@donc - Not true that breeders traditionally breed for conformation only. Breeders (responsible breeders) breed for health, temperament and conformation. Health/temperament is at the top of the list. Breeders do of course look for certain conformation but that does not exclude Health & Temperament.
Sherwood's Breeding Plans 2010
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I had his sperm count done in August. I did not have a teaser bitch but the repro vet was able to collect him. His motility was only 60% but that is pretty good for his age, especially since it was before breeding season. There were 5 natural breedings over a 5 day period. I held my breath for a while but it's obvious the breedings took.
60% is pretty darn good for a 15 yr old….. When I used Ricky, I think that his was maybe at best 70%... and we got 4 very nice puppies from that breeding.
December 1st is just about here!
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Congratulations Robyn!
Terry
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Congratulations, I remember meeting Baron and what a sweet and good-looking boy he was. Possibly black pup? (my genetic education was many years ago…)
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I am 99% sure that Baron is pure-for-red so I am only expecting red/white pups from this breeding. Next year, there may be black pups back at Sherwood.
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Congrats, We are happy to assist with socialization when the pups come!
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Very nice Robyn…keeping my fingers crossed for happy healthy puppies and mommy.
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Congrats, We are happy to assist with socialization when the pups come!
Absolutely! All of my local friends are welcomed to visit as often as they want.
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Congratulations! I know these puppies will be as beautiful, sweet, healthy and special as all the previous puppies that have come out of your kennel!! I can't wait to see pictures. And way to go Baron!!
Pat
Cory and Jayden -
Pat,
Baron is Jayden's sire and Cory is full sister to Bindi so you know the babies will be awesome.
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Congrats Robyn, and fingers crossed that all goes smoothly!
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Taken Nov 24
Taken Nov 28
And I wrote the wrong due date down. It would be Dec 2 from the first breeding. Changing the first post now.
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Any day now….
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Oh poor girl
She looks so uncomfortable…I can sympathize...well, not right now, but you know what I mean...How many do you think are in there?
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I'm hoping no more than 4
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Umm, excuse me Robyn, but maybe Sugar is waiting for Bindi?? Just a thought, you know how these girls are! And Sugar is about the same size as Bindi as well. It'll be interesting to see what transpires in the next couple of days!
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Wow, she is ginourmous..can't wait to hear of the babies.
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My first thought when I looked at the picture of the very pregnant Bindi lying on the couch was "How in the world did she manage to jump up there?".
Pat
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It won't take long now, poor mommy
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Bindi acted restless yesterday morning and she didn't eat breakfast. She was quiet most of the day but then did not eat dinner. She started to get restless again about 8 pm or so. The deliveries went smoothly and now we have 5 new babies.
10:49 pm red female
11:43 pm red male
12:00 am red male
1:23 am red female
2:34 am red male
Although I couldn't feel any more pups, I stayed up until 4 am just to make sure all was well. I didn't get much sleep so just one pic for now. I'll get individual pics later.
Group pic, taken this morning
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Lovely babies Robyn. Now for a well-deserved rest.
