Dandy's ISWS Champion certificate has arrived.
July 23 - 2013
Within 2 months of finishing for his title,I found Dandy's gorgeous certificate in the mailbox.
It looks great and even posh with the lovely gold seal added, I guess I'll have to frame it and hang it next to the kennel certificate ;-)
Many thanks to Paul Sanders (Allagante Silkens) for keeping track of all Ch.points and Iola Stetson for printing and sending it off. Thanks to being well "wrapped" it arrived in mint condition!
Brocade's X-ray
June 21 - 2013
It is supposed to be the longest day, and start of the summer but the overcast sky keeps the light away and the rain + wind definitely feel like autumn.....
Good part is that the temps have dropped considerably, making life much better for Brocade and Dutchie!
Today we had the X-ray taken and together with the vet we counted 7 little skulls. He said that would be it, no more surprises as all puppies were visible.
At least Brocade is not following her cousin Sapphire, who had 11 in her 1st litter.... 7 is a nice, manageable amount and...they all have families waiting for them!
A very pregnant Brocade
June 18 - 2013
Summer is here, 23 degrees and poor Brocade can only lay down on the floor, in front of the electric fan.... |
Big belly, getting more naked by the day ;-)
June 18 - 2013
We detect tiny, tiny movements in there! The hair on her belly is disappearing fast, almost as if it is pushed out to clear the way to the milkbar... |
The first of Dandy's children has a title!
June 10 - 2013
Tanner's Cashira, living with Klará in the Czech republic, went to a weekend of shows in Serbia where she got ex.1 in Youth class 2x which got her the title of Serbian Youth Champion, hurray!
She's the dark brindle girl, in front of her is Jaina Silkendream who did excellent too, adding the title of Serbian Champion to her Slovakian Championship.
This too is a first, first Slovakian Ch., first Serbian Ch. and....first Silken Windhound with 2 European titles so go Team Silken, GO!
Many thanks to Klára for her care and commitment!
Dandy's electronic ISWS Champion certificate arrived
June 6 - 2013
The day it was 20 years ago I brought home my black Imperial Princess Gustopsowaya's Ruselka's Rostania, I found Dandy's electronic Champion certificate in the mail, YAY!
This means Dandy is the first European Silken Windhound finished by his breeder, with single points from CAC as well as CACIB shows in Hungary and Slovenia.
He is also the very first Silken with a European title (Slovenian Ch.) as well as an American one (ISWS Ch.)
So a BIG "Thank you!" to judge Helena Arh, for making this dream come true!
Puppies are on their way!
May 27 - 2013
After the exitement of Dandy's ISWS title we went to the clinic today to have Brocade ultra sounded. Well, where the vet had to search a little to find Yasera's 5 "blobs", this time, as soon as the vet touched Brocade's belly, we saw the first "blob" , she's most definitely pregnant!
All in all we saw some 7 "blobs", no wonder as Brocade is one of 8, her mom's next litter were 10 puppies and her cousin Sapphire had 11 in her first litter.....
But I do hope it's not that many, even though requests from all over Europe find their way into my mailbox....
Dandy finished his ISWS Championship, from BBE class!!
May 25 - 2013
I had asked if Brocade could travel in the car and, as the vet had no objections, I entered Dandy, Yasera, Brocade & Aponi in the HessenWinner Show.
With hopefully puppies on their way (we do think so, she has really changed since the matings) there is no vacation this summer so a little trip into Germany was very welcome. So nice to see everybody again, also the judge, Helena, and somebody interested in a puppy would come from Lyon.
Lots of reasons to go so we hooked on the caravan and off we were, to Frankfurt!
With entries from Germany, the UK, Holland, Austria and visitors from Switzerland & France, new imports to admire and old friends to meet, we had a great show day.
Of course, best part was Dandy going Winner's Dog, for that all important Specialty win! He had already accumulated 12 points on CAC & CACIB shows in Hungary & Slovenia but without Specialty win, no title... later Helena chose Dandy over ISWS Ch. River but that was the icing on the cake.
Bitch competition was fierce but I was VERY pleased that Dandy's 1/2 sister Firesmoke Spirit of Endevor got Winner's Bitch, and also finished her ISWS Ch.ship. In the end she went BISS, quite deservedly as she was the better Silken of the 2.
I had asked if Brocade could travel in the car and, as the vet had no objections, I entered Dandy, Yasera, Brocade & Aponi in the HessenWinner Show.
With hopefully puppies on their way (we do think so, she has really changed since the matings) there is no vacation this summer so a little trip into Germany was very welcome. So nice to see everybody again, also the judge, Helena, and somebody interested in a puppy would come from Lyon.
Lots of reasons to go so we hooked on the caravan and off we were, to Frankfurt!
With entries from Germany, the UK, Holland, Austria and visitors from Switzerland & France, new imports to admire and old friends to meet, we had a great show day.
Of course, best part was Dandy going Winner's Dog, for that all important Specialty win! He had already accumulated 12 points on CAC & CACIB shows in Hungary & Slovenia but without Specialty win, no title... later Helena chose Dandy over ISWS Ch. River but that was the icing on the cake.
Bitch competition was fierce but I was VERY pleased that Dandy's 1/2 sister Firesmoke Spirit of Endevor got Winner's Bitch, and also finished her ISWS Ch.ship. In the end she went BISS, quite deservedly as she was the better Silken of the 2.
May 8 - 2013
Aponi, the flying Silken ;-)
This is most definitely his favourite part of the training: taking the 4 hurdles in huge leaps to chase the ball at the end.... he's the only one that NEVER skipped a hurdle so far... |
More Fly-ball
.....but oh that BOX!
After getting the ball on his head a few times he was completely confused, never saw it coming..... and the concept of the lever still eludes him..... |
May 6 - 2013
It did take much longer than anticipated but today the gorgeous Championship trosettes and the certificates arrived, Brocade & Aponi are now officially the 9th and 10th Silken Windhound with the title Slovenian Champion!
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They finally arrived!
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April 29 - 2013
Lots has happened these past weeks.
It all started with miz Dina coming into season, April 8th. To have all tests performed that I had in mind, we went south to pick her up and bring her home with us. According the tests, Dina's progesterone levels slowly rose, so no hurry (or so we thought) Wednesday the 17th miz Yasera was spayed, something already arranged before we knew Dina would be in heat. All went well and 2 days later I went North to visit Christine where Serrat lives (600km one way). Lucky for me Sylphia could come along and we had a most enjoyable ride, never stopped talking! ;-)
Unfortunately our timing turned out to be off (or was it Dina?) because neither Friday nor Saturday the couple had much interest in eachother :-(
Cate was home alone with 6 dogs, Yasera freshly operated, Brocade also in heat, then Yasera started having diarrhea, Aponi following so, with no mating to happen, I decided to return home, quite disappointed.....
Yasera was also given her dayly ALA post-op and her wounds (she had a lump on her throat which had to be removed as well) healed equally quick, again the vet was amazed he could hardly see the scar when taking out the stitches.....
But with many people waiting for a puppy, I thought it best to breed Brocade now, in stead of next year. So the whole circus started anew, progesterone levels tested, starting the diary. Unfortunately Dandy, the father-to-be, also had diarrhea (one day) followed by vomiting blood (next day) which cost him stamina. Thus, when the progesterone levels yesterday dictated a mating, I brought Dandy along to the clinic and had Brocade inseminated, just to be sure I'd not miss the 2nd opportunity for a litter this year. It was not exactly what I had in mind as I do prefer a natural mating, but she is 4 already... The insemination went very well so that gave hope.
As Brocade and Dandy behaved like being very much in love (Brocade never even looked @ Paladin!), with Brocade even trying to open Dandy's crate, I thought I'd better let them play a bit this morning. Brocade was willing but also skittish and just when I thought I'd better separate them, they had a tie! It lasted some 20 minutes so we had that natural mating as well, hurray!
It all started with miz Dina coming into season, April 8th. To have all tests performed that I had in mind, we went south to pick her up and bring her home with us. According the tests, Dina's progesterone levels slowly rose, so no hurry (or so we thought) Wednesday the 17th miz Yasera was spayed, something already arranged before we knew Dina would be in heat. All went well and 2 days later I went North to visit Christine where Serrat lives (600km one way). Lucky for me Sylphia could come along and we had a most enjoyable ride, never stopped talking! ;-)
Unfortunately our timing turned out to be off (or was it Dina?) because neither Friday nor Saturday the couple had much interest in eachother :-(
Cate was home alone with 6 dogs, Yasera freshly operated, Brocade also in heat, then Yasera started having diarrhea, Aponi following so, with no mating to happen, I decided to return home, quite disappointed.....
Yasera was also given her dayly ALA post-op and her wounds (she had a lump on her throat which had to be removed as well) healed equally quick, again the vet was amazed he could hardly see the scar when taking out the stitches.....
But with many people waiting for a puppy, I thought it best to breed Brocade now, in stead of next year. So the whole circus started anew, progesterone levels tested, starting the diary. Unfortunately Dandy, the father-to-be, also had diarrhea (one day) followed by vomiting blood (next day) which cost him stamina. Thus, when the progesterone levels yesterday dictated a mating, I brought Dandy along to the clinic and had Brocade inseminated, just to be sure I'd not miss the 2nd opportunity for a litter this year. It was not exactly what I had in mind as I do prefer a natural mating, but she is 4 already... The insemination went very well so that gave hope.
As Brocade and Dandy behaved like being very much in love (Brocade never even looked @ Paladin!), with Brocade even trying to open Dandy's crate, I thought I'd better let them play a bit this morning. Brocade was willing but also skittish and just when I thought I'd better separate them, they had a tie! It lasted some 20 minutes so we had that natural mating as well, hurray!
March 6 - 2013
As I like to do something with the dogs, I thought it a good idea to start Aponi on Fly-ball classes, he's the only one with a bit of interest in the ball.
But Fly-ball is a LOT less easy than I had thought, we start learning backwards!
First all dogs (5 in our group, a Toller, a Boxer, a Beagle and a Dachshund), were taken to the last of the 4 hurdles, had to wait there till the instructor finished counting 3, 2, 1 and we said GO! Then the instructor would throw a ball the dog could chase.
Now that was to Aponi's taste! After a few tries we went to the other side where we found the BOX. That is more difficult, the dog has to press a lever which releases the ball. The dog is supposed to catch it ( not yet of course). Aponi had no idea what we wanted him to do so the instructor released the ball himself and Aponi is at least showing interest in it! ;-)
February 6 - 2013
A beautiful day invited to a beach walk, camera coming along as well.
Paladin & Aponi always want to dominate miz Brocade so she is often down in the sand. She knows that they won't follow her when she's a litter further away into the surf ;-) |
Beach time!!
But the Ice pricess is not willing to be the underdog all the time!
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February 4 - 2013
Finally the weather is good enough to take the hounds along the kickbike, as it doesn't go too fast I can use the pavement, a bit safer than the road.
Yasera has to get her muscles warmed up first but towards the end of her round she really likes a gallop so I have to kick hard! |
The snow is gone!
Best gait for the dogs is a trot, less strain on their bodies.
Dandy used to come along the bicycle but all of a sudden he decided he did not like it anymore, unless he could gallop all the way.... In order to give him the necessary excercise, he has to trot so no more bicycle for him. But with the lower speed of the kickbike, he is willing to trot (also better for his ring performance) and to please him, he gets to gallop a short stretch (as long as I can cope! ;-)) |
February 1 - 2013
Took Aponi in to have the stitches removed (all in all there was 1 left ;-) ) and the vet was amazed at the speed at which the wound had healed. after 10 days even the scar was hardly visible anymore... Unfortunately the vet is not open to "alternatives" so he was sceptic when I told him I have given Aponi 1 ALA 50mg tablet a day (Alpha Lipoic Acid, a powerful anti oxydant, thus boosting his immune system). But after the ALA helped Paladin heal the nasty bite wound near his anus, without it even being red, I always have a pot near hand.....
Aponi is neutered
January 25-2013
With 2 intact bitches in the house and a male with a faulty heart rhythm, something had to be done, so the 22nd I took Aponi in for neutering.
We were rather nervous as we had been told that his extra heart beats might get worse when in repose, and what more than under anaesthesia? But Aponi went trough with flying colours, was of course very sorry for himself but did not take more that 48 hours to be himself again.
The stitches were not to his liking so he had to wear the hated lampshade but he adapted real fast to the silly thing, can even turn around in his crate...
The kickbike has arrived!
January 20 - 2013
After using Elsbeth's kickbike during our visits, I was convinced it was the best means to get Dutchie, Dandy and Yasera more excercise so, with a little extra "end-of-the-year" money, I found the bike on-line and ordered it.
Today a HUGE cardboard box was delivered and I could start assembling the thing.
It took a while but between the 2 of us we managed to put it together.
All I need now is the snow to disappear so we can start!
A very happy New Year everybody!
January 4 - 2013
Due to a sudden being ill of dad, the day we had planned to return home, we both stayed on till Dec.30, then Cate had to return to work, I could stay in Almelo some more days, until more help and support for dad could be organised. ......
Today would have been miz Jasmyn's B-day, cannot believe it would have been her 9th already!
Due to a sudden being ill of dad, the day we had planned to return home, we both stayed on till Dec.30, then Cate had to return to work, I could stay in Almelo some more days, until more help and support for dad could be organised. ......
Today would have been miz Jasmyn's B-day, cannot believe it would have been her 9th already!
December 26 - 2012
Tangaloor Nothing but the Best, 3 years young
Photo by Vicky Gröbl
Lots of B-days the last 2 and first 3 months of the year...
December 2012
With 6 dogs in the living room there's little place for a nice, big Christmas tree.... We have lots of fragile decorations we cherish and to be honest, dog pee is not welcome indoors! Therefore we have a small tree on the "side table" because Christmas isn't complete without a one...
One year we even had 2 trees, the second one in the dining area, a bit smaller but equally nice. |
Part of our
In a previous house I had a big straw "wheel" suspended above the dining table, decorated with holly, bows and candles. The table we have now is a lot smaller so no big "wheel". In stead we have a smaller circular, metal frame which I decorate with green, bows, glass pendants and LED fairielights. Though a little less romantic than candle light, the overall effect is quite nice....
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Christmas Decorations
The lower cupboard in the dining area is perfect to display varios things on, a basket with chesnuts, colourful leaves and fake mushrooms in autumn, with pumkins, leaves and little ghosts around Halloween, various sizes of eggs with Easter...and in December of course Christmas related objects. The little watercolor was done by our friend Elsbeth, depicting her Girlzoi Chava being most interested in the X-mas tree...
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November 8 - 2012
Kristull Paladin at Bon Zoi'z, 6 years young
Photo by Vicky Gröbl |
November 14 - 2012
Kansai's Flying Dutchman, 9 years young
Photo by Vicky Gröbl |
November 27 - 2012
Bon Zoi'z Dutch Dandy, 5 years young
Photo by Vicky Gröbl |
October 2012
This month I had Aponi re-tested, to see if his heart condition had changed, for better or worse. But the ultra sound nor the electro cardiogram showed any signs of change so de decision was quickly made, he will be neutered. I don't want to have him pass this faulty rhythm on to offspring, the breed can do without this problem!
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Mushrooms, mushrooms, and more mushrooms...
The test was conducted in the middle of the country and afterwards we could go for a nice walk in the woods. Thanks to the wet weather there were LOTS of mushrooms to admire and Cate has taken as many pics as she could ;-)
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Silken photo by Vicky
September 24 - 2012
The 23rd Aponi too finished for the SLO Ch.ship, after the show we picked up the caravan and drove to Podnart, to visit Helena. This meant another night along the train tracks but also a most pleasant dinner @ the lovely Podnart restaurant, in good company: Helena, Rolf, Elvira, Cate and I.
Next day we had to return home, with a stop-over to see another of Dandy's puppies: Tanner's Colonel, aka Zalando.
He too was rather overwhelmed by the amount of visiting relatives...
Vicky is very good with the camera and I'm happy with this photo, as well as the ones of each dog. Those can be found (soon) on their individual pages..
Brocade finishes her Slovenian Championship
September 22 - 2012
Brocade got Ex.1 in her Open Class and received her 4th and finishing CAC, now she is the 9th Silken with the Slovenian Champion title! |
Of course she's number 1!
September 22 - 2012
In the big ring the Group placement "boxes' were ready, too good a chance to miss so I put the new Champion on her right(ful) place! ;-) |
On the road again!
September 21 - 2012
From Gabriele it was another day (some 600km) before we could park the caravan on Maribor Camping. After 3 years of travelling these roads they are well known, though we drove them in various months... |
Yes! Mountains!
September 21 - 2012
Always looking forward to the first glimpse of the mountains! There was no snow but they are still impressive, especially for us, delta dwellers ;-) As the previous van was stolen after that year's Slovenia trip, we weren't sure if the new van, on petrol and less powerful, would manage to pull the caravan across the Alps. Though it did cost more time and effort, the yellow van brought us where we wanted to be. Every time we found a camping place more near: 2010 --> Graz = 250km a day, 2011 --> Velenje = 120km a day, 2012 --> Maribor = 12km a day! |
Visiting Dandy's daughter in Austria
September 20 - 2012
On the road to Slovenia we had a stop-over in Austria, to visit Gabriele, Elke & Shanti (Tanner's Chantal). The weather was wonderful so we went for a lovely walk along the Bodensee... |
Dandy & Shanti, almost 5 mos old.
September 20 - 2012 It was really nice to see how much Shanti had grown since DogCity, her colouring is very like aunt Dina. She was a bit overwhelmed by the invasion of her relatives... |
Lisbeth comes over to pick up Shirkhan.....
September 16 & 17
Unfortunately Lisbeth could not stay over the weekend, she flew in on Saturday evening and had to leave 24 hours later :-( Still, we managed to pack a LOT of activities in those hours, including another group photo. I'm holding Brocade, Aponi, Yasera, Dandy & Dutchie while Lisbeth has Shirkhan, Dina & Paladin on leash |
and....there's even time for a beach walk!
September 16 & 17
There wasn't just an evening walk, we also took the dogs to the beach and after that trip Lisbeth and I went to have a look @ the nearest historic town, Delft. No chance to get Lisbeth also a non-witch certificate as the big scales were closed, the season was over :-(. Never the less we had a good time strolling along ancient canals and through even older narrow streets.. It was a bit difficult to see Shirkhan being wheeled away on the airport.... |
Family portrait
September 9 - 2012
And so we had 8 dogs to walk....
Not a real problem but the neighbours sure noticed!
From left to right:
Shirkhan
Yasera
Dandy
Dina
Brocade
Aponi
Paladin
Dutchie
Puppy play
September 1 - 2012
In order to pick up Dina (who'd be staying 2 weeks with us) we spent the weekend @ the Nevens. With 5 more dogs in the house it was an excellent extra socialisation for Shirkhan |
Puppy dance
September 1 - 2012
Elsbeth just LOVES to take photos and what better model than a silly puppy? So I gave him a cherry tomato to play with,... |
Puppy check
September 1 - 2012
It was a VERY new thing for him and he wasn't sure what to do with it, after all, it coud be dangerous when wounded! ;-) |
August 27 - 2012.
The flights are booked, September 17th little Shirkhan will fly to Norway and be part of Lisbeth's pack. Will order him a Large flight crate as he is already outgrowing the Intermediate one I have here....
Also today I received the magazines I was promised when I co-operated with the editor for an article on the Silken Windhound. It is one of the bigger dog magazines in Holland (Hondenmanieren) and we got 4 pages! All in all it does look nice, with a handful of photos (most are from Joyce Chin, USA) so I hope it will trigger more interest in the breed...
Also today I received the magazines I was promised when I co-operated with the editor for an article on the Silken Windhound. It is one of the bigger dog magazines in Holland (Hondenmanieren) and we got 4 pages! All in all it does look nice, with a handful of photos (most are from Joyce Chin, USA) so I hope it will trigger more interest in the breed...
August 26 - 2012.
Shirkhan is 4 months old today and to celebrate that I bought a new collar, he really has outgrown the puppy collar he came with!
Now he looks quite dashing in the dark brown leather collar with a matching leash we won in DogCity!
Unfortunately the weather was not co-operating so no photo yet of His Royal Cuteness....
Now he looks quite dashing in the dark brown leather collar with a matching leash we won in DogCity!
Unfortunately the weather was not co-operating so no photo yet of His Royal Cuteness....
Treat time!
August 21 - 2012
Handing out treat is always a feast and all dogs know they get something so no need to push or grab. Sitting is also nice and Shirkhan got that really fast. The moment he sees something in my hand, he sits! Needless to say he is often rewarded.... . |
Sea Silken = FUN on the beach!
August 21 - 2012 Beach walks are by now a big favourite, he's chasing the others, checking out strange dogs and even running through the water. Posing on a BIG stone is a lot less.... ;-) |
Puppy Lazybones......
August 24 - 2012 It has been a very HOT week and apart from the early morning walks and some roughhousing, none of the dogs liked to do very much, they slept through most of the day. Since nobody wanted to play with him, and he too felt the heat, Shirkhan found himself a cozy corner on the couch. Having a hoof to nibble on was a bonus ;-) |
August 2012.
Our little man is growing fast and has learned a lot: when he came I had to lift him up on the couch, now he easily jumps up and off when running around, also discovered it to be a very comfy napping spot! ;-) From time to time he starts nagging dad, "mouth fighting" till Dandy has had enough and takes his leave. By now Shirkhan has rode the bus, walked on the market, been to shops. He has visited our dad (@ the other side of the country) twice and completely charmed his neighbour ;-) He enjoys the walks with the whole pack, though 1/2 an hour is still too much for him and he gets carried part of the way, just like when we take him to the beach. First times I kept him on leash but lately he is set free, with a short leash attached to his harness. He knows about the beach and the surf so he can safely chase the others and have a really good romp. In spite of Brocade's good example, he still isn't into rough and tumble in the water but he's no longer scared of the waves.....
Shirkhan is 3 months old.
August 3 - 2012.
In the 25 days he is with us he has grown considerably and he devides his time between sleeping and roughhousing with his relatives.
Lucky for us, he does have calm moments in which we can snap a portrait and then he shows he's still no more than a wee puppy....
In the 25 days he is with us he has grown considerably and he devides his time between sleeping and roughhousing with his relatives.
Lucky for us, he does have calm moments in which we can snap a portrait and then he shows he's still no more than a wee puppy....
No puppies this year! :-(.
July 21 - 2012
Much to my surprise, miz Destiny decided to come in season now, about 3 months before her expected time! maybe Brocade still had enough feromones to entice Destiny to follow her, after all, the 2 shared the X-pen 2 weeks ago in DogCity.... Anyway, to have Destiny properly tested I decided to bring her north. So Cate managed to change her shift in order to be free and with all dogs we went south., first picking up Destiny, then visit friends. But when I put the little pants on miz Destiny, she already put her tail to the side...she was almost ready to mate! As I HAVE to work tomorrow night, I can leave no sooner than Tuesday for Germany to mate her, much too late :-( ...<sigh>.... All I could do was ask Marjan to come and collect her, we will try again next season, somewhere March - May '13.....
Much to my surprise, miz Destiny decided to come in season now, about 3 months before her expected time! maybe Brocade still had enough feromones to entice Destiny to follow her, after all, the 2 shared the X-pen 2 weeks ago in DogCity.... Anyway, to have Destiny properly tested I decided to bring her north. So Cate managed to change her shift in order to be free and with all dogs we went south., first picking up Destiny, then visit friends. But when I put the little pants on miz Destiny, she already put her tail to the side...she was almost ready to mate! As I HAVE to work tomorrow night, I can leave no sooner than Tuesday for Germany to mate her, much too late :-( ...<sigh>.... All I could do was ask Marjan to come and collect her, we will try again next season, somewhere March - May '13.....
Right at home.
July 9 - 2012
After a difficult first night Shirkhan adapted remarkably easy to his new home and pack. Found almost right away the basket with toys and felt safe enough to lay down in the middle of the living room. . |
Evening walk with all 7.
July 12 - 2012
All dogs need an evening round and as we cannot leave Shirkhan all by himself, he too comes along, though carried most of the time. From left to right: Paladin, Dandy, Brocade, Aponi, Yasera, Dutchie and Shirkhan |
Moment of quiet with Aponi.
July 25 - 2012
Once Aponi decided to follow the example of his uncle Dandy and play with his little cousin, the 2 are best buddies ;-). Aponi as well as Dandy put up with the puppy antics & sharp teeth that bite in lips, ears, feet..... |
Dandy's son Shirkhan is staying with us.
July 2012
Joachim had brought all puppies to DogCity as several were collected there by their new owners. On Saturday Vicky took Colonel Hathi home and on Sunday first Gabriele went to Austria with Shanti, later Klara took Rama with her to the Czech Republic. Henriette has to wait for Baghira but has been caught smooching with the little one ;-). Since Shirkhan has to wait for the rabies vaccination before he's allowed into Norway, we thought he could do so with us, and get to know about city life, the beach and the sea, strange dogs & people. Lisbeth agreed to this plan and so we returned home with 7 dogs. It does take a bit of getting used to, puppy wee all over the place, early rising, needle sharp teeth which he likes to use! But also endless amounts of photos, watching how he gets used to different things, explores his new world. He is as big a smoocher as his dad, always willing to be petted. At first he was ignored by the others but after a week or 2 first Dandy started to play with him, soon followed by Aponi and Brocade. I am amazed at what those boys allow the little one to do, the biting, the pulling, even pircing with those sharp puppy teeth! From time to time I have to intervene, when he acts as bunny for all 3....sturdy little dog or not!
Joachim had brought all puppies to DogCity as several were collected there by their new owners. On Saturday Vicky took Colonel Hathi home and on Sunday first Gabriele went to Austria with Shanti, later Klara took Rama with her to the Czech Republic. Henriette has to wait for Baghira but has been caught smooching with the little one ;-). Since Shirkhan has to wait for the rabies vaccination before he's allowed into Norway, we thought he could do so with us, and get to know about city life, the beach and the sea, strange dogs & people. Lisbeth agreed to this plan and so we returned home with 7 dogs. It does take a bit of getting used to, puppy wee all over the place, early rising, needle sharp teeth which he likes to use! But also endless amounts of photos, watching how he gets used to different things, explores his new world. He is as big a smoocher as his dad, always willing to be petted. At first he was ignored by the others but after a week or 2 first Dandy started to play with him, soon followed by Aponi and Brocade. I am amazed at what those boys allow the little one to do, the biting, the pulling, even pircing with those sharp puppy teeth! From time to time I have to intervene, when he acts as bunny for all 3....sturdy little dog or not!
Bon Zoi'z got BISS Breeder group (of 6).
July 8 - 2012 Bon Zoi'z breeder group: Destiny, Design & Dandy, handled by Marjan. |
Rosette in the colours of the German flag.
July 8 - 2012
Since the rosettes were sponsored by various kennels and a vet's office, we could order really nice, really big ones this time. Were those for the ESWC Club Show in blue & yellow, for the Niedersachsen Winner Show we chose the German colours, which made an absolutely gorgeous Rosette. Difference between BISS and BOSS were the accents & tassels: gold for BISS, silver for BOSS |
Yasera Veteran BOSS.
July 8 - 2012 This day Yasera made it to best veteran female as well but the heat and all the noise for 2 days were too much for her, she even refused to run in the competition for best female.... Oh well, she brought home 3 wonderful rosettes and a reserve female again so there's nothing to complain ;-) |
The gorgeous English rosette.
July 8 - 2012 After seeing the wonderful rosettes at the UK Silken ralley, Inken & I decided we wanted similar ones for our Specialty weekend. With help from several kennels we had a most impressive amount of rosettes to commemorate the 5th year of our Silken Specialties! |
Another great show weekend in DogCity.
July 7 & 8 - 2012
With 32 entries from the UK, Holland, Germany, Czech Republic & Switzerland and 2 Swedish judges it promised to be another memorable show weekend. Unfortunately there were 4 absentees but still, the 28 present did not make choosing BISS and BOSS an easy task for the judges! Poor Dandy was limping on Saturday, otherwise, after winning his bred-by class, he'd have had his 3rd reserve.... Miz Brocade won her open class, Destiny was 5th, miz Yasera won her veteran class and.....kept running till she was awarded the reserve! On Sunday Dandy did win the bred-by class again but no more, Destiny was 3rd in open, Brocade 4th and Yasera again BOSS veteran. Icing on the cake was the BISS Breeder Group!
Joachim had brought all the puppies and several of them were taken home by their new owners, just like we took Shirkhan with us. Poor Joachim was left with only 2....
With 32 entries from the UK, Holland, Germany, Czech Republic & Switzerland and 2 Swedish judges it promised to be another memorable show weekend. Unfortunately there were 4 absentees but still, the 28 present did not make choosing BISS and BOSS an easy task for the judges! Poor Dandy was limping on Saturday, otherwise, after winning his bred-by class, he'd have had his 3rd reserve.... Miz Brocade won her open class, Destiny was 5th, miz Yasera won her veteran class and.....kept running till she was awarded the reserve! On Sunday Dandy did win the bred-by class again but no more, Destiny was 3rd in open, Brocade 4th and Yasera again BOSS veteran. Icing on the cake was the BISS Breeder Group!
Joachim had brought all the puppies and several of them were taken home by their new owners, just like we took Shirkhan with us. Poor Joachim was left with only 2....
DE - June visit to Dandy's puppies.
June 19 - 2012
We were very curious to see the whole bunch life and when they were almost 8 weeks old, we finally could visit. Of course we needed a photo of Dandy and his offspring, not so easy to get 6 lively puppies in a row for a picture! Left to right: Dandy, Baghira, Shirkhan, Rama, Akela, Hathi & Shanti |
DE - A lap full of puppies....
So nice, cuddling with a lap full of puppies! Grandma Yasera is not convinced these little ones are fun.... Left to right: Shirkhan, Akela and Shanti |
Puppies are 7 weeks old.
June 14 - 2012
Eating all together and the food simply vanishes!
Clock-wise, starting @ 12 are:
Rama,
Hathi,
Shanti,
Akela,
Baghira and
Shirkhan
Puppies are 5 weeks old.
June 2 - 2012
Puppies are growing hard....
Front is Shirkhan
Back is Colonel Hathi
Puppies are 4 weeks old.
May 24 - 2012.
Thanks to the good weather, the puppies were allowed to explore their natural habitat: the garden jungle!
They do like the sunshine, the grass and romping around ;-)
Left to right:
Hathi, Shanti, Baghira, Rama, Akela & Shirkhan
Puppies are 3 weeks old.
May 17 - 2012
Time flies, Dandy's babies are 3 weeks old today and, with their eyes open, they have left the larvae stadium behind them and look like little dogs.
In the photo mama Tanner with left:
Shanti (girl), Hathi (boy) & Akela (girl)
and on the right
the dark girls Rama & Baghira with brother Shirkhan
GB - A day at the races.
May 8 - 2012.
At the Silken judging on Saturdaymorning only Aponi made it to the second round, the other 3 were out right away. The Family Fum Match in the afternoon was a delightful affair, nice judging of fun classes. Paladin made it to 4th Handsomest Gent, Dutchie was 2nd best Veteran. On the day he turned 5 1/2 yrs of age, Paladin finally could run to his heart's delight, he flew over the race track, just like Aponi. Brocade build her own party but it got her out of the competition.... |
Paladin's 2nd Performance Prize.
May 8 - 2012.
For the competition the Silkens were timed over 260 meters. They ran twice and the fastest run decided the placement. Paladin was very happy to run again and was timed at 20.66 sec., followed by Aponi, Fira, Lily and, surprisingly, Jane's Milly. There were lovely rosettes for all but the nice race blanket was for Paladin. Minna (left) had brought 2 "rabbit-baskets" with a beautiful collar & treats for fastest dog & bitch, the blanket was sponsored by Kev & Sue |
GB - Kent, orchard of England?
May 2012
In addition to the lovely blue bells we also found flowering orchards everywhere. No wonder they produce a lot of cider here! |
Flowers, flowers, flowers...
May 2012.
Lovely flowers in delicate shades of pink, they simply beg to be photographed! Obviously they haven't seen frost and promise a good harvest later on! |
GB - Trip to England.
May 4 - 2012
Because of the first UK Silken Ralley we travelled to Kent on May 2nd. We had a nice camping place not far from the show location, where we could walk the dogs around the farm. Much to our delight we found a small wood which was carpeted with...blue bells, a really lovely sight! |
GB - Walking the dogs.
May 4 - 2012.
To show Jane all those lovely blue bells, we asked her to walk with us, dogs and flowers make lovely photos! From left to right: Paladin, Dutchie, Yasera, Dandy, Brocade & Aponi with me, Jane with Spice (head), Milly Jem & Meg. |
Tanner and her babies, day 2.
April 27 - 2012
The 2 boys are gold-brindles, as is 1 of the girls. The other 3 are the dark ones though the puppy under Tanner's chin seems to be a deluted tri-color!
Granny Yasera has 2 tri-color brothers so that is possibly the reason of this for Silkens rare pattern.
The puppies are very active!
Long lanes, bordered by tulips in all colours & sizes.
Every time we go to the Keukenhof there are new varieties of tulips, daffodils and other bulbflowers to admire....
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Dutch Silken Windhounds pose with....tulips of course!
Yes, Cate did manage to take a photo of us as well, though almost right after this one was taken, people came up to us with lots of questions about the dogs....
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The flowerbeds are gently sloping towards the pond.
Beautiful views everywhere and the wind carried the lovely smells of hyacinths....
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Visit to the Keukenhof.
April 26 - 2012
While Tanner was working hard to deliver her puppies, we took our pack to the Keukenhof. We had been there in 2009 and wanted new photos with Brocade and Aponi as well. We both love to walk and look at flowers so a visit to this biggest Spring flower park is always a great pleasure. In addition to millions of flowers there are usually hundreds of other people enjoying the colourful display of bulb flowers. You'd think that, when you come all the way from Japan, Korea, Vietnam or Brazil, you'd want to make the most of all those flowers, right? WRONG! Biggest attraction for many were our dogs! Soooo many people wanted to take photos of them that time and again I handed over 5 leashes so the people could hold them for the photo they'd be taking home. Really, I should have charged €1,- per photo, it would have saved me a lot on dog food! ;-)
While Tanner was working hard to deliver her puppies, we took our pack to the Keukenhof. We had been there in 2009 and wanted new photos with Brocade and Aponi as well. We both love to walk and look at flowers so a visit to this biggest Spring flower park is always a great pleasure. In addition to millions of flowers there are usually hundreds of other people enjoying the colourful display of bulb flowers. You'd think that, when you come all the way from Japan, Korea, Vietnam or Brazil, you'd want to make the most of all those flowers, right? WRONG! Biggest attraction for many were our dogs! Soooo many people wanted to take photos of them that time and again I handed over 5 leashes so the people could hold them for the photo they'd be taking home. Really, I should have charged €1,- per photo, it would have saved me a lot on dog food! ;-)
Dandy's puppies are born!
April 26 - 2012
Today Tanner has whelped 6 bouncy puppies, 4 girls and 2 boys in a variety of colours from gold-brindle to almost black. Mom and pups are doing very well.
Today Tanner has whelped 6 bouncy puppies, 4 girls and 2 boys in a variety of colours from gold-brindle to almost black. Mom and pups are doing very well.
Dandy will be a father for the first time!
April 17 - 2012
Though not expected anymore, it turns out the visit of Tanner (Gryffyn's Aeyrie Love over Gold) on Feb.23 has not been without result, puppies are awaited by April 25!! At first Tanner gave no indication of being pregnant but recently there were puppies to be felt so Dandy will be competing in Progeny class next year in DogCity!
Though not expected anymore, it turns out the visit of Tanner (Gryffyn's Aeyrie Love over Gold) on Feb.23 has not been without result, puppies are awaited by April 25!! At first Tanner gave no indication of being pregnant but recently there were puppies to be felt so Dandy will be competing in Progeny class next year in DogCity!
Destiny has passed her pre-breeding tests.
March 30 - 2012
Today miz Destiny went for her heart and eye tests and she passed both with flying colours. Now I can arrange for her DNA parentage testing and she's ready to be bred on her next season. As she usually has an interval of 10 months, and her last season was in December, I expect her next to be in October which would mean a Christmas litter, YAY!
Today miz Destiny went for her heart and eye tests and she passed both with flying colours. Now I can arrange for her DNA parentage testing and she's ready to be bred on her next season. As she usually has an interval of 10 months, and her last season was in December, I expect her next to be in October which would mean a Christmas litter, YAY!
DNA parentage results are in
Feb.28 - 2012
Today I received the results of the DNA tests I had sent in for Dandy and Brocade. Now they are ready for breeding, though I plan their litter somewhere next year. But Dandy has mated Gryffyn's Aeyrie Love over Gold the 23rd and for that we did need the DNA parentage to be done!
All we can do now is wait if Tanner will conceive....
Today I received the results of the DNA tests I had sent in for Dandy and Brocade. Now they are ready for breeding, though I plan their litter somewhere next year. But Dandy has mated Gryffyn's Aeyrie Love over Gold the 23rd and for that we did need the DNA parentage to be done!
All we can do now is wait if Tanner will conceive....
A sunny yellow car this time....
January 30 - 2012
The rental car was the "normal" Caddy. I could transport the dogs for a short trip but to pull the caravan and bring all dogs on longer trips we really needed a bigger car. This VW Caddy Maxi is exactly right for us as we can load up not just the dogs but also the various necessities like X-pens, a ramp for Dutchie, a foldable metal crate, a little transport trolley etc. |
Spacious enough to accomodate 6 dogs...
January 30 - 2012.
With a double floor there's more space to transport the various things we need for the dogs and with the comfy mattress it is a moving kennel ;-) |
The new car has arrived
Jan.27 - 2012
Today, on Yasera's 10th B-day, the new car was delivered and I picked it up at the garage. It is again a VW Caddy Maxi but sunny yellow in stead of silver metallic. It is a very nice car and it has almost everything the old one had, just miss the 6th gear :-(. But it is wonderful to have enough space again, transporting 6 dogs in a station car is a bit difficult..... Now I can start collecting the necessary items again, a collabsible crate, blankies, X-pen, VariKennel..... Just a few days ago the old car was found back and I hoped they had left things in the back but no, just 2 blankies and the mattress were left behind, for the rest it was stripped completely, even the radio was gone! Of course I could not cancel the new car anymore so with deep regret I bade the grey car fare well, hoping his next owner would be more lucky in keeping him...
Today, on Yasera's 10th B-day, the new car was delivered and I picked it up at the garage. It is again a VW Caddy Maxi but sunny yellow in stead of silver metallic. It is a very nice car and it has almost everything the old one had, just miss the 6th gear :-(. But it is wonderful to have enough space again, transporting 6 dogs in a station car is a bit difficult..... Now I can start collecting the necessary items again, a collabsible crate, blankies, X-pen, VariKennel..... Just a few days ago the old car was found back and I hoped they had left things in the back but no, just 2 blankies and the mattress were left behind, for the rest it was stripped completely, even the radio was gone! Of course I could not cancel the new car anymore so with deep regret I bade the grey car fare well, hoping his next owner would be more lucky in keeping him...
Happy New Year!!
Jan.1 - 2012
A very happy New Year everybody! Hope it will continue better for us than the end of 2011....as on Oct.30 our car was stolen! It was the kennel-on-wheels with LOTS of stuff in it and everything was gone, grrrrr! Got a rental car for 3 weeks, hired it for another 2 but, as it was waayy too expensive, I could borrow an old car from a friend. Since the insurance has paid back what I spent on the car (NOT the contents), we ordered a new one, which will be delivered later this month....
A very happy New Year everybody! Hope it will continue better for us than the end of 2011....as on Oct.30 our car was stolen! It was the kennel-on-wheels with LOTS of stuff in it and everything was gone, grrrrr! Got a rental car for 3 weeks, hired it for another 2 but, as it was waayy too expensive, I could borrow an old car from a friend. Since the insurance has paid back what I spent on the car (NOT the contents), we ordered a new one, which will be delivered later this month....
Nice little surprise
October 20 -2011
Got a mail from Kristina, webmaster of the ESWC club site. She had put up the first entries on the Champion Page of club members, go have a look yourself:
http://www.european-silkenwindhound-club.eu/champs.html
Rather neat to see my homebred Dandy first in line ;-)
Got a mail from Kristina, webmaster of the ESWC club site. She had put up the first entries on the Champion Page of club members, go have a look yourself:
http://www.european-silkenwindhound-club.eu/champs.html
Rather neat to see my homebred Dandy first in line ;-)
Dutch Borzoi Club Funcoursing
September 25 - 2011
Today we enjoyed a gorgeous day outside as we participated in the annual Funcoursing of the NBC. As usual there were many hounds gathered to chase the plastic bunny and though not all were convinced it was worth doing, we had some great courses to admire. Dutchie, having lost a lot of his stamina due to the TIA's of this past year, did run a short stretch but gave up before the 3rd turn. Oh well, he had his part of the fun and it was obviously enough. Paladin was in great condition, flying over the field, cutting every possible corner and showing great speed. I had hoped to finsh Brocade's CIC but the lil'miss wasn't in the right mood. She showed several short bursts of (really great) speed but did not continue, preferred to build her own party... Still, she made such an impression on the lure operator that he awarded her the trophy for most promising hound..of 40 entries or so... Aponi had a ball as usual but as it was only his 3rd time, I allowed him just 3 turns after which he claimed the lure as his own ;-) First time entered was Nachi, a 1-yr old Silkengirl, but she went round like a seasoned lure courser, absolutely wonderful! She showed great speed and dedication so I thought that trophy would be much better off with her...
Today we enjoyed a gorgeous day outside as we participated in the annual Funcoursing of the NBC. As usual there were many hounds gathered to chase the plastic bunny and though not all were convinced it was worth doing, we had some great courses to admire. Dutchie, having lost a lot of his stamina due to the TIA's of this past year, did run a short stretch but gave up before the 3rd turn. Oh well, he had his part of the fun and it was obviously enough. Paladin was in great condition, flying over the field, cutting every possible corner and showing great speed. I had hoped to finsh Brocade's CIC but the lil'miss wasn't in the right mood. She showed several short bursts of (really great) speed but did not continue, preferred to build her own party... Still, she made such an impression on the lure operator that he awarded her the trophy for most promising hound..of 40 entries or so... Aponi had a ball as usual but as it was only his 3rd time, I allowed him just 3 turns after which he claimed the lure as his own ;-) First time entered was Nachi, a 1-yr old Silkengirl, but she went round like a seasoned lure courser, absolutely wonderful! She showed great speed and dedication so I thought that trophy would be much better off with her...
Moving house
September 12 - 2011
On August 30 we relocated to a bigger house, now Dutchie has his very own bedroom to retire in and with a much bigger living room there is enough place to play and run around, much to Aponi's delight ;-). Unfortunately we were without Internet connection till today but from now on we are back on track.
On August 30 we relocated to a bigger house, now Dutchie has his very own bedroom to retire in and with a much bigger living room there is enough place to play and run around, much to Aponi's delight ;-). Unfortunately we were without Internet connection till today but from now on we are back on track.
Yasera also CEA clear!
July 22 - 2011
Today I found the yellow certificates in the mailbox, stating that Yasera and her daughters Destiny and Dream are CEA clear, hurray! No wonder Dance in Finland also tested clear....
Today I found the yellow certificates in the mailbox, stating that Yasera and her daughters Destiny and Dream are CEA clear, hurray! No wonder Dance in Finland also tested clear....
Great show weekend in DogCity
July 22 - 2011
We went to DogCity for the annual Silken Show weekend, this time we had entries from Finland as well! Our results: Saturday BISS my co-owned Allagante Windspirit Serrat, reserve Dandy. Sunday my co-owned Tangalooor Nothing but the Best went Reserve best male, Dandy's sister Destiny went BOSS with mom Yasera as Reserve best female. Yasera was BISS Veteran both days (but she was alone). Dandy's brother Design won the large open class (9) on Saturday, was 2nd on Sunday. Brocade also won the open class on Saturday, and was 2nd on Sunday
We went to DogCity for the annual Silken Show weekend, this time we had entries from Finland as well! Our results: Saturday BISS my co-owned Allagante Windspirit Serrat, reserve Dandy. Sunday my co-owned Tangalooor Nothing but the Best went Reserve best male, Dandy's sister Destiny went BOSS with mom Yasera as Reserve best female. Yasera was BISS Veteran both days (but she was alone). Dandy's brother Design won the large open class (9) on Saturday, was 2nd on Sunday. Brocade also won the open class on Saturday, and was 2nd on Sunday
More CEA clear Silkens
July 11 -2011
Today Willeke told me she got the CEA results on her 2 boys and it turned out Jagne's Black Cleithe and Bon Zoi'z Dutch Design are tested CLEAR of CEA, hurray!
Last week I got a mail from Christine, she had tested her 2 boys. Tanner's Best of Daydream and Allagante Windspirit Serrat both are CLEAR of CEA. I co-own Serrat with her...
Today Willeke told me she got the CEA results on her 2 boys and it turned out Jagne's Black Cleithe and Bon Zoi'z Dutch Design are tested CLEAR of CEA, hurray!
Last week I got a mail from Christine, she had tested her 2 boys. Tanner's Best of Daydream and Allagante Windspirit Serrat both are CLEAR of CEA. I co-own Serrat with her...
Dandy's Slovenian Ch. certificate has arrived!
July 8 - 2011
Today I found the big envelope in the mailbox I had been waiting for, with the gorgeous burgundy & gold Ch. rosette and the certificate stating Dandy is officially Slovenian Champion, the 8th Silken with this title! Exactly 2 months after finishing, the paper proof has arrived...
Today I found the big envelope in the mailbox I had been waiting for, with the gorgeous burgundy & gold Ch. rosette and the certificate stating Dandy is officially Slovenian Champion, the 8th Silken with this title! Exactly 2 months after finishing, the paper proof has arrived...
HU - Yes, we are listed as well!!.
July 2 - 2011 It was easy to find our ring ;-) |
HU - The tent-for-all-weather....
July 2 - 2011
We were very lucky, the weekend before the shows temperatures soared to 40 degrees Celsius, a *tad* too much for us ;-) With help of the tent and X-pen the hounds were quite comfy, though always willing to come to the fence to be admired and (hopefully) petted. The tent provided shade when the sun was out but also shelter against the occasional showers. |
HU - Yasera, first Hungarian Silken Windhound BOB ;-)
July 2 - 2011
Mr. Miller was quite taken with miz Yasera and gave her BOB, so she earned 3 ISWS points in addition to the Hungarian CAC. |
Hu - Sunflowers everywhere!
July 2 - 2011
We were surrounded by sunflower fields..... |
Hu - Beautiful sunflower.
July 2 - 2011
Just a BIG photo model ;-) |
Field, upon field, upon field.....
July 2 - 2011
Sunflowers make a good photography subject! |
First Silkens to get CACs in Hungary
July 2 & 3 - 2011
At the Club show of the Hungarian Agár Klub, July 2, my 4 Silken Windhounds received their first CACs from USA judge David Miller. Kristull Yasera went BOB, thus adding the titles HAK Vet.Winner & Winner - 2011 to her name, Aponi went BOS and also got the additional title HAK Winner-2011.
We were allowed in the big ring 2 times, first Yasera went for BIS Veteran competition where got 2nd place (OK of 2 but still..), later we participated in BIS competition.
July 3, the Specialty Show, they were judged by dr. Miklos Levente who gave CAC + BOB to Dandy. Aponi and Yasera also got their 2nd CAC. Miz Brocade does not like this judge and refused to show herself. He is not particulary impressed by her either so she got her 3rd Very Good from him.....
I took Dandy and Yasera in for BIS Brace competiotion and they ended 2nd of the 3 braces present. Later Dandy and I were back for BIS but we did not make the cut this time eiter. BUT the Silkens have been noticed, we had many people stop by, take pics and pet them so the weekend was a success!
At the Club show of the Hungarian Agár Klub, July 2, my 4 Silken Windhounds received their first CACs from USA judge David Miller. Kristull Yasera went BOB, thus adding the titles HAK Vet.Winner & Winner - 2011 to her name, Aponi went BOS and also got the additional title HAK Winner-2011.
We were allowed in the big ring 2 times, first Yasera went for BIS Veteran competition where got 2nd place (OK of 2 but still..), later we participated in BIS competition.
July 3, the Specialty Show, they were judged by dr. Miklos Levente who gave CAC + BOB to Dandy. Aponi and Yasera also got their 2nd CAC. Miz Brocade does not like this judge and refused to show herself. He is not particulary impressed by her either so she got her 3rd Very Good from him.....
I took Dandy and Yasera in for BIS Brace competiotion and they ended 2nd of the 3 braces present. Later Dandy and I were back for BIS but we did not make the cut this time eiter. BUT the Silkens have been noticed, we had many people stop by, take pics and pet them so the weekend was a success!
Results of CEA tests
June 24 - 2011
Today I got the results of the CEA tests I had sent to Slovakia: Kristull Elven King = CLEAR, son Bon Zoi'z Dutch Dandy = CLEAR, Kristull Paladin = CLEAR, Kristull Brocade = CLEAR, HURRAY!!!!!!!!
Now I am waiting for Yasera's test result, keeping fingers crossed for another CLEAR result......
Today I got the results of the CEA tests I had sent to Slovakia: Kristull Elven King = CLEAR, son Bon Zoi'z Dutch Dandy = CLEAR, Kristull Paladin = CLEAR, Kristull Brocade = CLEAR, HURRAY!!!!!!!!
Now I am waiting for Yasera's test result, keeping fingers crossed for another CLEAR result......
Silken Windhounds DM free!!
June 17 - 2011
With the second batch of Silken DM tests coming back clear, over 60 have been tested and NOT A SINGLE CARRIER IS FOUND!!!!!!!!! WAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!
As these samples were taken from descendants representing all Borzoi lines, we can safely assume it is not present in the breed.
Thanks to Francie's hard negotiating and financial support of the ISWS the base line has been established, proving further testing is up to the individual owner, but not necessary for breeding, YAY!
With the second batch of Silken DM tests coming back clear, over 60 have been tested and NOT A SINGLE CARRIER IS FOUND!!!!!!!!! WAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!
As these samples were taken from descendants representing all Borzoi lines, we can safely assume it is not present in the breed.
Thanks to Francie's hard negotiating and financial support of the ISWS the base line has been established, proving further testing is up to the individual owner, but not necessary for breeding, YAY!