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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. 
Saturday 20 June and another rainy day and cool but the puppies are all doing great and getting a little personality -- play outside and are running now.  Glory is looking bigger and Shirley can feel movement and the X-ray on Friday showed six puppies -- if we can believe the report.  Will be taking temperatures tomorrow and hope she waits until Wednesday after Colleen picks up her five.  Will keep you informed. 
Sunday 14 June and Colleen was here to see how the litter is progressing and she was very happy with all five at this stage.  They have grown are very active move very well for their age and difficult to place them at this stage.  They will change in the next three weeks when they will be 8  weeks and the age to choose -- but not always what they may mature too.  Colleen will have more help in about 10 days so plans to take over before Glory has her litter.  A great day. 
This is 10 June and the puppies are 4 weeks old and Shirley worked and tried to get the pictures -- not the most cooperative at this age but at least something cute and they all are doing so great and have been outside on sunny afternoons but not as active as it is just eat and sleep most of the time.  They do interactivity for short periods and are gaining strength every day.  Glory is getting bigger and we hope to have an X-ray in a week or so and some more positive information.  Will keep putting on information when available but summer activity -- mowing, weeding and just upkeep keeps us busy. 
This is 2 June and a rainy day but puppy fun day.  Colleen came on Sunday and was happy with the litter but could hardly believe their size and activity.  We started to slop on Monday with Yogurt and honey and they all lapped it up like they were veterans.  Blue just inhaled the whole serving and wanted more -- BIG BOY --.  We got some AGILITY EQUIPMENT and put it in the box and believe it or not at one day shy of three weeks they are training for agility.  PICTURES TO PROVE IT.  They are all up and steady on their feet and having fun.  They look fantastic and I hope I can get Shirley to start setting them up -- Colleen says it is to early but I think they are ready -- very SHOWY--. 
This is 27 May and I hope I have a few things straight.  First Gigi for her first shows got a reserve one day and then just training for the rest two weeks ago then at Cincinnati she won the Sweeps at both Specialty Shows but the judges were not looking at puppies.  One day Vicki was in another breed ring and Mary was not prepared but overall she showed ok and some ringside good comments.  Donna sent the picture of Quincy winning the puppy class with Gwen -- Carissa -- was at another show.  We are hoping for some wins this summer as they get more experience in the show ring.  Colleen's litter is growing big fast and mother is feeding and great care should start slopping by the weekend. 
Hi this is the Holiday May 25 and they say Summer.  Just put three puppy head pictures on from Colleen's litter.  The eyes are just opening and they are all up on all four but still unsteady.  A few days and they will be hearing as well and they are starting to bark a little but the cute stage before so bad -- when Colleen takes over.  I have a picture of Quincy at a show and the news of Gigi with her weekend in Cincinnati in a day or so. 
These are some pictures of Colleen's litter at 4 days.  A very easy delivery and none of the puppies lost weight from birth as mother had lots of milk and all were very active from the first cry out of the womb.  Colleen was here today and was very happy with all of them and has placements for almost all.  We will keep you informed as well as Colleen is in constant contact.  They should move to Colleen's in a month so we can whelp our litter of Glory and Snap. 
Colleen's litter 2 boys and 3 girls. 
Red boy on left and Yellow bitch on right
Blue boy on left and Orange bitch on right
Green bitch over blue boy
This is 13 May and the puppies are here -- a smooth and easy delivery of the five all strong and active and mother is great.  Colleen should be very proud and has been in touch every hour.  1 red boy, 1 black boy, 1 red girl and 2 black girls.  They were all about one pound and plenty of milk so should be growing rapidly.  Roxann stopped in to see them about seven and we should all sleep tonight.  Will try to get some pictures and keep you posted. 
Below is a picture of Snap taken at the Nitany Show last month. 
Below is a picture of Dynasty at the National
This is Sunday 26 April and back from the Nittany Match.  Just had two  there Mary was over worked and could not make the trip.  Both looked very great and Colleen did a fantastic job in the 90 degree heat.  Dogs were not too happy and Roxann took Helium in for winners and won but Colleen took the Working Group and then on to BEST PUPPY IN MATCH.  Colleen is wearing the ribbon with a snap shot after the long hot show.  Argon is below and looking better as he may grow into his skin.   Teri showed Wally and won Best Adult Doberman.  She also showed in Adult Handling so had quite a workout and Wally was calm and collected and did a great job.  Very proud of everyone and a nice show in a very nice place.  Wayne and Roxann had Snap there to show Colleen as he sired her litter and also our next litter with Glory.  More on the litters later. 
This is April 16 and sorry it has been so long but have been busy and the Harrisburg shows last week and we knew we were going to see Sue Ann and Colleen and Rupert were coming and we would get pictures so just waited.  We had a sunny day and every thing turned out.  Rupert was in good shape and was a different dog after his adjustment last month.  They said it really was a complete change and he looks fantastic.  Argon has been on the hill for a month and it has helped him to get the freedom and Helie has kept him on the go.  We hope to get them in some shows this Spring.  Helie was the only puppy in her class at Harrisburg and the Judges did not look at the puppies in winners but she did a very good job and had some good comments.  Time for Spring gardening and spruce up from the long long winter season.  Pictures below. 
This is Thorium (Rupert) at 27 weeks
This is Argon at 27 weeks
This is Helium (Helie) at 27 weeks
Below is a picture of Helie at 23 weeks.  She is looking great and as bad as ever and very very active.  We had a session with Sue Ann today and Rupert came also for her to check his leg problems.  She found three legs were out and adjusted them and he was much improved.  Roxann was also down and they all discussed Colleen's bitch being bred to Snap and what the puppies might be like should be a lot of interest.  Not sure if there will be anything at Harrisburg shows in April. 
This is March 2 and our match is over and the puppies did great and some 20 week pictures are on the puppy litter page.  The pictures below are of "Querva" Ch Muellers Bootleg v Triadel CDX, RA, CFF3, WAC, CGC  at the Boardwalk show in January.  Sue Ann is working toward the most multi-talented Performance Dog.  She is now the most titled of Hunter's kids.  They are a FABULOUS  PAIR. 
QUERVA  WINNING  PIRATE  CONTEST
QUERVA  AS  A  PIRATE  CAPTAIN
This is 17 February and it is still winter -- we are expecting snow and freezing rain tomorrow so the dogs will be very unhappy.  Not much activity but a little activity in the greenhouse with cuttings and potting for Spring -- it is coming.  Below is a picture of Rupert at about 18 weeks.  He almost looks like an adult but they tell us he is very active and loved by all.  We hope to go to see Sue Ann on Thursday and Colleen will come over and we hope to get some pictures of Helie and Argon.  More then.  
This is 22 January and we went to Harrisburg today to see Dr. Sue Ann Lesser and Colleen came also with Argon.  They played and Colleen worked with them and she set them up for pictures.  Both look great and Colleen left his ears down so we could see how they were.  They seem to be standing for a few hours but she will put them up when she gets home.  Hoping for warmer weather -- Spring Fever. 
This is EEE Puppy Argon at 15 weeks
This is EEE puppy Helium at 15 weeks
Not much activity but January 13 and the 14 week picture of Helium is on the puppy page.  She is looking great and all the others are reporting good activity -- some over active.  This is a very cold week and we still have ice under the snow and the dogs do not get their normal activity.  Hoping for a sunny week. 
This is December 25 and I have a little time to put things on.  I did put the 11 week pictures of the puppies on minus two Boron "Bobby" and Platinum " Quincy" who are in happy homes and they are now all gone but two Turquoise the great red boy who is still looking for the right home and Helium the brown girl who is staying.

I just got the picture of Querva's CFFIII title from back in November.  She took the show on Sunday and the judges were impressed with both technique and artistry.  She now has 8 titles WAC, CGC, RA, RN, CD, CDX, CFF IIB, and CFFIII.  Querva had gotten 4 titles in just over a year and passed her WAC under judge Ray Carlisle at 18 months.  Sue Ann is working for Utility and her CFF IV the highest Freestyle level and Freestyle Championship.  A remarkable pair. 

This is December 20 and it has been a crazy couple weeks.  I do have the 10 week EEE puppies on and this is the last for all seven as Boron and red have gone to their new homes.  So close to the Holidays but I hope to have the last five on before Christmas.  Hope everyone has a great season -- GREETINGS FROM TRIADEL. 
This is 3 December and Ralph came to see the puppies and I got the picture of Willie finishing in Indiana.  He brought him down for us to see and he looks great and such a great sweet personality.  Just so much DOBERMAN.  The puppies are doing great growing and with a sunny day outside they play and love the freedom and Shirley walks them around the hill.  No pictures as Colleen will be back and plan for her expertise to do the job on Sunday so there should be quite a change. 
This is Saturday 29 November and I have pictures we took when Colleen was here for the ear cropping.  They look good and she was very happy and she named Orange collar Argon.  Working on the rest of the names and hope to do vWD tests and get them off to VetGen first of the week.  We may take 8 week pictures on Tuesday. 
This is Wednesday 26 November and we have the 7 week pictures on the Puppy page.  Shirley is not super happy with my photography but we think the puppies are progressing super and all is going great.  I hope to do the vWD next week and schedule teeth Xray as soon as the ears are more comfortable.  Shirley hopes to make some selections by 10 weeks and when the ears are healed but still posting.  Have a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. 
This is Monday 17 November and Colleen was here on the weekend and set up the puppies for their 6 week puppy pictures and they are now on the site in EEE litter.  She was very happy with all the puppies and will be back after her family vacation to Fla. to help with the ears and take more pictures.  Below is the picture of Jake winning a few weeks ago.  He is really looking GREAT and Colleen is very happy with his condition.  I talked to Ralph and he will be sending a picture of Willie which I will put on. 

 

John and Shirley Eck
932 Reuben Kehrer Road
Muncy  PA  17756

triadel@triadel.com
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