Eight Weeks Old
The puppies had a very busy week! Structural evaluations (Mon), temperament testing (Wed), and CERF exams (Fri). All puppies are CERF & OFA Cardiac Normal.
Co-breeders have made their picks and puppies have “real” names now. They have met over 60 people, of every age and race. I’ve lost count of the hats they’ve seen, too. They spend upwards of fourteen hours a day outside in a 3,000 square foot paddock, interrupted for adventures, car rides, and visitors.
They are crated in the house overnight, and are delightful both indoors and out.
Our undying thanks to Julie and Bonnie for doing the structural evaluations; to Dani for the temperament testing; and Joan and Elizabeth for taking pictures!
We are very excited by the consistency of this litter: sane & stable with screaming prey drive; gorgeous, rock-solid fronts; short backs, long loins & tails; beautiful rears; long, full chests; scissor bites, deep underjaws, black pigmentation, tiny high-set ears, pretty heads; lots of bone and tight feet... the list goes on and on!
Keeneland Race Track is in KY
Tanforan Racetrack was in CA
Evanegline Downs is in LA
Ruidoso Downs is in NM
Their Monday outing was to visit elementary-aged kids. The spot where we met was a island of grass between a parking lot and a street, giving the puppies lots of exposure to traffic - and their first exposure to GRASS! They were completely unfazed by the cars, trucks, and nearby construction equipment.
These are “Mr. Py’s kids” at the treatment center; photos of the kids’ faces is not allowed.
I promise you, they were all smiling from ear to ear.
The kids were all incredibly gentle and kind. The puppies were instantly smitten.
Why have just one set of loving hands when you can have two at once?
Is there a better way to spend a beautiful spring morning?
I can’t imagine one.
On Wednesday we drove to Corrales for Temperament Testing. Afterward, the puppies
got to explore 2 acres of real grass! They made the most of the opportunity.
They easily determined that city trees are not cactus.
Hey Dani, the testing was fun! Where did you put that battery operated toy, anyway?
The Ahdin Racetrack Litter ~ “Born to Run”
Born 8 March 2010
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“Ahdin” is Russian for the number one
Ten Weeks Old
The girls, Eve and Doso, made the big trip to Kentucky (for the 2010 Borzoi Nationals) and then on to Tennessee. They were ideal traveling companions an absolute hit with everyone they met. While we miss their antics and adorable faces here, we look forward to seeing them develop and what they can accomplish.
Eve & Suzanne (L) and Doso & Sandra (R) are, clearly, thrilled with each other. As are we.
photo credits: Rebecca Neal
This exciting co-breeding with Avalon Borzoi, Charlbury Hounds, and Wind n Satin Borzoi combines two proven hounds. Both parents are current on all health clearances, sound, dead sane, biddable, fast, durable, and tremendously versatile. They have flexible backs, great running gear, and gorgeous heads.
Py is from Avalon’s multi-talented “V” litter and the latest in a very strong tail male line, coming down from Q, Darkling.JPG (7xMBIF DC Silkenswift Blaze's Darkfire, SC, LCM7, GRC, DT), Blaze (5xMBIF DC Silkenswift Blaze of Chaos, CGC, SC, CD, LCM4, SGRC, SORC2, DT), and Aatis (FC Silkenswift Captain Chaos, LCM2, SORC, DT, MC). Py has a phenomenal loin and rear, length of leg, and an incredible neck.
Rumor is by Thor (Mayberry and Ryhka lines) and from an impressive tail female line: out of Heather, out of Mandy (BISS FCI INT/Ger/Aust/VDH CH Stillwater Blue Mist), down from Cilla (Eng/Am CH Yadasar Black Orchid). Rumor is from Avalon’s “R” litter and a proven producer in her own right (CJ, Indigo, Sugar, ZigZag, Zorro). She has beautiful return of upper arm, wonderful depth of chest, and sexy feet.
We anticipated for puppies that are sane, stable, fast, sound, and versatile from this breeding - and it looks like we got them! All puppies graded for performance, show, breeding, and companion potential, exceeding our hopes. The litter is BCOA Futurity Nominated.