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05/09/08 - What a day - had to rush Ellie of to the vet early this morning - she has developed Mastitis and is quite poorly. She is on antibiotics and we have been trying to reduce the inflammation by putting hot flannels on her. I do believe it is slightly less swollen this evening. She is very lethargic - for those of you who know Ellie, this is so unusual. I hope shell sleep well tonight and feel much better tomorrow. Puppies spent a short while outside today - before it rained yet again!! It is so hard to keep them looking nice when they are in such restricted areas - so they all ended up with a bath this lunchtime - looking so much nicer! Whilst at the vet this morning I got Maisies hip score results - a disappointing 9 -7. Although this is still below breed average I was hoping for a lower score. If I do decide to have a litter from her, I will research thoroughly a stud dog who produces scores lower than his own regularly in order to try and reduce her offspring’s scores. Her elbow scores will be back next week.
02/09/08 - A few new photos added around the site. I have received some photos of puppies from previous litters which I will add shortly. All puppies from my Chance litter have now been reserved.
01/09/08 - Jaffa has been visited by a very nice young lady! Fingers crossed her owners will be hearing the patter of tiny paws in around 9 weeks. Further details will be added to the site when Duchess is confirmed in whelp.
31/08/08 - Apologies for not updating the site - my husband has been away for 10 days and its amazing how hard it is doing everything on your own with a large litter of puppies as well as all the adults. Puppies are doing amazingly well - growing almost by the hour! It is such a shame the weather has been so wet and windy over the past couple of weeks - this means they have only been able to go outside for short periods of time.
24/08/08 - At long last I have decided on the litter name for Ellie’s puppies. They are to be the ‘Chance’ litter. I completed their Registrations with the Kennel Club yesterday so hoping for confirmation soon that I have my first name choices. Puppies were also wormed yesterday for the 2nd time - didn’t mind so much this time - must be getting used to the taste! I have also heard about ‘little Molly’ as we call her - she has found a lovely new home and we hope her new owners will continue to keep in contact occasionally with news - especially telling us how she settles in.
23/08/08 - Yesterday we collected Tilly’s ashes from the vet. We had her individually cremated and chose a lovely oak casket for her. It is truly beautiful - too nice to bury in the garden I think. I would like to keep her indoors with me - certainly for a while at least. We are trying to think of suitable words to have engraved on a memorial stone for her in the garden. Puppies are doing well - very much enjoying their food! Due to the good weather they are able to spend longer and longer outside each day.
21/08/08 - New photos of puppies added, plus in ‘Pure’ photo album. I started to wean the puppies just after they were 3 weeks old. I started off by using Royal Canin puppy milk which they were not at all keen on. After a couple of days keep trying them with it and wasting it, I decided to try mixing it with the Royal Canin puppy food - a totally different story - they loved that and their bellies are getting rounder by the day! Today they have been outside for a short while and had their supper out there. I shall increase the amount of time they are outside gradually from now on.
17/08/08 - New photos of puppies added, as well as updating Tilly’s details and altering Rainbow Bridge page. New photo also of Maisie.
15/08/08 - started to update site. Thank you so much everyone who has sent messages regarding Tilly - I am so touched. I will reply to you all in time - thank you again you are so kind.
14/08/08 pm - trying to update website but so emotional over Tilly. She is now at peace - it is now us who are suffering. Please excuse me for not updating the site for a while - we are obviously upset and need some time to come to terms with our loss. Tilly was an exceptional young dog - I will update her page when I feel able to.
14/08/08 am - An awful start to a dreadful day! Just had a phone call from a new puppy owner. She feels she cannot cope with a young puppy and her daughter - so reluctantly we are looking for a new home for her. Please see current litters page for more details.
13/08/08 - a very strange day! Kelly and I decided to make another appointment at the vet for Tilly - we had taken her down to be weighed yesterday and she had gained slightly but felt thinner. Between us we agreed that Tilly now has no quality of life and cannot continue as she is. We brought her home to discuss with everyone this situation and have agreed the kindest thing is to give her peace. The vet will be coming tomorrow to put her to sleep at home. On a brighter note - puppies had a fabulous time meeting two prospective new owners - they were exhausted after they left!
11/08/08 - finished updating girls pages. New photos added to New Litter page, Dutch & Twist Photo Album
09/08/08 - Puppies now 2 weeks old. They continue to thrive and now have some hearing as they have suddenly become quite vocal!! New photos added to Ellie’s litter page - still no decision on litter name as yet!. Started to update details of my girls.
05/08/08 - Puppies eyes are beginning to open! New photos added to Twist and New Litter page, plus Dutch photo album.
03/08/08 - The remaining 2 puppies from Sophies litter have gone to their new homes this weekend. She doesn’t appear to be missing them at all! She now needs to rest and regain her figure. Ellie’s pups are doing very well - steadily gaining weight.
01/08/08 - Mollie appears to be responding well to her medication. She is a great deal more mobile already - just hope its long term! More photos added to Secret, Dutch and Twist litters and re-homing page.
30/07/08 - new photos added to both Twist and Dutch litters. I took Mollie to the vet yesterday as she is beginning to suffer from arthritis and is stiff when getting up these days. Unfortunately, it isn’t arthritis but probably some sort of neurological disorder that may stem from swelling of arthritis on her spine. This is almost making her not know exactly where her legs/feet are when trying to stand and she wobbles a bit. She is on medication, as whether or not it’s wishful thinking - she is definitely getting up and about more during the day and it appears to be easier for her. Fingers crossed she will improve further and give us a few more years of her company. She will be 13 in October and is such a special girl - she causes us no trouble and we often don’t know she’s there as she wants/needs so little - just her meals on time and regular walks and the occasional bit of fuss. I gave her a lovely bath this morning as well as a pedicure - which she hates! but she looks so much better for it and that may also make her more comfortable.
29/07/08 - New photos of puppies added. Ellie is being a devoted mother and is very content with her new family. Appointment booked for Maisie to have her hips and elbows x-rayed at the vets next week.
27/07/08 - Ellie has safely delivered a total of 10 puppies - 5 dog & 5 bitches. A very tiring couple of days but, wow was it worth it! First pictures now added.
26/07/08 - Noon - Ellie is definitely in the early stages of labour. I will keep you updated as and when I can!
25/07/08 - Believe Ellie to be in the very early stages of labour. She cannot get comfortable and she is trying to make nests in every dog bed she can find! She is having bouts of panting - I can see a long night ahead!
24/07/08 - New photo of Ellie added to her litter page. She is a little bit huffy today - but it is already very hot here.
23/07/08 - New photos added of Herbert settling into his new home. Unfortunately, I have had to add another tab to the index for the site. One of my puppies from 2002 has to find a new home due to a family bereavement. More details on the rescue page.
22/07/08 - New photos added to Dutch and Players litter pages.
21/07/08 - This morning Jago left to go to his new home in Crowborough. He again had a good journey and has been playing in the garden with his new family. The other 2 puppies from this litter had a vet check this afternoon - both absolutely fine - Harvey weighed in at 6.85k - luckily Tess is a kilo lighter. The vet is amazed at the size of this litter. All have been so well behaved in the surgery - very calm and loved all the fuss!
20/07/08 - Today Herbert left us for his new home near Canterbury. I have already had a telephone call to say how well he travelled and how confident he is around his new garden. New photos of Twist litter and Ellie added to site.
18/07/08 - We had a visit today from Jaffa’s breeder Janice Hughes. She was keen to pass her experienced eye over Jaffa’s progeny! She was very impressed with all four of his puppies - they all have excellent bone, of extremely good size and lovely coats. One in particular was of potential show quality. It is always nice if another breeder comes to look over your puppies especially someone as experienced in the breed as Janice. I am so pleased she was so impressed with the litter.
17/07/08 - Took Herbert and Jago to the vet this morning for a check-up before they leave here. Both given a clean bill of health and were weighed - 6 kilo each at just under 7 weeks old! Sophie does raise her puppies very well!
16/07/08 - Puppies were tattooed on Monday evening - all went well. They look awful for the next couple of days whilst the excess ink wears off - a good grooming session today is on the cards!
13/07/08 - very frustrating week - telephone has been up the creek and at times we have had no phone line at all therefore making updating site difficult. Mia’s puppies have all settled in very well and I have received some lovely photos of them in their new homes - please see photo album page. New photos also on various other pages including Mia now all her babies have left, Jaffa on his birthday and Ellie looking large! Sophie’s puppies are doing very well indeed. They are having their tattoos done tomorrow evening - two of them will be leaving soon after they are 7 weeks old but due to holidays we are having the other two stay for a while longer.
05/07/08 - Mia’s last puppy left for her new home in Norfolk today. We have already heard that she travelled very well and has been having great fun exploring her new surroundings. Mia doesn’t seem to be missing them at all - she can now concentrate on getting herself back into shape and enjoy the peace and quiet. She did an amazing job for a young bitch and I am very proud of her and her offspring. Spent time today giving the covered patio area a good clean so Sophie’s litter can spend more time out there. They have had lunch and tea outside today and appear very happy - hopefully having more space to play in will wear them out and they’ll sleep longer at night!
03/07/08 - Just one little lady left here waiting for her new mummy and daddy to collect her on Saturday. She has adjusted very well to not having all her brothers and sisters to play with. She spends most of her day with mum - unfortunately the other youngsters are a little to rough when playing with her. Altered the format of the photo page on the site and uploaded pictures of Mia’s puppies settling into their new homes. Sophie’s babies are doing extremely well - they are now on 4 meals a day and eat everything! I think they will be huge puppies by the time they leave here. Ellie is fine - taking life easy as usual and being very sensible and laying indoors on the tiled floor when the sun comes out. She is looking very large. Spoke to Wendy - Doodles owner yesterday - she is also very excited but we obviously want more than anything is a safe delivery for all pups and mum.
29/06/08 -A very hectic weekend with 6 puppies leaving with their new owners. Seems strange with only 3 puppies left to attend to from this litter - but they are just as noisy! These 3 girls will go to their new homes during the coming week. Sophie’s puppies had Royal Canin mixed with their milk this evening - and loved it!
26/06/08 - Busy day preparing all puppies paperwork to take away with them. The first two, Bo & Bosun are going to their new homes tomorrow. It is sad for us when they leave but makes us happy to see how much their new owners are looking forward to them becoming part of their family. Photos taken of individual puppies and playing all together for the last time - will be uploaded shortly. Sophie’s puppies had their first taste of puppy milk this morning - and loved it! Weaning them will be easy too - thank goodness.
24/06/08 - Took Ellie to be scanned to at Haywards Heath - I couldn’t wait another week to find out! She has been confirmed in whelp with a large litter! I am thrilled with this news - so fingers crossed now that Ellie keeps fit and well and delivers safely.
23/06/08 - A busy weekend again with puppy visitors. Most of Mia’s puppies will be leaving here next weekend. They are spending most of their time away from mum now and are coping well. When she does go and see them she now plays with them as her milk has dried up really well and she can now enjoy her offspring instead of being a constant food source! Sophie’s babies are 3 weeks old today and are huge!
19/06/08 - Mia’s puppies were tattooed on Monday evening - what a mess they now look! Where they have been playing with each other, the ink has got all over them - see picture on their puppy page. They can’t get wet for a couple of weeks - but I am trying to keep them clean by daily brushing. Unfortunately, I will not be able to have Ellie scanned next Monday when she is 4 weeks due to vet getting married and no-one else capable of scanning! She is booked in for the following Tuesday - I do think she is in whelp, it’s just that I would like confirmation.
16/06/08 - Sophie’s puppies weighed and wormed today - they are huge! They weighed in at (No’s 1-- 4) 1660g, 1850g, 1760g & 1920g! What a good mum she is - she still barely leaves her box. New photos added.
11/06/08 - Where do the days go at the moment! I seem to spend all day either feeding puppies, cleaning their bedding or outside play areas. They are growing rapidly and are having fun being able to be outside so much at the moment. Sophies babies doubled their birth-weight at a week old - they too are adorable and Sophie has recovered well from her caesarean. A very busy weekend with visitors - either a return visit or seeing their puppy for the first time. I have one little boy available from Sophies litter but apart from that they are all reserved. New photos added of puppies.
05/06/08 - Everything is returning to some sort of normality now - Sophie is recovering well and constantly feeding and washing her puppies. She looks very relaxed and happy now. Going back to vet for a check up tomorrow. Mia’s litter have been playing outside for most of the day for the past couple of days as the weather has been so nice. It is good to see them in the sunshine. They are now on 5 meals a day and are all quite chunky! I seem to spend all my days now preparing their food and clearing up after them! New photos added to puppy pages.
02/06/08 - After 2 very long days and nights - Sophie at last has had her puppies. As we thought, only a small litter but all very good weights - 3 dog and 1 bitch. Unfortunately Sophie had to have a caesarean for the delivery of the last puppy as he was well stuck low down in her uterus. She only spent a very short while in the vets and is now home nursing her babies. She is such a proud mum and caring for her puppies beautifully. Mia’s puppies continue to grow amazingly - they love all types of food offered and were able to spend some time out in the sunshine at the weekend.
30/05/08 - Puppies had their first meal of Royal Canin puppy food mixed with Lactol - they thoroughly enjoyed it too! New photos of puppies eating added. Sophie has been a little restless today - puppies due date is tomorrow so hope she holds on and has them during the day.
27/05/08 - Gave puppies their first meal today - Lactol - they thoroughly enjoyed it and what a mess they made! More photos taken of them at 3 weeks.
26/05/08 - Wow - what a busy couple of days! We have travelled to Wiltshire with Ellie and had a very successful mating with Catcombe Cock A Doodle Doo - I changed my mind about which dog to use over the past few days - litter page will be amended shortly. Fortunately our daughter stayed here with the other dogs and puppies.
24/05/08 - Last prospective puppy parents came to visit today. Puppies are well up on their feet now and getting noisier! Mia is taking her breaks away from the whelping box - she does deserve a break bless her. She’s looking quite tired today. Sophie is fine - looking fairly large - she doesn’t like the warmer weather at the moment - must be quite uncomfortable for her. Tomorrow, we think will be her last day for runs in the forest - she doesn’t appear to be enjoying it anymore.
23/05/08 - Ellie has bloods taken again - result at last - she has ovulated!! Telephoned Wendy and arrangements made for us to travel to Wiltshire on Sunday for proposed mating on Sunday and Monday. So excited and really looking forward to meeting Wendy and her dogs.
21/05/08 - Firstly apologies for not updating website more often ISP is rather spasmodic to say the least - also affecting emails. Ellie to vets again to day for bloods - result - test again in 48 hours. Puppies continue to thrive - wormed today for the first time.
20/05/08 - Puppies are 2 weeks old today - all are growing well and are now little round bundles! They have their eyes open and are attempting to stand on back legs.
19/05/08 - Took Ellie to vet for her first ovulation blood test - not expecting positive result yet. Busy weekend with potential puppy viewings - Mia was very happy to show off her babies.
17/05/08 - 3 more sets of visitors today - we’re all now shattered. Puppies are doing very well - their eyes are starting to open - although they are still spending most of their days asleep! Sophie continues to be keeping very well and making the most of this quiet time and sleeping for most of it! Managed to sort details of Ellie’s proposed mating - she will commence ovulation blood tests on Monday.
14/05/08 - 2 prospective new owners visited today - Mia enjoyed their company and the fuss she was given. She was happy to let them touch her babies. Puppies now attempting to stand on back legs - very funny as they keep falling over!
13/05/08 - Puppies a week old today - all doing very well. Mia also much improved. Sophie is now really filling out - ravenous all the time! She’s also keeping very well.
12/05/08 - Attempting to update site - have done this page first in case it crashes! Hoping to add more photos today.
11/05/08 - Mia very much improved today. Puppies are thriving! Taken more photos - trying to update site - computer froze yesterday - will try again tomorrow.
10/05/08 - Mia is showing signs of improvement - thank goodness. She is still being an excellent mother - such a contented look on her face. Had our first two potential new owners visit today - she was very good at letting them hold her babies. Ellie also came into season this morning - contacted Wendy Andrews re stud dog. Sophie is still fine - increasing her food slightly although she is still not showing very much.
09/05/08 - Popped into my own vet this morning - given some antibiotics as a precaution and obviously keeping a close eye on her. Appetite not as good as I would have expected with feeding such a large litter.
08/05/08 - Not too happy with Mia today - she is losing a lot and is not quite herself. AT about 8pm she started to push again and she has a high temperature - very worried so phoned vet - only emergency surgery available in Brighton. So off we go - he wasn’t too worried but he didn’t fill me with confidence. Another sleepless night!
07/05/08 - Took Mia to the vet at lunchtime - just to check all is ok. She’s looking fine. Puppies filling out almost by the minute! Weighing them twice a day at the moment. Mia still constantly with them - very hard even to get her to pop into the garden!
06/05/08 - Mia is coping very well, this is a very large litter for her first. I have tried to rest but far too excited! E-mailed everyone with news of their arrival. Heather Morss - stud dogs owner very pleased with size of litter.
05/05/08 - Woke up this morning to Mia puffing and panting. Although it is very warm again today I think she is more than likely in the early stages of labour. Puffing continues all day and about 8pm I take her to the whelping room to get comfortable and prepare for delivery. At about 8.45 she starts to push and first puppy born at 9.58pm. After a very long night, last puppy delivered at 3.55am - we have a total of 11 - 6 dog and 5 bitches. Mia is very tired but looking extremely pleased with herself.
04/05/08 - All remains quiet with Mia although she does have restless spells. Taken another photo of her today - see her litters page. Group photo also taken.
30/04/08 - Scan reveals Sophie in whelp - what a relief! Vet doesn’t think it will be a large litter so we now just wait and see. Mia is still hanging on - looking very relaxed. Whelping box and delivery suite prepared today! Another photo of her on her puppy page.
25/04/08 - All very quiet here at the moment - Mia spends most of her days sleeping and eating when she has the opportunity - she’s still starving! Now feeding her additional meals so she can cope better. Sophie is also blooming - evidence of thickening waistline over the past few days. Jaffa is being so attentive of Sophie - taking his responsibilities seriously! Bless him
19/04/08 - New photos added to Spring and Pure litter pages. I took some photos of Mia this morning to show how large she is - picture on her current litter page. She remains very well if a little slower and less excitable. Sophie is also very well and they are both going through a ravenous stage - eating for England!!
10/04/08 - New photo of Dutch on Mia’s litter page. New photos on Solitaire, Spring and Pure pages. Both Sophie and Mia continue to keep well. Mia is getting larger daily! I hope she’s not having too many for her first litter - poor love.
06/04/08 - Mia appears to have got over her ‘morning sickness’ and is now enjoying her food again. She is beginning to look a little tubby around her tummy. Sophie is also now going through a hungry phase. They both are needing more attention and reassurance now too - another positive sign.
02/04/08 - I was extremely pleased to receive an e-mail from Harvey’s - Cuckmere Spring Sequence - owner. Harvey has passed his Kennel Club Good Citizen Gold test at the tender age of 12 months. Congratulations to both Sheila and Harvey - a fantastic achievement. Is the the start of a competition obedience dog?
30/03/08 - Sophie and Jaffa have been mated - so fingers crossed all will be successful and we have a lovely litter of puppies in very early June - keep posted for further details. Mia, I’m sure is in whelp, she has gone off her breakfast over the past few days and does look a little heavier too!
28/03/08 - Repeat of blood tests - result - to mate within next 72 hours!
26/03/08 - Took Sophie for blood test to check for ovulation - results back - test again in 1 - 2 days.
21/03/08 - Even though Mia is only 2+ weeks, I am sure she is in whelp - very exciting.
16/03/08 - Sophie came into season today - much earlier than she was due but she will still have a litter this season as it will be well over a year since her last.
15/03/08 - This morning Mia has been very naughty - whilst I was drying the others dogs off after their morning walk, she jumped up to the kitchen work surfaces are ate half a meal from two bowls! She has never done this before and she does appear to be hungrier - perhaps a positive sign of puppies!
07/03/08 - Gundog Day at Crufts and what a fantastic day it was for dogs/owners related/connected to Cuckmere Goldens. Many congratulations go to;-
Wendy Andrews & Ch Catcombe Corblimey - Ellie’s future ‘husband’ - he went Best of Breed. His son, Cock A Doodle Doo was 2nd in the Limit class.
Heather Morss & Xanthos Espionage - VHC Special Puppy - from kennel of Mia’s mate and father of Sophie’s first litter. Heather also bred the Reserve in the Special Working Gundog Group - Xanthos Zinq with Gaytonwood.
Pat & Fred Taylor & Pandreft Victorian Melody - 3rd Graduate Bitch - from kennel of Sophie’s 2nd & 3rd litters father. They also bred Pandreft Uncle Ted - Reserve in the Graduate Dog Class, he was also 2nd in the Good Citizen Dog Class.
Sue Pounds-Longhurst & Mossburn Bla Monj - 1st in Special Working Gundog bitch and Res in Good Citizen Bitch class with Mossburn Don’t Mind Me - kennel of sire of Ellie’s first litter.
Janice Hughes - breeder of Jaffa - was VHC in the Veteran Bitch class with Drumkilty Designed for Poppygold.
06/03/08 - another successful mating. So now a question of wait and see what happens.
04/03/08 - successful mating took place - to be repeated in 48 hours. I have received some lovely photos of Barney, Chester and Dylan No.3 I will try and get them on the site within the next few days. Thank you for sending them, I much appreciate seeing how they are getting on. They all look fabulous - congratulations.
03/03/08 - went to the vet this morning to have bloods taken to check for ovulation. Results back late this afternoon - to be mated within the next 72 hours! Phoned Heather and arranged to visit tomorrow at 11am.
22/02/08 - Mia has now followed her sister and is also in season. Informed stud dog owner as well as people on my waiting list. Mating likely to be next weekend - Crufts weekend! so a very busy few days ahead.
18/02/08 - Maisie is now in season - her first bless her!
11/02/08 - Maisie took her Kennel Club Silver test and passed! She has only been in the class since January so quite an achievement for her especially as she is still younger than 11 months old. Don’t know how I’m going to cope with 2 dogs in the Gold class now - they’ll have to take turns in going! Still waiting for Mia to come into season!
15/01/08 - Decision finally made on stud dog for Mia - see current litters page.
30/11/07 - Maisie and Tilly took their Bronze tests last night and both passed! - Well done both of you. They will be starting the Silver course in the New Year. Due to the low numbers of dogs ready to take the Gold test, Mia and Jaffa will have to wait a while before they can take it.
27/10/07 - Confirmation of hip and elbow scores - Jaffa - 4:3 & 0:0, Mia - 3:7 & 0:0 & Honey - 6:7 & 0:1 - all brilliant results.
19/10/07 - Telephoned Marilyn for Hip and Elbow scores for Jaffa and Mia - at long last she has received them! Jaffa has a hip score of 4:3 and 0:0 elbows - brilliant news. Mia has a hip score of 3:7 and elbows 0:0 - her hips are a little disappointing but still a very good score. I then telephoned Jaffa’s breeder Janice Hughes to let her know results - she was very pleased with them and has agreed to lift his Breeding Restriction Endorsement - so as soon as I receive the paperwork from Marilyn I will send copies of hip/elbow scores to Janice and she will then contact the Kennel Club re paperwork. Jaffa will then be available at stud to carefully vetted bitches only.
04/10/07 - telephoned the BVA re hip/elbow scores - they are actually being scored today and will be posted back to Marilyn tomorrow. Unfortunately due to the postal strike - who knows when we will actually receive them!
14/09/07 - Sophie is now also in season - she was due a long rest from maternal duties so no problems there.
07/09/07 - Ellie has unexpectedly come into season - this is far too early for me to go ahead with the planned mating with Catcombe Corblimey. I hope I have informed everyone who was waiting for news on this litter.
02/09/07 - Mia, Jaffa & Honey (Libby’s daughter) went to Eastleigh today to have their hips and elbows scored. X-Rays look good so now have to wait for confirmation results from the Kennel Club.
02/08/07 - Drain removed from Maisie’s wound - all settling down now - thank goodness. No need to return to the vet unless we have any worries at all.
30/07/07 - Took Maisie back for a final check-up. She has developed a fluid filled lump - Vet decides to put in a drain to remove fluid - another anesthetic!!
26/07/07 - Mia and Jaffa both pass their Silver test - very well done to both of them. They will start next term in the Gold class.
26/07/07 - Maisie and Tilly complete the Puppy Foundation Course. They will both work towards their Bronze award in September.
23/07/07 - Took Maisie back today for a check-up - Damian is very pleased with her progress, but to keep quiet for a few more days!
20/07/07 - Collected Maisie from vets - apart from 8 shaved patches on her poor little body she appears fine - she has to be kept quiet now for a few days to allow her wounds to heal.
19/07/07 - Mia is 1 today - Happy Birthday. Maisie went to another Veterinary Surgery today for tests on her kindeys/bladder etc. Unfortunately it revealed she has a problem with one of the tubes from her kidney and this has had to be removed.
12/07/07 - Jaffa is 1 today - Happy Birthday
23/06/07 - Had a visit from Bella today - what a gorgeous girl. She looks very much like Mia and they had a good play together - unfortunately is was raining hard so they couldn’t play outside and we were unable to get any photos.
27/05/07 - Tia has been re-named Tilly and is going home with Shannon & Jake today. She has met Jaffa and they get along very well together.
24/05/07 - Tia back to vet for 2nd inoculation. Saw vet who performed her surgery - Tia was very pleased to see her! Vet - Caroline was very pleased at her progress - she has put on a kilo in a week! To continue with softened food for another week or so but then can be treated as normal. I have taken the decision to give Tia to my granddaughter Shannon - she has been there from her conception, minutes after her birth and through the long first few days when we felt we would lose her. Shannon and Tia have formed a very close bond and she will be joining the family soon. I have also made the decision to keep a bitch puppy from Sophie’s litter - she will be called Miasie. Unfortunately, she appears to have a urinary problem which will have to be sorted out as she gets older.
19/05/07 - Tia is making a remarkable recovery - she is now eating for England!! Took her back to vet for a quick check up today and they are very pleased with her.
17/05/07 - Tia - my small puppy from Ellie’s litter is having surgery today to repair a small slit in her throat - she will then hopefully grow as quickly as the others in the litter.
17/05/07 - Apologies for not updating - life has been very busy in the Moore household! Not only have we had the 19 puppies to care for but our daughter Kelly got married on the 5th May. All bar 2 of the puppies have now gone to their new homes and they have all settled in really well. Thank you to everyone who has sent photos or e-mails - I will attempt to get them on the website in due course.
19/04/07 - Seaford & District Dog Training Club’s Cup Competition night - Mia came 1st in the Bronze class - unfortunately Jaffa was unable to attend as Kelly couldn’t get a baby-sitter.
12/04/07 - Mia and Jaffa both passed their Kennel Club Bronze Good Citizen Scheme Award at the first attempt. Well done to both of them. Puppies are now keeping me extremely busy - I’m hoping to get more photos on here soon - but as you can imagine I am having lots of visitors too - brilliant for the puppies - and it tires them out!
04/04/07 - More puppy photos added to both litters. Photo of Pandreft Victorian Melody added to Sophie’s litter page via link on ‘Vicky’.
01/04/07 - Kelly and I attended another Dog Show and we both came home with rosettes! Jaffa a 4th in Dog Puppy class and Mia VHC in Bitch Puppy. Are we pleased - you bet we are
24/03/07 - Photos of Pandreft Playing the Game added to Sophie’s litter page
22/03/07 - Jaffa and Mia attended their first ‘proper’ dog show. In a class of 8 we were both unplaced, but considering all the other dogs were from very famous kennels, I was not surprised. Both dogs coped well - Kelly and I were both very nervous too - so looking forward to our next show and hope to achieve a placing.
17/03/07 - new photos added of puppies
16/03/07 - Sophie has delighted us with her latest litter - 10 puppies!!! What a star she is - lovely delivery and both she and pups are doing well. Ellie’s pups are also doing very well - we do have a small one which is getting stronger everyday and we are confident she will be fine.
10/03/07 - Ellie’s puppies were born last night - all 9 of them!! 5 dog & 4 bitches - all doing extremely well. See current litter page.
08/03/07 - 8.45pm - no further signs of puppies being born - long night ahead I think.
08/03/07 - 7:00am - Ellie appears to be in the early stages of labour - fingers crossed for a swift and safe delivery
1st Spec Puppy - Bitch - Pandreft Victorian Melody - owned by Pat & Fred Taylor - owner of stud dog used for Sophie’s current litter. Well done, Pat, Fred & Vickie - let’s hope she can go a little further today, too. Went on to win Best Puppy in Breed - what an achievement.
Res Spec Puppy - Dog - Xanthos Ardulfe - From the kennel of the Sire of the Solitaire litter
1st - Under Grad Bitch - Xanthos Holly Holland at Dasmaks - as above
3rd - Under Grad Bitch - Stanroph So Remember me - - From the kennel of both Touch and Secret Litters Sire
2nd - Yearling Dog - Stanroph So What Will Be - as above
VHC - Mid Limit Dog - Stanroph Stare If You Dare - as above
1st - Good Citizen Bitch - Mossburn Bla Monj Sh Ch JW - from the kennel of the Sire of Ellie’s litter
02/03/07 - Happy 2nd birthday to my ‘Solitaire’ litter - my boys. Photos and information added to current litters page re Mossburn Colonel Mustard.
25/02/07 - Can also confirm Sophie is in whelp. Both girls are extremely well - although rather large. Ellie’s puppies due 9/10th March & Sophie’s 19th March.
15/02/07 - Fantastic news - Ellie has just been scanned and has been confirmed in whelp - quite a few in there apparently!
14/02/07 - Ellie, Sophie, Mia and Jaffa have all had eye tests today and have all received a clear eye certificate.
02/02/07 - New link to Tagiffany Dog Tags - just treated the girls to new name tags - excellent quality and something different. Excellent service too - arrived by post in 3 days! Still no confirmation of girls in whelp - may not have them scanned - just wait and see and this may cause them undo stress.
28/01/07 - New pictures of Jaffa added
20/01/07 - Added a Guest Book to site. Both girls looking well - no obvious signs of pregnancy yet.
15/01/07 - Another trip down to the New Forest and another successful mating.
13/01/07 - Trip to the new Forest for mating with Sophie & Player.
04/01/07 - Bloods again this morning on Sophie - result - oestrus started - ovulation progressing - mate within 48 hours. Telephoned stud dogs owners - mating planned for 10.30am tomorrow.
07/01/07 - Ellie has now been successfully mated to Mossburn Colonel Mustard twice over the weekend, Fingers crossed all will be ok. I have decided to also mate Sophie this season - it will be a repeat of her previous litter to Pandreft Playing the Game - Player. Dates of matings yet to be decided.
02/01/07 - Bloods taken again this morning - result - test again in 1/2 days. Sophie also came into season today - I need to think long and hard as to whether I mate her as well. I had planned to, but potentially 2 litter in as many weeks may be a bit much. I have a few days to think about it.
29/12/06 - Ellie has been to Vet today for blood tests to measure hormone levels - results due this afternoon. This should tell us when we can plan to mate her. Results back - repeat bloods in 1/2 days - and yes, it’s Bank Holiday Monday - vet phoned Vet Lab and ok to leave until Tuesday.
23/12/06 - Ellie came into season 22/12/06 - plans being made to mate her very soon.
20/12/06 - Back on-line at last. Due to Spyware getting onto my PC and it having to go into the shop to be sorted out which meant taking it back to factory settings meant I have lost all details from previous attempt at the site. I am gradually building it up again, so please bear with me for a while.
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