Nov 28
It was a cool crisp September evening in Fairwood Valley, on HWY 603 in Troutdale VA. I was resting and napping a bit and it was nigh on 6:00 PM , with the sun sinking low over the Iron Mountains. The apples were turning bright red and golden yellow all up and down the valley …
Nov 28
The Heart Of AN ES Breeder…….. My first attempt at raising puppies was a bad experience and I thought I might not ever get to have puppies nor did I want that bad experience again. I nearly lost my treasured Montanna and did loose all the puppies. I was very much afraid. But after much …
Nov 26
17 Days to go give or take a day or so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Puppies are continuing to grown inside Abilene. Her abdomen hair has started to shed, and she LOOKS pregnant. Her tummy is expanding and is very tight feeling. She eats more now. She eats Purina Puppy Chow and Cottage cheese, plus regular Purina Dog Chow. …
Nov 24
I have not written in a few days. Life, busy, not to mention the beautiful weather!!! I started staying with my Grandma and Grandpa Delk at the tender age of 6 months I believe. The story goes that Daddy worked third shift in the mill and Momma worked first ,so Daddy was to keep me …
Nov 18
Night before last we had a lot of wind in the thunder storms that passed through our area. There were more fallen leaves than rain. Man we could use the rain. So today we started the task of getting up the leaves and putting them on my garden spot so they will compost along with …
Nov 17
We had a bit of rain last night and there were awful winds . So today I checked pasture fences. Sure enough I had to fix one section. Not a big deal but I sure hope that was not poison oak on the part that fell across the fence. I took care of sheep and …
Nov 17
YES!!! Abilene is in the family way!! Her tummy is getting larger, and her nipples are darkening and enlarging too. She is eating more. She is in week six days 36 to 42. The puppies are developing skin pigment. They should weigh 6 grams. And are 45 mm long (1.77 inches). I should be able …
Nov 15
Saturday I spent the day in the arena working with the dogs and herding ducks and sheep! What FUN!!!! Connie and Sophie came….several other folk had planned to come but things came up. Next month we will have our second Herding Workshop on the 11th. Sophie was a tired but very happy dog when she …
Nov 11
Today is Veteran’s Day. The day set aside for all of us Americans to remember our armed services people and the service they give and have given to all of us. All of the wars and police actions they have served in. Their service has made and keeps us free to live life here and …
Nov 10
By my math this should be day 30 plus or minus a day. All most half way!!!! Days 29 to 35 the “puppies” toes, whisker buds and claws are developing. The gender can be determined. Eyes previously open Now close . They will grow from 18mm to 30mm.Organogenesis ends and the puppies are fairly resistant …
