Oct 2007
Dog Cast Radio.com interview with Culmore Canines now Live Online
October/14/2007 08:57 AM Filed in: Bichon Frise
We are
proud to have been asked for an interview by Julie
Hill of Dog Cast Radio about Culmore Canines Bichon
Frise. From the Episode 51 description at their site:
Matthew and Patricia Culmore breed Bichon Frise dogs, and their highly acclaimed kennel is in California. Some of their recent litter have been ranked top in their State, and in the top three for the whole of America.
Producing high quality dogs with excellent temperaments is a priority at Culmore Canines, and health tests are done as well as well as making sure the puppies get the best start in life they possibly can.
In this interview, Matthew tells us how to recognise a good breeder, and passes on some of the measures he takes to make sure his pups end up in loving homes. We all want a breeder who has put the same effort into breeding a pup that we will put into raising it, and you can hear some wonderful advice about good breeding practices.
To see some of the beautiful Culmore dogs, and to read about Matthew go to the Culmore Canines website.
To hear the broadcast go to Dog Cast Radio Episode 51, and when you're finished, be sure to fully explore their site and subscribe to the Podcasts through iTunes.
You may also hear Episode 51 by playing it below:
51_DogCast_Radio
Matthew and Patricia Culmore breed Bichon Frise dogs, and their highly acclaimed kennel is in California. Some of their recent litter have been ranked top in their State, and in the top three for the whole of America.
Producing high quality dogs with excellent temperaments is a priority at Culmore Canines, and health tests are done as well as well as making sure the puppies get the best start in life they possibly can.
In this interview, Matthew tells us how to recognise a good breeder, and passes on some of the measures he takes to make sure his pups end up in loving homes. We all want a breeder who has put the same effort into breeding a pup that we will put into raising it, and you can hear some wonderful advice about good breeding practices.
To see some of the beautiful Culmore dogs, and to read about Matthew go to the Culmore Canines website.
To hear the broadcast go to Dog Cast Radio Episode 51, and when you're finished, be sure to fully explore their site and subscribe to the Podcasts through iTunes.
You may also hear Episode 51 by playing it below:
51_DogCast_Radio
Estee is fine after a false pregnancy
October/10/2007 10:55 AM Filed in: Bichon Frise
Estee
and her Prince Charles had their 4th anniversary week
in bliss in late July, however, their mating this
time has resulted in a false pregnancy. Even though
Estee exhibited all the physical signs of pregnancy
such as weight gain, swelling of the abdomen,
preparation of a nest and swelling mammary glands,
there are no puppies. Our vet, Dr. Hauser says this
could be caused by a hormonal imbalance, it might be
that the eggs at that particular season were not
fertile and, if the bitch is mated on a subsequent
heat, that she will whelp a normal litter. In the
mean time, Estee is snuggling with her Bichon puppet
and CoCo and Einstein to "mother". It has also been
recommended to occasionally apply alternating hot and
cold packs to her swollen breasts, and to pat not rub
her breasts as rubbing can actually stimulate the
production of milk. We are also reducing the food and
liquid intake and soon her problems will be over.
Most importantly, Estee is happy, active and in no
distress. Estee and Charles will mate again during
her next cycle provided Estee is healthy and we have
Dr. Hauser's approval.
Estee is taking her sweet time with this litter
October/02/2007 08:33 AM Filed in: Bichon Frise
Calculations and
planning are alright if they are on target as in the
past litters, but Mother Nature has her own schedule.
Estee is doing fine and full of energy, so we
patiently wait.