“I’m a big girl now”…….
Cocoa is growing up, so it is time to prove that she has been learning some basic obedience skills and knows how to behave appropriately in public. Today, she took and passed her CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Test with flying colors. You can learn more about the CGC test on the AKC website, here. She is now officially Wyndridge Ghirardelli, CGC!
Happy Birthday Cocoa!
It’s hard to believe a year has gone by already, Cocoa and her litter mates, our “dark chocolate” litter, are a year old today!! Happy Birthday to all of you! Cocoa is still a little “beastie”…..she probably always will be 
But, she is growing up into quite a lovely young lady.
This picture was taken when she was just born…..
Cocoa 1 day old
….and these were at just shy of 1year old…. my Cocoa-puff look at you now…..
Cocoa 1year old
Cocoa 12mos
Cocoa at 1 year old
More pictures from Cocoa’s first year, can be seen here.
We have puppies on the way!!!!!!
Jetta had her ultrasound today, and we were very excited to see several puppies……actually looks like 5 or maybe even 6 are packed away in there! Well, she has another month to bake, and they will arrive in mid May!!!!!!
Ultrasound image of one of Jetta's puppies
Leaving on a jet plane……
Bitti is flying out of JFK airport tomorrow, she will be in Virginia this week for a much anticipated breeding. Hopefully she will have puppies in early June! Details will be posted once her pregnancy is confirmed.
Introducing…
MACH2 Wyndridge Royal Independance!!!! MACH Princess Indy is owned and loved by Carol and Gary Weiner. Indy is Carol’s first agility dog, they started training in agility here in Connecticut, “just for fun”. At least that is what Carol told me, and, fun they did have!! This amazing team went all the way from Novice A, to earning a MACH before moving south to sunny Florida!
Today, Carol and Indy completed their MACH2 at the Sarasota Obedience Club’s agility trial, in Palmetto, FL. We are soooo very proud of the two of you, and are especially happy to be able to share in the joy of your achievement!!!
You go girl(s)!!!
MACH2 Indy
What an honor!!
On March 8th, we received notification that Wyndridge Shetland Sheepdogs has been added to the AKC’s Breeder of Merit list! We are honored to have this distinction!
From AKC’s site: ”The Breeder of Merit Program honors breeder/exhibitors’ dedication and hard work as they continue to produce dogs that are healthy, capable, and beautiful.
” The foundation of today’s AKC, Breeders of Merit have the power to influence, guide, and teach future breeders, exhibitors, and all purebred dog owners.”
Fingers crossed…..
Jetta is in season and she is currently being bred to a very handsome sable and white dog. We are very excited about this breeding, our fingers are crossed that the stars align and she has puppies this May. Details will be posted once her pregnancy is confirmed.
Robbie’s MACH Montage…..
Barry Rosen was at the Bayshore trial where Robbie finished his MACH. Barry is a great photographer, he happened to catch a few photos pf Robbie’s MACH run, and he made this montage for me….
Robbie's MACH montage
A Perfect agility day!
Bitti Double Q’d today, earning her 2nd QQ toward her MACH!! Not to be outdone by his little sister Robbie Triple Q’d!!! This was his 2nd triple Q , it was also his 2nd QQ toward his MACH 2!!
A new MACH!!!!
On Friday February 18, 2011 Robbie earned his 20th Double Q and completed his MACH!!! I am so proud of his accomplishment, he is my first MACH and my first breeder owner handled Champions as well. I could not be more proud of my boy!!
MACH Robbie!!!!
Here is a link to the video of Robbie’s MACH run!!
