It looks very much like we shall be receiving our new Black Russian Terrier Show promise gal on Jan 8th; given there are no snafu's with the Import Permit.
I was told today that the office has all the documentation they need to process the permit!
My breeder/trainer did examine the females in Riga Latvia, and I have the genetic test results back. We have made a decision in concert with the Russian breeder to Drummmmmm Roll; import pink/crimson gal - Iridara - in Greek Mythology it means Heroine! Her pics can be seen at
www.blackterrier.ru enter under British Flag and go click on Puppies.
I got the details of the shipping weight for air cargo it is 11kgs or 24.2 lbs. That is one stout gal, probably weighing in at 18 lbs or more.
Now many factors went into my choice. First I found a Russian breeder of integrity and fine quality bloodlines. And one of the few Russian breeders who does health test their dogs, and her husband puts the working titles on the dogs. That took place about 4 yrs ago. I examined Bentley's Mom back in 2009, and her daughter in 2011 at the USA National Specialties, and of course met the breeder a few times when she was over to the USA. I was very, very impressed. The health lineage is sketchy, as Europe does not have a centralized health database as we do in North America.
We are finalizing the contract details, and are close to a contractual agreement.
And just so everyone knows,
there is no such thing as a "PERFECT" show dog. It is what very good breeders strive for, but like climbing to the moon, it is always just beyond our reach.
I am in high gear right now, Vet full Wellness screen has been booked for 2 days after receipt of our gal. We are currently going through all our crates for a) travel crate and b) house crate. I am researching cheap carpet runners as I have hardwood and tile, and latest research indicates that non slip surfaces are best for puppy growth and development.
I have researched PennHip certified vets to do HD Xrays at 6mths old.
I will repeat the genetic tests at a lab here I know and trust just as soon as I receive her.
I have sent out emails to my handlers to see what their forward schedule is like.
I have to get new protection thingies for electrical cords as all my old ones are basically done in.
My trainers are in place, and I am just now scheduling puppy parties and visits. This is very key to socialization of our breed.
We have re-set our home to welcome an eight wk old puppy, and I am still searching for my cot, which is probably in the crawl space, so that I can sleep in our garden room with her, for her first few weeks. Both for socialization and the midnight calls of nature. Crate and rotate is being set up, so that our puppy is safe, as well as our one Yorkie and our guest Yorkie.
A trip to Rens is in order to look at new ex pen options, and for some various teething toys.
I have forward booked the swim times for my pack.
And now with the traditional House Cleaning to welcome in the New Year, I am sitting down and chatting on Yorkie talk
