The AKC Scare

"Sami" "Boiler" "Tilley" "Nittany"


Quite a bit has happened since my last writing. I think it was because Master Mom was a little down......here's the scoop. It appears there has been some kind of mix up regarding my AKC registration. Last year sometime, AKC notified my masters that they would need to provide a sample DNA in order to use me as a stud? Amazing, I thought I already was quite the ladies man.


Master Dad sent for a DNA test kit, swabbed the inside of my mouth with this Q-tip thing, and promptly sent it off for verification. After many weeks, a letter arrived addressed to Master Mom indicating there might be a problem with my parentage?, and further testing would be necessary. You know, I thought the Masters were my parents, as I live like a human anyway. In the meantime, prior to this letter arriving, Tilley and I had already went through the motions of producing another FINE litter if I don't say so myself. Once the puppies arrived, a confirmation came from the AKC stating that my DNA did not match up with the parents listed on my pedigree, and any future litters I produce CANNOT be AKC registered. All I know is this caused many a heated conversation about how this could have happened etc.


I'm not sure exactly what all the fuss was about, but there was talk about me having to go the vet and get fixed? This sounded like an absolutely dreadful procedure to me. After many tears, and discussions, it has been decided that I DO NOT have to go through this. Thank the good Lord above. The masters will continue to use me for breeding purposes, but will not sell my puppies as AKC registered. It seems that all my masters are interested in is providing HEALTHY, LOVING, LOYAL COMPANIONS WITH AWESOME TEMPERAMENTS.


The masters have made it a commitment to keep in touch with most all of our new Springer families throughout the past couple of years. All of our puppies are healthy, and have had absolutely NO HEALTH issues. So the bottom line is, if a family is considering a Springer family to become a treasured family member, than I, THE GENERAL am still capable of providing this. I cannot, however, provide AKC registered puppies for anyone looking to breed. My masters will continue to stand behind and guarantee the health of each and every newborn.


If you have any questions about this, my masters will be happy to answer them. Just give them a call anytime at 574-389-9200 or email them at dnkspringers@comcast.net

Signed,

The General

Beautiful Bella

This is Bella from Tilley's and my litter one year ago. Her birthday was November 18th. Isn't she a doll? I'm also including a letter the Masters received from her new forever family. Thanks to Jason and Tina for the picture update, and the wonderful note.

Just want to pass along some news about Bella. Her 1st birthday was this week and Tina and I have loved spending this time with her. She has learned all sorts of tricks and I have taken her bird hunting where she responds to hand commands. My family all have springers and of them all, Bella is the best temperament and in the best physical shape. In fact, my mother loves to steel her because Bella is so loving. I could not have asked for a better dog. She does get into things when my wife and I are gone. I find the front door mat at the back door and the back door mat in the bathroom. She removes the door stops from the doors and places one of my wife's slippers on the bed and the other on the front stair. She is rotten I don't know if you remember but we also have a labadoddle. She is a very laid-back, slow moving, easy-going dog. Since bringing Bella home and even more so since Bella has gotten older, Maddie and bella wrestle all over the house. I just wanted to say thankyou again

Upcoming Holidays

Well, the Holidays are right around the corner. Master Mom and Master Dad have been busy getting things in order for Company to arrive next week for Thanksgiving. Sounds like we are all going to have a rip-roaring good time around the old homestead. Lots of family, friends, and of course turkey with all the fixins. We four Springers just love to have a house full. That means lots of attention for each and everyone of us.

Little Samie is growing like a weed, and loves to speak her mind. She gives the masters quite a bit of sass back. She just loves to growl and act real tough. This morning when Mama took us out for our little morning run, there was about 2 inches of snow on the ground. Of course, me, Tilley, and Nittany have already had the pleasure of romping in the snow. You should have seen the little one. She ran around like a nut case. The rest of us had a hard time doing our morning business because just as soon as we found the perfect spot, out of nowhere, Sami would pounce. That would mean we would have to start the hunt all over again. It was crazy.

It seems all four of our babies have found new homes. Won't the new families be having an awesome Christmas this year with a new puppy in the house. I'll have Mom try posting a couple of videos of them before they all leave us. It's always a little tearful as each one goes to live with their new forever families.

Talk to you all later........The General a/k/a Boiler

Testimonies

Thought I might post a couple of emails from families of previous litters. Enjoy.

Good morning,

I just wanted to take a few minutes to give you our Springer update. Zoe is doing very well. She is a great all-around dog. On the hunting side of things, I have had her out hunting twice already this Fall. She was awesome. She has a great nose and she is very bold going into thick cover. She flushed four of the eight birds we put up last Sunday (the other dog, a Brittney pointed the other four). She found all of my downed birds, and did two really nice retrieves for me. The other hunters with me were very surprised that a dog not even a year old was doing as well as she was. The first attached picture is my “victory” picture with Zoe and her 1st pheasant.

At home Zoe is a very loving, tolerant dog. She loves to try to get our lazy old Bassett Hound to play, she spends her days playing with the kids and chasing birds and squirrels off of our (really her) yard. She spends her evenings constantly following us around, lying near us, or on someone’s bed. We certainly enjoy our little Springer.

Hope you have a good weekend.

Ken

Ken Chrzan
Vice President
Derby Industries

Dan & Kelly,

I have been keeping track of Tilley and her forth coming litter. I went to the blog and noticed Mya's sister Zoe was on board. She sure does look like Mya and I agree they both look like their papa. Mya is a real busy girl but very lovable, friendly and obedient. She enjoys running around the yard with her "bucket", big sticks, and fetching tennis balls as well as taking walks and chasing the cats around the house. I can't believe it has been almost a year. I still have to remind myself she has not even experienced leaves falling til now and I hope she remembers the snow. It is hard to get her in the house because she loves the outdoors. Here are a couple of recen t pictures with the kids. I will be watching the blog to check for her siblings. Keep in touch. Best wishes for you and Tilley.

The Schura'sLiz, Mike, Kyle & Katie

Kelly and Dan,

Happy Halloween! We thought you'd like to see our Peyton surveying the farm from a hay bale today.

Libba

Delivered

Well, Tilley's delivery went off without a hitch. She delivered on October 22nd, and I think I heard Master Mom saying that they would be ready to meet their new forever families by December 13th. Sounds like they might make great stocking stuffers. :) Once again, I am out numbered as she delivered only girls this time around. Good grief. Master Mom says they are absolutely adorable, but then she is biased I'm sure, and to make matters worse all 4 of them look just like their Mommy. All are liver/white/tri's. Oh well, maybe next time. lol

We had company for an overnighter on Tuesday. One of my sons, Scooby Doo from my very first litter came to visit me and brought his family with him. Lexie, Rachel, and Mom Theresa came along too. We had an awesome time hanging out. You know, the Father and Son thing. Master Dad took all of us down to the field to let us run off some of our bound up energy with all the excitement of company and puppies being delivered. I showed him a few of my springing techniques, and even scared up a couple of rabbits for us to chase. Scooby is a chip off the old block. I'm just glad he was there to cheer me up when I found out all the little darlings were girls. It was a crazy 24 hours for sure.

I like posting pictures of my children, especially the ones that look like me. So here's another one from Tilley's and my last years litter. Her name is Mya, and by looking at the one picture, it appears she can spring pretty high too! Enjoy, and I'll have master Mom post pictures of the new brood real soon.

Springers, Springers, everywhere Springers

The General a/k/a Boiler

Nittany, Tilley, Sami, & Boiler

All of us just hanging out in the living room just before bedtime. I know it appears that we have occupied all the furniture, but there was one more chair where Master Dad was watching Sunday night football.....lol. I guess it's pretty obvious who was taking the pictures. Thanks Master Mom, you're the greatest.

Memory Lane

I just wanted to post a couple of pictures recently sent to me and my girl Tilley. This is Zoe from our litter last year. Isn't she a beauty. Looks like she has the best of both worlds for sure. Personally, I think she looks an aweful lot like her Daddy, but then Mommy Tilley would probably argue that point. Isn't that how it always is? Tilley is due this weekend, and everyone around the old homestead is getting prepared for the delivery. The birthing room is all set to go, and believe you me, Tilley is getting the lions share of the attention. I guess I had nothing to do with this? Hope you enjoy the pictures, and you will be hearing from me just as soon as those babies arrive. The General a/k/a Boiler