Although I always know they're in good and capable hands it's always really really fabulous to have ears behind me! Like any surgery... human or pet. Got home pretty late... around 5:30 I think. A bit of an afterthought, I decided I better stop and get Doc a little something since it's likely the last time I'll see her. And the staff too -although I may see them again for hip X-rays in the future. Apparently the Vet taking over the practice has been mentored by one of the finest in the art of hip/elbow films based to OFA requirements and I'm assured she has the technique down pat. A bit of an art in and of itself I guess. Gotta get the angles right. Wish she would have been open to being mentored to the art of the perfect crop! But it is what it is. I'll miss my trips to Wildwood, truth be told! It's been a good ride! Great crops, pleasant staff and always praise for my pups.
Today was no exception. I always get rave reviews from the office staff there on the demeanor of my babes. Today was the ultimate! "You're pups are always so good... just love them! Sweet and easy to work with". And get this... "Even better than Doc's". And it's obvious they like them... and me! Can't ask for more than that. I think this litter may actually be one of my sweetest. All about love and kisses. Calm and surprisingly little biting the whole time in my care. I love them... and I have no doubt each of you will too! I think you already do actually. My ultimate goal! Ha!!! I got ya!
When people give you trouble with the look of a tape and post, or even if you're caught with staples in their ears, tell them "I saw them the day of crop. Even then, they were no worse for the wear!!! Rearing to go within a couple hours of coming out from under anesthesia"! But don't fight. Everyone has their opinions. For the most part, it's those that have no experience that see and judge. You state a simple fact and be done with it and feel good about your gorgeous, to standard Doberman pup. Period! Your pups were done by the best of the best!!!
Today was no exception. I always get rave reviews from the office staff there on the demeanor of my babes. Today was the ultimate! "You're pups are always so good... just love them! Sweet and easy to work with". And get this... "Even better than Doc's". And it's obvious they like them... and me! Can't ask for more than that. I think this litter may actually be one of my sweetest. All about love and kisses. Calm and surprisingly little biting the whole time in my care. I love them... and I have no doubt each of you will too! I think you already do actually. My ultimate goal! Ha!!! I got ya!
When people give you trouble with the look of a tape and post, or even if you're caught with staples in their ears, tell them "I saw them the day of crop. Even then, they were no worse for the wear!!! Rearing to go within a couple hours of coming out from under anesthesia"! But don't fight. Everyone has their opinions. For the most part, it's those that have no experience that see and judge. You state a simple fact and be done with it and feel good about your gorgeous, to standard Doberman pup. Period! Your pups were done by the best of the best!!!

No worse for the wear! Going about their business as usual. Would have given them toys but considering they are in fact fresh post-op I think the less rough housing the better.
Going to add a short slide show from photos taken this evening of individuals. Will take me a few minutes. Hope to get some good ones of each for their pages before the opportunity is gone from me... See you tomorrow!