Percy Jaxon is ALSO visiting for a few days!

For sure my lull is over!


While Dublin was visiting with one of my friends for the day, I went to meet up with Jaxon's guardian so that I could have him to mate with Dancing' Matilda aka Tillie.  We all met at my vets only to find out Tillie is not quite ready.  So....now I have TWO studs entertaining my four ladies of the house!



The pics below are of my little guy having a ball, especially with Willis, who seems to really take to him.  Jaxon is now a year and a half and his soft, curly, apricot coat is delightful.  He reminds me so much of Annabelle.  I hope to eventually get a clone of my foundation girl as to meet her is to fall in love.  Jaxon and Annabelle's personalities are identical right down to the flip on their back for a belly rub - they are true Welcome Wagons to any and all visitors.


Jaxon and Tillie will have adorable puppies together!



       

Tango Wool's Needle In A Haystack aka DUBLIN - (RETIRED FROM THE ADNE PROGRAM)

Dublin at one year.

Dublin has always had soft curls and his guardian, Cynthia, brushes him often so he looks his best.  He is such a mamma's boy and soaks up hugs and kisses like a sponge.

Enjoying a pine branch as a youngster.

I see Dublin often and each visit provides me with the opportunity to cuddle with him for an hour or so. He is so delightful to be around. I am so looking forward to using Dublin in my program with some of my upcoming and current girls now that he has passed his stringent testing.

Dublin's conformation pose - 6 mos.

Dirty Dublin!

'You called'?

Can I say how delightful this potential stud boy is?  He has the most wonderful personality that is so true to the Australian Labradoodle standards.  He melts in your lap for belly rubs and then hugs you with his soft furry paws.

Dublin looking out the window
at a friend's cottage.

His deep apricot/red coat has lightened to apricot now that he has matured but still glistens like a copper pot when the sun's rays fall upon it; yet has a lovely subtlety in the shade. Dublin has nice proportions with a perfect top line and leg length.

This stud has all the right ingredients to make a positive mark on the Labradoodle world. Thank you Tango Wool Labradoodles for sharing this fabulously balanced male out of new American lines with me and Blueberry Cottage Labradoodles!






STATS & CERTIFICATIONS:

DOB:  November 6, 2012 out of Tango Wool Salsa Merengue, F1 and Tango Wool Dixieland Jazz, F2B.

Size/Color/Coat:  Approximately 19 inches and 32 lbs.  Color DNA is BBee.  Dublin does not carry for any chocolate genes.  Mature coat is apricot color and very curly - no shedding on this boy!

• Thyroid/Blood Work/Chemistry's and TgAA:  Dr. Dodds HML55145 - No evidence of Thyroid issues. TgAA is '0' done 11/21/13.  On 4/10/16 Low T3 and T4 noted.
• Hips:  P/H is .45/.44 (70%)  and OFA Prelim is 'Good' done 11/19/13.  
• Patellar Luxation:  OFA Certified on 11/26/13.  OFA #:  LD-PA164/12M/P-VPI
• Neonatal Encephalopathy:  12/9/13 is 'Clear' through VetGen DNA.
• Elbows:  OFA Prelim shows 'Negative' for Elbow Dysplasia.
• Legg-Calves-Perthes:  OFA Certification #:  LD-LP5/12M-VPI shows 'Normal'.
• OFA Eye CERF:  Clear and Normal on 11/3/13, 4/21/14, 4/12/15, 4/19/16.
• Heart:  12/13/13 Certified Echo cardiogram OFA #:  LD-CA194/12M/C-VPI-ECHO.
• von Willebrand's Disease:  Cleared through parental testing.  Copies provided.
• PRA/prcd:  Cleared through parental testing.  Copies provided.
• Incorrect Coat: Normal IC
• DM (Degenerative Myelopathy) is Normal.
• Carrier for Exercised Induced Collapse known as EIC. A 'carrier status' is not a health issue.

Pedigree will be sent to serious inquiries only. Available for stud services through Blueberry Cottage Labradoodles.

Flea and Tick treatments.

PLEASE research reactions on any and all Flea and Tick treatments before putting on your pet.  There have been numerous reactions to Vectra, Advantix, Frontline etc.  A lot of dogs that have the worse reactions are cream or smaller dogs BUT don't let that give you a sense of security.  Ask questions, look for Google sites that explain about the ingredients and don't think your vet knows everything.  Remember, they ARE a business.

Consider using a natural remedy like products that contain Lemongrass, Citronella, Peppermint, Rosemary or Thyme oils.  Dab it on a scarf and put that on your dog.  Remember dogs have a much more sensitive nose than we do, so you don't need much.  It may not be as effective as the commercial products but none of the commercial products are 100% effective.  They are, however, 100% chemical based.  There is no perfect solution to these pests except you checking your dogs and removing the ticks as soon as possible and frequent baths during this time.

I don't have a magic pill but I refuse to knowingly put chemicals on my doodles here at home that I know can cause such awful reactions.  So far, I have been quite happy with using natural ingredient herbal oils.  Insects are highly sensitive to smell and heat, so if the 'smell' of the oils repels them, they won't land to bite.   Just be sure to spray your dogs daily or dab on the scarfs.

Some sites I have used with decent results are:

• Green Hope Farms - They use flower essences
• The Natural Path in Dover, NH.  They have many blends for insect repellents
• Joyce Belcher of Herbs for Life at York, Maine  800-510-9597
• I like these two as well:  http://shop.mercola.com/catalog/fleas-and-ticks,99,9.htm for ticks, etc. and this one too for the same:  http://www.holisticfamilyandpets.com/  I use both these products and am happy with the results.  No, it is not 100% but neither are all the other chemical products recommended by your vets.

Consider the gentler alternatives to keep away these pests.  A recent update has been promoting a collar that is both children and pet friendly and also excellent for killing and controlling fleas and ticks.  It is called Seresto from Bayer.  It is an expensive collar ($50 to $70) BUT it lasts for about 8 months which is cheap for one season of protection from these nasty predators!  It is definitely worth looking into and comparing using the chemical based monthly spot ons versus the collar which still works when wet from swimming, etc. It has been used in Europe but is new to the U.S.  Read the reviews yourself and make an informed choice!

EXCITING NEWS!!!

This morning I received a phone call from Dancin' Matilda's guardian that she is finally cycling!  We are both so thrilled as this breeding has been anticipated for almost two years!!!  I immediately contacted Jaxon's guardians to 'be on alert' for an impending date and called my vet to schedule appointments to get the timing 'just right'. 

Once the 'wine and roses honeymoon' is over, I will not sleep at night wondering what sort of patterns and parti combinations Tillie will be carrying.  It has been a dream of mine to add a Black and White female to my breeder program for years and years, so please keep your fingers crossed that one may be presented.  :+) 

Please look at the Home Page of my website to see these adorable parents.  Of course, you can also go to my Parents Page here on the AnnaBlog to read all about their testing scores with additional pics and comments. 

Maybelline comes for a visit today!

 

I was so happy to get a phone call that my guardian home mom wanted to visit with Maybelline today.  I have not seen Mae since she left at 10 weeks.   She is now four months old.

What a site for sore eyes!  Just a lovely 'powder puff' of a puppy!  Her coat  simply sparkles - it is so white.  Those apricot patches add so much interest...and those lashes!!!!!  Oh my!

Her apricot ears really show up in this shot.

She is NOT touching the ground!!!

 

I love how straight her front feet are - perfect!

What great smiles, don't you agree?

The little princess needs her rest with her ball, of course!

A boy and his pup.....

I love getting pics of my pups.  This is Hazel Mae and her buddy.  Hazel is in a guardian home and might be a potential breeder for ADNE one day.  This pic just makes me smile.  :+)

Eloise is not pregnant. :+(

A sad day for me and Miss Ellie as her ultra sound showed there are no puppies growing.  My hope is that we will be successful at her next cycle which will be sometime in November.  The entire vet's office was disappointed as they all adore Eloise and are excited to see her teeny babies if and when she may have them!

So onward and upward with a hopeful mating from Figgy and Rodeo!  The couple should be honeymooning this upcoming week so I am optomistic.  :+)