Davikas Labrador Retrievers

08/20/2024

Week one! All of the pups have done wonderfully. I am going to need to solidify next homes. If I have reached out and you have not said yes or no please do so now as I have a lot of people to get to that have casually mentioned wanting one but not been put on the list.

08/12/2024

I am delivering pups this morning and Hogan who is the great great grandfather of this litter is pacing in the other room waiting for me to sit in the rocking chair there. All black litter. All is going well beside one last angel boy who I worked on for some time but he never took a breath. I have to reach out to people next week so I don’t know if any are available. We might also have another black litter born in a few weeks.

So when we bred Hogan to Nala we got an all black litter and kept Norma Jean. She was bred to Ryder and we kept a girl Fiona. She was bred to Dozer and we kept Dancer who is the dam of this new litter. We bred Dancer to our chocolate boy Alvin from Silronrays in France. This is where Hogan was also from. We knew doing this the litter would be all black. We hope to keep a choice female from this pairing. I will have to think of an Elton John song I have not used. Incredibly Nala the great great grandmother is also,last I knew, still alive and almost 16! She was Simba’s sister who I kept from my friend Carole’s dog Lucy’s litter. Nala lives with a retired couple who also has Norma Jean and possibly Dancer will also retire with them after this final litter. If not I have someone else in mind for her retirement too.

08/09/2024

Today is the first Friday of my 2 week vacation. So far I have had an awesome one with cruising in the Demon and going to the Metallica concert and beach. This weekend is wrapped around old home day commitments for Epsom, Monday we are going into Concord to follow-up on Oscar’s wage claim and I will be cruising again if the weather is good next week too! Would like to drive up the coastline in Maine some. I have rabbits to breed and process. Some gardening to do. Would love to turn on the wax to batik a little. We do have a litter of pups on the way so I am sure one day plan will become delivery too.

07/31/2024

How Beautiful Heaven Must Be
Song by Gaither VocalBand

We read of a place that's called heaven
It's made for the pure and the free
These truths in God's word he has given
How beautiful heaven must be
The angels so sweetly are singing
Betrayals and failures destroyed
All pain and all suffering forgotten
And all tears will be turned into joy
How beautiful heaven must be
Sweet home of the happy and free
Fair haven of rest for the weary
How beautiful heaven must be
The children were playing without sadness
The women will dance without fear
The men will walk tall with honour
Only light, peace, and love will be there
How beautiful heaven must be
Sweet home of the happy and free
Fair haven of rest for the weary
How beautiful heaven must be
Fair haven of rest for the weary
How beautiful heaven must be

RIP Bailey (Adora X Jackson). just a couple days past her 12th Birthday 🙏💔

07/25/2024

This is a true story and I promise it’s valid. These folks could use a few of your dollars. They live in Loudon and got into a serious accident July 12. I think it might have even been a fatality. Even before the accident they have been living in a hotel because they have not been able to locate a rental where they can have their dog and credit issues from a situation another party contributed to. Now 2 of the 3 in the family are having multiple surgeries as a result of the accident. The community is really trying to assist them locate a place. They are even taking donation of items to furnish the place. You can read it all in the go fund me page or if you are on the Loudon Community page.

Stacy was involved in a horrific car accident that left her unable to walk… Madisyn Schmanski needs your support for Support Stacy's Recovery and Family Needs

07/24/2024

RIP Lily no collar female Jan 3rd 2012 - July 23 2024

On the death of the Beloved

Though we need to weep your loss,
You dwell in that safe place in our hearts,
Where no storm or might or pain can reach you.
Your love was like the dawn
Brightening over our lives
Awakening beneath the dark
A further adventure of colour.
The sound of your voice
Found for us
A new music
That brightened everything.
Whatever you enfolded in your gaze
Quickened in the joy of its being;
You placed smiles like flowers
On the altar of the heart.
Your mind always sparkled
With wonder at things.
Though your days here were brief,
Your spirit was live, awake, complete.
We look towards each other no longer
From the old distance of our names;
Now you dwell inside the rhythm of breath,
As close to us as we are to ourselves.
Though we cannot see you with outward eyes,
We know our soul’s gaze is upon your face,
Smiling back at us from within everything
To which we bring our best refinement.
Let us not look for you only in memory,
Where we would grow lonely without you.
You would want us to find you in presence,
Beside us when beauty brightens,
When kindness glows
And music echoes eternal tones.
When orchids brighten the earth,
Darkest winter has turned to spring;
May this dark grief flower with hope
In every heart that loves you.
May you continue to inspire us:
To enter each day with a generous heart.
To serve the call of courage and love
Until we see your beautiful face again
In that land where there is no more separation,
Where all tears will be wiped from our mind,
And where we will never lose you again.

— John O’Donohue

07/20/2024

One of my purposes is to breed the best dogs I can so that they can spread joy and love to their family ❤️🤎

07/19/2024

For real…even if you come at me with a dog on your photo feed!

07/13/2024

Update : 07/18/2024 FOUND SAFE!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ct3kJ3sS6UXwBDNB/

Baroo has now traveled to Nottingham NH , last seen near Pawtuckaway State Park. Please if seen do not attempt to catch or call out to her as she is continually moving . Please call 1-855-639-5678. Thank you in advance .

Baroo was last seen in the area of Bear Brook ,Allenstown NH . Please continue to share ,could travel to Deerfield and Epsom NH or any surrounding town. Please call 1-855-639-5678 with any sightings . If seen, do not attempt to catch,she has bolted at any attempts . Thank you in advance .

Urgent Missing in Pembroke NH – “Baroo” is a female Jack Russell Terrier, white and black and tan markings, 6 years, 16 pounds. She is microchipped. Baroo is shy and not fond of strangers – Do Not Chase! Missing since 6/28/2024 from Sheep Davis Road and Route 3. Please share Baroo’s flier and watch carefully in the Pembroke area.
Call GSDR 24/7 at (855) 639-5678 if seen or found.

07/12/2024

Just a day short of her twelfth birthday dear Lucy ran free to be with her best chocolate half siblings Bruin and Brenda. I knew having 3 together was going to be a heart breaker someday for this family but it’s still was outweighed by all the love and joy they had together.

Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.
The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no sorrow in your tone.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting, when we meet again.

-- Henry Scott-Holland

07/11/2024

Sometime sad news comes all at once. Truly was much loved. She only had one litter with us and then immediately retired to live a life of complete companionship with her best friend Franny. She succumbed to Lymphoma that took her quickly. We always wish there was more time.

Davikas Miss Truly Scrumptious
12/17/2013 - 7/9/2024

Heavenly Father,
In Your boundless compassion, You walk beside us through every shadow of loss. Today, we stand before You, hearts heavy with sorrow as we mourn the passing of a treasured companion, our beloved dog. We thank You for the joy and unconditional love they brought into our lives, a true reflection of Your infinite love for us.
Lord, as we navigate this valley of grief, we ask for Your strength to sustain us. Let Your presence be a comforting embrace, reminding us that we are never alone in our sorrow. Grant us peace, knowing our cherished friend now rests in Your eternal care, free from pain and filled with joy.
In moments of overwhelming sadness, help us to remember the love we shared and the precious memories that will forever live in our hearts. Renew our spirits, O God, so that we may continue on, carrying the legacy of love and kindness our pet exemplified.
Through Jesus Christ, our Lord,
Amen.

07/11/2024

Monster passed away in my sister’s loving arms the other day. Over 14 years ago she made the journey to be with her and it’s been a beautiful one. you can follow Denver Wild Woman on instagram for some of their adventures and I am sure her spirit will always be walking on my sisters adventures beside her.

1/30/2010- 7/9/2024

Heavenly Father,
In Your wisdom, You created all living things, each reflecting Your love and grace. Today, I lift up to You my beloved dog, a true gift in my life, currently ensnared by pain and suffering. Lord, You are the Comforter, the Healer, the Provider of peace that surpasses all understanding. I humbly ask for Your gentle touch upon my dog, to ease any discomfort and pain, enveloping her in Your calming presence.

May Your mercy flow, like a soothing balm, providing relief and strength. Grant me the wisdom to care for my dog in these challenging times, ensuring that my actions reflect Your compassion and love. Let us both feel Your unwavering support, knowing that You walk beside us, even in the shadow of pain.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

07/09/2024

Happy 11th birthday to the freedom and Jackson litter. Here is Cooper from that bunch enjoying his special day.

07/04/2024

Be safe and enjoy the day! Happy Birthday America! Let’s hope we can have many more. Love to see any pictures of what Davikas Labs are doing to celebrate today.

07/03/2024

TIPS TO KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE DURING FIREWORKS!
Keep pets indoors: Ensure all windows and doors are closed.

Update identification: Make sure your pet’s is wearing a collar and their tags have up-to-date information. Register their microchip with correct address & phone number.

Muffle loud noises: Close windows and turn on the TV, radio, fans, or air conditioners.

Provide distractions: Keep toys and long-lasting treats (like stuffed Kong’s) available in their safe space (crate, bedroom, etc.).

Early exercise: Potty and exercise your pets on a leash early in the day when fireworks are less likely.

Use secure collars: Consider a martingale-style collar and slip leash to prevent your dog from panicking and slipping out of their collar if fireworks go off.

07/03/2024

My dogs are not scared of them but I still keep them home and inside. I run a fan for white noise and for my rabbits they have a radio on. So many dogs go missing this holiday so be safe.

07/01/2024

06/27/2024

Back in the day of dog showing…this was my husband showing Lovey who is retired now in a wonderful home. He did way better showing dogs than I did. In 2014, 1O years ago.

06/24/2024

This is why I have it in my contract that dogs are to come back to me and also why I have no feeling of burden that I am in any way contributing to dog overpopulation or the shelter need for dogs. I also require in my contract the dogs that are from me are not to be bred. It’s a very rare situation that anyone will have to bring a dog back but it’s happened on a few occasions. Life can change for anyone. I have found another home for these dogs and even kept a few here. Yes it interrupts my life to do that but it’s being ethical. There would be no dog shelters if all breeders took this amount of responsibility.

06/19/2024

For someone who fits the criteria and has time and a gentle safe home with no other animals this might be a wonderful experience. Also with the financial support seems like a win win for the dog and the person.

06/15/2024

Happy Dog Father Day…my husband is one of the best dog dads. If it was not for him we would
never have had dogs…he had to talk me into them. He is very much behind the scenes and does a lot of the hard and dirty work but he is equally gentle and compassionate. A big part of the reason our
dogs and puppies are the way they are is because of his overseeing of a lot of the care for them and construction and upkeep of places they are kept. He is the one that gets out of bed 7 days a week to feed dogs and clean up after them. He is adored by every dog he has ever handled. Even poor Zel the boerboel when she got quilled she felt secure with him there for her. Thanks for all the great dog dads in the world. Their gift is their loyalty.

06/14/2024

We used to unknowingly support people using grain-free diet because there was so much hype about it. My dogs I raise have never been on a grain free. If they are bothered by allergies I might switch to a food with different animals source of meat but I also work really hard on supporting my dogs gut health through supporting a good microbiome with pre and pro biotic and some herbs too and good omega 3s. Every time a dog is on an antibiotic you are also disturbing the gut health balance. We have done minimal antibiotics through the years and only in situations my dogs life depended on it. This got share to me by a vet who is in practice and she states she has witnessed this too.

Yesterday we had two wonderful Golden Retrievers, ages 6 and 2, come in for elective surgical procedures. Both dogs had a history of eating a well-known and popular grain free diet for several years. In one dog, an arrhythmia (irregular heart beat) was detected so an x-ray of his chest was taken. His heart was enlarged, so an echocardiogram was scheduled for that afternoon. An x-ray was also taken of the other dog's chest as a precaution, and his heart was also enlarged. He was able to get an echocardiogram same day, as well.

The reports on both dogs just came back, and both of these gorgeous, otherwise perfectly healthy dogs have Dilated Cardiomyopathy. The cardiologist suspects that in both cases it is related to their diet. Thankfully, this condition was caught early, and when fed a traditional diet, their condition should hopefully reverse. Their cases are being reported to the FDA, along with the thousands of others from across the country.

There is no evidence to support feeding grain-free. Most pet allergies are related to environment (pollens, etc) or protein sources. Grain allergies account for a tiny fraction of all food allergies in dogs. Unfortunately, many dogs are becoming very ill or even dying from eating so-called "BEG" diets (boutique, exotic, grain-free), and the terrible thing is nutritionally mediated dilated cardiomyopathy is 100% preventable. There have been zero reported cases of NMDCM in dogs eating foods that meet WSAVA guidelines, currently made by Purina, Hill's, Iams/Eukanuba, or Royal Canin. We strongly suggest if you are feeding a "BEG" diet that you change your dog over to one of the brands listed above. If you have any questions specifically related to your pet, please call us.

We are so hopeful we caught this disease in time for our two beautiful patients to reverse their disease. Their very caring and dedicated owners have already changed their diet to one that meets WSAVA criteria. The articles below will help explain this disease, WSAVA guidelines, and why grain-free was more marketing than science.

http://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2018/11/dcm-update/

https://www.wsava.org/WSAVA/media/Arpita-and-Emma-editorial/Selecting-the-Best-Food-for-your-Pet.pdf

http://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2016/06/grain-free-diets-big-on-marketing-small-on-truth/

https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/dogs-fed-some-popular-diets-could-be-risk-heart-disease/

06/08/2024

With the recent rains mushrooms could be popping out. If you ever do see your dog eat one try to get the best photos from the top, bottom, the stem, where the habitat was, the state you are in, and if there are still intact same mushrooms standing and get on this group for an ID…for emergency only group. Also watch the posting because they might tag and ask you further questions to ID.

06/07/2024

Update…with his owners now and safe and he was one we bred!

My son is doing an odd job on Barnstead Lake and this dog just shows up. I asked him if it’s one of ours since it looks like it could be and he does not know. Any puppy from here would be remembering my son. Hope this dog gets home safe 🙏