New Puppies, Panama Cruise and a new Winner
May 2, 2008
We took the pugs out for a walk yesterday around 6:30 pm, but left the pregnant girl, Mini Me, at home. She was quite upset about being left behind, so Ray took her out for a leisurely stroll around the green belt. She was quite perky and happy to be outside in the fresh air. When they got back she immediately went to her bed. Half an hour later I got up from a snooze on the couch to check on her. Mini Me was licking something vigorously. I pulled (what I thought was a toy) away to discover it was a puppy! She had unexpectedly delivered a puppy-without warning--without straining or pushing. There had been no indication she was about to deliver, whatsoever. The puppy was cold but still alive. Ray and I rubbed the little guy under the heat lamp and he slowly began to move. Luckily he survived!
Soon six more puppies were born (3 boys and 3 girls). Unfortunately the very last puppy (#7) was still born. All in all, it was a very successful delivery, considering the vet had suggested a caesarian (one of the puppies was blocking the birth canal).
Mini Me is a very proud, loving mother. She has not left the puppies except to go to the bathroom outside. Her appetite has returned with a vengence. This morning she ate her entire breakfast plus Sam's!
Ray and I returned from a 3 week Holland America cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida through the Panama Canal, ending in Vancouver just two days ago. We arrived home just in time to pick up the pugs and deliver a litter of puppies the next day. Talk about cutting it close. The cruise was wonderful. The weather was fantastic (in the 80's almost every day except for the last three).
While we were away, Jamie (Gibby's Fire Storm) won at the EKC dog show big time with one Best of Breed, and two Best of Opposite Sex for a total of 7 points towards her championship. We are very proud of Jamie and very grateful to Kris who showed her for us in our absence. Kris did a fantastic job showing Jamie and taking care of Mini Me (who lost her appetite during her pregnancy). I suspect Kris and Gary had to hand feed Mini Me the entire 3 weeks. Without their help we probably wouldn't have six healthy, happy puppies and a new champ in the family.
Tilly Finishes Her Championship in the East
Tilly (who is the daughter of Onya & Sunny) is a new 2008 Champion. Incredibly, she was only shown 4 weekends (in Cold Lake for 5 pts, at the Markham Kennel Club for 1 pt, Pine Ridge Kennel Club for 1 pt and at the huge Ontario Breeders Show in Markham, Ontario for a 4 point major, where she finished her championship! At the last show, there were 9 class females and 3 class males entered, for a total of 12 class pugs in competition. Tilly went Best of Winners for a nice 4 pt win under judge Bruce Owen. She showed "her heart out" which is one of the reasons she did so well. Tilly received many compliments at the Toronto show and everyone wanted to know where she came from (yeah Alberta)!
Tilly will now go to work earning her performance and obedience titles. Michelle, her proud owner, writes "Thanks again for the lovely girl that Tilly is growing into and we will keep you posted on her progress in the obedience ring."
Michelle Chisholm Siosalach Shar-Pei
A New Champion in the Family September 2007
Mini Me now formally CH Gibby's In A League of Her Own completed her championship this weekend with Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Wins. We are very proud of this little dog who almost wasn't. Mini Me is a joy to handle in the ring with a sparkly personality and wonderful good manners.
Sumo finishes his Championship in Red Deer
November 2007
Sumo Wins 2 Best of Breeds
September 2007 Edmonton Kennel Club Dog Show
"We are so proud of Sumo", writes Sheryl his ecstatic owner. "Sumo puts all his energy into the show and loves the attention."
"He loves to be front and centre of things, so we think he is a natural."
Sumo (Gibby's Count Calvin) is the son of Onya and Sunny. As a puppy we called him Calvin, in memory of a close friend who
was suffering from cancer at the time of the puppies' birth on June 30, 2006. Sadly, Calvin passed away but we will remember him every time we see his namesake in the show ring.
Mugsy Wins Again in the East
On Sunday, May 7, 2007 Mugsy took Best of Opposite Sex and Winners Bitch over 9 other pugs including Specials at the Seaway Kennel Club Show for another 2 points. Way to Go!
Mugsy Wins Best Puppy in Group
at the Seaway Show in Ontario today, May 4th 2007. Mugsy took Winners, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite and Best Puppy in Group (over 9 other pugs in breed and numerous puppies in group). She was owner handled by Sandy, who is thrilled to pieces!
Sandy writes "What a day...what a thrill....I think this judge (Mr. Tougas) just loved her...I've never had so many compliments and congratulations in my life in a show....hope you are as happy as you've made me....I can't tell you what this means to me....thank you hardly seems sufficient!"
Sandy - I am so proud of you and Mugsy. Big Time Congratulations on Mugsy's first 3 points. Keep it up, she will be a champion in no time! Doris
Mugsy is an Onya X Sunny puppy born June 30, 2006.
We had puppies born on April 16, 2007
3 boys and 2 girls. They were sired by CH Freedom Sunnysmile O'Snuggle (Sunny) X CH Gibby's Dark Angel (Alanna).
This is Alanna's first litter. She is a terrific mom! The puppies are so good (they rarely cry or stir up a fuss). Obviously, they are well fed and well looked after by a loving, attentive mother. Look how uniform they are in size--at birth they all weighed between 6 and 6-3/4 ounces. Here they are at 2 weeks:
Alanna Wins Her Championship in Red Deer
We have Puppies! Carmela Delivered 3 Girls and 1 Boy on October 7, 2006
The little guys are growing like weeds. They are 4 weeks old in this photo.
We loved the last litter so much, we wanted a repeat breeding of CH Gibby's Supernatural (Carmela) to AM & CAN CH Freedom's Sunnysmile O'Snuggle (Sunny).
Onya's Puppies Leaving Home
They're 8 weeks old and leaving home one by one. This is Eric who was the "shrimp" of the litter......................but look at him now!
Eric is going to live in Jasper, where he will no doubt entertain the many tourists who flock there year round.
Summer Puppies Arrived June 30, 2006
Onya (CH Gibby's Looks Good Onya and Sunny (Am & Can CH Freedom Sunnysmile O'Snuggle) are the proud parents of 4 boys and 2 girls. Click here see individual pictures of Onya's puppies, stacked, at 7 weeks.
Here is Onya (l) and Sunny (r)
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Here they are at 3-1/2 weeks:
Arrivals in February 23, 2006
Here they are at 8 weeks:
Here is a picture of Mya at 4 months.
CALGARY DOG SHOW
February 5, 2006
Sam and his daughter Onya took Best Brace in Group at the Calgary Dog show this weekend. In addition, Sam won Best of Breed and Onya took Best of Opposite Sex. The father and daughter team are not well matched in size, but they are so tuned to each other that they match their stride, step for step. There was a great turn out with 15 pugs entered. Good to see so many fine dogs.
Not only does their stride match step for step, but they seem to think the same way.
A SMALL MIRACLE
January 23, 2006
Here are pictures of Mo and Xena:
Sam takes a Group 4 Award in Lloydminster
September 24, 2005
It is always a great pleasure to attend the Lloydminster Dog Show because the exotic animal auction takes place next door. This year we had the pleasure of seeing miniature horses, pot belly pigs, llamas and alpacas.
Sam wins a Group 3 Award
September 10, 2005
Sam leaped 3 feet high over the staircase this afternoon on his way to the dog show. He felt like a winner and it showed in his performance in the show ring. Sam took a Group 3 award at the Edmonton Kennel Club show in Edmonton this weekend.
We are the Proud Breeders of the
#1 Obedience Pug in Canada for 2004
Jazzy J was the top scoring obedience pug of 2004.
Her new title is now CH Gibby's Jazzy J, CDX, CGN, #1 Obedience pug in Canada 2004.
Big Time Congratulations go to Simone Norman who took Jazzy J to the top of the obedience dog world!
Father and Daughter Team Bring Home the Ribbons
April 2005
Sam and Onya were entered in a brace competition at the recent Toy Dog Club of Alberta Specialty show in April 2005. The "brace" competition is where two similar dogs are shown on one leash. Although these two dogs are not perfectly matched, they worked very well together as a team. The result was - BEST BRACE IN SHOW!
Onya is only 15 months old, but she defeated her own sire and the Top Pug in Canada for Best of Breed. This is quite an accomplishment for such a young pug.
Farewell Little Hero
March 7, 2005
I am very sad to announce that Hugo (Gibby's Prince Hugo CD) passed away today at the age of 14 years. He was the love of my life. He was my first advanced obedience champion. He was the one who fell over backwards to please. I will always think of him with fond memories. There was the time Hugo made the front page of the local newspaper....
Seven years ago burglars broke into the house. Along
with stereo equipment, cameras, cd's and jewelery, they stole one of my pugs -
Hugo. We enlisted the help of the media to try to get Hugo back. The
story about the "purloined pooch" was all over the television and the Edmonton
Sun newspaper. Our efforts to get Hugo back worked, because a young lady
phoned to tell me she had our pug and that she wanted a $500 reward for his
return. I wholeheartedly agreed to pay the money. I also notified
the Edmonton City Police who traced the telephone call to a home o
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the Saddle Lake Indian Reservation. A constable went out to the home and
found Hugo. As a result, three people were charged with breaking, entering
and theft. One person was sent to prison. Hugo's theft proved to be
the downfall of the burglars.
Later on in life, Hugo went to live with Danny and Lilly Cripps. He saved Danny's life one day when Danny fell into a diabetic coma late at night. Hugo summoned help by barking until Lilly (Danny's mother) came to the rescue.
We will miss this Little Hero, who is with the angels now. Rest in Peace.