Showing posts with label Lyra. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lyra. Show all posts
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Friday, February 13, 2015
Monday, February 9, 2015
The Easy Riders are here!
Introducing --- The Easy Riders
White Girl, 12.8 oz -- "Opel"
Green Girl, 11.9 oz -- "Harley"
Blue Boy, 13.1 oz -- "Ace" (no collar, light color)
Pink Girl, 8.9 oz -- "Indie" aka Indian
Maroon Boy, 12.1 oz -- "Ben" aka Benelli (no collar)
Gold Girl, 11.8 oz -- "Ariel"
Lyra whelped four girls and two boys between 9am - 2pm today. She did great for her first litter and is a wonderful mother, I am so proud of her. Everyone is happy and healthy and hungry! I am so pleased.
Puppy Cam up later this week - check out their puppy photo album in the meantime: http://karenlake.smugmug.com/Moonlight-Vizslas/2015-Baci-x-Lyra-Litter/i-CMQZjW8
Puppy Cam up later this week - check out their puppy photo album in the meantime: http://karenlake.smugmug.com/Moonlight-Vizslas/2015-Baci-x-Lyra-Litter/i-CMQZjW8
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Week 9 of Lyra's Pregnancy
Week 9
In the final week -- the mother dog will looking for a quiet place to make her "nest" -- not to worry Lyra, I've set up the spare bedroom at the far end of the house (away from any excitement) with the whelping box in preparation for the Easy Riders.
In the final "days" before whelping, Lyra's body shape changes. Her vulva, in particular will dilate and the pelvic ligaments will relax so that the puppies have enough room to pass through. By instinct Lyra has gone into her crate (a quiet place) and often a mother dog will seem on edge, somewhat restless. This is normal and expected. I have noticed she does not seem to be able to get comfortable.
I have been taking Lyra's rectal temperature three times a day. A drop of around one degree (and down to 97-98F) as compared to the average of the previous days occurs within a few hours, 24 or 48 hours, prior to whelping.
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Week 8 of Lyra's Pregnancy
Week Eight
As the next few days and progresses, I will ensure Lyra avoids any rough and tumble play or stimulation which might lead to the onset of early labor. She can still go on our daily runs as she needs muscle tone and stamina for the upcoming whelp. Lyra has shown some signs of "nesting" at this stage in her pregnancy, and I can see and feel the puppies moving within her tummy when she's lying down.
The puppies will continue to grow and develop, and now look almost completely fully formed. We've already done the x-ray which enables me to plan for the number of babies she is expecting and helps reassure me that no puppies have remained stuck. In the last trimester, the x-ray is not damaging to the health of the dam or her puppies.
Towards the end of Week 8/beginning of Week 9, Lyra will start producing colostrum, the forerunner to her nutrient- rich milk, and then the milk itself. I will continue to feed her as much as she'd like (and continue to provide exercise to her for good muscle tone/easy delivery) to prepare for the birth.
Lyra has begun shedding the hair on her belly in preparation for the birth - this is totally normal and no cause for alarm.
While she is noticeably bigger with that belly she is in good spirits, very cuddly - and has a great energy level and of course -- a huge appetite! We are so excited to welcome new babies in the next 7 days. Exciting stuff!
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Drum roll please . . . X-Ray Day!
How many babies do you see?
Thank you to the wonderful staff at Yorba Regional Animal Hospital for doing an x-ray on lovely Lyra. Dr. Williams, DVM is a well respected reproductive vet in SoCal and has been an invaluable resource when I do a breeding before, during and afterwards (she later does tails and dew claws when the pups are 2-3 days old). How many babies do you see?
Dr. Williams sees 6-7 puppies on Lyra's x-ray and while the vet tech saw 8 -- I am confident in a six-pack which is the perfect size for a first time mom (and her breeder!).
More on "why" I do radiographs on pregnant dogs.
- X-rays are generally done after Day 50+ of gestation, otherwise the skeleton hasn't ossified (calcified) enough to count the babies.
- You can usually count puppies readily on radiographs, again +/- one puppy. (Count skulls, not spines! Most people count BOTH). Even then, someone can be hiding behind another puppy or along mom's spine. This helps me plan for the whelp and know what to expect.
- The other advantage is that the skulls can be compared in size to the width of the dam's pelvis (not usually an issue with Vizslas).
Monday, February 2, 2015
Beautiful Momma-to-be!
Photos of Lyra showing her lovely baby bump! She has that pregnancy "glow" and while taking a few more naps than usual, she is still a bubbly and cheerful girl and of course -- she's always hungry!
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Monday, December 1, 2014
Meet "Lyra" -- Mommy to the Easy Riders
GCH CH Moonlight ‘n Tamaron When Stars Align, CGC “Lyra”
DOB: 9/10/2012
Sire: CH Tivoliz Colosseum Contender “Jack”
Dam: CH Tamaron Okos Piros Csillag, CD RN JH CGC ROM “Csilla”
Owner: Karen Lake, Co-Owner: Tami Westerbeck
Breeder: Karen Lake, Co-Breeder(s): T & L Westerbeck
AKC #: SR75953801
DNA Profile #: V692026
CHIC #: TBD
OFA Hips: VZ-13785G24F-PI (Good)
OFA Elbow: VZ-EL1999F24-PI (Normal)
OFA Thyroid: Preliminary Normal
OFA Eyes: VZ-383334 (Normal)
Accomplishments
Finished GCH with 5 Majors in 3 Weekends
2x Specialty Show Award of Merit Winner/Owner Handled
Finished Championship with 4 Majors from the Bred By Exhibitor Class
Specialty Show/Supported Entry Winners Bitch
Best of Opposite Puppy in Sweepstakes
Grand Sweepstakes Winner – SoCal Sporting Dog Fanciers
Multiple Bred By Exhibitor Group Placements
Canine Good Citizen
Baby “Lyra” (lie-rah) is Csilla’s last daughter and it seems she was meant to stay with me, her mom and half sister, Zene. Lyra keeps me entertained every day and she is one of the most charismatic and lovable Vizslas I've ever met.
She was a very fun girl to show once she matured and she finished her Championship title in short order with FOUR Majors, including a Specialty Win from the Bred By Class in only a handful of shows. Along the way she was awarded a Grand Sweepstakes Winner, Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes and earned multiple Bred By Exhibitor Group Placements (five in total). As a finished Champion, she went onto complete her Grand Championship title with FIVE Majors in only three weekends. Thank you Adrienne Owen (New Point Kennels) for handling Lovely Lyra!
With minimal bird exposure she picked up a Junior Hunter Pass and I have plans to finish her title after motherhood. She easily completed her Canine Good Citizen award -- but I think given her drive, energy level and working ability, she will be my first Agility dog and I can't wait to see what kind of fun we'll have together.
Lyra's Sire: "Jack"
Her Sire "Jack" (CH Tivoliz Colosseum Contender) is a handsome and substantial Vizsla with a beautiful front assembly, nice deep chest, strong top-line and clean movement. A true testament to his conformational qualities, he completed his Championship title on one Specialty weekend, earning three consecutive 5 POINT MAJORS . . . at 14-months of age from the Bred-By-Exhibitor class. Way to go Jack! Once a finished Champion, he retired from the show ring as a companion for his Owners. His pedigree holds a proven strength in conformation, agility and field ability and his pedigree reflects several renown Vizslas, including the VCA Hall of Fame (HOF) “Danny” (BISS DC AFC Riverbend Deacon’s Dandy CD VC ROM HOF) and “ET” (DC Rebel Rouser ET ROM HOF); as well as, “Eve” (BIS BISS Am/Can/Intl CH Kizmar Caveat Spellbound JH NA NAJ OJP ROM), and “Cowboy” (BISS CH Russet Leather Caveat Kiowa JH ROM).
Lyra's Dam: "Csilla"
Her Dam "Csilla" (CH Tamaron Okos Piros Csillag, CD RN JH CGC ROM) is a proven producer earning her VCA Registry of Merit (ROM) in May 2014. Her progeny include a Best in Specialty Show Winner (BISS), five (5) Champions, three (3) Grand Champions (2 others are Major Pointed), seven (7) Junior Hunters, two (2) Rally Novice (RN) titleholders; along with Multiple Best of Breed, Group Placing, Specialty Award of Merits, and Multiple BBE Group Placements. Csilla has consistently passed her faultless temperament and good looks to her offspring. She hails from a successful litter with siblings earning (Multiple) Best in Specialty Show Wins, and a Best in Show.
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