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Spaying, neutering, behavior changes, and heat cycles in German Shepherd Dogs

GSDs usually come into season between 7 and 11 months. See See, the female I kept from Jane’s last litter, just turned 10 months old, and she has not been in heat yet. However, I just heard from her sister’s owner, and was informed that she had started her heat cycle. If any of theContinue reading “Spaying, neutering, behavior changes, and heat cycles in German Shepherd Dogs”

Winston is a winner! Best of Winners x 2 and Best of Opposite Sex!

Sir Winston Churchill Out of Sight won at three out of three shows the first weekend in November in Doswell, and now I have the pics to prove it! The shows were small, with slim competition, but hey, a win is a win! Winston is a half brother to Clyde and See See. They haveContinue reading “Winston is a winner! Best of Winners x 2 and Best of Opposite Sex!”

Nine month old GSD that digs in dirt. And eats it.

See See and Clyde, and really all my dogs, have always considered dirt to be a delicacy. I’m not sure why they eat dirt, but they do, if left out in the yard for a bit. When Nellie had her litter, which included Johnny and Jane, the puppies feasted on West Virginia dirt. They wouldContinue reading “Nine month old GSD that digs in dirt. And eats it.”

Another point for Winston, and how did the puppies do today?

Today was the first day of a “five day weekend” dog show in Doswell. Winston got a point and best of winners! Really though, very little competition. So no bragging. Just saying, he has 11 points toward his championship now, yay. I realized I never posted his last win pic, so this pic is fromContinue reading “Another point for Winston, and how did the puppies do today?”

Happy Birthday to Jane and Johnny!

Eight years old today! Jane is dam to Winston, Clyde, See See and 20 others from three litters who are in loving homes. I am grateful to her for giving me such wonderful puppies and being a great mom. Johnny is my protector and most loyal dog. He alerts me to everything I need toContinue reading “Happy Birthday to Jane and Johnny!”