So I returned from Florida to Alaska full of inspiration. But I had to return to work; Kill-joy…
Okay that being said, I got this big idea to research the foundational breeding lines of Kerries. It may not surprise you that I only just got started when I got completely sidetracked on another important mission, which was to understand the health concerns of our breed.
At some point I will task myself to summarize the issues; though it is not to say there are so many. But really, it is more interesting to observe how varied the opinions on the topic. So for now it will suffice to say I am eagerly awaiting the result of several DNA tests, and that of the PennHip.
Conformation dog showing was originally about proving one’s breeding stock. Ultimately that’s what it will be for me. I figure with what it costs to show, the expense of confirming sound genetic health is a small price to pay.
…And I must say, it’s hard to believe Stirling was “knocked out” today [for his PennHip]. He is so completely full of himself; he’s, well… Stirling!
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