More Playtime With Mom

Chester is now 11 weeks old.  He is a typical 11 week old singleton puppy.  He adores his momma and he loves to play!

 



AKC Breeder Of Merit - REALLY???

Anyone can swipe graphics from websites.  It really isn't that difficult to do.  So if someone uses a logo showing themselves as an AKC Breeder Of Merit - don't just make the assumtion that they truly have applied and been accepted into the program sponsored by the American Kennel Club.

Here are the requirements to be a member of this elite group:

Requirements

• Has a history of at least 5 years involvement with AKC events.
• Earned at least 4 Conformation, Performance or Companion event titles on dogs they bred/co-bred.
• Member of an AKC club.
• Certifies that applicable health screens are performed on your breeding stock as recommended by the Parent Club.
• Demonstrates a commitment to ensuring 100% of the puppies produced are AKC registered.

There is a place on AKC's website where you can actually check if a breeder has been awarded the distinction of being a breeder of merit.  Here is the link: 

 

http://www.akc.org/breederofmerit/breederofmerit_list.cfm

And finally - when you receive your puppy's registration - there will be proof one is an actual Breeder Of Merit:

 

Do your homework!  If a breeder advertises that they are a Breeder Of Merit then search for them on AKC's website.  Ask to see proof of their AKC titles on dogs they have bred or co-bred.  Ask what AKC club in which they are a member and contact that club to verify membership.  Ask to see health screen results. 

 

If you wait to receive your AKC registration and find at that point that the breeder in question is NOT a Breeder Of Merit - likely it's too late to do anything about the situation.  If you care about the integrity and honesty of the breeder you select, don't just believe they are telling you the truth.  Have them produce the proof.

 

I'll be reporting the "breeder" I found falsely sporting the Breeder Of Merit logo on their website.  How dare you lie about your credentials!  Some people will do anything to make you believe they are a responsible breeder when all they really are is a small scale puppy mill.

Playtime!

Here is Sabrina and her little boy Chester who is totally in love with his Aunt Samantha!  Chester will be going to his forever home the first week of April.  He is a lover of a puppy!  And he adores playing with Sam.

Enjoy!

Pile Of Puppies

CH Kiki & CH Magic welcomed their babies into the world Friday afternoon. Two girls and one boy. Mom and kids are doing great. Dad just wants a cookie! :)

6 Weeks Old Already!

6 weeks old and adorable!

 

The Incredible Indecency Of Some Puppy Inquiries And The Joys Of Boys

I recently had an exchange with an interested person for a puppy.  It was an inquiry that I declined.  They openly admitted to having a seven year old doberman that they had not neutered.  I found this to be curious especially since they also said they would have no problem "signing" a spay/neuter contract if required.  Well, to me signing and doing are two different things and the track record was such that I didn't feel it would be in the best interest of my sweet puppy to be placed in a home with an intact male dog who had been king of his castle for 7 years.  I expressed this and the hate mail ensued.

 

Just a reminder to you folks out there looking for a puppy from me - these are MY puppies.  I don't have to place them or SELL them to anyone!  This person went on about how I had missed out on such a great home and that I really didn't care about my puppies at all.  How dare I make decisions about neutering a dog when I have no idea how the dog feels?  And after all - this is a SALE not an adoption. 

 

Amazing.  I don't care about my puppies at all???  Who in the hell do YOU think you are?  You have no idea of which you speak or, in this case, type.  What about the health of the dog in the long run?  Statics show a neutered dog will have a lesser chance of cancers.  Surf the web - get a clue.  Really!  And to infer I do this for money??  WTF??  I wish the bleeding in my bank account would stop!  This is not a business folks - this is a labor of love.  If you think I'm getting rich off of breeding dogs you are seriously mistaken.  This single puppy I have right now - I'm into this puppy for nearly $2,000.  Placing him in a pet home will net me a four figure net LOSS.  So get over yourselves when you THINK I'm getting rich breeding dogs.

 

Well the next day brought this to my inbox and it was such a pleasure to read:

 

"Hi Nancy,

 

Just a note to let you know MyLee is still our wonderful little boy and is doing fine. He rules our house with an iron paw. Lol.

When we got him from you I wanted a pet to love and to be company for my husband and me. As you know I was worried about having our first male puppy. Well you were so right. After having had 2 females before him, I have to say he is the most loving dog we have ever had. Our females tolerated my loving. He demands it. The day is not complete for him unless he has his playtime and his loving time sitting on my lap.

He is such a smart little guy too. He knows when I let him out at bedtime that when he comes back in, it is time for bed and goes straight to his room and in his kennel without me saying a word. And when our grandaughter stayed with us a few months, he learned to open the bedroom door to let himself in to go to bed. We have door handles like a lever and he jumps up and pulls the lever down to open the door. I come to check on him and he is in his kennel and looks at me as if to say what took you so long.

As you can tell, he is the light of our lives. We enjoy him so very much. He doesn't know he is a dog you know. He thinks he is actually our little boy. He is very protective of both of us.

I think of you often and am so sorry to hear you are having some health issues. I am happy however to read on your website that you still have the wonderful values that you have for your puppies. I still visit your website to see how things are going with your dogs and with yourself.

Oh by the way, the last visit to the vet for his yearly checkup, the vet said he was in perfect health and he weighed in at 15 pounds.

Lots of love and hugs and a Happy New Year from your friends in Kingman, AZ

Bob and Jean and a very spoiled and happy MyLee"

 

What a difference a day makes in the world of email!  Oh - and MyLee is a neutered little boy.  One of those puppies I didn't or don't care about.  HA!

 

Thank you Bob and Jean for giving my lovely boy a perfect home forever.  I know he is healthy and loved and for that I am grateful and blessed!  And thank you for reminding me that I'm doing it right.  Sometimes I need to hear it to believe it!  My best to you and our precious MyLee!

Three Weeks Old

Today's weight is nearly two pounds!  Got his first manicure today!