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Archive for February, 2008

Zeppelin tests CEA Clear

Friday, February 8th, 2008

Pleasant news came today when we received the results of Zeppe’s Optigen testing for CEA. She has tested “Normal”, or Clear. This means she carries two normal genes and will never develop Collie Eye Anomaly (aka Choroidal Hypoplasia). She will also never be able to produce a puppy afflicted with this disease because her offspring [...]

Snow in Missouri

Monday, February 4th, 2008

It’s not as rare as say, Mississippi, but when we get a good heavy snow fall it is always a treat for the dogs. We got just such a treat last Thursday. I wish I had some nice pictures of my Tollers to share, but unfortunately the camera wasn’t working and I got nothing. Lucky [...]

Comox Enjoys his First BC Toller Walk

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

Comox had a blast along with 40 or so other Tollers, including his Grandma Mia and Grand-uncle Pike, at the annual BC Toller Walk. Not daunted by the cold, icy water in Barnet Marine Park, he and pappa Marcello were found taking a swim on more than one occasion. More pictures are available on Patrick [...]