Another litter for Lyric??

[Ginny Nightingale]

Cross your fingers everyone--Lyric was bred on Monday--this time it took forever for her progesterone levels to rise, the the breeding was about a week later than usual, so who knows what will happen. But if it worked, she will be due in early February--the dad this time is white and curly so the pups should be creams--what fun!

In the meantime, Rio has been quite a mess since Lyric has started her heat and, of course,  he can't go near her--she was with the breeder for a week and after the breeding, she came home and I brought Rio to a friend who has a great kennel. She has had Rio there before--but now he is older and more macho--I have already started noticing that dog aggression with him is increasing and at the kennel, he has had a very hard time adjusting to all the dogs around him. He is very nervous there and is growling at the other dogs and can't go out to play with them. SO, we have decided that it is not appropriate to keep him intact since this temperament trait is not desirable.....he is going to be neutered next week. It is a shame since he is such a handsome boy and is so good with our dogs and our family, but I agree with the breeder that temperament is most important. I also am anxious to see if he calms down after the surgery--he is a hyper-alert dog these days and I think the testosterone may be to blame--he has his "woman" (Lyric) to protect from other males and it is making him a bit crazed. 

It will be a relief to have this over with and then we can move on and hopefully raise another gorgeous litter--I am picking him up tomorrow before I go to visit my dad and he can come with me on a mini-vacation--it will do him good and will get him out of the kennel--then off to the vet he goes!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Good luck, Ginny!! I think your breeder made the right decision about Rio and it will make his life and your life so much easier.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Good luck with Lyric and Rio.

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

Good luck with Lyric and I hope that you and Rio enjoy a little time away!!

[BG and Gavin]

Sounds like your breeder is very responsible to make this decision, especially since pups as handsome as Rio would be easy to sell.  Good wishes for the surgery.