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Originally Posted by bjh  I enjoy the breeding aspect and raising pups but I hate the waiting. I think it was you or Tina that said it sometimes takes breeding three litters before you get one good show prospect. That is so true. And to do that you have to start with very nice show stock.
I love going to dog shows but to be honest, I still am not that good about the grooming end of it, there is so much to learn. Maybe one day I will get it. I heard that the next Roving specialty will be in Las Vegas, it would be so exciting to go to that one.
How are your beautiful pups doing? Are they up and running around now? I know you are in puppy heaven.  |
I do enjoy the planning, studying and preparing for each breeding.....but, I do hate the breeding and whelping. Especially when I see my girl in labor and know that I made that decision to put her there. I guess that's why I only do it minimally may once or twice and at times skipping a year. You're lucky if you get 1 in every 3 to 6 litters......Yeah! there are times you have one that just maybe.....but, just doesn't have it all.
Grooming is something that takes awhile to get.....each dog is different, requiring a whole different set of products and ways of doing things, it's almost like you're sculpting. I love being in the ring, although that took awhile so that everything was 2nd nature. Again, each dog is different, learning how to instinctively make a correction and knowing when the dog is going to need it....and the trick of not anyone know it.
My pups are doing great......yep! running around and creating mischief. This is the part the requires a lot of work and watching which one is going to be the one. My Tahlulah & Charmer Bunch all have the attitude....now its a watch and see which one has it all. My Rosie & Denny Bunch, I'm watching a lil girl.....she appears to have it all but, her size is just not quiet there.
Vegas is being discussed, however, not completely being decided upon.......It would be nice to have it out here in the west, only about 4 or 5 hours drive for me.