And we are Off!!!!!!!

On November 13, with a progesterone of 12.8,  Dr Katie Gardner from Meadowlands Vet clinic in Washington PA, surgically implanted 350,000,000 of Luggy's sperm into Calli's uterus.  This is music to my ears.......now comes the hard part.  The wait.
Over the last few litters, this is the most unbearable time for a breeder.  We look for little inuendos, is she eating more?  is that morning sickness?  Does she look more plump than usual?   So I am focused on fast forwarding 30 days, with hopes that we see little walnut sized blobs in the ultrasound.   These are times of anxiety, and we hope that we can add to the otterhound gene pool, and happiness to those who are looking for an otterhound puppy.  I hope we get a tri color pup or two, or three, or maybe even more.  Note to self;  don't count your chickens before they hatch  ;)

In Early November, Karmen and Miracle attended the Kalamazoo Dog Shows and was chosen to show in the Owner Handler Competition.  Our first Judge on Sat was Dana Cline, who awarded the girls a Owner/Handler group 3, and on Sun Judge Muriel Purkhiser Awarded them a group 1 and a free pass to Best in Show.  It was a very exciting times for the girls.  Just got the picture back, and it is one of the prettiest we have ever taken. 

HOORAY FOR MIRACLE!!!!!