Triadel's News & Views



	This is Tuesday 31 August and back to some of the routine after the Cleveland weekend. Very nice weather BUT hot in the ring and DUSTY and dirty outside. Breaker took WD and BOW on Saturday but the major broke and some hanky panky all weekend. Ticket looked great and colleen did a great job BUT. We took puppy pictures -- below -- and they were angles and liked the show grounds. Surely do need much work before the National. Still having trouble getting Quincy's picture on from his Major but will keep trying. Have lots of mowing and getting ready for winter. More Later.



	This is 16 August and a hot and rainy weekend. The shows at Harrisburg were nice as usual and we went down on Saturday to expose the puppies and Ticket. The major held but Quincy did not make it and the puppy took reserve and best puppy. They showed very well and Gemi went BOS but Gwen did not get breed. BELOW is a picture of Ticket showing at Canfield -- reach and drive -- and top line all look great. Colleen was very happy with how she is showing.


	This is Monday 9 August and trying to get back to normal after the long weekend in Canfield. The two puppies are below - Pistol top and Sniper below at 18 weeks. Not the best photo but hot and sunny and bad background. Looking good and moving great. A SUPER weekend with Gigi finishing with a 4 point major and Stella finishing with a 3 and 4 point major and Quincy got his first major 3 points. Ticket took her class all four shows but Quincy had a sore toe and was excused on Sunday but looked great. Could not believe it all but Colleen worked it all out and a FANTASTIC job.



	August 4 and we are ready to pull out for shows but wanted to get this on before we left. Hope we do some good things at the shows and will report when we get back next week. This is Titan and his charge. What a wonderful shot and he only needs majors to finish as a puppy.


	This is Sunday 25 July and Pam's litter Sire Ch Triadel's Argon and Dam Ch Kelview's Delaney v Nova came down to Colleen's for the ears to be down on Saturday. We went down Friday to see them and take some pictures. It was a very consistent litter but each had some changes and Colleen did her job to pick her choices. Some had tails redone and the others were scheduled. Colleen will be keeping some and Pam is taking some back to Mass. Check with Colleen for any information. We were very happy with results.

	Above Pam's Litter -- Black Boy and Orange

	Above Pam's Litter -- Green and White
	Above Pam's Litter -- Lavender and Blue


	Above Pam's Litter -- Yellow
	This is Sunday 18 July and things are hot and dry. We had some inside time and took pictures of the two girls at 16 weeks. They are getting bigger and tall for Shirley to show them on the table but we did manage. They are looking good and moving fine and very active even in the heat. Both are loosing teeth and ears are coming along fine. Hope Colleen will get to see them this week.



	Happy "July 4" to everyone. It is a GREAT DAY here a little warm but bright and sunny. We took pictures of the girls on Saturday 13 weeks and they are looking very good and getting into more trouble every day. Joe and CinDee showed Fever and took RWB and was out handled. Titan was shown -- ringside said he should have won -- but was also out-handled. Not sure about today?



	This is Monday and a great weekend report. Mary showed Gigi at a show in her area and got WB which singles her out and she only needs her last major to finish. That gives Tommy four champions and Quincy needs to finish too.

	This is 25 June and the kids are 12 weeks old today. We were down to see Sue Ann yesterday and Colleen came over and we took pictures of all four. Flint has been doing great and has settled in and plays with the other puppies and has been no problem with her situation. All four are growing and changing from week to week and we have to keep looking back to the eight week evaluation as to what we expect in a year of changes week to week. Cannon will be leaving for his new home on Sunday and Pistol and Sniper will be settling in for the summer. The pictures are top down -- Pistol, Sniper, Flint and Cannon.





	Below are pictures of the kids today Tuesday. Sally took the picture of Flint "at work" on Monday and she looks at home and ear taping "professional". The other three were relaxing on the patio as usual. They are growing and very active -- we loose "Cannon" on Sunday and will only have the two girls for the Summer. Some showers today but should be a hot week. May get more pictures Thursday.



	This is 19 June and they were 11 weeks yesterday and we went to Harrisburg for Colleen to check their progress and give them a little new experiences. They were great and Colleen set them up and likes all of them. Not all the same but move great and adapted to the new surroundings very well. Ears are doing fine. Word from Flint -- Michael has spoiled her this week -- and Sue Ann will have a training problem with both of them. We plan to see her Thursday and may get a picture. Shows this weekend in the HEAT but we hope to do something.




	June 9 and we have them all on posts but they are not easy. So active and they bounce around and knock a cup off and play take-away. Not as healed as usual but are now under control. They keep looking good and are all chunks. Michael is coming Monday to pick up Flint. Shirley will be at shows on the weekend. More later.





	WOW I just got the Finnish photo of Rupert and he really looks the Champion we all knew from his puppy shows and right through his final shows. Really so proud of him and all the hard work of everyone involved to the finish. Colleen had such faith always but it takes a lot of putting it all together from week to week. We are praying Ed finds the answer to his back problem. I had computer -- aol problems -- and with all the changes necessary for the change to speed it is slow. More later.

	This is Tuesday 1 June and into Summer as it was a very hot weekend and I had a lot of outside work to do and not much computer time. I will try to give an overview of the weekend but it is all second hand and sorry if I missed some or Shirley says I get it all wrong. Gemmi took BOS on most of the days Gigi took a 4 pt. one day and Stella took her second major on Monday. Quincy took a couple shows to get into it but went RWD one day and up in his class. Generally it sounded like they all had a good time and not rain etc. as it can be muddy on the fairgrounds. EARS ARE DONE and all went smooth and all are doing GREAT. Thanks to Teri who came and was a BIG HELP. They are a little sensitive when eating together but are getting use to it all and they are long but with high ear sets they should stand if the aftercare is good. Hope to get pictures later this week.

	This is Thursday and below are the four GGG -- GUN litter. They are changing but are looking very nice and will be anxious to get the pictures after the ears are done as the head and neck will be so different. Everyone is on the road to the big show weekend and I hope to be reporting what is happening. May get more names but Orange will be "Flint".





	This is Wednesday and Colleen brought the picture of Argon and also the picture when she showed Titan in Harrisburg. Both look great and an extra -- Argon's litter arrived and Pam has seven lively and big puppies. We took the eight week pictures of our four and getting ready to do ears on the weekend. Will try to get the puppy pictures on as soon as I get time to sort as I took a lot of shots.



	Sunday 23 and another champion for Tommy. Argon took BO for his finish today and Gemmi went BOB in Virginia. Stella took reserve so a great weekend. I hope to get a picture when Colleen comes up to grade the puppies at eight weeks and before they have ears done next weekend. More and puppy pictures Wednesday.

	This is 22 May and Rupert finished his championship today in Virginia. The picture below is one of his major wins as he will probably be on vacation when the finishing picture is available. Colleen also took the breed with Gemmi. Hope they have good luck tomorrow and I will keep reporting.


	This is 19 May and we made time late last night to take some pictures of the 6 weeks to keep you up on the changes. They grew some leg and bodied up some and are looking very nice. They should get the ears done in two weeks and that will change the whole picture. Still waiting for the new picture of Niko.





	The boys did not do it on Sunday but Gemmi took the breed again over one of the big winning specials here in the east. Titan went BOW on Sunday in Ohio and only needs his majors and 2 pts. from the 6 to 9 mo. class -- owner handled. Hope he does well in Cincinnati.

	Saturday and Colleen had a ball game but Triadel's Free Mason "Titan" went WD at Tallmadge Ohio show owner handled. Things are a lot easier with a little speed. Will report tomorrow.

	This is Friday 14 and I just got Verizon high speed and it is all a mystery so far and I have to keep trying things. Colleen got a RWD on Rupert and took the breed with Gemmi. Hope the do better tomorrow.

	This is 11 May and back to winter. The puppies are not happy with the wet and cold -- ice on the water dishes in the morning. We did get some pictures and they have changed but are still baiting and Shirley has Band-Aids before gloves. Still looking and moving good and running and playing in the sun. They need Colleen to set them up and make them look their best. Out of the whelping box and on dog food. Mother is looking more normal but needs weight and coat help. More next week.





	This is May 2 and we took some 4 week pictures below. Last weekend was good as Argon got the major on Saturday and Ticket took a point on Monday after many of the dogs left. Stella looked great and Gigi was in super form but the judges had their own choices. Rupert also was in great form but could not get that last point. They are postponing their Summer in Sicily to try and finish so keep your flingers crossed. Quincy took RWD today but Gwen still took it all. Puppies are eating slop and getting off mother -- she is not so happy. Puppies were very difficult and are super batters so Shirley has to wear gloves and has bloody fingers -- need a good handler.




	April 23 and the babies are 3 weeks and can see and hear. They are up on their feet and playing and reacting to each other and know where mother is so she stays away for more than they like. Shirley is at shows and will report on the weekend after the Monday show when she will go and pick up Ticket. Will try to do some slopping to give mother some rest.



	This is 20 April and a Monday show but a GREAT WEEKEND as we took WD in all three shows and two majors. Saturday Rupert went WD for a major and Dax took RWD from the 9 to 12 class. Stella took RWB and Gemmi was BOS. Sunday was similar with Rupert WD for second major 4pts and Stella RWB with Gemmi BOS. Monday numbers went way down but Triadel's Free Mason "Titan" took WD from 9 to 12 class and Gemmi was BOB. All the dogs Colleen showed were very competitive and Rupert needs only one point to finish. The puppies are growing so fast -- four ounces a day -- eyes open and should be hearing in a couple days. Time to slop and give mother some rest.

	This is 11 April and the puppies are just over a week old. Colleen came up on Tuesday and did the tails and dewclaws which are healing fine. We did loose the yellow string girl the third day so just four now. Shirley is not happy with the pictures -- not as cute as they really are. She does their exercises every day and they all react to the socialization. Some great news as Roxann took Tommy to the Cardiac Clinic along with Snap on Saturday and they both passed with no problems and the Dr. was impressed and felt with Snap -- after his third year -- would be not having any heart problems. We should do a Holter on Tommy and take her to the Clinic next year she is almost five. .



	This is 3 April and the puppies were born last night with no problems and mother and puppies are doing fine. All went very routine and all are about 1 pound and very active as you can see. Four girls and one boy -- Purple string. I will put mother and kids on the puppy page and try to keep things posted. HAPPY EASTER.


	Tuesday 30 March and we had Happy to vet for an X-ray yesterday and we expect six puppies for sure but a question as to seven -- will wait to see we hope this weekend. We will keep you informed as to sex but we hope all red.

	WHAT A WEEKEND! Colleen was in Edison New Jersey for three shows. Quincy took WD the first day and Rupert went RWD all three days. Stella was RWB the first day and took WB second and third day. Gemmi took BOB the second day and Group 2 but another bitch showed up only third day for that judge and Gemmi walked. There was a two day show in Pittsburg and Triadel's Free Mason "Titan" took BOW both days from 9 to 12 class and Triadel's Saturday Night Fever " Fever" took WB Sunday. They were all two point shows which made it a 12 point weekend. Also to top it off Argon bred Pam's bitch three times -- they could not get her bred before. More later.

	This is March 24 and Happy is looking very normal for an average litter. We have not felt any movement yet but she is getting more uncomfortable and is always hungry. We try to not get her fat and she gets some high protein like eggs and liver. She is out quite a bit in the sun and runs and very active. I hope we will get an X-ray in about a week and will have a reasonable count but not on sex. Things are very Spring here and getting some things planted and seeds growing but still expect frost so at least a few weeks before we get things outside for good. Colleen is going to shows this weekend but not majors but judges look better than most and good luck for Sally in obedience. More later.

	This is March 14 and we may be thinking Spring and we are pretty sure Happy is having puppies about Easter Sunday. Not sure how many but an all red litter -- we hope no dilution but cannot tell so wait and see. Colleen was at shows in TN and got a major on Stella at the specialty under Connie Alexander but the rest of the weekend was a real bust and the judges could only see faces and fixes so she came home early. Dogs showed great and looked super but nothing. I have pictures on the GGG litter puppy page.

	This is 28 February and still cold and snowy. We got the pictures from the major wins in Indianapolis so hope the computer cooperates. I have not been able to get any e-mail today. No shows for a couple weekends and Shirley is staying home for a while until Colleen has another opening for a girl -- Ticket is ready but not as well trained as she should be but I think is looking great. Not sure about Happy yet but will let you know when she starts to say something.


	This is 17 February and the Helie picture from Sand and Sea show came yesterday so will add it. It was her first major and with the blizzard they only showed one day as the roads were closed for two days. Looks like no snow for a few days but still winter and no chance to plan Spring. More soon.


	FLASH with the news Helie finished today with BOW 5 point major and a Valentines Day present. MOTHERS picture below. The boys are looking good but Helie has been really on and winning every show. Gemmi took the breed so they are staying for he Group. That makes it so late so they are staying over and coming home in the daylight Monday.


	We will try to keep more up to date -- this is February 12 and the girls are in Indianapolis and they had dry roads going out and sun today. Big change from the past few weeks. Below is a picture from one of the two shows Helie took BOW in Virginia. She took BOW the one day they got to the show in New Jersey last week -- a major. She also took BOW for her second major today in Indiana. She only needs a couple singles to finish. The boys were acting up today but we hope will be under control tomorrow.


	It has been a long time -- this is 9 January and the girls are at shows in Tallmadge Ohio for the weekend. I tried to get something on yesterday but I could not keep connected and could not save anything. I hope it is better today. Argon went BOW yesterday, Helie did nothing and Colleen went BOS with Gemmi. That singled Argon out and he now needs his majors. Today Rupert went BOW, Helie was RWB and Gemmi BOB. They were waiting for the Group so I will know tomorrow. I tried to get Rupert's win picture from Cleveland but for some reason my program cannot format zip files and I need jpg to get into my programs. More tomorrow.

	This is Saturday 12 December and no luck in Cleveland so far -- the judges are not judging dogs from the reports but things are going ok just hope the weather holds until they get back Sunday. Below is the picture of Quincy winning 2 pts. at he Gettysburg show last week. He is looking great. More if we hear anything.


	This is Sunday 6 December and Colleen came up to see her puppies and do the dew claws and tails. All went smoothly and a great lunch by Roxann. Colleen brought the picture of Argon winning a major in Fitchburg last month with Pam handling. She also reported on her wins at Gettysburg on Saturday. Quincy took two points and she took WB with the bitch she was showing. We had our first snow but a sunny day and they were getting set to go to the Cleveland shows this weekend -- sounds like storms to me.


	Thursday 19 November and the puppies are 21` weeks old this week and Colleen stopped and looked them over and set them up on her way to the Springfield shows. It was wet and rainy but they got things packed and were on their way a little after one. We used the wicket on Argon and he was right on 27 1/2 inches. He looks great so hope they do some winning. Heli is ready but such an active soul. Will put something on if it happens. I will put the puppy pictures on the FFF liatter 21 week page.


	Sunday 15 November and the girls are on the way home. Below is a picture of Rupert from the Bloomsburg shows. Ed sent them and I am not the best in getting them in the right programs to put on the site. The results at Columbus was the same. The puppies won their class every day but the judges went with the more mature dogs. Colleen took the breed two days but the heavies were in the group. Hope they do better next weekend.


	This is 13 November and the picture of Heli just came from the Back Mt. show and I am way behind in all the news of late. Shirley and Colleen are at Columbus this weekend and Gemini took BOB the first day. Colleen did very well in Mass. last week when she finished Gemini with two majors and five points on Argon -- one a major. Will report more on Columbus when I hear.


	This is Thursday 5 November and the "ONCE IN A LIFETIME" picture is on the web site. We were really stunned and still cannot believe it all happened. We have really been breeding for such a thing for over 50 years but never expecting to make the whole thing possible. We have bred almost 60 champions over the years with limited breeding and showing and things just all came together. We owe so much to Colleen who saw Tommy as a puppy and believed in her and the two were really bonded and they both showed to the limit. She had puppies last year and five are pointed at 12 months and we had two at the National where they took a few ribbons and looked great. More later.


	This is Wednesday 4 November and the pictures arrived yesterday and below is the class win for Helium at the National show. She looked spectacular and Colleen did a fantastic job and Heli is almost push button -- a great team. I will try to get the BOB shot of Tommy on this week which will be the climax of all the showing for the 10 days at the National.


	This is Tuesday 27 October and rushing to get the RV ready for the local club show this weekend. We cannot show Friday but will show the Saturday and Sunday shows. These are the Futurity wins which was really great. We have not gotten the BOB pictures but hope they will come this week and Heli's First in the show which is excellent but it got lost in the scuffle. Still cannot believe it all happened.



	This is Friday 23 October and things are still not back to normal here and our club show is next weekend so more confusion. We really cannot believe what happened but are so proud of our dogs and Colleen who has been so supportive in every way. Below is the picture of Heli's placement in the Regional Show. She showed so well and we were so happy with the placement. I did order the BOB pictures but they were busy and not sure when they would get to them. We still both have colds and got flu shots today.


	This is 19 October and back from the National. It was a fantastic time and Colleen and the dogs were just great. Will try to get one picture on every day but will not get the BOB pictures for a week or so. We had entered the puppies in Futurity and Colleen was very up on doing something at the show. We planned to show the puppies but we could not leave mother home when taking the RV so we entered her in breed. Colleen has always believed in her. Puppies did great with the competition and we did not expect what happened -- Colleen played to win and did go BOB with Tommy. What a surprise and the crowd went wild. Lots of Congratulations but we were stunned. More pictures later.


	This is 4 October and a day of catching up after two long and active days at the shows. Friday was not really great but Quincy took his class and Rupert was second -- both looked great and showed like veterans. Helie took a second and Gemini a second also. We were not feeling great about the judging but they looked like winners. Saturday was a better judge and she really judged dogs and Rupert won his class over Quincy but his handler was at another show so had a sub. Helium won her class and looked super and Gemini went second to WB. Tommy was in BOB and looked fantastic and had some old timers making comments and asking questions Colleen did a fantastic job. Below is a snapshot of Rupert -- not the best photography -- and he is looking great. Colleen is very excited to get him better trained and in some smaller shows for experience. Hoping to leave for the National on Wednesday so quiet for a couple weeks.


	Just a little news and no puppy pictures this week as we just put on the ones from Altoona and may get some on next week as they are really growing. Below is the picture of Quincy with his win a couple weeks ago. We also heard from Ralph and Willie has his Canadian Championship with some Group wins. Bobby is doing fine but not showing. Rupert should be home from Italy next week and we hope to show on the Devon weekend as some of the others from that litter. All getting primed for the National in October. Colleen is all UP UP UP for the week. We hope to get together tomorrow at Sue Ann's for a final ok.


	This is September 8 and we had a very good weekend at Altoona. Saturday Argon took WD and BOW, Helie took WB and Dagger went BOB. The judge was very good and judged dogs. Sunday Argon took BOW again and Gigi went WB and the Bitch went BOB as the judge passed it out so handlers all got a piece. The weather was super and Mary did most of the cooking so great food. Joe and CinDee came and they showed Fever who has really matured and looked great. Took a snap shot of Argon and also below is a shot of the puppies as they spent the weekend out in the shade.




	Just a quick note on Friday 21 August as Shirley is getting ready for shows. I have the 8 week pictures on the FFF puppy page. They were very tired from the workout but we got something to show at 8 weeks. Shirley and Colleen decided not to use the RV as all the rain makes it dangerous and not good for the dogs to have to stay in crates most of the time. They are reporting heavy rain and wind storms in the area. Mary did get another point on Gigi last weekend but they are off for a few weeks.

	This is Saturday 8 August and Colleen was here yesterday and gave me the picture of Argon's win at Bald Eagle last month. He really looks great and such a sweet boy. He came with her to run with his sister on the hill. Colleen set up the puppies for their six week pictures and I hope to get them on the litter page today. They have changed but still not anxious to stand still but they look great. We hope to get some seven week shots but they should have ears done and cups for eight weeks.


	This is Friday and Donna sent me the picture of Quincy's win at Nita Nee show when he won both days and went BOS on Sunday. I hope to get the 5 week pictures on the Puppy page of the FFF litter today.


	This is Wednesday 29 July and the BOW pictures from Nita Nee came today. They were both pretty good and very similar but this was cropped better and not quite so busy with background. I have the puppy 4 week pictures on the FFF puppy page.


	This is Saturday 25 July and Shirley is in Bloomsburg at the shows. Friday Argon took his first point -- first show -- and Gigi won the class and they all were fine and looked great. Today Quincy was there and took the dog point and Colleen took WB with her bitch and Dagger took breed. Shirley will not show tomorrow but the others will so we hope they do their thing. Below are the FFF litter at 4 weeks. They all seem great and Colleen did a great job getting them to stay still and not anything we do not like at this stage but they will change in the next four weeks. Will get them on the litter page when I have more time.





	This is Sunday 19 July and a fabulous weekend for Triadel at the Nita Nee show. Saturday Shirley and Helie went WB and BOW for a point and Quincy went WD for a point. The first point on both of them. Sunday Helie and Shirley did it again WB and BOW but Quincy went WD and BO. It was a small show and a lot of dogs absent but both of them looked great and showed like veterans. Hope they can do something next weekend. I was home with the little ones and they are getting noisy and almost ready to be off mother. Will be a couple weeks for pictures.

	Friday 17 th July and sorry I am not getting more action but just to much to do and so much time playing and tending to the wonderful group of seven. Here are a couple pictures and they are all walking and hear and see so much activity but they will not stay still for a picture. Shirley is going to shows on the weekend and I will give a report the first of the week. Colleen will pass on the last of her litter this weekend and then next weekend is our show so a very busy couple weeks. Will be in touch.



	Just a couple of puppies on the 4th of July. Shirley is helping with ears on Colleen's litter and I am keeping things in order around here. Not much work done outside as inside control is number one. Puppies are all doing great and Glory has lots of milk right now but there are a few pigs that seem to get the most. A beautiful day and hope everyone has a great day.



	Just a quick note Sunday. Roxann and Wayne came up and we did tails and dew claws this afternoon. Teri was camping in NY so Roxy did the job and can attest to the fact they were all strong and loud for the procedure. Back with mother and all is quiet.

	This is Friday 26 June and having computer problems but will keep trying. We took Colleen's babies down on Monday. They slept all the way and seems to not know of a change but it took Colleen several days to get connected and know they were her babies. We miss them as they were a super litter and a lot of fun. We only had a day to get things cleaned and set for Glory who delivered on Wednesday. She had no problems and about the easiest delivery we can remember. We did have seven 5 boys 4 black and 1 red -- 2 black girls. X-rays are difficult when they are all bunched together. They are all strong and started nursing and all about 1 pound and not loosing much but not the amount of milk Dynasty had. Will keep checking them. I do have the FFF litter up and a day old picture and will keep most of the information on the puppy page.