We have had our BIG Silver girl for a month.  On Tuesday, Heather drove up from San Antonio with Quincy to meet Mica and take her home.  I had really planned on keeping Mica here longer, but I am just not getting her out enough during this critical socialization time.  During the 12-16 week period it is extremely important to get out with the dogs, get them in class, and set the stage for future eventing if you plan on doing anything with your dog in the show ring.  Part of being a responsible pet owner is knowing when you are over extended and not becoming one of those breeders who let things slide for selfish reasons.  We LOVE Mica here, Kenzie was not happy she was leaving, but it was the right choice for everyone.  Plus I trust Heather to do an awesome job.

Heather has an obedience show with Quincy down in Corpus in January.  Mica will benefit from going for  the socialization, even though she is to young to show.  I cannot attend, because that is the weekend the babies are leaving for their new homes.   Heather and I will meet back up at the UKC shows in Hutto the last weekend of January.  I’ll be showing Lina and we want to enter Mica in the baby puppy class for experience.  I already miss her, but after speaking with Heather today, I know it was the best choice.  They visited tractor supply yesterday and today she gets to see the vet for her booster.  Hopefully she will be starting class really soon.  She has some fear issues with strange dogs we need to work though.  Already she and Quincy are fast friends.

Here are some photos Heather and I took before she left.

I couldn’t be the breeder I am without my extended network of foster families who do things like this to help me out.  Thank you Heather for taking on this girl during our time of need!  This will teach me to get a Mini, put a deposit down on a Standard Poodle puppy and then think “Hey, I should really just go ahead and breed Jazz and River now.  The timing is good, I mean how bad can it be??”  My friend and fellow breeder Kelsey said I was destined to have that huge litter as soon as I decided on the two new pups.

~Becky