Silkstone Silky Terriers

11/15/2024

Somebody received birthday gifts. Have to wait till Sunday.

11/08/2024

❤️...!

10/26/2024

Love this

10/24/2024

Why does a purebred puppy from a reputable club breeder cost so much?

1. Health Testing on Sire and Dam
2. Routine Veterinary Care
3. Breeding Costs. Progesterone Testing, Stud Fees, Brucellosis Testing, Travel to and from. TCI, Frozen Semen, Chilled Semen, Shipped Semen
4. Quality Puppy Food and Supplements
5. Whelping Supplies (boxes, pens, toys, expendables, supplements, other containment)
6. Vet Checks for Puppies, Vaccines, Dewormers, Microchips
7. AKC registration and Microchip Registration
8. My time. It takes about a week of my time arranging the breeding and to raise the puppies until 8 weeks that is a minimum of 1500 hours of work and effort.
9. Puppy kits, printed materials, and health information.
10. My time spent educating owners and continuing to give advice for the life of the dog.

I won’t include the club memberships, championships, travel to shows, advertising, hundreds of hours of time spent promoting purebred dogs. I won’t include missed vacations, sleepless nights, very high repro vet bills, missed breedings, c sections, singletons, or bad luck. All expensive and we do it for no other reason than to preserve our breeds.

If I hear another person say they are just looking for a pet and not a showdog then my advice to them is go ahead and buy a car with no warranty, no manual, no VIN or registration and the odometer is broken. Good luck with that. I hope you have a good trainer and good insurance. Most of what we produce are just pets. Loved cherished companions that go to carefully screened homes. it is only the exceptional ones we breed. That therein lies the difference.

10/08/2024

⭐️Choosing a girl or boy puppy: (ALL BREEDS)
Is there a big difference between a male and female? YES
Male vs. Female
Is a male or female a better pet for you and your family?
It’s not uncommon for people to believe that a female dog will make a better pet. We get a lot of calls for people wanting that “special little girl”. For whatever reason they don’t think that females will exhibit “alpha” behaviors like hu***ng and/or marking. A lot of people think that females are more passive and friendly and that they don’t take part in fighting over dominance, which could NOT be farther from the truth. If you check out the structure of dog packs, the females determine the pecking order and rule the roost. The result of that behavior is that the females become more stubborn, independent and territorial than the males. These females are much more intent on exercising their control by participating in “alpha” behavior. Most fighting will usually break out between two females. You need to understand alpha behavior and also to BE THE ALPHA, no matter if you have a boy or girl.
Males tend to be more affectionate, exuberant, attentive, and even more demanding of attention. The males are very attached to their owners, tending to be more dedicated, reliable and less temperamental. They are more sociable, more accepting of other pets, playful for years, and take quicker to children. Most boys are easily motivated by treats/food, words of praise and are so eager to please that training actually becomes easier. Their playful nature, however, can make males more easily distracted. The boys are more likely to act silly and more puppy-like, always wanting to play games, no matter what their age. The boys are fun-loving until the day they die, whereas girls tend to be more standoffish, regal & dignified, the older they get.
Neutered males rarely exhibit secondary sexual behavior such as marking and lifting their legs or hu***ng. Once the testosterone levels recede after neutering, most of these behaviors will disappear if they ever existed. Boys who were neutered early (by 5mths old) usually don’t ever raise their leg to urinate. (Early spay or neutering is not best for your dog! Please do your research.)
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10/07/2024

We're getting there.

09/28/2024

09/17/2024

I read this today...actually made me cry...

Found this on fb, thought I should share it.

Walk with me; don’t just walk me. Slow down and see the world as I do. I know you’ve got things to do, places to be. But out here, with the ground beneath our feet and the sky above us, there’s a whole world worth noticing.

The autumn chill is in the air today, crisp and full of new smells. It’s different from yesterday, and different from the day before. Every day is new. The leaves crunch under my paws, and I stop to breathe in the rich, earthy scent of them. To you, it might just be a pile of leaves, but to me, it’s a story—one I can’t help but dive into, nose first.

There’s a squirrel somewhere nearby, I can sense it, darting up a tree, its tiny heart beating fast. And the wind carries whispers of things far away: a family cooking dinner, the trace of a cat that passed by early this morning, and the faint perfume of flowers holding on to their last bit of summer. It’s all here, swirling around us if you just take the time to notice.

You tug on the leash, eager to move on, and I can tell you’re thinking about something far away from here. But when we walk, truly walk, you and I can be in this moment together. Feel the cool air brush against your skin, let it wake you up. Notice how the sun filters through the branches, casting shadows that dance on the pavement. Hear the crunch of the leaves beneath our steps, like a secret rhythm just for us.

To you, it might be just another walk, a daily routine to tick off the list. But for me, every step is an adventure. Each scent is a clue, each sound a piece of a puzzle. When you walk with me, really walk with me, you’ll see it too. The world is bigger than what we’re rushing toward. It’s right here, in the small moments, in the quiet spaces between your thoughts.

So, slow down. Breathe. Let the chill fill your lungs and the colours fill your eyes. Walk with me, don’t just walk me. See the world as I do, if only for a little while. It’s all waiting for you, just beneath the surface.
Natalie P
2024

09/12/2024

09/12/2024

Aries 10 months old

09/07/2024

What a great read

In agility, time has become increasingly more important to competitors.

We have learned to fine-tune our handling to shave off tenths and hundredths when it matters most. Our dogs have access to better nutrition, physical therapists, chiropractors, and fitness trainers. They are running longer because of the hours we put into taking care of them.

We are also pushing them to reach greatness sooner.

The youngest to reach this title, this goal, this team… I understand. I did the same for myself as a junior handler. I chased being the youngest national champion, the youngest world team member, and succeeded at becoming the youngest USA European Open team member. What I can tell you from that experience is that it was mentally taxing with no true reward.

Chasing the clock is fun on course, but setting time limits on your goals is not.

I’ve found maturity is a key factor in competing at a higher level. Many dogs aren’t “grown up” until around five years old; you cannot rush development. You can push a dog long before it is ready, but you cannot rush training or competition experience and expect to reach greatness as a team.

The muscle memory to successfully perform obstacles, the verbal skills to distinguish between behaviors, and the ability for your dog to read your handling cues on course are not created overnight.

It takes hours, days, YEARS of commitment to be great, for you and your dog.

Those hours aren’t filled with motivational quotes, excuses and hoping for gold, they’re filled with intentional practice. Agility is a complex sport; something experienced handlers can take for granted.

You cannot rely on skills you have not fully developed, no matter how experienced you are or think you are. Greatness takes time, and that time must be well spent.

I can assure you that deliberate, methodical practice is as beneficial as it is boring. What I can not guarantee is when you’ll reap the benefits; no one can.

Train your dog and have patience with the process.

Your goals are meant to provide inspiration, tangible success and provide context for where you are on your own agility journey.

Your goals should not expire. Your goals should not be dependent on the performance of others. Your goals should not burden you with the threat of failure. Your goals should not place limits on your potential for success.

Be mindful of what you aim for and use to measure your success. The results won't always show the time and effort you've put in to be where you are today.

When goals are set effectively the results become the byproduct of the process. You can reach for the top and celebrate each step you take along the way - whether the journey takes you up, down or sideways.

The truth of it is that the trophies and ribbons are worth so much less than what you'll really gain from this journey.