February 2012
Some good news - Zion is healing beautifully from that broken shoulder, and honestly, you'd never know it had been injured. The hair is growing back, he is moving beautifully - we couldn't ask for a better outcome. He is 97 pounds of bouncing, happy boy.
In addition, Zion has passed his heart tests with flying colors (osculation and ultrasound), and we've just updated his rabies so he's good to cross the Canada/US border for the 2012 NATIONALS. We're within driving distance this year (albeit a long one), so Zion can come this time.
In addition, Zion has passed his heart tests with flying colors (osculation and ultrasound), and we've just updated his rabies so he's good to cross the Canada/US border for the 2012 NATIONALS. We're within driving distance this year (albeit a long one), so Zion can come this time.
November 2011
Zion (Ch. Elance Beyond the Blue) broke his shoulder blade! While we just heard the screaming and ran out to find him in trouble, it appears he may have jumped down from the top of his dog house (he loves to hang out there, like his mom), and landed wrong (it was pitch dark out). We won't ever know for sure, but in any event, he's had a surgery to wire his shoulder blade together, and we are hoping for a complete recovery. He's chilling out on his comfy bed in his expen, and only getting out (on leash) for his regular potty breaks. That's pretty much his life for awhile, until he's deemed fit to resume more activity. He's not minding it so far. How he feels in another 4 weeks may be a different matter!
On a positive note, Zion's OFA certificate for his DM clear test came in the mail.
On a positive note, Zion's OFA certificate for his DM clear test came in the mail.
Zion's healing shoulder...
10 days post surgery, the day after the wrap came off. A little Frankenstein-ish, don't you think? LOL! He's not yet putting much weight on it, but that will come. In the meantime, he is bored, bored, bored, having to live in an ex-pen 24/7 for his healing. The dog bed has become a casualty....
OCTOBER 2011
Puppy Plans underway!
Brenna HAS BEEN BRED! Her surgical AI with the frozen semen from the lovely New Moon King's Ransom took place October 30th! If we are blessed enough to have this work, then new babies are expected around New Year's. We are very excited at this pairing of two lovely hounds. See our Breeding Plans page for details.
Also, another DM test has come back NORMAL. Brenna is DM Normal. Ryder's results are the next to come.
Also, another DM test has come back NORMAL. Brenna is DM Normal. Ryder's results are the next to come.
AUGUST 2011
Spruce Meadows - Calgary
Zion (Ch. Elance Beyond The Blue) went to the AKC shows at Spruce Meadows, as a 19 month old out-of-coat young gun. Much to our delight, both Michael Hill and Eugene Blake found him in a large entry of mature/coated specials. They awarded him BOB at the AKC all breed, and BOS in the Foothills Gazehound Specialty.
APRIL 2011
BCOA 2011 NATIONAL - Kansas!
Ryder (Elance Black Swan) takes third in the Sweeps, and 3rd in the regular classes! He also tests CLEAR for eyes, and CLEAR for heart.
Brenna (Elance Smooth As Silk) makes the cut the Bred By Bitch Class! This creme de la creme class produced the WB - congratulations to Shirley McFadden on her win.
AmCanCh. Windnsatin Ty Slezi of Veter (aka "Blue), sire to Ryder and Zion, is shown by Cherie, and they take one of only ten Award of Merits!
Brenna (Elance Smooth As Silk) makes the cut the Bred By Bitch Class! This creme de la creme class produced the WB - congratulations to Shirley McFadden on her win.
AmCanCh. Windnsatin Ty Slezi of Veter (aka "Blue), sire to Ryder and Zion, is shown by Cherie, and they take one of only ten Award of Merits!
Brenna waiting to be examined in the Bred By Bitch class, Kansas 2011. Anne Quinn photo.
AmCanCh. Windnsatin Ty Slezi of Veter, taking one of the coveted Award of Merits at the 2011 Nationals in Kansas, at 7.5 years of age. Blue is the sire of our Zion and Ryder.
MARCH 2011
Latest HEALTH TESTING RESULTS: Both Zion (CH. Elance Beyond the Blue) and Hallie (Ch. Elance Mystic Cequilla) are CLEAR for DM (Degenerative Myelopathy). In addition, Zion's eyes were tested CLEAR.
CAMROSE SHOWS:
CAMROSE SHOWS:
- Zion (new Champion Elance Beyond the Blue) takes a 3 point BOW on Saturday.
- Zion takes BOW/BOB (over a special) and a Group FOURTH, for 5 points, finishing his Championship in three weekends of shows.
- On the same day, Ryder (Elance Black Swan) takes his first US point in California.
OCTOBER 2010
Ryder (Elance Black Swan) takes Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes at the Borzoi Club of California Specialty under breeder judge Cindi Gredys (Jubilee Borzoi) Thank you!
The same day, in Canada, his brother Zion (Elance Beyond the Blue) takes BOW for another two points towards his Championship. Congratulations, boys!
The same day, in Canada, his brother Zion (Elance Beyond the Blue) takes BOW for another two points towards his Championship. Congratulations, boys!
AUGUST 2010
SONJA TAKES TWO MAJORS IN LOMPOC, CA
Sonja, "Elance Sitting Pretty" took BOW for 5pts under judge Patti Neale, at the Borzoi Club of California 2010 Specialty in Lompoc, CA. The entry for class dogs was 60+.
The same weekend, she earned a second major, the 4 pt WINNERS BITCH under judge Allan Pepper, at the Lompoc Kennel Club show.
Sonja's great weekend continued, as she easily earned her first JUNIOR COURSER leg, and passed her ECHOCARDIOGRAM OFA as well.
The same weekend, she earned a second major, the 4 pt WINNERS BITCH under judge Allan Pepper, at the Lompoc Kennel Club show.
Sonja's great weekend continued, as she easily earned her first JUNIOR COURSER leg, and passed her ECHOCARDIOGRAM OFA as well.
LOMPOC DEBUT: RYDER WINS HIS SPECIALTY CLASS AND MORE
Ryder, "Elance Black Swan," not only won his Borzoi Club of California Specialty Class under judge Patti Neale, but he repeated the win under judge Allan Pepper, at the Lompoc Kennel Club show the same weekend. For such a baby, his very first weekend out, he showed like a pro!
At the coursing trial, he showed us some KEEN interest - while he wasn't able to have a turn this time, he went wild over the lure. We are eager to see him get out and after that bunny!
At the coursing trial, he showed us some KEEN interest - while he wasn't able to have a turn this time, he went wild over the lure. We are eager to see him get out and after that bunny!
JULY 2010
ZION'S FIRST SHOW = POINTS
Zion, "Elance Beyond the Blue," went to his first show at 6mths and 1 day old, coming home with a two point BOW over older/adult dogs. Like his brother Ryder, he showed like a pro.
