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| 3001.UKC CH Desert High's There's A ReasonThis is CH. Desert High's There's A Reason, aka Z. He is our stud dog, and he is very special. First of all, thank you to Debbie and Gary of Desert High's Rat Terriers for trusting us with Z. He's been a blessing to us. Z stands 15" high, and weighs in at 19lbs. His temperament is perfect - he is always sweet, loving, and attentive. His conformation is near perfect. We are thrilled to have him, and completely in love with him too!
Sire: UKC CH. RPK's Desert High Sandstorm
Dam: UKC GRCH. BCR's Annabelles Wish of DH | |
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| 3003.MK's I'm So FergaliciousPresenting MK's I'm So Fergalicious by UKC CH Desert High's There's A Reason and out of Crystal Creek's Precious Gem of MK. This beautiful girl is an answer to prayers. I've been dreaming of a fantastic blue tri girl to follow up the bloodlines, and I couldn't believe when I got her. I do not base my choices on breeding dogs solely on color, and I am happy to say that so far Fergie is proving to be structurally fantastic, and a total sweetheart to boot. Keep an eye on this girl!
Sire: UKC CH Desert High's There's A Reason
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| 3004.Past PuppiesOur Summer Fiesta puppies arrived on June 7th, 2009, and what a fantastic litter by UKC CH Desert High's There's A Reason and out of Crystal Creek's Precious Gem of MK. We had 3 boys, and 4 girls.
Gemma and Z had a beautiful Fab Fall litter. Four girls and one little boy were born on October 12, 2007. For the first time we have kept two little girls for ourselves, not to breed, but simply as pets and precious members of our family. They are Autumn and Eve.
Gemma's Little JOYS arrived in full color on November 25, 2006. What a thrill to see what this new cross between Crystal Creeks Precious Gem of MK and CH. Desert High's There's A Reason would bring us. The tan sable and the rare blue tri were new colors for us that we so enjoyed. | |
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| 3005.History of the Rat TerrierThe Rat Terrier is an American breed descended from the terriers brought over by English miners and other working class immigrants. These terriers probably included crosses between the Smooth Fox Terrier, the Manchester Terrier and the now extinct white English Terrier. These dogs were used as ratters, and gambling on their prowess in killing rats was a favorite hobby of their owners. Some of these dogs were crossed with Whippets or Italian Greyhounds (for speed) and Beagles (for hunting ability). Eventually, these tough little terriers evolved into today’s Rat Terrier. The breed was popularized by President Teddy Roosevelt, who frequently hunted with his Rat Terriers. Many are still used as ratters and squirrel hunters, particularly in the South, where they are sometimes known as “Feists.”
The Rat Terrier is an energetic, alert dog whose curiosity and intelligence make him easy to train. The Rat Terrier has sometimes been described as having a dual personality. He is a fearless, tenacious hunter with seemingly unlimited energy. When he is not hunting, however, the Rat Terrier is an exceptionally friendly companion, getting along well with children, other dogs, and even cats. Rat Terriers enjoy human companionship immensely and will enthusiastically share any activity with their owners.
The Rat Terrier is a muscular, active, small-to-medium hunting terrier. The preferred ratio of length of body (prosternum to point of buttocks) to height (withers to ground) to is 10:9. The head is broad, slightly domed, wedge-shaped, and proportionate to the size of the body. Ears are V-shaped, set at the outside edges of the skull, and may be erect or button. The Rat Terrier must have a natural tail carried in an upward curve, a natural bob tail, or a docked tail. The Rat Terrier comes in solid white, other solid colors with markings, and white with a variety of colored patches. The Rat Terrier should be evaluated as a working terrier, and exaggerations or faults should be penalized in proportion to how much they interfere with the dog’s ability to work. Honorable scars resulting from field work are not to be penalized.
The Rat Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club on January 1, 1999.
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Each April the America’s Family Pet Expo is held at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, CA.
This is a huge public education event, attended by literally thousands of people each day. Our booth is a combined effort and features the following clubs:
Italian Greyhound Club of America, Rescue (AKC)
American Italian Greyhound Club (UKC)
Hairless Dog Club of America (UKC multi-breed club)
Silver Strike American Hairless Terrier Asn (UKC - the first recognized AHT club on the west coast).
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Our booth is manned by dedicated volunteers with their dogs. And as usual, our booth is extremely popular with the public.
Please enjoy some of the pictures of our wonderful volunteers and their dogs.
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We are still adding and identifying photos, so please be patient.
Pictures courtesy of Barbara, Tammy & Lynn.
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Kalon's foundation Chinese Cresteds were imported from the famous Moonswift Chinese Crested kennel in the United Kingdom.
I've been involved with Chinese Cresteds since late 1991. With my limited breeding program, I've done rather well and here's a small sampling of my champions.
For additional information, email me at: kalons@pacbell.net
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 | 3008.Am & Int'l CH Kalon's Moonlight Knight************************
My 'Frito Bandito of Love'
November 24, 1988 - July 16, 1999
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Preface: Even with the passage of time, the hurt is there but regardless, Bandit's story is important and must be told. Therefore, below you will find my three posts to the Italian Greyhound list, in which I recount my heartache. I know this is rather long but it is important. Please take the time to read this.
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To my dearly beloved Bandit - I love you always. Wait for me my beautiful boy, someday I will see you again. But until then you will always be in my heart and my thoughts.
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I have seen the discussions on the IG list - a debate over allowing an IG off leash. Seems everytime someone new comes on the list - this along with a few other recurring topics always come up. Those quite adamant that they can confidentially leave their IG off leash and it isn't a problem. It's usually a confident pet owner vs us silly, overprotective breeders. I just don't join in that converstion because I know that it's all been said, so many times before and it's unlikely to change the mind of those SO sure they KNOW their dog. I have had IGs since 1977 and only shake my head in disgust. No use getting into this - those who believe they are right will not change their minds or position. I, however, KNOW that an IG off leash is playing with disaster. I don't care how well trained. IGs are IGs and all the training in the world can't change the nature of the dog. I KNOW my dog too - I bred him. It is now 3 a.m. Saturday morning and I can't sleep. Friday morning I took two of my IGs to the Veterinary. Alonzo (Int'l CH Kalon's Sea Hawk) is 4 yrs old and Bandit (Am & Int'l CH Kalon's Moonlight Knight) would have been 11 yrs old in November. He needed his teeth cleaned. They had really caked up much faster then before and he didn't want to eat. Being Bandit, he didn't want me to scale them and brushing them was always a battle. So why fight him. He was getting old, best let the Vet do it. He hated that too but he needed his teeth cleaned. Entering the Vet's office he slipped his lead and headed down the sidewalk - no he wasn't running - just trotted along - he didn't want to go into the Vet's office. It was a very busy street. I shoved Alonzo (leash and all) in the door, slammed it and went after Bandit. Calling him, I know he heard me but paid me no mind. He only went a few yards, stepped off the sidewalk, then turned to look at me. A sight I will now live the rest of my life with - in the next second he was hit by an 18 wheel truck. My sweet boy was gone. I stood there in the street, screaming for help. Someone finally came by and wanted me to get out of the street, I couldn't - I couldn't let another vehicle hit my baby. My Vet finally came running out. His assistant scooped up my boy. My mind told me he was gone but my heart prayed, to no avail. I now must live with all the regrets. What I should have done. It will not change anything. Right before I turned into the Vet's parking lot, there was this song on the radio. Not a song I particularly liked but now it's forever burned into my mind. I can't tell you all the words - the only ones that keep playing in my head is the chorus, 'in the arms of the angels'. Tonight I sit here and it just plays over and over. My boy is gone. He was the best anyone could have asked for. "Easy to live with" is an understatement. He gave so much and asked nothing. Everybody loved Bandit. Even if he didn't know you - he would rub against you and look at you with those big dark eyes - pet me, love me. Even my friend who doesn't like male dogs, loved Bandit. He was the "Frito Bandito of Love". He could melt the strongest resolve. Tonight he is in the arms of the angels and all my regrets and tears will not bring him back. He was the best. A show dog, a stud dog and my baby always. He loved everyone and LOVED to show - well, mostly show off. The biggest problem with showing was he was just so happy. I remember Tracy trying to show him - going around the ring saying "bad dog, bad dog" - thought that would get him to keep his tail down. No, it didn't work. He just went around the ring happy as a clam and you could almost hear him saying, "Yea, I'm bad! ha! ha! I'm the bad-est show dog here Ha! Ha!" None-the-less, he finished his titles quickly. But even retired and out of the ring for years made no difference. He was so very happy to show, twice winning the Veterans class at specialites. The one year he won Veterans and his grand-daughter was Best In Specialty Show. But tonight he's gone. The sweetest, most loving IG you could ask for. Gone much too soon.
And I sit here, knowing in a few weeks the off lead debate will come up again. New IG owners tellling us old timers that an IG can be off leash - no problem. You would have never convinced me of that before and now I really don't want to hear it. PLEASE LISTEN CAREFULLY - Bandit was a very well trained dog - repeat, Very well trained. He was never the dog you would ever expect to leave your side. Yet he didn't want to go into the Vet's office and managed to slip his lead. He didn't run down the street in a panic. But tonight he's gone and the ocean of tears I cry will not bring him back. His life was my responsibility and I will always regret. I know everyone tells me it was an accident, yadda, yadda, yadda. But his life was entrusted to me the day he was born and I still remember that moment he took his first breath. Today he took his last.
You think your IG can be off leash safely? Your only fooling yourself and betraying the trust he has in you to keep him safe. Do you care so little for this sweet trusting life? Can you live with the possible tragedy? Over and over and over. Tragedy after tragedy. And still someone comes along and disputes what many of us in this breed keep telling you. Never leave an IG off leash in an unenclosed area. It's not your life your playing with - it's the life of an innocence who doesn't know the dangers of the world. I will live the rest of my life with that split second in my mind, when Bandit stopped, turned and looked at me - then he was gone forever. I will always live with the feeling I betrayed his trust to keep him safe. All the things I could have done, should have done and now it's too late. It's 3 a.m. and Bandit isn't here anymore - he's in the arms of the angels and I cry.
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To all those who sent messages, THANK YOU. Your thoughts are appreciated. Bandit was a treasured pet - first and foremost. He was a wonderful show dog and more importantly, he was the kind of stud dog breeders dream about - he produced better than himself and mostly girls. Those who know me, know that I don't breed much and even in that light, Bandit shined! He was all anyone could have asked for and more. I don't know what I would have done without Jill Hopper. In the aftermath, she dropped everything, left work and rushed to the Vet's office to be with me.
Only a few weeks ago, Suzie (Kalon's Moonlight Lady) left this world at the hands of a sicko who poisoned her. Now Bandit joins his eldest daughter from his first litter - along with all those IGs who passed before him; Simon, Jareth, Lacey and Nicky. It is never easy, their time with us is so short but the lessons they teach us must not go unlearned. Unconditional love comes with a price tag - responsibility.
A special thank you to Jill, Judy Longhouse, Shannon and Amanda (who sent me the words fo the song). They, along with others have echoed what needs to be said. Please, before you take that lead off or don't bother to put it on - please remember Bandit. The "Frito Bandito of Love" - who quietly stole your heart with just one look. Please remember Bandit.
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To those who missed the point - I'm sorry you don't understand but it's your choice to make and your risk to take. I sincerely wish you never have to endure the kind of heartache I now feel. Be it a truck, car, motorcycle, bike, large dog, wild animal or stupid human - our treasured furbabies do not understand the dangers of the world - you DO! And it's your responsibility to do your best to keep them safe. Running free? Yes, I can tell you Bandit was run in his younger days - back when a lot of IG people 'poo poo'd' the idea of an IG having the stamia to run. Bandit LOVED to run and so do each of his kids, grand-kids, etc. The pure joy in their eyes as they 'fly' with the wind. BUT he, nor any of his kids were ever allowed to run in an unenclosed area - no matter how isolated. To me, it was never worth the risk. If you feel differently - again, that is your choice and I will not argue the point. Nor do I want to hear about it - especially not now. If this tragedy has not touched you - then unfortunately, I fear it will take your own tragedy before you truly understand. I can not, nor will not debate this.
Again, thank you to each and every one of you for your thoughts, prayers and kind words. To those who asked for permission to forward this or use this story in your 'puppy packets' - just just contact me for permission. If Bandit's story can help just one person understand, then yes. Somewhere I heard it said that there is an old Egyptain legend - you would live again each time your name was spoken. Then please, speak Bandit's name - let this heartache not be in vain.
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 | 3009.Hazee/Westin Litter--ALL SOLD !!
ALL PUPPIES IN THIS LITTER HAVE BEEN ADOPTED
*****3 Day Update*****
All puppies have gained weight and seem to be doing great! Tails and dewclaws removed according to breed standard on 11/06/2009.
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Born 11/03/2009!
Well after a long day of labor, Hazee has given birth to 7 healthy puppies-4 males, 3 females. We've posted a couple of shots taken within moments of the last puppy being born. We will not post individual pictures until mommy and babies get a couple of days of rest. There's a possibility that one or more of the "tan" sables that I have listed are in fact, heavily chocolate sabled. When their nose leather color fills in, we will know for sure.
Listed in birth order:
"Jade"-Born at 7:55pm-Female-White/Black/Tan Piebald-Birthweight-8-1/8 oz.
"Jonah"-Born at 9:13pm-Male-Black/White/Tan Heavy Colored Blanket Back (almost tuxedo/Irish Marked)-Birthweight-7 oz.
"Jiro"-Born at 9:33pm-Male-Tan Sable/White Irish Marked-Birthweight-6-3/4 oz.-Natural Bobtail
"Jaxson"-Born at 10:05pm-Male-Tan Sable/White Piebald with lots of color-Birthweight-7-3/4 oz.
"Jolene"-Born at 10:20pm-Female-Tan Sable/White Irish Marked with long white socks on her front legs-Birthweight-7-1/4 oz.
"Jethro"-Born at 10:40pm-Male-Black/White/Tan Irish Marked little Westin clone-Birthweight-8-1/4 oz.
"Jetta"-Born at 11:07pm-Female-Black/White/Tan Irish Marked and looks like her Daddy-Birthweight-6-1/2 oz.-Natural Bobtail
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Boone's first big day out at Cars & Coffee. (age 10.5 wks)
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Born: October 1st 2009
Dam: Seegmillers Orla
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| 3014.AonghusClan Clarks Aonghus:
Born: October 1st 2009
Sire: Clan Clarks Petey
Dam: Segmillers Orla | |
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 | 3015.Feeding a Raw DietFor those that feed raw, here is a compiled list of books, websites, etc courtesy of someone else some great websites and books for those wanting to go to BARF diets with their dogs, I will be adding pictures of the food my dogs eat. Since the melamine scare in dry dog food last year some folks have switched to a natural raw diet. my crew has been eating raw for over 2 years now, and their health is proof it does work:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/illonahaus/sets/872344/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rottnbully/sets/72057594091327450/show/
www.njboxers.com/faqs.htm
www.rawlearning.com/rawfaq.html
www.sundaysaver.com/
pets.groups.yahoo.com/gro...-Supplier/
Books:
The BARF Diet by Ian Billinghurst, DVM
Home-Prepared Dog & Cat Diets: the Healthful Alternative
by Donald R. Strombeck
Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats by Kymythy Schultze
Work Wonders by Tom Lonsdale, DVM
The Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog by Wendy Volhard
Switching To Raw by Susan K. Johnson
The New Natural Cat by Anitra Frazier
Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats by Richard Pitcairn, DVM and Susan Hubble Pitcarin
The Complete Herbal Handbook for the Dog and Cat by Juliette de Bairacli Levy
Raw Dog Food by Carina Beth McDonald
Websites:
General Information About Raw Diets
Raw Learning Site
The Top 50 BARF FAQ for Beginners
WellPet's Nutrition Articles
Caber Feidh's Holsitic Care Articles (site owned/articles written by sfraw member, Christie Keith)
RawFed.com
US Raw Meaty Bones Organization
Raw Connections
Articles
What's Best, Cooked or Raw?
Do Dogs and Cats Need Grains?
The Importance of Feeding a Natural Diet
Natural Diet for Dogs and Cats by Jeff Levy DVM
Why Raw?
Is A Raw Diet Dangerous? by Dr. Wysong
Why Cats Shouldn't Eat Dry Food
Raw Diet Guru Websites
Richard Pitcairn
Ian Billinghurst
Wendy Volhard
Tom Lonsdale
Kymythy Schultz
Sue Johnson
Marina Zacharias - based on Juliette de Bairacli Levy's diet
Monica Segal
Feline Specific Sites
Pottenger Cats study
Cat Nutrition
Feline Future
Holisticat
Raw Fed Cats
Michelle T. bernard's diet
How to prepare fresh cat food by Christine M. Ruessheim
Canine Specific Sites
The BARF Pictorial
Raw Dog Ranch Step-by-Step Pictorial
Raw Fed Dogs
Lew Olson
Dogaware
4LoveofDog
Forums:
Raw Diet Lists
The RawFeeding List (the biggest raw diet list - you should start here if new to raw)
The RawDiet List
The RawPaws List
The RawChat List
The BARFWorld List (hosted by veterinarian, Dr. Ian Billinghurst)
The advBARF List (for advanced discussions - no beginners, please)
The Basic Raw List (for those following more of a Lonsdale/whole carcass approach)
The BARFLite List (for those who feed cooked meat or kibble in addition to raw)
General Health Lists
WellPet (the original pet health list)
The NaturalPet List
The HolisticPet List
The Pets4Homeopathy List
Feline Lists
The Holisticat List
The CatBARF List
The CatNutrition List
The RawCat List
The FelineFutureDiet List
The CatWell List (general cat health, not just diet)
Canine Lists
The K9NutritionStudyGroup List
The RawPup List (great for learning to feed puppies raw)
The RawBreeder List
The NaturalRawDog List
The SeniorRawFeeding List
Ferret List
The NaturalFerret List
For breed specific raw groups, please go to the Yahoo! Groups site and do a search for your breed "+ BARF" or "+ raw". You will usually find a list specifically tailored to fanciers of your breed and/or breed type (sighthounds, giant breeds, toy breeds, etc.)
The RawVet List is a great place to send your vet so they can learn more about raw diets!
http://www.dogaware.com/dogfeeding.html
Re: BARF websites and books
www.rawfeddogs.net/
www.leerburg.com/feedingarawdiet.htm
www.b-naturals.com/May2006.php
www.b-naturals.com/natural.php
Re: BARF websites and books
www.barfworld.com/
www.njboxers.com/faqs.htm
www.barfers.com/
www.rawdogranch.com/
www.angelfire.com/biz/fro...awFed.html
www.b-naturals.com/default.php
www.ipindex.com/
www.caberfeidh.com/index.htm
www.bowchow.com/
www.forums.doghobbyist.com/fo...p?catid=29
http://www.rawfeddogs.net/
http://rawfed.com/
http://www.rawlearning.com/
premade raw:
www.omaspride.com
www.bravodiet.com
www.naturesvariety.com
www.primalpetfoods.com
www.barfproducts.com
www.amorepetfoods.com
http://pepperdogz.com
http://www.healthypawsllc.net/m_23.asp?pa=m_23
http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/index.shtml
http://www.hare-today.com/
http://www.ukrmb.co.uk/images/ww.pdf
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