A Breeder
A Breeder (with a capital B) is one who thirsts
for knowledge and never really knows it all, one who wrestles with
decisions of conscience, convenience, and commitment. One that
shares this knowledge and guides those interested.
A Breeder is one who sacrifices personal interests, finances, time,
friendships, fancy furniture, and deep pile carpeting! She gives up
the dreams of a long luxurious cruise in favor of turning that all
important show into this year's "vacation".
The Breeder goes without sleep in hours spent planning a breeding or
watching anxiously over the birth process, and afterwards, over
every little wiggle or cry.
The Breeder skips dinner parties because that litter is due or the
babies have to be fed at eight. She disregards birth fluids and puts
mouth to mouth, to save a gasping newborn, literally blowing life
into a tiny helpless creature that may be the culmination of a
lifetime of dreams.
A Breeder's lap is a marvelous place where dogs of proud and noble
heritage often snooze.
A Breeder's hands are strong and firm and often soiled, but ever so
gentle and sensitive to the thrusts of a puppy's wet nose.
A Breeder's back and knees are usually arthritic from bending and
sitting in the whelping box, but are strong enough to guide that new
little pup to maturity.
A Breeder's shoulders are often heaped with responsibility, but
they're wide enough to support the weight of a thousand defeats and
frustrations.
A Breeder's arms are always able to wield a mop, support an armful
of puppies, or lend a helping hand to a newcomer.
A Breeder's ears are wondrous things, sometimes red (from being
talked about), or strangely shaped (from being pressed against a
phone receiver). Often deaf to criticism, yet always fine tuned to
the whimper of an anxious puppy.
A Breeder's brain is foggy on faces, but can recall pedigrees faster
than an IBM computer.
The Breeder's heart is often broken, but it beats strongly with hope
everlasting . . . and it's always in the right place! Oh, yes, there
are breeders, and then, there are Breeders!!!
~Author Unknown
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Flea Hater's Dog Biscuits
Brewers yeast is a natural anti-flea remedy.
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1 cup flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup brewer’s yeast
(available at health-food stores)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1 clove garlic, chopped medium,
or
1 teaspoon powdered garlic
(optional**)
1/2 cup chicken stock plus 3 tablespoons for basting
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**Garlic and Onions can be toxic to dogs. Typically the problem is
with large quantities
not "seasoning portions". You should seek the advice of your
veterinarian to find out if
any garlic use is appropriate for your pet. If in doubt, leave the
ingredient out.
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Mix flour, wheat germ,
brewer’s yeast, and salt together in a medium bowl. In a mixing
bowl, combine oil and
garlic. Alternately add 1/2 cup chicken stock and flour mixture in 3
parts; mix until well
combined. Knead about 2 minutes by hand on floured surface; dough
will be sticky.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out about 3/8 inch
thick. Cut out bone shapes;
place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes, rotate baking
sheet, and baste with
remaining 3 tablespoons chicken stock. Bake 10 minutes longer. Turn
off oven, leaving oven
door closed. Leave pan in oven for 1 1/2 hours longer.
Makes about 5 dozen bone biscuits.
Gleaned from the www.marthastewart.com archives.
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