Category: Breeding/Puppies

Kizzy has been bred to Fender.  We don’t know yet if it took, but hoping for puppies the end of June!  See more info about Fender

We are excited to announce 2014 breeding plans!

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We are breeding “Kizzy” (Flighty Foto Absolut CGC) to “Fender” (BIF MBISS Ch. WindyCity-Orion’s Guitar Hero AOM)

Kizzy:  Health testing results – CHIC #73228 ; Pedigree ; More pics/info
Fender:  Health testing results – CHIC #88920 ; Pedigree ; More pics/info

We hope for mantle puppies (this breeding will not produce harlequins or merles) early summer.  Check back for updates.

Our policies on placing puppies  If you are interested in a puppy, please email me at bev@fotodanes.com

* Why is health testing so important? *

Have you considered a rescue Dane?  A great way to obtain a wonderful companion!  If you’re in my area, check out the Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue.  Otherwise, the GDCA has a national rescue listing.

I am also happy to offer referrals and to assist people in finding and screening breeders.  Email me at bev@fotodanes.com with your location and any color preferences.  We encourage you to do your own research on anyone’s recommendations, including ours. Don’t just stop at asking a breeder if they have Great Dane puppies for sale!

Please check out these articles on screening breeders:
ABC’s of Buying a Purebred Puppy
Chromadane’s Buyers’ Corner

Foto Danes
Bev Klingensmith
Newton, Iowa 50208
641-792-8076 (available evenings/weekends)
bev@fotodanes.com

Bitter sweet day this past week, as Wilson headed off to his new home.  He joins his big sister, Greta, from our previous litter.  He will be shown and co-owned by us, so look for him in the ring in the Midwest!

Wilson is almost 7 weeks and is on the go!

He took a trip to our sons’ elementary school this past week and was a hit..

Wilson is over 10 lbs now.  Today he graduated from the whelping box to a drop pen (crate with a raised floor) as he is able to escape the whelping box on his own!

He has tried a variety of ground raw foods – chicken, turkey, pork, beef and green tripe.

“Puppy” now has a call name – Wilson!

Wilson had his first outdoor experience today.

And first stacking practice!

The puppy is 23 days old today and weighs 6 lbs 7 oz.  He had his first real food last night and loved it.  AFS meat (a mince meat raw diet) soaked in goat’s milk.  Doesn’t quite have the hang of things yet (big mess!), but he was enthusiastic.

I will have to try and get some pictures of his little messy face after tonight’s meal, before his momma happily cleans him up!

For now, a picture of doing what he currently does best….

The puppy is 19 days old today and we while actually finished the Bio-Sensor (“Super Puppy”) program on his 16th day, I’ve been meaning to document the program on here.

The goal of this neurological stimulation program is to help kick start the pup’s neurological system.  It is believed that these simple exercises benefit the puppies in multiple ways:

1. Improved cardio vascular performance (heart rate)
2. Stronger heart beats,
3. Stronger adrenal glands,
4. More tolerance to stress
5. Greater resistance to disease

The exercises are very simple and are performed on the pups starting at 3 days old and continuing through 16 days old.  There are five exercises:

Tactile Stimulation – Gently stimulate (tickle) the pup between the toes on any one foot using a Q-tip. It is not necessary to see that the pup is feeling the tickle. Time of stimulation 3 – 5 seconds.

Head Held Erect – Using both hands, the pup is held perpendicular to the ground, (straight up), so that its head is directly above its tail. This is an upwards position. Time of stimulation 3 – 5 seconds.

Head Pointed Down – Holding the pup firmly with both hands, the head is reversed and is pointed downward so that it is pointing towards the ground. Time of stimulation 3 – 5 seconds.

(Forgive the picture here…cheap help comes in the form of a 9 year old assistant!)

Supine position – Hold the pup so that its back is resting in the palm of both hands with its muzzle facing the ceiling. The pup while on its back is allowed to sleep struggle. Time of stimulation 3-5 seconds.

Thermal stimulation – Use a damp towel that has been cooled in a refrigerator for at least five minutes. Place the pup on the towel, feet down. Do not restrain it from moving. Time of stimulation 3-5 seconds.