This is an email I got this morning... note I left the guy's address on it.
Sam
astrzok@yahoo.com
JC
4235349988
Labradoodle puppy
What the hell are you smoking. $1250. for an ugly mutt.
My reply was that his stuff was probably better than mine.
MOUNTAIN SUMMIT WHOODLES
A blog mainly about WHOODLES with some DOODLE stuff too!
A few thoughts and ravings about dogs, dog breeding and the people involved with both!
Plus some other things.
Website: http://mtsummitwhoodles.com
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Monday, April 19, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Six Months Old Already
Di and Brogue's last litter will be 6 months old on Tuesday! Here is the latest picture of Otis. This was taken after his first grooming. He is 22 pounds and seems to be the PERFECT dog... although Julie says he is still training his people about some things.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Reservation list info
Just a note... the reservation list is open for Emy's litter only. I have worked on the website, hoping to make that clear. Because of the coloring of her last litter, I have a lot of interest in Cotton's pups but it's too soon to know if she's even pregnant. And, truthfully, Emy is just as likely to have mostly light colored babies... after all, Cotton is an Emy (& Sparky) baby!
A long time ago, a wise breeder told me
"if you particularly like the looks of a specific dog, don't breed to it or get a pup from it, but get a pup from its parents."
And that's the way it usually works!
Brogue's Courting
Brogue is going to meet a new girl friend this weekend. A SCWT. He seems to be getting somewhat picky in his middle age, so we'll have to see how they get along. IF they do get along, I plan to take a male pup as the stud fee. I still need a replacement guy around here and who better than the original fellow?
Son of Brogue, gives new meaning to S.O.B.!
Photo Time!
Claudia sent this shot of her and Bingo. He is the black and tan pup from Di/Brogue's last litter. She was originally looking for a "bigger" dog but says she's found she still has a lot of dog on the end of the lead!
A long time ago, a wise breeder told me
"if you particularly like the looks of a specific dog, don't breed to it or get a pup from it, but get a pup from its parents."
And that's the way it usually works!
Brogue's Courting
Brogue is going to meet a new girl friend this weekend. A SCWT. He seems to be getting somewhat picky in his middle age, so we'll have to see how they get along. IF they do get along, I plan to take a male pup as the stud fee. I still need a replacement guy around here and who better than the original fellow?
Son of Brogue, gives new meaning to S.O.B.!
Photo Time!
Claudia sent this shot of her and Bingo. He is the black and tan pup from Di/Brogue's last litter. She was originally looking for a "bigger" dog but says she's found she still has a lot of dog on the end of the lead!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Photos of Emy and Cotton
As you can see, Ms Emy is most definitely pregnant! Isn't that a cute belly... and rather large for 6 weeks. I hope it's only her usual 6-7 pups!
And here is Ms Cotton, obviously not showing at all at just barely 2 weeks. I had the hardest time getting her to move away from my feet so I could get a picture!
And my new favorite picture of Mr Ost. He is such a PUPPY! It is really nice having him around to keep me entertained!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Preggers
Yep, had both Emy and Cotton to the groomer yesterday and there's no way around it... Emy is pregnant. I was going to take photos today... even though they don't look all that great totally bald... but it is raining. The first rain we've had in a long time so it's hard to be upset... we're down about 4 inches already for the year. However, the sun is supposed to be back tomorrow and I'll get pictures then. Right now, Diamond, Emy and Cotton are all curled together in a tight little ball... I made them go outside in the rain and they got wet, so they need each other for comfort during this trying period of time. Keogh is with them... she's just not part of the "ball" and isn't curled up. Brogue IS curled up a few feet away... he is never snuggled against another dog unless she's in heat.
Ost was outside too... of course, he doesn't mind the rain as he's still a very young puppy. Five months is NOTHING! I forgot what a heavy coat he has until he came inside DRIPPING. I could have wrung him out! He's now plastered against Ravin's side, both of them sound asleep. Supposed to have thunderstorms this afternoon. Several of the dogs... especially Ravin... don't like them. The rest don't even notice.
At least I got my fences moved Monday and Tuesday. All the time I've lived here, I've never had a problem with barking dogs. Then last year, the field across from me was sold and people put in a nice little house and a few other buildings... on the far side of the property. BUT then then cleared the trees and brush along their fence line and put a big garden in. Right where my dogs can see everything they do. And bark about it. They're not used to other people being around and everyone is a threat, so it gets pretty obnoxious whenever there is weeding or whatever going on. I moved my fences back about 40 feet... and the dogs will STILL be able to see the garden since we're uphill. Guess I'm going to have to put up some kind of privacy fencing. Yuck!
Ost was outside too... of course, he doesn't mind the rain as he's still a very young puppy. Five months is NOTHING! I forgot what a heavy coat he has until he came inside DRIPPING. I could have wrung him out! He's now plastered against Ravin's side, both of them sound asleep. Supposed to have thunderstorms this afternoon. Several of the dogs... especially Ravin... don't like them. The rest don't even notice.
At least I got my fences moved Monday and Tuesday. All the time I've lived here, I've never had a problem with barking dogs. Then last year, the field across from me was sold and people put in a nice little house and a few other buildings... on the far side of the property. BUT then then cleared the trees and brush along their fence line and put a big garden in. Right where my dogs can see everything they do. And bark about it. They're not used to other people being around and everyone is a threat, so it gets pretty obnoxious whenever there is weeding or whatever going on. I moved my fences back about 40 feet... and the dogs will STILL be able to see the garden since we're uphill. Guess I'm going to have to put up some kind of privacy fencing. Yuck!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Reservation List opening 4/8/10
That's right. In the last two days, Emy has bloomed! She's gotten a nice little belly on her. Just to be on the safe side, the reservation list isn't opening until AFTER I get her clipped down on Wednesday, but...
I'm ready to start screening homes now.
Feel free to email for the details.
This list is for EMY/BROGUE pups only.
And by the way, be sure to use the website address
(mountainsummit at fastmail.fm.
And yes, it IS .fm, not .com.) I occasionally get email at the blog's yahoo address but only check that account every once in a while, so there is often a long delay before I answer.
Claudia and Bingo check in
Sorry, no picture, but Claudia reports Bingo is 20 pounds at 5 months. How is every one else doing?
Also, Bingo tends to be shy around strangers so if anyone has any suggestions, let me know.
I'm ready to start screening homes now.
Feel free to email for the details.
This list is for EMY/BROGUE pups only.
And by the way, be sure to use the website address
(mountainsummit at fastmail.fm.
And yes, it IS .fm, not .com.) I occasionally get email at the blog's yahoo address but only check that account every once in a while, so there is often a long delay before I answer.
Claudia and Bingo check in
Sorry, no picture, but Claudia reports Bingo is 20 pounds at 5 months. How is every one else doing?
Also, Bingo tends to be shy around strangers so if anyone has any suggestions, let me know.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
It's THAT Time of Year Again
Many of you know I'm a big fan of Triple Crown and Breeders Cup racing and it's coming into the 6 week period from the Kentucky Derby to the Belmont Stakes...
but, first, an update on the Whoodle situation!
Both Emy and Cotton are going to the groomer on Wednesday and getting all their hair removed. Once their bellies are smooth, I'll be able to keep a better watch for what's going on in that area. Em, of course, will be 6 weeks along on Wednesday, so I should be able to tell. But Cotton will be just 2 weeks in and there won't be any discernible changes, except maybe pinker than normal nipples. I'll let you know.
And now, back to horse racing!
Today was the Wood Memorial and the Santa Anita Stakes. The clear, unopposed winner of the first is Eskendereya. Last week, I got on some thoroughbred sites and check out horses that may or may not be in the Derby and Esken/etc was one that struck my eye. I was glad to see him have no trouble at all with the Wood. The Santa Anita did not have such clear results. The 2 year old colt of note (from last year) is Lookin at Lucky and he finished 3rd after a really terible run... boxed in tight most of the race (the officials held the results until they studied what had happened with him.) In first was Sidney's Candy who went to the front out of the gate and stayed there all the way around the track... and was pulling away from the other 9 colts at the end. Second place went to Setsuko who was pretty much dead last until given his head and allowed to run around the last turn and down the stretch. By that time, Lucky was clear on the rail and the two of them went pretty much stride for stride the rest of the way. The thing is, they weren't making up any distance on Candy. Just watching the post parade... I missed most of the 'up close and personal' parts of the telecast... I liked Candy and the #9 horse, Skipshot, who is absolutely stunning in appearance. Don't know where he finished though. Haven't taken the time to look up pedigrees yet... will wait until the field is more firmed up, after next weekend's Arkansas Derby and Blue Grass Stakes. Oh, one thing, Todd Pletcher has 6-8 possibles for the Derby, including Esken/etc, not that he gets all the good horses or anything....
And last but not least
The last of the Poodle pups left today, the apricot female. I had a lady inquire about her as soon as I posted the pups on a local website in early March and I've been holding on to her. It looks like a good match. Same for the other 3... at least, so far, they all seem to be fitting in. And now I have no puppies...
Well, there's Ost
I've decided... at least temporarily... if he's not sold by the time this little Goldendoodle backcross female I've found is old enough to come here, I'll just keep him....
Oh, FINALLY
Several of the Doodle forums are reporting the theft of 2 multi-generational Labradoodle females... one with a litter of pups and the other IN heat. This has happened in Central Florida. I don't have... or want all the details... but I do know the man who has the dogs is looking for Labradoodle stud service for the one in season and is attempting to sell the puppies from the other one. He called me earlier this week (for stud service) and I've talked with a couple other breeders he's contacted as well. None of us do "outside" stud service unless it's to dogs we've bred or those owned by people we know. (For instance, Chauncey who had Shadow pups and Brogue has a repeat breeding coming up to a SCWT female.) ANyway, if you have friend who are looking for a pup, you might warn them about this guy in Florida.
but, first, an update on the Whoodle situation!
Both Emy and Cotton are going to the groomer on Wednesday and getting all their hair removed. Once their bellies are smooth, I'll be able to keep a better watch for what's going on in that area. Em, of course, will be 6 weeks along on Wednesday, so I should be able to tell. But Cotton will be just 2 weeks in and there won't be any discernible changes, except maybe pinker than normal nipples. I'll let you know.
And now, back to horse racing!
Today was the Wood Memorial and the Santa Anita Stakes. The clear, unopposed winner of the first is Eskendereya. Last week, I got on some thoroughbred sites and check out horses that may or may not be in the Derby and Esken/etc was one that struck my eye. I was glad to see him have no trouble at all with the Wood. The Santa Anita did not have such clear results. The 2 year old colt of note (from last year) is Lookin at Lucky and he finished 3rd after a really terible run... boxed in tight most of the race (the officials held the results until they studied what had happened with him.) In first was Sidney's Candy who went to the front out of the gate and stayed there all the way around the track... and was pulling away from the other 9 colts at the end. Second place went to Setsuko who was pretty much dead last until given his head and allowed to run around the last turn and down the stretch. By that time, Lucky was clear on the rail and the two of them went pretty much stride for stride the rest of the way. The thing is, they weren't making up any distance on Candy. Just watching the post parade... I missed most of the 'up close and personal' parts of the telecast... I liked Candy and the #9 horse, Skipshot, who is absolutely stunning in appearance. Don't know where he finished though. Haven't taken the time to look up pedigrees yet... will wait until the field is more firmed up, after next weekend's Arkansas Derby and Blue Grass Stakes. Oh, one thing, Todd Pletcher has 6-8 possibles for the Derby, including Esken/etc, not that he gets all the good horses or anything....
And last but not least
The last of the Poodle pups left today, the apricot female. I had a lady inquire about her as soon as I posted the pups on a local website in early March and I've been holding on to her. It looks like a good match. Same for the other 3... at least, so far, they all seem to be fitting in. And now I have no puppies...
Well, there's Ost
I've decided... at least temporarily... if he's not sold by the time this little Goldendoodle backcross female I've found is old enough to come here, I'll just keep him....
Oh, FINALLY
Several of the Doodle forums are reporting the theft of 2 multi-generational Labradoodle females... one with a litter of pups and the other IN heat. This has happened in Central Florida. I don't have... or want all the details... but I do know the man who has the dogs is looking for Labradoodle stud service for the one in season and is attempting to sell the puppies from the other one. He called me earlier this week (for stud service) and I've talked with a couple other breeders he's contacted as well. None of us do "outside" stud service unless it's to dogs we've bred or those owned by people we know. (For instance, Chauncey who had Shadow pups and Brogue has a repeat breeding coming up to a SCWT female.) ANyway, if you have friend who are looking for a pup, you might warn them about this guy in Florida.
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