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Hillcroft Collies Blog: Gibson's New Wardrobe
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Sunday, September 8, 2013. I've been supplementing my retirement income with polishing collars for the Kenyan Collection. The goal is to polish enough collars to defray the cost of show entries, but when I see those beautiful bead patterns, I imagine how nice one would look around the neck of a Hillcroft Collie! I've tempered my collar envy by telling the pups they must earn their wardrobe addition, either by producing a litter or earning their championship. That was easier said than done! On Labor Day a...
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Hillcroft Collies Blog: November 2013
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Thursday, November 28, 2013. Gibson is now retired from the show ring. Try as we might, we were unable to get that second major and his championship. I really don't know what happened to cause him to not like shows at all now, but this past week-end showed me that it would be unfair to him to continue this goal. That was the perfect place to stop for a treat! Ditto for the end of our road with the heavy, early morning commuter traffic. Within a couple of weeks, Gibson, while not completely comfortabl...
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Hillcroft Collies Blog: November 2012
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Sunday, November 25, 2012. I've been woefully behind on celebrating the dogs' birthdays! Mosby turned 11 in July, Gemma and Ref were 2 in September and Claire turned 9 at the beginning of this month. While I wished them all "happy birthday" on their special days and gave them extra attention, I didn't bake them birthday treats. Yesterday, I got caught up and tried a new recipe I had been saving for the occasion. With my granddaughter's "help", I made Peanut Butter Dog Treat Balls. Yesterday, the hole had...
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Hillcroft Collies Blog: January 2013
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Happy Birthday, Lauren! Lauren turned 9 years old on January 20. I can't believe this delightful girl is now a senior citizen. It seems only yesterday that she became a part of our family and an important part of our kennel. We celebrated in the usual way- a bath for Lauren with extra grooming and pampering and special treats! I have a few dog treat cookbooks but I also like to try some new recipes from the All Natural Dog Treat. The finished treats, fresh from the oven! I take...
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Hillcroft Collies Blog: September 2013
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Sunday, September 8, 2013. I've been supplementing my retirement income with polishing collars for the Kenyan Collection. The goal is to polish enough collars to defray the cost of show entries, but when I see those beautiful bead patterns, I imagine how nice one would look around the neck of a Hillcroft Collie! I've tempered my collar envy by telling the pups they must earn their wardrobe addition, either by producing a litter or earning their championship. That was easier said than done! On Labor Day a...
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Hillcroft Collies Blog: April 2013
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Saturday, April 6, 2013. Being Naughty Is So Much Fun! It's a good thing that Gemma is so darn cute because sometimes she is so darn hard to live with! She is eager to please but also willful, sweet but stubborn, smart but obstinate, obedient but headstrong.hmm, what some might say is the behavior of a typical smooth coat Collie! Gemma oozes attitude but sometimes it's not good! And completely ignore me once her adoring fans are gone. In one very memorable show, she looked unbeatable- outside the rin...
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Hillcroft Collies Blog: Being Naughty Is So Much Fun!
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Saturday, April 6, 2013. Being Naughty Is So Much Fun! It's a good thing that Gemma is so darn cute because sometimes she is so darn hard to live with! She is eager to please but also willful, sweet but stubborn, smart but obstinate, obedient but headstrong.hmm, what some might say is the behavior of a typical smooth coat Collie! Gemma oozes attitude but sometimes it's not good! And completely ignore me once her adoring fans are gone. In one very memorable show, she looked unbeatable- outside the rin...
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Hillcroft Collies Blog: January 2014
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Sunday, January 19, 2014. NOT How We Want to Start the New Year. While we were disappointed that 2013 ended without a championship for Gibson, we have high hopes that 2014 will be a great year. So far, the prospect is dim! We went to the vet this past Monday for an x-ray to see just how many puppies she was carrying. To my surprise, the number was 0! Gemma was having a false pregnancy. We're disappointed, of course, but will try again when she comes into season in late summer. During yesterday morning's ...
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Hillcroft Collies Blog: March 2013
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Sunday, March 17, 2013. Seeing The Not Too Distant Future. Mosby is now the old man of Hillcroft. He will be 12 in July and has all the characteristics of a senior dog. He had slowed down in the last year or so, but didn't really show his age until lately. Once he stepped on that path, though, it seems he is rapidly heading towards his final months. Labels: Clarion Hillcroft Mojo. Wednesday, March 6, 2013. We're Having a Snow Day! Lauren always enjoys the snow! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). A blog to chron...
