Raising two pups really is very hard especially with the potty training and bitter cold temperatures. But we did make it and the pups are pretty good now and have learned the words, out and potty! For awhile I was beginning to think they would not train. Standing out in below zero temperatures definitely was not fun. Now I know why I recommend to people to not get litter mates. It had been about 16 years when I last grew out litter mates. So I definitely did forget alot. Now at 5 months things are going pretty good and will just get better. All it has to do now is to warm up. Then we can get out into the agility area and really play. We are probably having pups in June but at this point my wait list is full. So many people still looking for pups.
Angus is a very confident puppy and I love that, also very biddable. He is easy to train and I am starting a beginner manners class with him in April. Although he is a large pup and will not be used for breeding we will have alot of fun in performance. He loves to learn and is so curious about everything, I am thrilled with his temperament. Maisie is a lovely pup, a little quieter and takes a little longer to adjust. She also has a bite issue, at this point she is a little overshot and I hope in the next month or so it will correct. It does not affect her eating and chewing at all.If it does not correct I will not breed her or be able to show her. That will be disappointing, but to be honest breeding dogs, looking for close to perfect is not easy. Many disappointments along the way. Maisie will be a beautiful pet if her bite does not correct. So much to think about and look for when you are breeding dogs correctly to the AKC standard and to the National Sheltie Club standard. We are always trying to improve the breed so we do not breed dogs with faults. I truly hope that it will correct but if it does not by the time she is 8 months I will look for the best home for her. I am picky and want so much for my dogs.I have to find homes that give them more than what I do for them. I do this for my puppies too so they can have the best life possible.
My fingers are crossed for Maisie, she is so pretty and it would be a shame to not be able to show her. Breeding dogs is not for the faint of heart! It is not that easy as many people think.
All for now, hopefully I get back here soon. I know I always say I will and I seem to run out of time.
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