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Just heard from Gloria… Sunday was the last successful breeding. Today she wasnt feeling it, so theyre done. Now we wait. And I should get her back by the end of the weekend, still ironing out those exact details…
4 total breedings ... Last Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday… She wasnt flagging today and tried to nip at him, so shes done… Depending on the weather, we’ll get her Friday or Saturday.

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Email from Gloria on Dec 2nd:
Hi

Second breeding a huge success tonight. Kylee was even courting Breckon and what a sight it was. So sweet with a 20 minute tie!! Usually the second breeding and then after is so much easier. She is still flagging like mad :)

What was so cute, she was laying in her crate and I sat on the lounge chair to watch TV. I called her and she came running and jumping into my arms. She liked being held and cuddled. Just the sweetest dog.

Ok, we’ll go for another breeding on Friday and I’ll let you know

She is eating some, as long as she picks something, we think that is good. I think today we may see how she reacts to our food. Who knows?? At least I do know she is happy here and not stressed at all. She loves the couch and just stretches out and takes her naps.

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Got an email early this morning from Gloria:
“The breeding went well last night, Kylee was flagging, but since she never was bred before, also was a bit jumpy, however Breckon got the job done with a 15 minute tie. I could tell she was nervous, but I have seen this before so I was not surprised and just calmed her down. The next time will be easier. We will do another breeding on Wed. I like to skip a day between breedings. So all is well and breedings begin!!!! “

:)

I do miss her like crazy, it is so weird not having her here. She sleeps on our bed - right above our heads by the pillows and is usually the one who wakes me up in the morning to remember to let dogs out and feed them. Even today, Tig didnt wake me up until almost 930am! And he spit his cookie out and let Belle eat it, he really misses her.

The plan was for her to stay 2 weeks, but if shes done being bred early, I may try to convince my dad to get her sometime next week while Im still in school. Theres also our last chance at a UKC show the 11/12/13 to hold onto our TopTen ranking. But, if she is still willing to breed, Im not going to pull her away early.

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Ive been chatting with Gloria (Breckons owner) over the past couple days, since dropping Ky off. They love her there, she likes to cuddle, and play, is quiet, and (I quote) a prima dona princess:) Theyve had no problems with her, she is eating and likes to play and potty outside with the girls. She doesnt want to be outside alone, so they send her out with a couple of their younger females. Theyre also growing out a couple puppies (now teenagers) and she gets along well with them. When shes had enough of their roughhousing, she grabs a chewy rawhide and jumps up onto a couch next to a person and lays nicely :)
Gloria believes tonight is going to be the first night of a breeding, so Im crossing my fingers the next update I get is that they did breed :)
It is SO weird not having Ky here, but having the other two. Im not used to it yet. Ky is usually the one to wake me up to let them out and feed them, lately Ive been sleeping in b/c Belle is zonked and Tig is sleeping too. Belle isnt eating her food as well as she used to when Ky was here, and Tigger doesnt want to take his cookie when we leave the house (normally, Belle first, Ky second, Tig third), but Tig just spits his cookie out and looks around - poor guy misses her!

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Well—its Friday :) :)
Kylee has her vet appointment this morning (in 9 hours) and then once home from that, Dad and I are hitting the road :) Ill bring my camera to get pics during the trip :)

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and has a safe, great weekend!!

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Well, she skipped eating her dinner last night (which was actually her breakfast from that morning)...

This morning I figured Id just put her old food back in her dish (BilJac) and see what happens. We had barely just finished switching them over completely to Merricks Before Grain formula, and she was eating it fine all last week and before going into heat… Well, once the BilJac hit her bowl - she ate.

I tried playing a little game hand feeding her: biljac kibble, biljac kibble, Merrick - plew, she spit it out. Ate bil jac a few times in a row, handed her the merrick - she spit it out. I’ve gotta get this on video, its actually cute - its what she does with dog treats at shows, too. She is PICKY, doesnt even like cooked chicken breast or cheese!

So, shes going to be “abruptly” switched back to her old diet of BilJac just to get her to eat :)

Finished a Breckon X Ky pedigree (still need to add health clearances and such, but good enough for now) ....

http://sympashelties.com/Litters/BreckonXKyleePed.htm

NOVEMBER 20 & 21, 2009 - PUPPIES ANTICIPATION

I thought it’d be neat if I made a thread to update as I notice things on her changing…

Today is “Day1” of her being in heat, next Friday (day after Thanksgiving), she will be going to the vet for a Brucalosis test and smear. Then, my dad [Viper18433] is driving us to Jeannette, PA for Ky to meet and stay with her boyfriend = “Breckon” (CH Belaire’s What You Leave Behind), a JJ son. JJ was very accomplished in the show world (conformation, agility, obedience, rally, herding) and produced many kids -and grandkids- who are following his pawprints. JJ passed away only a couple months ago, at 15 1/2, we hope the pups from this resulting litter are as happy and healthy as he was until the end.

We are extremely excited for this breeding and will start crossing fingers and hoping now everything goes smoothly and well :)

Ive never chronicled a litter before, either. Best Ive done is have “puppy cams” for Tigger & Ky growing up from 8 wks old. So, Im going to do my best at this. You may have to remind me at times to post anything :)
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A note for today (day2) shes eaten half of her breakfast and shows no interest in going back to it. So if she skips her dinner, will add some special stuffs to it tomorrow to entice her to eat. She’s being cuddly and playful at the same time. And, being a good girl leaving her doggy diaper alone :)

Kelly & Ky

Shows! (1st AKC)

Kylee was entered in her first AKC show this weekend. She earned "Reserve Winners Bitch" both days. Not bad for a first timer! :)
(Nov 7 & 8)

WOW !! Finished Grand CH with a RBIMBS!

Kylee took the "Champion" class under judge Beth Snedegar to finish her Grand Championship title. Beth also placed Kylee as Best of Breed, Group 1, and RESERVE BEST IN SHOW! Thank you, Beth! It was a year ago, at this show, that Ky finished her U-CH under Beth as well :)

Shows!

Kylee was handled by our good friend, Pat Gustafson (Agape Shelties), while my husband and I were on vacation. She took the Championship class, Best of Breed, and a Group 2 under judge June Pasko. Thanks Pat!