tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61106286381196373792024-03-14T02:07:07.604-07:00Hob Nob'n...on & off the farmhobnob7http://www.blogger.com/profile/13057895681760722671noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110628638119637379.post-32960023521803742952014-01-06T20:34:00.000-08:002014-01-07T08:01:49.505-08:00Aim High & Dream Big!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I learned that the <a href="http://www.akc.org/press_center/article.cfm?article_id=5238" target="_blank">American Kennel Club</a> named me as the <b><u>first recipient</u></b> for <b><span style="color: blue;">Agility Performance Breeder of the Year!</span></b> I was so taken by surprise when I got this wonderful news!<br />
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I even took a screenshot of the AKC page making the announcement!<br />
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For many years I have thought, and sometimes told friends, that AKC should recognize breeders in performance events as they have done with the conformation breeders. I guess they finally saw the light and how thrilled that they bestowed me this honor for producing my versatile Hob Nob border collies!<br />
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This award comes full circle for it could not be accomplished without the many super HN owners who have helped to make this possible by competing in AKC agility events!<br />
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I was in the process of making this video when a HN owner sent me an email with the fantastic news!<br />
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I am still Catching My Breath!<br />
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Here are the lyrics to the song Catch My Breath with a few changes by me ;)<br />
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I don’t want to be left behind</div>
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Border collies are friends of mine</div>
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Catching breath in a breeding tie</div>
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I’ve spent most of my life</div>
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breeding dogs well it’s all that</div>
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Choosing mates for the other half</div>
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Learning how to react</div>
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I’ve spent most of my time</div>
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Catching my breath</div>
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Letting it go</div>
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Turning my cheek for the sake of the dogs</div>
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Now that you know</div>
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This is my life I won’t be told what’s supposed to be right</div>
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Catch my breath</div>
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No one can hold me back</div>
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I ain’t got time for that</div>
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Catch my breath</div>
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Won’t let em get me down!</div>
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It’s all so simple now</div>
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Addicted to the breed I’ve found</div>
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AKC choice puts me on a cloud</div>
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Making time for the ones that count</div>
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I’ll spend the rest of my time</div>
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Laughing hard with the windows down</div>
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Leaving pawprints all over town</div>
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Keeping faith karma came around</div>
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I won’t spend the rest of my life</div>
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Catching my breath</div>
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Letting it go</div>
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Turning my cheek for the sake of the dogs</div>
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Now that you know</div>
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This is my life I won’t be told what’s supposed to be right</div>
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Catch my breath</div>
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No one can hold me back</div>
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I ain’t got time for that</div>
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Catch my breath</div>
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Won’t let em get me down</div>
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It’s all so simple now</div>
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Dogs help me see the beauty in everything</div>
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Catching my breath</div>
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Letting it go</div>
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Turning my cheek for the sake of the dogs</div>
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Now that you know</div>
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This is my life I won’t be told what’s supposed to be right</div>
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Catching my breath</div>
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Letting it go</div>
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Turning my cheek for the sake of the dogs</div>
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Now that you know</div>
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This is my life I won’t be told what’s supposed to be right</div>
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Catch my breath</div>
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No one can hold me back</div>
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I ain’t got time for that</div>
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Catch my breath</div>
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Won’t let em get me down</div>
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It’s all so simple now</div>
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It’s all so simple now</div>
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Catching my breath</div>
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Letting it go</div>
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Turning my cheek for the sake of the dogs</div>
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Now that you know</div>
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This is my life I won’t be told what’s supposed to be right</div>
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Catch my breath</div>
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No one can hold me back</div>
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I ain’t got time for that</div>
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Catch my breath</div>
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Won’t let em get me down</div>
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It’s all so simple now</div>
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It’s all so simple now</div>
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hobnob7http://www.blogger.com/profile/13057895681760722671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110628638119637379.post-49067222108827408822013-12-11T14:08:00.002-08:002013-12-11T14:39:57.858-08:00Simply The Best Veterinarian...Dr. Michelle Shoemaker<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since I raise Simply The Best border collies it only makes sense to have them cared for by a Simply The Best veterinarian! That DVM is Dr. Michelle Shoemaker who is an important part of the team at <a href="http://southbayvet.com/" target="_blank">South Bay Veterinary Hospital</a> in Olympia, WA<br />
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As a breeder of my fabulous Hob Nob border collies, having a trusted, knowledgeable and 'breeder friendly' vet is vital to me and Dr. 'Shoe' is truly worth her weight in gold and then some!<br />
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I can always breathe easier during whelping time as I know that Dr. 'Shoe' is just a phone call away or text message accessible should I need her advice. Anyone who raises animals knows how valuable a good vet is and the comfort in knowing they are there when you need them.<br />
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Over the 7 years that my border collies have been in her care, my dogs are always so happy to see Dr. Shoemaker by giving her lots of kisses and tail wags! The Hob Nob border collies give Dr. 'Shoe' 2 paws up in a very big way!<br />
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I really could go on and on about Dr. Michelle Shoemaker but simply put, she is Simply THE Best!<br />
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The Shale x Lurk puppies are shown having their first vet visit with Dr. Michelle Shoemake!</div>
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hobnob7http://www.blogger.com/profile/13057895681760722671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110628638119637379.post-44799235996418999642013-08-29T18:19:00.000-07:002013-08-29T18:45:52.627-07:00A Breeder's greatest joy!<div class="p1">
I have been breeding my wonderful Hob Nob border collies for about 30 years and during those decades I have had some lows but oh-so-many highs!</div>
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One afternoon in late July, this email was sent to my inbox from one of my more recent puppy owners. It brought the BIGGEST smile to my face but an even bigger glow that warmed my heart!</div>
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Stacey Jones is the mom to Hob Nob Phantom from my Fuchsia x Lurk litter. Here is her story....</div>
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Been awhile since my last update of Phantom so I thought I'd send you an email of how our 7 month old star is doing :)</div>
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This boy is so unbelievably handsome and his personality causes everyone to stop and stare. Wherever we go I constantly get stopped so people can love on him. I sometimes forget he is a dog :). By the way he loves everything and everyone, the way he connects with people on a whole different level, and the joy he brings to the world. You just can't help but fall in love with him! I know I may sound prejudice but I wish I could record everyone's reaction to him. Everyone at the park knows him. Children run up calling his name. "Wheel-y Mike" (he's confined to a chair) asks how HIS day is going every day on our walk sat 3pm. The "Crazy Crew" (teen basketball players at the park) roll the ball to him so he can join the competition. His favorite day of the week is Monday because of "moms in the park". His love for children is ridiculous!! Oh! And I can't forget "Mrs. Loopy" (this slightly crazy? older lady)... She's always talking to herself by the lake until Phantom arrives. Then it's all "cutie this", "handsome that" and "my bestie". It's really... Surreal. I never would have met these people if it wasn't for him and they aren't friends of mine...They're friends of his. Sounds silly but it's true. He knows them and has a special connection with each one of them. Almost 90% of the time people inquire on where I got him... Actually they ask "where in the world did you find that boy!". And I never know what to say, I don't know how I got so... Blessed. Anyone can breed dogs. Lots of breeders produce outstanding athletes and beyond beautiful canines. But how did I get a dog with all that but with a special heart? My husband, Chris, put it perfectly "Anyone can follow a recipe. But if you don't add love it's just food". That's how I respond to where this angel came from. A whole lotta love!</div>
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<b><i><u>"You'll get exactly what you ask for... And then some!"</u></i></b></div>
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Haha I don't know how you did it but Phantom has everything I wanted in a dog, to the T! I remember asking for a dog who can think for himself, that's Phantom. But its not that he's headstrong... I don't know how to explain it he just thinks for himself. The way we connect is what you see in movies and read in books, not what "actually" happens. Phantom has added so many great things to our family and without him we just wouldn't be complete. Chris and I say all the time how in the world did we live without him or where has he been all this time? Yes, there are times where he tests the limits and causes deep sighs but we always laugh about it later and love him even more! We love him and couldn't think of starting a family without him in the picture.</div>
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Last week I was washing dishes and looked out to see Phantom circling a small area in our yard. I then noticed our cat, Askem, trying to get in the middle of his circle. He wasn't allowing it at all and it got me curious. I walked out and saw something small moving in the grass. When I got to the middle I realized it was a baby mouse! My guess is my cat got it and was planning on dinner. Phantom must have seen it and was protecting it. Haha he would look at me, look at the mouse, then back at me like "mom save it!"... All while keeping my cat away. It was hilarious!! I saved the mouse and let it go in the woods and Phantom didn't leave the area for at least 30 minutes!</div>
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My son Christopher was playing video games in our living room. All of a sudden I heard him yell "Phantom it's FINE!!! It's just a GAME!!!" I then noticed a worried whine coming from Phantom. I walked in and couldn't help but start laughing!! Anytime a zombie started coming towards the tv at Christopher, Phantom would get in-between the tv and chair he was sitting in. It was a tangled mess... Christopher barely holding onto the controller and Phantom wrapped in the cord bouncing up and down. Haha it was priceless!!</div>
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I was putting laundry in the washer when Chris started laughing in the next room. I walked in to find Phantom wrapped in my bra, holding Christopher's sock in his mouth, and dragging an empty laundry basket behind him... How he managed this I have no idea...</div>
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I was taking a bath last month with the door closed. All of a sudden I hear, "Stacey!!! Your dog!!!". I jumped out, grabbed my towel, opened the door to find Phantom sitting there with one of my shoes, our "beach" bag, his favorite "beach" toy, and his leash. What?! I yelled at my husband thinking he set this up and while I was mid-sentence about trying to relax blah blah blah I heard this splash behind me. Yes, Phantom jumped in the tub with his toy looking at me with his "lets play" face. I don't know how... Or what... I'm still baffled! And no, Chris didn't touch anything or move anything... I don't even know...</div>
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Hope everything at Hob Nob Farm is going well! Jan, those blue Merle puppies had me thinking about adding another one into our family... Phantom would love a friend, right? Haha maybe sometime down the road :) but in all honesty your puppies are SO beautiful!!!!</div>
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Much love and gratitude from the Jones family!!!</div>
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Chisel was born in my hands on August 19,1996 and since that day she took me on a journey filled with mutual love and adoration that was exhilarating to share! She showed me a joy and zest for life that was just undeniably euphoric! <br />
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While my obedience career was winding down as I was losing interest, Chisel kept my enjoyment of the game alive simply because SHE loved it so much! Chisel always jumped for joy at the mere sight of the bag that contained her scent articles! Chisel's tail constantly conveyed the sheer joy she expressed every waking minute. Whether she was training in obedience, agility or herding, she truly loved doing it all! What's that saying...jack of all trades but a master of none? Not so with Chisel for she was THE MASTER at it all!!!!<br />
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here is a video I had put together that tells her story in pictures <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnnHV3HBlX4" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnnHV3HBlX4</a><br />
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Suddenly and without warning, on the evening of Mother's Day in 2008, I found Chisel in a coma by my bedside. While at the emergency vet, I held her in my arms whispering to her that one day we would be together again as I had to stay behind. <br />
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For the last 5 years I have ached for her to be back with me as I missed her so very much for the joy I had in my heart when she was with me was becoming faint as I went about my days.<br />
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When I bred Chisel's granddaughter Prism to Klepto, not once did I ever imagine what was about to unfold...<br />
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On March 5 of this year, Prism had a beautiful litter of 7 puppies of which included but one female. I was a bit disappointed but was soon to realize 'why' the single female:) The female, whose litter name was Victoria, was about to emerge into a phenomenon that my mind slowly started wrapping around!<br />
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Could this be my beloved Chisel come back to me???</div>
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The signs just couldn't be denied...there was just too many instances that I would have such strong senses that Victoria was indeed Chisel!<br />
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Just the other morning, I had an epiphany in that I no longer missed Chisel nor cried for her being gone. I then knew why...<br />
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Victoria was given her new name of Hob Nob Proven Plan, aka Proven, as I truly believe that this was Chisel's plan all along and she couldn't have chosen a more perfect girl to come back and start our new journey together!<br />
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hobnob7http://www.blogger.com/profile/13057895681760722671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110628638119637379.post-39356420469645021562013-02-01T13:29:00.000-08:002013-02-22T16:36:48.118-08:00Journey to the Rainbow Bridge...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On the morning of September 19, 2000 I was born via C-section with my handsome brothers Rhett, Roady & Stoner along with my 2 lovely sisters Spree and Luna. My human mom Jan dubbed me "her perfect red border collie" that she long waited for! I must say that I did grow up to be quite a dapper and handsome fellow! </div>
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My adventures were many as Jan taught me to love running agility even though I had fears of that moving teeter board when I was just a wee pup. Sister Spree and I learned together and she was so much braver than I. Seeing as we were sibling rivals, I just couldn't let her see her big brother as anything but brave so I quickly pulled up my big boy pants and became one fierce teeter slider! Look, my mom Jan even has the proof <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2APirE1q0Q" target="_blank">on video!</a></div>
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Along with having fun in agility, what I loved to do most was work the sheep! After all, this is what I was bred to do! While I did train in large open fields, my intensity was fierce and often my mom had to hold the reins in on me when competing at arena trials. I had those woolies running scared just by my presence...what power I felt!</div>
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As Jan retired from competing so did I but my days were spent happily running the fields for many years with my beautiful red haired wife Kindle along with my spunky wife Posh and our lovely girls Prism and Prima along with my talented daughter Cachet. My handsome son Prada was not allowed to run with my pack...he had his own:>)</div>
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Although we didn't get it often, I loved snow days at Hob Nob Farm!</div>
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I well remember the day my youngest daughter Prima surprised me with a glorious adventure for my 11th birthday and as usual, mom Jan captured it all on video! </div>
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But as all good things must come to an end, that fateful day was today. Yesterday, Jan noticed that something just wasn't right with me although I did my best to hide it. Sure, I was eating, drinking and doing all the normal things that healthy and younger dogs do but if anyone knows my mom Jan like I do, she seems to have a six sense about her when it comes to those of us she cherishes. </div>
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She took me to her wonderful vet Dr. Michelle Shoemaker at the South Bay Veterinary Hospital and there I spent the night. I did hear Jan telling them that she suspected I had a tumor in my nasal cavity because of the sounds I sometimes made in the last few days.</div>
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This morning, Jan came and they took me in a room to see her. I had this tube in my front leg which also had a contraption on wheels that followed me with a bag of fluids hanging from it. Jan reached over to me and whispered in my ear that she loved me and things would be alright. She even hinted that there was a chance I might even see my birth mom Chisel although at that time I wasn't sure what she meant.</div>
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Awhile later, I seemed to drift off to sleep and found myself dreaming. I vaguely remember hearing Jan and Dr. Shoemaker talking about a tumor in my nasal cavity. I could hear soft voices and sensed they were somehow able to see this tumor. I didn't feel anything except a light kiss to my cheek telling me that I would soon be running with Chisel...<br />
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hobnob7http://www.blogger.com/profile/13057895681760722671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110628638119637379.post-42212656356247081152013-01-25T17:18:00.003-08:002013-01-25T17:18:53.522-08:00MDR1 mutation...learn the facts
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For those of you that own or breed dogs affected with the MDR1 mutation, you may want to read further. <a href="http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-VCPL/breeds.aspx"><span class="s1">http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-VCPL/breeds.aspx</span></a></div>
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"the discovery of the mutation of the multi-drug resistant gene (MDR1), establishment of testing procedures, and development of all reagents was made by Washington State University (WSU). It is also a patent protected diagnostic test offered exclusively by Washington State University that has not been licensed to any other entity in the United States." taken from <a href="http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-vcpl/"><span class="s1">http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-vcpl/</span></a></div>
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I was aware of the MDR1 mutation when it first came out several years ago but border collies were not even listed as being one of the breeds commonly affected. This gave me no reason to test my border collies for this gene back then.</div>
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Some time ago, Kimmy Acres informed me that Hob Nob Patron was tested for the MDR1 mutation and in her words was "positive/positive". With this information, I had no reason to doubt her as she was very adamant with her knowledge as she also worked at a vet's office. As this unfolded, it became increasingly difficult to communicate effectively with Patron's owner.</div>
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Patron's parents are Hob Nob Perfect Ending aka Sequel and Hob Nob Jump Start aka Juice. Patron was from a frozen semen litter.</div>
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I was very surprised to learn that a Hob Nob border collie was tested 'positive' for having the MDR1 mutation and proceeded to learn more about it in this present time. In early December, I posted to my fb wall asking where the MDR1 mutation could be tested and the unanimous response was WSU as being the ONLY facility that could test for this gene. This response lead me to do my own google search to which confirmed that WSU is, in fact, the only facility that exclusively tests for the MDR1 mutation</div>
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For the first batch I sent an order in to test 10 of my border collies to which all came back NORMAL/NORMAL. I informed many Hob Nob owners that they may also want to test their dogs especially those siblings of Patron. One by one, all the tests came back with the same NORMAL/NORMAL results.</div>
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At first, I was reluctant to test Sequel and Juice due to the fact that their son Patron was tested as carrying the MDR1 mutation which would therefore conclude that Sequel and Juice would have to be MUTANT/MUTANT or MUTANT/NORMAL as each parent gives one gene to the offspring. I was also unsure if Juice's frozen semen could even be tested. </div>
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To my delight, all the dogs in the 2nd batch for testing, <b>INCLUDING Sequel,</b> came back as being NORMAL/NORMAL!!!!!!!</div>
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This then posed a dilemma for me because the results of Sequel (Normal/Normal) meant that it was impossible for Patron to be positive for the MDR1 mutation. I put a call into VCPL and asked if there were such things as false readings to which I was assured that it was not possible and the tests results were 100% accurate. I was also told that there is less then 1/2 of 1% of border collies that carry the MDR1 mutation!</div>
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I then emailed Kimmy Acres and asked her to send me the actual test results for Patron. To my utter shock, in seeing the test pages that she sent me I could easily see that he was <span class="s2"><b>not </b></span>tested for the MDR1 mutation at VCPL!!!!! Instead, he was tested through the Wisdom Panel Professional Mixed-Breed Genetic Analysis <a href="http://www.wisdompanelpro.com/"><span class="s1">http://www.wisdompanelpro.com</span></a></div>
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Once I had Sequel's results back, I informed Patron's owner to let her know that it was highly unlikely that Patron was positive for carrying the MDR1 gene and that he should be tested correctly to which she refused. Thankfully, I was able to test Juice's frozen semen to which his results came back today as being NORMAL/NORMAL!!!!!</div>
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The best thing to come from all of this is that with Sequel and Juice being tested for the MDR1 mutation and results as being NORMAL/NORMAL, this insures that their son Patron is also NORMAL/NORMAL!!!!</div>
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While the mental anguish, breeder bashing and personal expenses of over $1,000 in MDR1 testing was not something I wanted to go through, my purpose for writing this is for those of you with breeds that can be affected with the MDR1 gene to have the correct information as to the only facility that has the patent to test for the MDR1 mutation is WSU and no one else!</div>
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Fuchsia's pups came a little earlier then anticipated as they made their arrival in the wee morning hours of Saturday, December 22.<br />
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Everything went so smoothly and Fuchsia is being a terrific first time mom! The puppies are thriving and gaining weight. <br />
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They now have a webpage of their own with links to their photo album that will be updated with new pictures weekly. Here is the link to their webpage: <a href="http://www.jandemellobordercollie.com/Fuchsia_Lurk_12_22_12.html" target="_blank">http://www.jandemellobordercollie.com/Fuchsia_Lurk_12_22_12.html</a><br />
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You can also view their individual videos on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hobnobbordercollie" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/hobnobbordercollie</a> <br />
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I will be sure to post lots of videos as they grow!<br />
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!hobnob7http://www.blogger.com/profile/13057895681760722671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110628638119637379.post-10597615439420029612012-12-20T18:09:00.000-08:002012-12-20T18:09:03.384-08:00on the 6th day of Christmas, Fuchsia gave to me...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Fuchsia had her puppy count xray taken this morning and shows to be carrying 7 puppies!!!<br />
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Her puppies are expected on Monday, 12/24 (Christmas Eve). I have started taking her temperature in the morning and evening in anticipation of her temperature to drop. Once her temp goes below 98 then I can expect puppies within 24 hours.<br />
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I am feeling confident that Fuchsia will have her puppies with no problem and I will be ready to assist. My wonderful vet Dr. Shoemaker will be home for the holidays and is just a phone call away which is such a comfort to me!<br />
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My iPad will be ready to take individual videos right after each puppy is born which will then be posted to the Hob Nob border collie facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hobnobbordercollie" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/hobnobbordercollie</a><br />
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I am excited to see Fuchsia's first puppies sired by the handsome Lurk!<br />
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Pictured above are the Feisty x Lurk puppies enjoying their first meal! These puppies have now been moved to the front room where the Singe puppies were while the Singe x Slick puppies have now been moved next door to where the Shale puppies had been. The Shale x Topic puppies have been moved to the puppy cottage where they now have access to go outside into the puppy yard.<br />
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The weather continues to be rain free and sunny of which the puppies are enjoying outdoor time. It is too early yet for the Feisty puppies to be outside but hopefully this weekend they will get to enjoy their first outdoor adventure!<br />
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Time is counting down to make puppy selections of which I will be sending out individual emails withint the next week!<br />
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Be sure to visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hobnobbordercollie" target="_blank">Hob Nob facebook page</a> for lots and lots of daily videos!hobnob7http://www.blogger.com/profile/13057895681760722671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110628638119637379.post-14681840819819532422012-09-26T10:42:00.001-07:002012-09-26T10:48:46.825-07:00PupDate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Shale & Singe puppies will turn 4 weeks old tomorrow and are now eating mash puppy food and have a morning, noon and dinnertime snacks at their moms milkbar. All the pups are robust and are now having fun in their playground with the wobble bug, tug & spin, slide and the krinkle tunnel. These obstacles gets the puppies used to balancing and tugging essential skills that come in handy later on for such things as agility competitions and such. <br />
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Along with the fun comes a lot of work with such things as training them to pee and poop in the potty pans. It typically takes about 10 days or so for the pups to use the pans 100% which helps to make my job a bit easier!<br />
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Here is a video taken of the potty pan and playground area with the Swirl x Prada litter.<br />
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I realized that it has been awhile since I posted on the blog but I figure that by now everyone knows to visit my<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hobnobbordercollie" target="_blank"> Hob Nob border collie facebook</a> page to see daily videos.<br />
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Shale and Singe puppies have their eyes open and can now see and hear me and their surroundings. They are starting to play with each other of which I can often hear little barks and squeals of delight as they engage in play. <br />
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Feisty pups are starting to open up their eyes as they are 2 days shy of turning 2 weeks old. Feisty continues to be a wonderful mom!<br />
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Puppy evaluations will be in full force from the time the puppies are about 3 weeks of age up through their 6th week. During this time, I read over the bios of everyone on the puppy list and start to formulate which puppy will be selected for each individual. <br />
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Puppies go through many, many changes during this time and evaluating each one takes time...like fine wine! This is the time where those of you on my puppy list need to be patient with this process:>) I value the trust that the people on my puppy list have placed in me that I will choose the best puppy for them. I take this part of the process very seriously but I also know that it can't be rushed:>) <br />
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I thoroughly enjoy posting lots and lots of videos so that everyone on my puppy list can share in the puppies journey with me! I just ask for patience during this time although I know how hard that can be:>)<br />
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The Shale and Singe puppies will be ready to leave for their new homes starting on Friday, October 19 for those that are driving or flying in to get their puppy. I will be looking to ship the puppies on Saturday, October 20.<br />
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Feisty's puppies will be ready the following Friday, October 26 and will be shipped on Saturday, October 27.<br />
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More details will be emailed to each individual on my puppy list as the time gets closer for my evaluations to be finalized.<br />
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Should any individual that is on my puppy list have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me at<br />
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On Friday, September 7 during the wee hours of the morning...Feisty started labor and had her first puppy shortly after 3am. As this was her first litter, it was a bit tough getting some the of the puppies to present themselves but in the end the Lucky Seven were all accounted for and doing great! Pictures of the Feisty x Lurk puppies can be seen by visiting <a href="http://www.jandemellobordercollie.com/Feisty_Lurk_8_7_12.html" target="_blank">their webpage.</a><br />
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Feisty is settling in to being a great first time mom as the puppies are all thriving!<br />
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One week old puppy pictures are up in Shale's <a href="http://www.jandemellobordercollie.com/Photo_Albums/Pages/Shale_x_Topic_pups_83012.html" target="_blank">photo album</a> The Shale x Topic puppies are growing by leaps and bounds and Shale continues to be a caring and loving mom to her gorgeous babies!<br />
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One week old puppy pictures are up in Singe's <a href="http://www.jandemellobordercollie.com/Photo_Albums/Pages/Singe_x_Slick_pups_83012.html" target="_blank">photo album</a> The Singe x Slick puppies are gaining weight steadily and thriving as Singe continues to be a wonderful mom to them!<br />
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As always, lots of pictures and videos are posted on the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hobnobbordercollie" target="_blank"> Hob Nob border collie facebook page!</a>hobnob7http://www.blogger.com/profile/13057895681760722671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110628638119637379.post-29391143447880729922012-09-03T11:46:00.001-07:002012-09-03T11:46:54.366-07:00Puppies, Puppies & more to come!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Thursday, August 30 Shale gave birth to 6 beautiful puppies! The theme for her pups is Sensational Six and their litter names are synonymous with the word sensational as they truly are SENSATIONAL! <a href="http://www.jandemellobordercollie.com/Shale_Topic_8_30_12.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> to view their webpage.<br />
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On the same day, Singe also gave birth to 7 gorgeous puppies!!! The theme for her pups is from the movie Grease since their daddy Slick is named Hob Nob Greased Lightning. Singe's puppies are named after the characters in the movie. <a href="http://www.jandemellobordercollie.com/Singe_Slick_8_30_12.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> to view their webpage<br />
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Feisty is due to have her puppies on Saturday and her xray shows her to be carrying 7 puppies!<br />
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Lots of pictures and videos are posted frequently on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hobnobbordercollie" target="_blank">Hob Nob facebook page</a>hobnob7http://www.blogger.com/profile/13057895681760722671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110628638119637379.post-84384086044608573462012-08-01T13:32:00.000-07:002012-08-01T13:46:21.181-07:00The Three Amigos<div style="text-align: center;">
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I just realized that it has been awhile since I posted an update on the puppies! I figured by now people that have been following the puppies would continue to do so by going to my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hobnobbordercollie" target="_blank">Hob Nob facebook</a> page to see al the videos and pictures. <br />
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Steve Moon, (pictured above and below) spent a week at Hob Nob farm and was such a great puppy assistant doing lots of play sessions, games, puppy cleanup helper, etc. The puppies had a blast with Uncle Steve as did I! Not sure who missed Steve the most...the puppies or me!<br />
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Steve brought his Hob Nob boy Slick for his rendezvous with Singe and all went well. Steve decided it was time for him to add a Slick puppy to his family and fingers crossed that Singe will be carrying lots of little Slicksters at the end of August.<br />
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Steve teamed up with Lurk to help introduce this handsome lad to jumping. I was extremely pleased and excited by the wonderful jumping style that Lurk presented! Lurk had a blast training with Steve!</div>
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Carol Schiefer was also visiting at the same time and together with Steve and Carol, Hob Nob farm will never be the same without them! </div>
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Carol partnered with her gal pal Prima so we could all see what fabulous jumping style that Prima wowed us with! </div>
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Thanks to both Steve and Carol for training my two awesome youngsters Lurk and Prima!</div>
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Carol spent almost 2 weeks visiting bringing her 3 wonderful Hob Nob kids Mist, Trace and Schemer. Mist and Trace competed at the NW USDAA Regional Championship agility trial.</div>
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Hob Nob Perfect Schemer aka 'Schemer' is maturing into a very handsome and talented boy as he turns 1 year old tomorrow! </div>
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Carol is doing such a fabulous job with his training and it was fun to sit and watch this duo in action! </div>
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The Cachet x Journey puppies are in their new homes and feedback from their new moms and dads is a resounding two thumbs up from everyone!</div>
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The Prism x Journey puppies leave for their new homes this Saturday and I know their new owners are anxiously waiting to meet them! </div>
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By Sunday, things will be all too quiet here at Hob Nob farm....but alas, not for too long as Singe, Shale and Feisty have been bred which means <a href="http://www.jandemellobordercollie.com/Planned_LITTERS.html" target="_blank">more puppies</a> to enrich my life in a few more months!</div>hobnob7http://www.blogger.com/profile/13057895681760722671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110628638119637379.post-80282372416670331612012-06-20T22:59:00.002-07:002012-06-20T22:59:33.111-07:00Puppy fun galore!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Prism x Journey puppies turned 4 weeks old today and experience their first time outside. They were extremely confident as they roamed all about! These puppies are so fun in all that they do! Their personalities are really coming into full force and oh what fun it is to watch!<br />
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I had to make Prism lie down for this picture as she seems to think that motherhood is over:>)<br />
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Cachet x Journey pups continue to be active and oh so cute! Jaunt and Sashay seem to be sparring partners, little Prestige lets her siblings know that while she is the smallest she is one tough little cookie! Trip and Virtue take the prize for their super cute sweet factor with Passage and Merit running a close second.<br />
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Lots and lots of pictures and videos get posted everyday on my Hob Nob border collie facebook page so be sure to check them all out!<br />
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Prism x Journey puppies had their first meal today and needles to say it was a huge success!<br />
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here is one of the videos taken <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=3793806356294" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=3793806356294</a><br />
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Cachet took her Journey puppies to explore outdoors for the first time and they had fun!<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3795164030235.2149720.1011223660&type=1" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see pictures taken of their outdoor adventure<br />
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There are lots more videos taken today of both litters which can be viewed by visiting <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hobnobbordercollie" target="_blank">Hob Nob border collie facebook page</a><br />
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Cachet puppies are just so darn cute! They are a blast to watch as they spin & tug, tug and slide and tug and wobble in their puppy playground.<br />
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here is a link to just one of the many videos posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hobnobbordercollie" target="_blank">Hob Nob border collie facebook page</a><br />
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Prism puppies are also just entering that cute stage and will enjoy their first meal by this weekend along with putting in their very own puppy playground<br />
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Remember to check in on the Hob Nob facebook page for lots and lots of puppy videos of both Cachet and Prism litters!hobnob7http://www.blogger.com/profile/13057895681760722671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110628638119637379.post-75076941311486213622012-06-11T11:43:00.000-07:002012-06-11T11:43:06.030-07:00PupDate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Cachet x Journey puppies are now set up in their rearranged puppy pen complete with playground.<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=3772378100601" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see video of their set up <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3772082213204.2149139.1011223660&type=1" target="_blank">Click here</a> to see some pictures<br />
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The Prism x Journey puppies all have their eyes open and continue to thrive. Prism keeps them and their bedding very clean. I will be giving them their first meal later this week.<br />
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To everyone on my puppy list, a few puppy have opted to wait until my winter litters which currently opened up a few spots to those on the reserve list for Cachet and Prism litters. Individuals will be notified in about a week or so.<br />
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The Cachet litters will leave for their new homes on Friday, July 6 and Prism puppies the following Friday, July 13. Please be advised that some cargo facilities will not ship puppies during the summer months which means that some of you may need to fly in to get your puppy. I will be calling the airlines to see if they can confirm any shipping embargos. <br />
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If any of you on my current puppy list should have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at <a href="mailto:jandemello@earthlink.net" target="_blank">jandemello@earthlink.net</a>hobnob7http://www.blogger.com/profile/13057895681760722671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110628638119637379.post-71707353030085009922012-06-09T16:14:00.002-07:002012-06-09T16:14:32.920-07:00Cachet pups 1st meal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cachet x Journey puppies were fed their first meal which consisted of softened kibble, Dyne supplement and goats milk. The puppies loved it and at with gusto! <br />
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More pictures can be viewed by clicking on this link:<br />
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Here is a video of how the Cachet pups area is now set up for them to start learning to use the litter pans<br />
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Be sure to check in on the Hob Nob border collie facebook page to see even more video clips and pictures!<br />
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Cachet puppies continue to get more active and vocal every day:>) click on the links to watch two videos taken this afternoon. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=3759208811377" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=3759208811377</a></div>
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This is the morning after the Prism pups celebrated their 2nd week birthday:>)</div>hobnob7http://www.blogger.com/profile/13057895681760722671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110628638119637379.post-65807676105664241752012-06-06T22:53:00.001-07:002012-06-06T22:53:45.669-07:00Prism pups 2 wk birthday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Prism x Journey puppies turned 2 weeks old today! All but one have opened their eyes. Prism continues to be a wonderful mom keeping her puppies and their bedding very clean!<br />
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Individual videos and group pictures can be seen by clicking on this link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hobnobbordercollie" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/hobnobbordercollie</a>hobnob7http://www.blogger.com/profile/13057895681760722671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110628638119637379.post-53994669874383447952012-06-03T22:15:00.003-07:002012-06-03T22:15:58.739-07:00Cachet pups can see!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cachet x Journey puppies have their eyes open and it also coincides with their ears opening up as well. It is a gradual process which takes several days for them to have full sight and hearing. <br />
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During this stage, they start to emit cute little puppy barks as they explore their surroundings and see their siblings for the first time. <br />
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Here is a short video taken tonight when momma Cachet went into the box to feed them after getting some exercise outside. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=3737044417281" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=3737044417281</a><br />
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Here is a video showing the new toys I bought tonight and am excited to introduce these toys in a few weeks when they are old enough to play with them! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=3736998256127" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=3736998256127</a><br />
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PIctures were taken as they turned 2 weeks old of which you can see by clicking on this link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3728228476888.2148318.1011223660&type=1" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3728228476888.2148318.1011223660&type=1</a><br />
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And remember to visit the Hob Nob border collie facebook page for all the latest video and pictures!<br />
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Prism reluctantly staying in the box to feed her Journey puppies:>)</div>
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Prism and her puppies have been moved to the front room which allows me to have webcams on both litters. You can click on <a href="http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hobnob7" target="_blank">http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hobnob7</a> and you will see two screens. Cachet pups are on the left with Prism pups on the right.</div>
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Click on this link to watch a video of the Prism puppies as they make cameo appearances for their 1 week birthday. <a href="http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/22965770" target="_blank">http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/22965770</a></div>
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Click on this link to watch a video of Cachet puppies as they also make their cameo appearances. <a href="http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/22966664" target="_blank">http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/22966664</a></div>
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Prism puppies have been moved to the front room alongside the Cachet puppies each with their own separate area. <br />
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The puppy cam is up and running and will share viewing both litters at different times.<br />
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Here is the link to view the puppy cam <a href="http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hobnob7" target="_blank">http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hobnob7</a><br />
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