June's Picture
Here are their 2 boys: the first we call Andy and the second Benny.
Their puppies include 3 females and 4 males.
Male 4: Finn
Female 1: GiGi
Female 2: Hazel
Female 3:Iris
"You know," I commented to friend and fellow "Lhasa person," "I've been tallying the calls I've been getting for puppies over the last couple years. Guess which sex most callers who want a pet puppy are interested in?" "Females," was her immediate response. (She'd been doing some tallying of her own!)
I commented that I found it strange that people were so adamant about buying girls, especially when they planned to spay them. I also found it strange that most callers have no specific reasons for wanting a female. They just want one. My friend indicated she'd had the same experiences. Then I confessed that I tend to "fall in love" with the males in my litters and actually prefer their personalities. "You're kidding!" was her response, "That always happens to me too."Now, don't misunderstand me; I love my female Lhasas. They are playful, adorable, loving, cuddly, and all those other wonderful things. BUT, over the past 35-plus years, (note: now 52+ years) I have come to know that, as sweet as the female Lhasas are, the boys are sweeter. As my friend and I continued our conversation, we found that our experiences had been the same.
This conversation led to my taking an unofficial poll. I informally questioned Lhasa breeders of at least 10 years because I felt that, having known numerous individuals of both sexes over time, their responses would be more objective. I discovered they all felt as my friend and I felt: that the boys tend to be "sweeter" than the girls. All said they often tended to keep a male whether they "needed him or not" because of his personality and more than once had had to "talk themselves out" of keeping a new male puppy because they already had too many. (By the way, that word "sweeter" was a commonly used adjective by all breeders polled.)
While these breeders have favorite individuals of both sexes, they did make some interesting generalizations about the differences in personalities between the sexes. Breeders pointed out that, in general, female Lhasas seem to have stronger personalities; they tend to take over; they are a little more stubborn, a little more independent, a little more bossy. During my conversations with people, I heard more than one story about a young (under 6 months) female going into a new home where a male Lhasa was already in residence and "taking over" immediately.
Concerning males, I heard that the boys tend to "roll with the punches;" they are more content, more mellow, and more eager to please. (Of course, we all know that if there's a bitch in season, the boys all have sex on their minds and behave accordingly.)
While this unofficial poll carries no earthshaking news for most of you reading this, I think it's interesting to note that so many of us Lhasa breeders agree. That information alone might be put to good use the next time someone you calls to inquire about buying a female puppy and all you have left in the litter are boys!
Please note: Permission to reproduce and/or circulate information in this article is granted. However, the article must be disseminated in its entirety and credit must be given to Joyce Johanson, Joyslyn's Lhasa Apsos. Thanks!
"You know," I commented to friend and fellow "Lhasa person," "I've been tallying the calls I've been getting for puppies over the last couple years. Guess which sex most callers who want a pet puppy are interested in?" "Females," was her immediate response. (She'd been doing some tallying of her own!)
I commented that I found it strange that people were so adamant about buying girls, especially when they planned to spay them. I also found it strange that most callers have no specific reasons for wanting a female. They just want one. My friend indicated she'd had the same experiences. Then I confessed that I tend to "fall in love" with the males in my litters and actually prefer their personalities. "You're kidding!" was her response, "That always happens to me too."Now, don't misunderstand me; I love my female Lhasas. They are playful, adorable, loving, cuddly, and all those other wonderful things. BUT, over the past 35-plus years, (note: now 52+ years) I have come to know that, as sweet as the female Lhasas are, the boys are sweeter. As my friend and I continued our conversation, we found that our experiences had been the same.
This conversation led to my taking an unofficial poll. I informally questioned Lhasa breeders of at least 10 years because I felt that, having known numerous individuals of both sexes over time, their responses would be more objective. I discovered they all felt as my friend and I felt: that the boys tend to be "sweeter" than the girls. All said they often tended to keep a male whether they "needed him or not" because of his personality and more than once had had to "talk themselves out" of keeping a new male puppy because they already had too many. (By the way, that word "sweeter" was a commonly used adjective by all breeders polled.)
While these breeders have favorite individuals of both sexes, they did make some interesting generalizations about the differences in personalities between the sexes. Breeders pointed out that, in general, female Lhasas seem to have stronger personalities; they tend to take over; they are a little more stubborn, a little more independent, a little more bossy. During my conversations with people, I heard more than one story about a young (under 6 months) female going into a new home where a male Lhasa was already in residence and "taking over" immediately.
Concerning males, I heard that the boys tend to "roll with the punches;" they are more content, more mellow, and more eager to please. (Of course, we all know that if there's a bitch in season, the boys all have sex on their minds and behave accordingly.)
While this unofficial poll carries no earthshaking news for most of you reading this, I think it's interesting to note that so many of us Lhasa breeders agree. That information alone might be put to good use the next time someone you calls to inquire about buying a female puppy and all you have left in the litter are boys!
Please note: Permission to reproduce and/or circulate information in this article is granted. However, the article must be disseminated in its entirety and credit must be given to Joyce Johanson, Joyslyn's Lhasa Apsos. Thanks!
Notes and Photos From Friends
From Judy G, an update on Ebony and Nyx: "Every time the girls are outside Winter and Ebony play chase. At least it tires them out.Nyx scored an 86 on her Advanced trial, I lost her 5 points as I forgot to get her leash. Handler errors get us every time! We will be back in the ring Labor Day weekend."
Angela posted this photo of Louisa, along with a video of Louisa playing with the chick toy I gave Louisa when she left my house.
Betsy posted this of Willow on her 6th Birthday. She wrote, "...we just love her so much."
Lisa sent this 0f her Duncan:
Lavonne's Misti has now earned her Grand Champion Silver status! Congratulations!!
Nanda sent this of her Ty and Gigi:
And now I am sharing some sad news. My friend and a monthly contributor to the blog, Sally Emig, passed away shortly after surgery to remove a tumor on her brain. You have seen her Lhasas, Ginger and Jaxon many times. They were given puppy cuts shortly after her surgery. I was sent their photo to share:
I have not yet been told what will happen to the dogs as her family and friends sort things out. I do know that Sally wanted them to be together and that is often hard to happen.
Show Results
My All-Breed Club, the Burlington Iowa Kennel Club, along with the Southeast Iowa Kennel Club recently hosted 4 shows in 3 days. Fun but so very tiring. I was very pleased with my dogs. Haven took Best of Breed twice and placed 2nd in the Owner-Handled competion. She took Select Bitch one day. I was happy with her performance. Since I decided to also enter Deacon in the Sunday show, my friend Jane did me a great favor and showed Haven for me. Haven looked great going around the ring. It was good to watch her strut her stuff!
Then...the icing on the cake: Josh at age 12.5 won the Best Veteran in Show competition! He is the absolute best boy. I entered him on a lark and mostly because I see that he wishes he could be in the show ring again. We live only an hour away from Burlington, so it was no burden to take him with me for the Sunday show. He showed like the Grand Champion he is.
This is Haven with her Group 2 ribbon.
And here is Josh in the show ring:
And just a photo of the fancy ribbons.
From AKC:Yesterday, federal officials confirmed the first U.S. case of New World screwworm in decades. The parasite was detected in a calf in Texas, marking its return after more than 60 years of successful eradication efforts.
While this news warrants attention, it should not cause alarm.
New World screwworm is a parasite whose larvae infest open wounds and feed on living tissue. Unlike most maggots, which feed on dead tissue, screwworm larvae burrow into healthy tissue, causing painful and potentially serious infections.
The parasite primarily affects livestock but can also infect other animals, including dogs, cats, and, in rare cases, people. Early detection and treatment are important because infestations can worsen quickly if left untreated.
The veterinary and public health communities have been preparing for this possibility. As the screwworm moved steadily north through Central America and Mexico, federal agencies took steps for preparedness. In fact, the FDA has already authorized treatments for screwworm infestations in dogs should cases occur.
For dog owners, stay informed. Be aware of wounds that are slow to heal or appear unusual, and seek veterinary care promptly if you have concerns, especially if you are in or visiting an affected region.
Keeping your dog current on veterinarian-recommended parasite prevention is also an important step, as some approved products may have activity against screwworm in addition to protecting against parasites like fleas and ticks.
This development is also a reminder of why disease surveillance, diagnostics, and veterinary research matter. Protecting dogs means identifying emerging threats and taking proactive action.
Staying vigilant for dogs,
And with that, that's it until next month. If you are on the puppy list and have contacted me, I will send pictures each week.
Joyce
And just a photo of the fancy ribbons.
Yesterday, federal officials confirmed the first U.S. case of New World screwworm in decades. The parasite was detected in a calf in Texas, marking its return after more than 60 years of successful eradication efforts.
While this news warrants attention, it should not cause alarm.
New World screwworm is a parasite whose larvae infest open wounds and feed on living tissue. Unlike most maggots, which feed on dead tissue, screwworm larvae burrow into healthy tissue, causing painful and potentially serious infections.
The parasite primarily affects livestock but can also infect other animals, including dogs, cats, and, in rare cases, people. Early detection and treatment are important because infestations can worsen quickly if left untreated.
The veterinary and public health communities have been preparing for this possibility. As the screwworm moved steadily north through Central America and Mexico, federal agencies took steps for preparedness. In fact, the FDA has already authorized treatments for screwworm infestations in dogs should cases occur.
For dog owners, stay informed. Be aware of wounds that are slow to heal or appear unusual, and seek veterinary care promptly if you have concerns, especially if you are in or visiting an affected region.
Keeping your dog current on veterinarian-recommended parasite prevention is also an important step, as some approved products may have activity against screwworm in addition to protecting against parasites like fleas and ticks.
This development is also a reminder of why disease surveillance, diagnostics, and veterinary research matter. Protecting dogs means identifying emerging threats and taking proactive action. |
Staying vigilant for dogs, |
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