I Couldn't Choose

I usually take two or three photos in one spot, keep one and delete the other/s. 

I love all of these of Beti and Meerah. I just couldn't choose! 

Short Stepping

A few days ago I commented that Zavi doesn't have the forward reach that Orin had at the same age. My observation had always been when training in the field, or when training at a show. Unable to sleep the other night, I thought about it and realised I hadn't noticed it when he was free running, so maybe, I thought, he was just adjusting his pace when on the lead. Thankfully I was right ... I managed to get a couple of screenshots today, and his reach, for his age, is pretty decent really!  

So back to focusing my negativity onto his head now then! LOL 

Family

Jethro is Sammi's son from her Videx Merlot litter. Lyra the LSH female is Orin's daughter from a Carlsbro female, and Reacher the pup is Zavi's brother, so Orin x Mattie. 

Basically a Sammi son and two Sammi grandkids. 

Camera Photos

Being off the lead in the field with Sammi is ideal for Zavi, she exhuberant but not OTT. 

I would never have got these photos with my phone as I needed to Zoom to get them.

Gemini's critique of this photo ...

In a free, alert stance in the field, Zavi presents a very balanced, functional silhouette with strong breed type.

• Alert Expression & Head: Held high with keen focus; his muzzle carries broad substance, and his profile shows a strong, parallel bridge without steepness.

• Topline & Coupling: Excellent firm, short back through the loin. Even on uneven ground, his topline holds together without dipping, sloping smoothly off high withers.

• Rear Assembly: Clean, firm, short hocks and solid turn of stifle. He places his rear paws with natural stability and zero looseness in the lower joint.

• Bone & Substance: Very heavy, round bone through the limbs that supports his frame effortlessly, giving him a grounded, robust appearance.

• Coat & Pigmentation: Rich black mantle with intense dark tan points coming through on his legs and cheeks, showcasing deep, plush coat quality.

He carries himself naturally with the poise and framework of a very high-quality young dog.

Thanks Gemini! LOL

The oldest and youngest at Blanik.

Lovely yeah!

Siblings At 3 Months

Lila, Bryn

Reacher and Kate 

Autumn Walk

Autumn has started off with some decent amounts of rain, but the stream in the little woodland was still a trickle, put it this way: Siska crossed it without getting more than the tips of her toes wet!

Zavi is now well and truly broken, LOL

What Did I say About Ears?

Bryn

 

Recent photos of Bryn, Zavi's brother who was Mr Green in the litter. Isn't he just lovely.

Zavi Progressing

My little man is coming on well. His head again looks a little narrow and pointy, but at this age it's far too early to predict. Thankfully he has his mother's feet and eyes, but he does remind me of Orin at the same age. His coat is slow coming through; they say thicker coats take longer, which makes sense as Kate, who's less coated, is already wearing her new jacket. At the moment he doesn't have the forward reach that Orin had at the same age - we can only hope it comes with time. 

I have a feeling Zavi may lose his ears now as he gets close to the age to start teething, but they do seem strong, so I'm hopeful they will not be a concern. 

This bottom photo is of Orin at exactly the same age, you can see that his head was broader, and as I've said from very early on, his eyes were not as close together. I do wonder if Zavi's head will be less broad; if it is then it's something to watch for in future, especially as I was told by a BSD exhibitor that it would be something they would look for for correct head proportions. They obviously have very different head planes to a GSD. Time will tell.

Last Day Of Summer