So far everyone is doing great. The pups have doubled their birth weights in the last week. Momma Zeppe caught on around day 4 that she doesn’t need to sit in the box 24/7 and nurse the pups. She still spends most of her time there, but doesn’t need coaxing to go on a potty [...]
I created this blog intending to use it to chronicle my first litter, and I am so excited that time has come! Zeppe is settling in nicely as a new mom, and I am learning how little sleep I can function on.
Mom & pups had a big event today. Everyone was rounded up and [...]
I am pleased to announce the birth of 4 new Tollers into this world today. The proud parents are Marcello (Can Ch Jagador’s Rainkist Coastal Livin’) & Zeppe (Ch Onepenny Zeppelin over Caliber RN). Marcello is owned by Patrick and Sara Skillings & bred by Krista Wendland. Zeppe is owned by myself & bred by [...]
Zeppe went in for an x-ray this evening. The x-ray clearly shows 4 pups. I kept searching for a 5th one, but if it is there it is hidden well, and the official consensus is four. Zeppe is doing great. She has gained 7 pounds since being bred but she still waddles around with out [...]
I am really excited to announce that the ultrasound last Tuesday confirmed Zeppe’s pregnancy. Zeppe was bred in October to Can Ch Jagador’s Rainkist Coastal Livin’, aka Marcello, via fresh chilled AI. The vet saw at least 4 pups on the ultrasound. Momma Zep is doing fantastic. She has not had [...]
I got my letters in the mail from Michigan State yesterday. I had blood drawn for both Harley and Zeppe to participate in the Thyroid study for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers. I am very pleased to annouce that both passed with flying colors. All normal!
We are very excited to annouce that Zeppe (CH Onepenny Zeppelin over Caliber RN) has been bred to Marcello (Can CH Jagador Rainkist Coastal Livin’). Pregnancy will be confirmed by ultrasound on November 7th.
Last weekend I attended the local obedience and rally trial hosted by the North St. Louis County Obedience club held at Queeny Park. It was a great weekend for Tollers over all. My friend Karen earned the final leg of her CD on Saturday with Lacey (CH Foxvale’s Blustery Day CD NAJ WC), qualifying [...]
Last weekend was a great weekend for Caliber Tollers. I rounded up the gang and we went up to Bloomington, IL for the shows over Memorial Day weekend. All three dogs were entered both days, and we came home with 6 ribbons, earning points or qualifying in each event. Can’t beat that!
Harley was entered [...]
Zeppe’s OFA results are in, and it is official that she is clear of hip dysplasia in both her hips and elbows. Her hips were rated GOOD, and elbows are NORMAL.