After a trip to Montana – we hope for puppies !

PYRWILD A-Litter

After a few hiccups, like my van having something go wrong just days before we were supposed to leave, Onnea, Midna and I headed off on the 13 hr long journey to Montana (in a prius !) It was a smooth and beautiful drive.  Along with a lovely little stay.

After a successful visit, we hope for puppies in December.
More info on the litter here.

The sire of the litter, Max, works on a sheep ranch almost daily.  He also has successfully started his ASCA herding trial career.  During the visit, I was lucky to be able to watch Max work his magic sorting sheep and bringing out different groups to various pastures in the nearly freezing, dewey Montana morning.  It is very interesting watching ‘real life’ work vs trials.  Midna also got to practice working some sheep – she is very keen !

After the long drive and upon the first meeting, Onnea and Max instantly hit it off.  They really liked each other and compliment each other quite well as a couple.  They were really cute together and meshed well.  I couldn’t be more pleased with this pairing !

The happy couple 

Max is a really handsome young dog.  He has nice drives, beautiful structure and with great self-confidence.  Both of his parents are very nice too.  There is no lack of Pyrenean-Spark or breed type with these dogs !  I’ve had my eye on Max and followed him since he was younger.  He has been pretty high on my ‘studs to use’ list – and for good reason !  This litter is going to be exceptional.

Keeping fingers crossed and hoping for many healthy puppies !  Very exciting litter & Onnea is going to love being a momma 💝

If you’re interested in a puppy from this pairing, you can contact me.  


Lure coursing !

The skipskaps had their first lure coursing (AKC fastcat) competition this past weekend and they had a blast !! Here are some photos of them flying after the ‘bunny’ 💕 Hoping to get their Bcat’s eventually.

In other news, Onnea finished her last two Rally Excellent legs, earned her RE title and is now eligible for her Pyrshep Versatility Silver award !  So proud of her.

Looking forward to her puppies later this fall.  I am currently taking a waiting list for those that are interested.  Don’t hesitate to reach out !

Puppies later this fall !

My long awaited first litter will be this fall !  My first litter has been a looong time coming & this combo has been several years in the making !   The planning started in 2020, both Pipas and Onnea have passed their health testing with flying colors in the meantime & I have imported frozen semen from France for the breeding.   I am very excited about this combo !!  Onnea is an excellent bitch who is very dear to my heart & Pipas is a handsome, open young male with two very talented parents.  His mom competes in agility & his dad competed in French ring, herding & agility.

Both poil long and face rase type are expected from this combo.  Very traditional in type.  Puppies will be black or harlequin.   Please see the Litters page for additional information this litter & my breeding.

The beautiful & talented future mother… 💘


In other news, Zae has earned his Open Obedience title (CDX) and earned his last leg with a WIN in the Open A class !!  So proud of him.   There are only a small handful of Pyrsheps who have earned this title.

Here is some video of his winning run.

Zae is very close to this Pyrshep Verstatility MASTERS award !  The highest award through our breed club… and we still have plenty of titles on our ‘to-do list’ 😵  He truly is an exceptional dog who is extraordinary at everything he does.  I am beyond proud of him.  💕

Winter Update

Mayhem earned his MACH in Nov, turned 9 years old and went into retirement from competing.  He went out with a bang earning 1st and 2nd places each day having a blast.  What an incredible little dog he is.  I am so grateful for the journey we’ve had together, all he’s taught me and everywhere he’s brought me.

And Zae qualified for AKC nationals !!  How exciting.  Nationals will be in March in Perry, GA.  Zae is also now one jumpers score away for qualifying for World Team Tryouts in May in Minnesota.

Onnea is just about 10 months old and we are having so much fun !!  We’ve begun truffle hunting.  We had our first bitework seminar with a decoy together.  Her agility foundations are going well.  We continue going on lots of adventures.  O is such a special little girl and each day my love grows for her even more !! ❤️

 

Stormy is also doing well.  She hasn’t slowed down one bit. She’s such a special dog to me and holds so much of my heart.  Grateful for each day we enjoy together.

PYRWILD Training Updates
  • I have some open spots in some of my classes along with some new classes starting- please see my Class Schedule & Availability 🐾
    • Including agility classes of multiple levels
    • Also a beginner, engagement building, relationship-based obedience class
  • Teeter Tune-Ups has been revamped into a 12 week long online course and will run Feb-April 2020.  Registration is already open 📚
  • I also have current availability for 1 on 1 online students with personalized classroom and coaching 🏆🐾 Email me to set something up