The Comings & Goings at Skyline

Bette's Babies, day 6

2010-06-21T19:24:00.000-07:00

Dog Day Afternoon

2010-06-21T19:21:00.000-07:00

The daily trials and tribulations of being Roscoe (Skyline's In Hot Pursuit)...

Bette's babies, day 2

2010-06-16T18:48:00.001-07:00

Here are the newest arrivals, born 6/15/10...

The Newest Addition

2010-06-10T21:04:00.001-07:00

Our thanks to Jacquie & Bill Smith for letting "Dyna" come to Skyline. Her registered name is Bullysmith's Barefoot Contessa Dines At Skyline and she is by our own Ch. Skyline Defies Dazlin, "Floyd", out of Action Bullysmith Times up.

Skyline's Missdefied By Dazlin, "Juno"

2010-05-30T19:56:00.000-07:00

Here is Ms. Juno with her new owner, Allie Rogers.

Look for them in a Juniors ring (or on a sofa) near you!

Skylines The Aftermath Of Black

2010-05-30T19:49:00.000-07:00

Here's Gibbs at 6 months...

Skylines Split Decision

2010-05-28T05:29:00.000-07:00

Here is Roscoe's sister, "Sybil".....

Roscoe on the left!

2010-05-09T09:19:00.000-07:00

I just love this photo that Roscoe's owners (Stephen & Jennifer) sent me of him sitting with his housemates Josephine and Daisy (both miniature Bull Terriers). Roscoe will begin his show career once he turns 6 months old, so keep your eye out for him. He is sired by Marshelsea Hows About Harry, out of Ch. Skylines Sticks N' Stones.

Another postcard....

2010-04-02T15:02:00.000-07:00

I dont even think he misses me!

Baby Daddy

2010-04-02T14:56:00.000-07:00

Floyd's first litter arrived via c-section on Wednesday (3/31)! There is a white dog with a brindle eye patch, a tri dog, a black brindle dog, a black brindle bitch, a tri bitch and brindle and white bitch. Congratulations to mom and pups, and of course Floyd!

Bette Believes in Magic!

2010-04-01T14:51:00.000-07:00

FINALLY!!!! I am going to be breeding Bette (Skylines Sit N' Spin) to Merlin (Ch. Brigadoon Believes In Magic, CGC). This breeding has been 5 years in the making and I cant tell you how excited I am! Hopefully it all goes well for next week.....

Any day now I'll be breeding Posey to Marshall...

2010-03-25T06:27:00.000-07:00

Go Floyd, GO!

2010-03-21T08:28:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Am Ch. Skyline Defies Dazlin, aka Floyd, on his second RCC and Best Colored award in his third show since arriving in the UK. Well done Darren & Lindsay - I know Floyd can be full of mischief (like his dad!) but you have done a fabulous job with him. I guess England agrees with Floyd! Or, Floyd agrees with England!

Ch. Wendigo Coming To A Head At Skyline

2010-03-14T11:53:00.000-07:00

"Stout" now lives with Kristina & Caleb and they sent me a couple of photos of him in his new digs. We all should have it this good!

Skyline's Missdefied By Dazlin

2010-03-06T16:01:00.000-08:00

This is "Juno" who is 4.5 months. She is the daughter of Am/Eng Ch. Dazlin Defiance, ROM x Ch. Midnight Sensation at Dazlin, ROM.

Skylines Sweet Sugar Mama at Aegis

2010-03-06T15:58:00.000-08:00

This is "Big Momma" who now lives at Skyline. She is by Ch. Marshelsea Diesel and Dust, out of Ch. Skylines Sweet Sensation.

Harry x Rhyme, 2.5 months

2010-03-06T15:52:00.000-08:00

It was beautiful here today. The dogs spent the day outside, basking in the sun, and I had an opportunity to get some new photos. Here is the bitch I still have from Harry x Rhyme as her home decided they weren't going to take her, and the 'pet' dog (who isnt so pet anymore)...

Daddies in the house

2010-03-05T21:07:00.000-08:00

Both Floyd and Ryker are going to be dads! Floyd has two litters due and Ryker has another in Canada. Good job boys!

Harry's girl

2010-03-04T12:35:00.000-08:00

Here's a little video clip of one of my Harry & Rhyme girls. I love her eye 'mascara'.

Greetings from across the pond...

2010-03-04T12:30:00.000-08:00

Floyd sent me a postcard today from the UK.

He sure does look happy!

2010-03-03T05:22:00.001-08:00

In case you cant tell, Gibbs is a Pats fan. Thank GOD he didnt go to live with football fans in New Jersey!

Ryker gets his turn...

2010-02-28T06:54:00.001-08:00

Ryker enjoyed the fresh snow as well! His favorite game is to play "keep away" and he recently discovered that if he pushes the toy along in the snow until a big snow ball accumulates underneath, it makes it easier to pick up.

Snow Bunnies

2010-02-27T21:39:00.000-08:00

Rhyme and her kids made good use of today's snow...

Skylines King Of The Rings

2010-02-21T13:13:00.001-08:00

This is "Jegs" (after getting his ear tape off today):
He is Gibbs' brother and is owned with Geoff Charles. Some of you may have heard of Geoff: http://www.whjy.com/pages/onair_charles.html as he is one of the djs for 94HJY. If you havent heard of him you should check him out as he has a rockin' show.

You can follow Jegs on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000737560574. He is the official mascot for 94HJY!

Update on Harry x Rhyme pups

2010-02-21T11:43:00.000-08:00

I received some wonderful photos last week of the kids in their new homes and thought I would share. This is "Wilson" Lacerenza taking a nap on his dad's lap:

And this is "Ginger" Rose enjoying her new dog bed:

Skylines The Aftermath Of Black

2010-02-21T11:21:00.000-08:00

"Gibbs" went to new owners Jessica & Adam last week, after the sudden passing of their Bully, Arnold (Skylines First Down With Dazlin). Gibbs is enjoying his new life; he goes to work with Jessica every day at Suffolk Down Race Track. Here are some photos of him with his new owners:

Bon Voyage, the final chapter

2010-02-16T12:02:00.000-08:00

Floyd at the airport...

Bon Voyage, part 2

2010-02-16T11:53:00.000-08:00

Floyd discovers what brown can do for him...

Bon Voyage!

2010-02-16T11:24:00.000-08:00

On February 11th Floyd headed to the UK. He'll be living with his dad, aunt, and paternal grandmother at Dazlin Bull Terriers for about a year. I am happy for him as I know he will enjoy his newest adventure, but I really miss him and it hasnt even been a week! Here is some video I took of him the day he left....the first clip is of him playing in the yard with me and the second with his best friend Bryan (my UPS driver), and the last is of him at the the airport.

Bon Voyage Floyd! Remember to send lots of postcards!

Marni's boys, 5 weeks

2010-01-07T17:45:00.000-08:00

This is quite possibly the WORST age to take photos of Bull Terrier puppies, but I did it anyway. The first photo is of Skylines Fat Cat:

And this is Skylines Done N' Dusted:

Bette's Boys, 7 weeks

2010-01-07T17:36:00.000-08:00

I am long overdue in taking and posting pics of the kids. Time has kind of gotten away from me between the holidays, the litters, and laying out BARKS. Here are Bette's boys at 7 weeks of age. This is "Colby":

And this is "Gibbs"; he'll be staying here:

2009-12-12T20:27:00.000-08:00

Thanks to all of you for check in about Maggie. All of her tests came back completely normal, so I think she has a low grade infection that will hopefully be cleared up by antibiotics. Am very relieved!

Slow Moe

2009-12-12T20:07:00.000-08:00

This is "Moe", Skylines The Aftermath of Dazlin, who is the sire of Bette's boys. He is owned with Greg & Katie Berrios who sent me this video clip.

2009-12-08T20:17:00.000-08:00

Today was a bit rough - poor Maggie (Ch. Midnight Sensation at Dazlin, ROM) went to have her aural haematoma drained and some other tests done as her lymph nodes are enlarged. We did a full work up and should have results on Thursday or Friday. For now she has to wear the "cone of shame" (e-collar) until I can take out the suture in her ear. I am just hoping we are not looking at the early stages of lymphoma.....positive thoughts.....

Juno gets a sleigh ride!

2009-12-06T10:30:00.001-08:00

I got the BEST Christmas card yesterday from Teena Troy and her Bullyhill Gang. Pictured above is Dante (the reindeer in training), otherwise known as Ch. Bullyhills Midnight Special, and Juno (Ch. Dazlin Defiance ROM x Ch. Midnight Sensation at Dazlin, ROM). Juno was a singleton pup and Teena and her husband Gordy were so generous in raising her in their litter.

Teena has done a fantastic job with Juno - from training, socializing, and feeding her a premium diet. There is no way I could ever express my true gratitude, but I am going to keep trying. THANK YOU TEENA!

Arnold contemplates the meaning of Christmas

2009-12-05T16:39:00.000-08:00

This is "Arnold", Skylines First Down With Dazlin (Dazlin Defender x Skylines Doubleheader), who is owned with Jessica Paquette and Adam Fijalkowski, investigating the imposter tree.

Marni's kids, Day 4

2009-12-04T12:45:00.000-08:00

Bette's boys at 2.5 weeks

2009-12-02T12:12:00.001-08:00

2009-11-30T17:08:00.000-08:00

Marni's new arrivals came over the course of last night into this morning. There are two white dogs; one with a brindle eyebrow and one all white, and a white bitch with a black eye patch. The three amigos are doing well - they are BIG puppies! Marni has already proved herself to be a tremendous mom.

2009-11-27T13:29:00.001-08:00

Here are some more of Patty's photos - this time of Floyd & Ryker.

2009-11-27T05:55:00.001-08:00

Dog Fancy was here on Wednesday to take some photos of the dogs for their April issue. Here are a couple of pics taken of my two pups from Ch. Cool Conquistador at Crossgarley x Skylines Caught Red Handed. Edie is the white and Rio is the red. I think the photographer, Patty Petit, did a really good job at capturing their personalities.

2009-11-19T10:22:00.000-08:00

We received good news from Canada today - Ch. Brigadoon's Bright White Hope (Vicki) is in whelp to Dutch Dreamer at Skyline Bull Position (Ryker). Our congratulations and best wishes to Craig Collins (Vicki's owner) on his impending litter. This will make Ryker's second litter of Canadian kids!

Bette's boys!

2009-11-17T20:24:00.001-08:00

Bette delivered two dog puppies on Saturday (11/14) and unfortunately the third was stillborn. Her labor started without much warning and she did a great job whelping them. Both boys are strong and were quick to learn how to nurse; they definitely have inherited their grandmother, Skylines Slap N' Tickle's, love of FOOD. They are also quite adept at getting out from under their mom when she lays on them in the whelping box.

The black brindle boy is a mini me of his dad and oddly enough the white dog with brindle ears shares almost the identical marking to his mom.

Both are doing well and growing quickly. Enjoy the pics!

2009-11-12T17:44:00.000-08:00

Welcome to our blog! I decided there had to be a better way to update my News Page, so here we are...

We had a great Silverwood weekend. It took us 24 hours to get to San Jose - there were typhoon force winds in San Fransisco which made it virtually impossible to land a plane at SFO, but we eventually got there safe and sound. Floyd celebrated his 1 year birthday in style in California by going Best Futurity Junior (Judge Linda Maddox), was a Silverwood finalist (one of 7 chosen out of an entry of 29 - Judges Norma Smith and Mary Remer) and RWD at the National (Judge Carl Pew). None of it would have been possible without Kathy's hard work as Floyd herniated a disk a month before and was on crate rest, and my friend Glenna Wright's expert handling of him (in addition to showing all of her own dogs).

We arrived back at Skyline and are now patiently awaiting the arrival of Bette's puppies. Her temperature dropped last night so hopefully we will have some new arrivals by tomorrow. Because of my back surgery, and my slow recovery, this will be the first litter I have whelped at Skyline in almost two years. I am very excited...now if Bette would just hurry up and oblige! :-) Photos forthcoming...