The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Pets & Working Animals => Dogs => Topic started by: Kitchen Cottage on January 29, 2015, 07:04:01 am
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She is my adored working cocker.... I CANNOT wait! I mated her on New Years Day with this boy http://www.champdogs.co.uk/dog/46251 (http://www.champdogs.co.uk/dog/46251) I had spent several years debating whether to breed her (she is 5 and had an accidental spanador litter in 2012) . The deciding factor being that, having lost my "once in a lifetime" sprollie in 2013 I really missed having a "brownie" in the house and that he'd never bred. He had prostate cancer at 5 so was neutered but went on to live until 20.
I realised that Misty has such a wonderful temperament I want some of that to live on and stay with me (assuming I outlive her!)
The sire has 16 litters and 16 matings so I am hopeful...... I am on TENTERHOOKS!! This is Misty with her "Waggiest Tail Herts and Essex Show" rosette... she sweeps the board in that category every time, she is such a happy dog :)
I am however ASTONISHED by the difference in Ultrasound costs, My vet said £180, pets at home were £74 and this is a veterinary nurse who comes to your house with her own equipment, sends you a photo and video and is £35!!
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She looks lovely. Fingers crossed em for good results :fc:
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How exciting :excited:
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Eak!!!! Ours costs £15 and you get a little print of the scan to take home! If they see no pups on the first scan you get a free 2nd scan.
Its very exciting, I'm on constant tummy/ nipple watch for any changes, good luck and paws crossed for a nice healthy litter.
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Get a hold of someone who does sheep scanning - much more accurate, and cheaper. My chappie charges £20