More Pickle

Pickle

I have been remiss not to announce the addition of Pickle to the group at Sterling Danes.  Marni Kueber, who is the breeder of Callie's father, took a stud fee pick of litter puppy 3 1/2 years ago.  A pretty black girl, Darkhorse Pickle of a Dilly v. Sterling aka "Beckett" went to live with Marni.  When Marni heard that I had failed at achieving a pregnancy for Callie, she offered me a puppy out of Beckett.  This was an amazing and generous offer so I accepted.  Pickle was born on Dec. 21 and came to live with me 2 weeks ago.  Welcome Pickle!!!!!!! (Darkhorse Sterlng Pickled Pink)

No puppies!!

I am devastated and shocked to report that Lark is not pregnant.  I was so sure we would get it right this time.  I did an ultrasound on Friday and there were no puppies seen.  I am sick to my stomach about this for me, and, for all the wonderful folks who were hoping for a puppy.  I am not going to give up and will try again next time.  But I cannot ask anyone to wait any longer.  Teresa Labrie of wysiwyg Great Danes has one, and maybe 2, who have been bred.  I suggest that anyone who wants a puppy this spring/summer go to her website and fill out an application and get on her list.  Her website is www.wysiwyggreatdanes.com   One litter, I believe, is an all black litter.  The other one will be all blue.  I do not know of any other northeast puppies from reputable breeders.  If I hear of any, I will put a notice up on this blog.  I am so sorry.  I will trudge on and will try again on the next cycles of both girls.  I will definitely try a natural breeding next time.  Not quite sure of my plans yet.  CALLIE should be in heat in May and I will formulate a plane before then.

Lark puppies.

Lark has been bred.  Everyone keep their fingers crossed.  She is due on or about April 6.  I will ultrasound in about a month.  Proud Dad is Zephyr.

Lark

Yesterday I got OFA results of her hips and elbows.  Normal elbows and excellent hips!!!!

CALLIE and puppies

I am devastated to report that Callie is not pregnant.  But before we all despair, I have decided to try to breed Lark.  She should be in heat within a few weeks and maybe she will prove to be a luckier lady.  So, any and all who have been waiting for puppies, sit tight, and bear with me for a few more weeks.  I will post here as this new adventure progresses.  I so wanted Callie puppies!!  We did everything right but, for whatever reason, it was not meant to be.  I am planning to breed Lark to the same handsome dude, Zephyr.  If this works, (and it has to, right??) there should be puppies in early April more or less.

I am so sorry!!!

A breeding has taken place!!!

The lovely Ms. Callie was bred to handsome Mr. Zephyr pictured here.  Now we wait......................will know in 4-5 weeks if she is pregnant.