July 27 Photos

Day 47 - Post Breeding

Well, there isn't a great deal to report besides Lyric is doing well.  She's hungry often, but can't eat a big meal or she often regurgitates it.  I can say with certainty that I can feel the puppies but at this point it is difficult and you have to be quite patient to feel a slight movement, however each day you can feel a little more.  Her whelping room is being prepared and we should be moving in to it next week sometime.  I am looking forward to the puppies arriving and I hope we develop some nice weather because we certainly have not seen much summer at this point.  Well everyone, keep your fingers and paws crossed that the next couple weeks go well for Lyric!

Lyric Update! Day 34 since breeding

I'm happy to report that there has been a noticeable increase in Lyric's circumference in the past two days.  She has slowly shown some thickening the past couple of weeks however this difference is noticeable.  In general, she hasn't felt her normal self the past couple of weeks but has been seeming to feel better this week.  Her appetite is good as usual but she isn't appearing overly hungry yet.  Although, there was a theft of a nice grilled Chicken Quarter from the fire pit last night but Quiver was the one smacking his lips and Lyric had been by my side so I can't claim she stole it.  So far so good,  I still believe she carrying the future stars of the Tervuren world :) 

Waiting Patiently

June 9

Yah... It's time for some champagne!  It's officially over... the HEAT CYCLE!  We got home from our adventure to California to meet Lyric's arranged marriage partner Ali.  Ali was a gentleman at best and we hope for some little ones in August!  We made it home and I picked up Quiver on Sunday.  At second thought after we returned I think Quiver should have stayed there as he was beside himself in love and practically trying to impregnate her through the walls. I had to do some arranging and rearranging of dogs to make sure no mishaps happened. As of last night, I wished I had a video camera (my phone was dead), as I watched the two switch rolls and Lyric was humping Quiver. It was hilarious as Quiver lost his interest yesterday but Lyric had not apparently. This went on for an hour or so. No camera, no photos... sorry. Now, it's time to hope and wait to see what comes of our trip!

Welcome to Fanfare's Blog

May 31 – June 6

Welcome to the first blog for Fanfare Tervuren! The main reason I am starting this blog is to inform those interested in the upcoming litter co-bred with Sprite Tervuren. This litter will be Sprite's 'L' litter. The previous 'K' litter was the first Sprite/Fanfare litter and is also featured here on the blog for the time being while we are waiting for hopeful good news that Lyric and Ali have some babies on the way.

On May 31 Lyric and I took a trip to California to meet the handsome and talented Sprite's Incredible Ali! Through several attempts at breeding Lyric and Ali they were bred by Artificial Insemination and Natural. Lyric is home now and we will be watching for signs of pregnancy in the next month.