Seasonal Siska

I really have no idea what's going on with this girl. I'd had to separate her and Orin since about last Friday, but he wasn't too wound up. Sunday into Monday it got pretty "hot" here, and on Tuesday he left his breakfast, but by yesterday it was a lot quieter, and today he seems quite disinterested. Zeus hasn't left a single meal and has not got himself into a state at all, though he has been trying to push through into the same room as her. Well, I guess next time I'll have to be really on the ball as it seems she has a very small window of opportunity for fertilisation. If I hope for a baby Kez there will be no doubt there will be a lots of running to the vets!

Siska is doing well with Zavi, though a little too rough at times, as bitches are. I want to keep him mixing with all the girls, but I think I'll leave the entire males for a while - it's Sammi's turn next!

Sammi Had A Fall

Beti, Ross, Meerah

Sammi and Zeus

A lovely couple of walks on home ground today. I did set off up the mountain, but there were sheep scattered everywhere, so it was safer to walk towards Llyn Ffynhonnau. I must get down there soon, maybe not now in case there is algae in the lake, maybe in the Autumn! 

Sammi was a little stiff today, but I did know why. Yesterday she took a tumble as she misjudged her footing on the way down the boncan. I didn't see it; I just heard her sigh and squeak, and as I turned round I saw her getting up. I called her, and she ran towards me for a reassuring hug. She seemed fine yesterday and still had no difficulty getting into the van today but I did think she wasn't her usual self. I've no idea why she misjudged yesterday, but I'm more tempted to think that it was running too quickly downhill with possibly/probably some vision changes.

Zavi's Day.

Visiting Frank and Linda wasn't easy, as the steps into the caravan are quite steep for little legs. Anyway, a brainwave idea worked, and we used the ramp that Carrie lent us for Loki. After a couple of attempts and some treats Mr Brainbox had it sorted. 

He really doesn't like the heat, but if you throw the water on the floor then fall asleep on the wet towel used to mop up the water, well you soon cool down! 

This morning I took him with me to take the recycling down the track, just a moment's hesitation, and he soon got used to the rattling and the wheels. Let's hope he never sees Beti's treatment of the recycling trolly, no Beti you are not funny! (Ok she is a little!!) 

I had to laugh as Steve was filling up his bucket with dead and dying flowers and Zavi kept taking stuff out, we don't need another gardener like Ross!!!

Kate And Zavi

 

Caught Out

It was a cool and overcast morning. I got 4 out into the fields but had plans for a walk with the others. As Steve needed to go to Penygroes I got him to drop me off in the village and pick me up in Cilgwyn. Within minutes of me setting off, the sun broke through the cloud and it got hot. Ok nothing like the heat of previous weeks, and I'm probably a wimp, but honestly I wasn't expecting it. I had a long-sleeved shirt on, but I couldn't take it off as I didn't have any sunscreen on my arms. Thankfully when I got to Cilgwyn, Steve was already there!  

Hot In Tremadog

Leaving a cooler Fron we hit the heat in Tremadog. Steve stayed in the van with Zavi so he could see the world in Aldi and we then went for a chippy lunch at Mum's. My brother is not a dog person, but he coped very well and Zavi was a star, confident and happy to look about the yard and the house. Mum was delighted to meet him and he was more than happy for cuddles on the garden bench. Yeah our first day of socialising went very well! 

Siska's Season - Day 21

Orin is now in a state – so 21 days since Siska's season started, I'd say we are at the climax. He hasn't eaten and is loud this morning, though Zeus has eaten. 

Siska had a few minutes out with Zavi this morning, I think they will have a nice friendship too. I've not attempted letting him out with the entire males yet; that's definitely not something to do with a bitch in season in the house! 

Reacher And Lyra

Nice to see them getting on so well. 

Puppy Pics

Just a few of many today. 

Day 20

Finally Siska seems to be getting to the peak of her season; it's 20 days since I first saw blood. Orin is quite wound up, but both boys are still eating. As usual, it's all quite stressful, not helped by the continued weather, as it's too hot to put the dogs in the pens in the afternoon; at least we can use them mornings and evenings. 

I suppose I could have gone walking this morning, but I was glad that I chose to give everyone time in the fields instead. I was done by 10.30am, it was just getting a little hot by then! I am looking forward to more suitable walking weather, but I guess it'll just rain and rain when this comes to an end!