Bwana Kennel

As I look at my friend's photos of snow and more snow I am secretly thrilled once more to live in the coastal area of Alabama.  Last night was 46 degrees and today will be light hoodie weather at it's most cold. I woke in the early hours enjoying the quiet of the house underlined by Zion's gentle snoring from time to time.

As dawn broke I was working on various accounts and I kept pausing to listen to a bird singing. The promise of Spring is strong this morning!

Now we begin watching the Raptors, Dreamer and Caine.  Our friend's Irish Wolfhound, Gwen was AI'ed last week. She always comes into season justshy a month before Dreamer.  Caine follows a week to 10 days later.  Zion is only slightly more interested in the girls.  Your Stud dog is Always your very best barometer when it comes to hormones in the house.

Bob and I have discussed having two litters this year. We have such high quality homes applying that the old Feast or Famine  theory keeps nagging at me.  Some years when you plan your litter you find fault with every applicant, it is rare that you have a year like this one where I have had only 4 Red Flags.  There are about 20 that are such superior applicants I just can not stop the thoughts of the double breeding from floating about in my mind.

Of course we would have to seriously rethink our entire set up.  The Master bedroom accomodates a single whelping box and the expen  perfectly.  But 2?  Just not possible.  However , if we were to move the craft / hobby room about a good bit ...... I can see where I could set up for two litters.  sighhhhh.  The work would feel endless I fear. And I know Bob worries about my health.  Yet still if I was to ever attempt this kind of adventure this would be the year for it. Many of my friends who are long time breeders tell me it is very "do-able" .  Still I have to factor in the extra work we always give to our litters.  Plus we will not release our pups before 10 weeks.   Pros and Cons just keep circling in my thoughts.......