Lament of a Stud Dog
Lament of a Stud Dog
My job is making puppies,
and I get two tries at that.
They pat me and tell me “Good Boy”
and that’s the end of that.
It’s half my job to give them teeth,
and top lines, fronts and other.
Remember, it’s only half my job-
they also have a mother.
It’s not my job to carry pups
and make them grow or to nurse them.
And feed and clean and make them strong.
That’s for mother and a person.
It’s not my job to wean them
and feed them calcium and food,
And stack and gait and housebreak
and make them show or brood.
It’s not my job to plan the breeding,
and learn what produces well;
to study pedigrees, learn what’s there,
and pick out what will sell.
It’s not my job to guarantee champs,
the breeder picks the pair.
To make and whelp and feed and show
and hope that champ is there.
It’s not my job to be on hand
when points are given out;
The breeders, owners, dam and friends
take all the credit with a shout.
It’s not my job to deliver a winner
It’s only genes I sell,
But let those puppies turn out bad,
and guess who catches HELL!
03/13/11
Posted new pictures of the Lucky Ones! They are 1 week old today!
Also posted new pictures of Cedrick & Mage since we had some good sunshine today! 🙂
03/06/11
We had 5 puppies by c-section this morning. The first puppy was attempting to come out with 3 paws first, doesnt work that way lol
Braidy is doing excellent, took right to the puppies. Puppies are strong and nursing.
I will post pictures later today once I get a nap.
03/03/11
Braidy is getting so big! Shouldnt be long now, the puppies may be here sooner than I expected! Keep a check back here for updates.
Braidy X Clique’s waiting list is back open for 2 more applicants.
02/12/11
Goober & Muffet found homes today!
Ticker is still available.
02/09/11
Braidy (CH RaganRat Braided BanglesNBeads) is showing some early signs of pregnancy. We hope to have her checked soon and post the good news as soon as we know for sure!!! Keep checking back.
Call 276-620-2138 or email us at patchpony@aol.com for more information on this breeding!
02/06/11
Finally got up new pictures of Cedrick & Mage in their gallery albums.
Also posted pictures of our Picardy puppy, Farrah!
02/03/11
We still have 2 Chocolatiers left!
Nimh’s Little Miss Muffet was returned to us as well when her new family’s health started to decline and will be looking for the perfect home.
01/04/11
Happy New Year!
Nimh Kennel’s resolutions for 2011:
Complete the dog kennels (adding insulated ceiling) & extra doggie play paddocks.
Microchip everyone.
DNA test our males.
Get everyone (of age) tested for the minimum of PLL, Patellas, & Cardiac.
Get Clique CHIC certified.
Build dog room/nursery on to the back of the house.
Enter Delorean in his first Agility competition.
12/14/10
Louie (Nimh’s Virginia is for Lovers) got a clean bill of health today for Luxating Patellas (NORMAL) & Congenital Cardiac (NORMAL)!!
Our late 2011 litter planning will continue as planned.