked for motility, she may have something going on that just doesn't like chilled semen. So she came up here and had what I call "live" AIs, where you collect the male and then immediately inseminate the bitch. No chilling involved. So about five weeks from now, Gryphon will be a daddy again. 8-)
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