Nikki n Malaki

Mid August

Nikki is very special to me. I have spent a lot of time training and working with her. I documented her training the first year "Nikki's Blog" 

Nikki has a natural love for water. I started her at just 9 wks old.  Around 4-5 months old, I started training her for water rescue. This was just something fun to do with her. Her friend Hana the brown Newfie belongs to the Newfie Club and they were testing for water rescue. I was "encouraged" to bring her to the test. She was only 6 mos 1 wk old.  Well, everyone could not believe Nikki actually passed the test. Many newfies that really trained did not pass this test! Nikki went above and beyond and was right on cue the whole time. She even made the Newfoundland Newsletter! 

Nikki has also passed her CGC (Canine Good Citizen) test and beginner trick title. 

Nikki is well mannered, polite when meeting people and children and other dogs. She is very athletic and loves to explore. She does very well off leash and knows some hand signals. 

She is an outstanding mom to her own pups as well as anyone else's  pups. She happily helps raise the younger kids that I keep. She is truly amazing but does have a little bit of a stubborn streak. 

Nikki's sire is Trigger.  This is a very special bloodline with interesting history. 

Malaki is a red agouti woolie

He is 1.6 yrs old 

He has a wonderful playful personality that is still developing. 

Malaki's mom

Malaki's dad

Nikki has silent heats so it is very difficult to time breeding with her.  She "acted" like she was so I put her in with Malaki. Nikki is an easy breeder and this is great for a first time studmuffin like Malaki. 

These two were kenneled together far away from all the others. 

So here is hoping for the best!  IF it takes, Nikki will be due mid August. Without catching the first tie, I do not know the exact date ( no problem). 

I am monitoring her for physical changes. So far, I do think she is physically changing. I will update again in a week or so.