Maks is one of a small number of Dalmatians worldwide that carries two copies of the desirable SLC2A9 gene therefore every puppy he produces will have one copy of the gene and therefore Low Uric Acid (LUA)! Emily has one copy of the LUA gene so we expect some of these puppies to have two copies! This beautiful litter is the result of breeding an outcrossed female back to her sire. I believe that homozygous puppies from this litter will be very useful in incorporating the LUA gene in other bloodlines. They are very healthy and consistent.



Sunday, September 4, 2011

One week to go!

Today we brought in the puppy pen and got it assembled. It is  4' by 8' and takes up a good portion of the room. Here is a before and a couple of after pictures.



Bizzi and Maks are inspecting the nursery while Grandpa Garrett looks on. He has been through this before and I believe he is hoping these puppies don't have nearly as sharp of teeth as the last ones.  Below Bizzi is looking very pregnant.


Meanwhile Maks went to a show yesterday and won his second win towards his Grand Championship. In UKC to become a Grand Champion a dog has to have 5 wins under three different judges with competition. Competition is defined as 3 Champions entered correctly and shown in the champion class. Both of Maks wins were in Champion classes with AKC and UKC Champions and/or Grand Champions.
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  1. LaDonnaSeptember 5, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    A well deserved win I might add. If they gave ribbons for the sweetest dog, Maks would win every time.

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