:The arrival of Genevieve
Posted: February 23, 2008 Filed under: FFT Lhasa Apsos 2 CommentsNate, now a fine arts major at UCD, with a focus on film and theater, originally was a media arts major at University of Arizona. Several months ago, having to leave lunch in time for some ‘dog thing’, Nate suggested a reality show about being a dog breeder. Given the events of the past week or so, we’d have plenty of material!
Not wanting to jinx C’est La Vie’s pregnancy, Julie and I chose to remain quiet about it. She was bred December 24 (the day between Nagpo’s two breedings) and, again, December 26. C’est La Vie’s ultrasound revealed a litter of one. Just like Savion. Singleton puppy litters present several problems, including possible unrestricted growth in the uterus and a possible too late trigger from the puppy to the mother. Labor is created by hormonal signals from the puppies to the dam. Hey! It’s time to greet the world! This signal can be created by one of the puppies, not necessarily all of them. It is not uncommon for singleton puppies to go too long ‘in the oven’. So, as with Savion, C’est La Vie had a scheduled c-section. Today was the day.
Not long ago, Julie mentioned we’ve spent more time (and money) with reproductive veterinarians in the past year than in all our years combined. She’s right! And…given some of the circumstances we’ve been dealing with, I’m glad for their expertise!
Julie put together play-by-play action of The arrival of Genevieve. Here’s a preview!
:Kathy sent…photos
Posted: February 23, 2008 Filed under: FFT Lhasa Apsos Leave a commentKathy sent photos. Lots of photos! I’m putting together a page with lots more photos. Here’s a sneak preview, with commentary from Vickie.
Reaching for the brush in my waistband and giving Dante the evil eye … “Don’t you dare act up, you little shit!!”
:Julie sent..Footprints
Posted: February 22, 2008 Filed under: FFT Lhasa Apsos | Tags: Julie Timbers Leave a commentJulie wanted to share this photo, along with this note:
Couple of things from Debby…
This is called single tracking and is correct movement for most breeds. It indicates balanced angles, front and rear.
Will post photos of the puppies over the weekend. I’m still on the run and will be all day, again, today. Tango is getting neutered today. I’m going into the shop to groom my own dogs, trying to catch up. Towels need to be washed. I’m going to take them to the laundromat and get them done in one fell swoop, rather than drag out that chore all weekend. This weekend I plan on reading in the recliner, reading in a prone position on the sofa and reading in my bed right before drifting into an afternoon nap!
Kunza at FleetFire Timbers 