Daphne is DUE, I mean really DUE for her heat cycle. So I keep looking for signs, i.e., blood on the floor. She is roommates with Clyde until she comes into heat. She will bred to Limu ( https://shepherdsight.com/2026/02/25/i-found-the-right-boy/ )when she comes into heat.
I saw blood on the floor yesterday, but alas, after some exploration, I found that Clyde had an abrasion on the pad of his front paw. Had to clean it up and put antiseptic on it, and he’ll be fine.
Here are some pictures of Clyde and Daphne. They have grown to love each other. He is her mother’s brother.
Clyde and Daphne. I might have a treat. Daphne. I think she’s smiling.Clyde is checking out his paw pad.
I transported five dogs on Sunday from the southern United States towards the northern United states to be adopted from less crowded shelters. I picked them up in Richmond and transported them to Newington, just outside of DC. I transported a border collie mix, a beagle, a schnauzer mix, a boxer mix, and a goldendoodle. Here’s a picture of the schnauzer mix and the beagle. They had the most soulful eyes.
I also got to stop and see Roz and Daphne’s brother. He is beautiful. He weighs a little over a hundred pounds and is a stunningly masculine male. He has gorgeous colors, and is a perfect combination of his sire (Luc) and dam (SeeSee). Günther (formerly Frasier) is in a wonderful home with a family and shares his home with a cat.
I have already reported that Daphne received her certifications from the orthopedic foundation for animals. She has OFA GOODHIPS and NORMAL ELBOWS. I also did some additional genetic testing, even though from heritage, I knew that she was clear. Here are the results of those additional tests.
In addition to OFA certifications, these tests are necessary for ethical breeding
Ch. Sir Winston Churchill BCAT, BN, CD turned 7 years old today. That is considered a senior in German Shepherds. He is doing great and not showing any signs of slowing down. I took a few pics of him in the sun today.
He’s getting a little gray around his muzzle Doing a down-stayI love his perfect colors and ears….….. and his mischievous look!Winston getting his Championship title 4 years ago
Winston was my husband’s pick of the litter from Jane’s first litter. Chuck only got to see Winston in a few shows. Winston was just 16m old when Chuck died suddenly. Winston has been a great dog, helping me raise puppies, and he is always sweet to babies. He has been exceptionally easy to train, and he finished his AKC Obedience BN and CD titles with qualifying (must be over 170 out of possible 200 points) scores straight through. Here are his scores, and you can see he placed 1st each time.
Daphne and I visited my neighbor, Jon, who has Daphne’s brother, Duke ( aka Martin). Daphne had a blast! Here’s some pics.
Duke was fine with Daphne in his yardSometimes Daphne strikes a beautiful poseTheir shadows are almost as cute as they areHere their shadows look like a menacing bat!Duke looks a lot like Roz
Daphne got a bath and then slept really well that night.
I wasn’t sure what would be a good pairing for Daphne. After lots of thought, I decided on “Limu”. Here are a few pics of Limu from our visit on Tuesday. Daphne said she likes him!
They look happy together, right?I swear Daphne looked at me and said, “Yes Please!“Close up!Beautiful markingsand great ears!Such confidence!He’s got a long tail!Playing with Daphne
Champion Trademark’s Limu Emu is professionally handled by Adrienne Isham. He is shown here in his professional win pictures going Best of Breed and Group One in the Herding Group, and also posing casually with Adrienne.
He is owned, loved, and was bred by by Vera Symonds of Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Vera loves her dogs like I love mine.
I get excited thinking about the type of puppies I will have breeding Limu and Daphne together. He has a wonderful, laid-back temperament, and a heavier coat than Daphne. He is a good size for her. Not too big like my boys are. Perfect ears! Don’t worry, I’m not counting my chickens (puppies) before they’re hatched!
Limu is DM clear, OFA prelims clear, full dentition, and no problems with skin, allergies, or any health problems to date.
If you are interested in a potential Daphne x Limu puppy and would like to be on a wait list, please:
I just took a bunch of random pictures today. It was snowing again on top of all the ice that we had. At least they got some traction finally, while they were running in the snow.
As the Buddhist Monks from Ft. Worth Texas came through Virginia, I was able to ask them to bless my SeeSee as they walked by. Nearly all of the Monks were able to bless her with gentle pets during the Walk for Peace towards Washington, D.C.
These photos were taken by Amanda Rae Lina of Beloved Pet Photo in the Richmond area. She does great work! Here is her website:
Its official. Ch. Tennessee Walker Out of Sight has been blessed. Many thanks to Amanda for being at the perfect place at the perfect time, and to Miriam for introducing us.
… now has OFA certifications on Hips and Elbows as recommended for ethical breeding of German Shepherds! Read this full blog post if you are interested in a puppy from Shepherd Sight!
Ch. Daphne Moon Out of Sight Daphne visiting my late friend Barbara Friedman
I received the certifications via email today! Her Hips are certified Good and Elbows Normal. (She is also DM Clear per Gensol genetic testing.)
Therefore, Daphne will be the next Shepherd Sight breeding. She is due in season in March. This would likely mean July puppies.
Anyone interested in a puppy from Daphne in the future will receive copies of the certifications for veterinary records at their or their veterinarian’s request.
Yay Daphne! (Daphne’s sister Roz has not been x-rayed yet because she was in heat very recently, and this causes temporary joint laxity. She will be X-rayed in about a month, hoping to receive the same certifications.)
General info about why this is important….
Even though a prospective breeding dog’s parents have the OFA certifications and are DM clear, it is necessary to test anyway to prove breeding soundness. The parents should both be certified. Certification is not a guarantee that puppies will not be affected by hip and elbow dysplasia, but it definitely significantly reduces the likelihood. Breeding dogs without certifications or unknown bone development is asking for trouble.
Shepherd’s Sight (and all ethical breeders should have!) guarantees that puppies can be returned for a full refund, replaced with a puppy from the next litter, or simply the full price of the puppy returned with legitimate Veterinary records indicating symptomatic dysplasia. This guarantee is in writing with a purchase of a Shepherd Sight puppy.
Choice of sire is to be determined.
Contact Sarah Morgan for more information at 304-610-7172.
Roz and Daphne decided they could not live with each other in the same room, so they are now separated with different roommates.
Daphne was the instigator, and Roz was not having it. So after a few minor scuffles they looked at each crossways one day, and the fight was on. Luckily I was there to stop it, which I 100% do not recommend.
First I tried the bucket of water in their faces as they were latched on to each other. That just made the floor wet. So I fell down. The lucky part was that I fell on top of them and for a moment that broke their hold. I was able to keep them apart with one hand in a death grip on Daphne’s muzzle, and my body leaning on Roz and holding her down. While slipping and sliding and somehow maintaining my grip, I got up and pushed Daphne out the door by her face. They have only been close enough to growl at each other since.
Neither one was injured enough to warrant a trip to the vet. My butt was sore for a couple of days though.
First, because Daphne was in heat, I put her in with neutered Winston. She was pushy with him too, but he didn’t fight back. But ultimately he avoided even going out in the yard with her, and so I had to make a change because he seemed miserable with her. Solution: after her heat cycle, I put Daphne in with Clyde. Clyde. Did. Not. Take. Any. Crap. From. Daphne. Clyde and Daphne now get along great. Her attitude has changed. She no longer thinks she is the queen of the world.
Clyde and Daphne
Roz is somewhat intimidated by Clyde, and she gets along much better with Winston and her mother SeeSee. Roz has never wanted to be Queen of the whole wide world and she is happy to let her mother and Winston coexist.
Roz and Winston
See See is still in heat, so she is separated with access to the side yard so her scent doesn’t drive Clyde and Johnny crazy. But she will eventually be roommates with Winston and Roz.
When my dogs are in pairs or threesomes, they can be rotated in and out of the yard, side yard, bedrooms, and other living spaces easily. That way they are all part of my family. I love them all so much. I am so proud of all we have accomplished in the AKC conformation and obedience rings. I am working with Clyde now on his basic obedience and he is eager to learn and very smart!
Because Roz and Daphne have just turned 2 years old today, I can now get hips and elbows x-rayed for potential certification with the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. That will determine my next breeding. I have decided not to breed SeeSee on her current heat cycle. More on this in my next post.
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