Finally Isis and Merlin have been bred! Yippee! This has been the strangest year ever as far as breeding goes. It must be due to the colder weather but the girls aren't coming into heat like they should. Indy must have had a silent heat sometime in the spring because we've seen absolutely no sign of her coming in at all this year. Ebony came into heat but it was for only a few days and it generally lasts for 3 weeks. It's just been a super strange year as far as breeding is concerned.
Even Isis' heat wasn't exactly normal. She started standing to be bred much earlier than usual. Generally they stand for 3-6 days but she stood for 8 days. Poor Merlin is exhausted!
I've been tracking a few times since we last chatted but Merlin had other duties at home so he missed out. Although he, wouldn't say he missed out!
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Puppies are due October 2nd!! Keep your fingers crossed!
That is super exciting to have puppies coming. I sure wish I was in a position where it would be feasible to get a pup.
ReplyDeleteAs for your females' heats - that is quite weird. It could also be your stress from being so ill this past year exhibiting itself in your dogs. Of course I could be completely wrong - just an idea.
These will be such lovely dogs! We have one of Merlin's pups from 2 years ago (Lexi) and she is a great dog!
ReplyDeleteOh that is so exciting!!! It would be great to get a friend for Plato but I think we are still another year away from being ready.
ReplyDeletewe have been thinking of adding to our family and think we are now ready. Ursus would love a play mate and we only trust you to help us choose the right one for us. We would like to be put on the list for a potential pup from Isis and Merlin. Please contact us to discuss. Allan and Trudy
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