Lexie Grey's Ear Tale Part II

It has been three weeks after Lexie had her ears cropped. I actually took off her ear-posts (to make the ear stand up) right after the first week and decided to let her wounds completely heal first before putting in proper ear posts, at least that's the way they do it as i've seen in the net. That would mean another two to three weeks of having her ears taped, but her wounds will be fully healed this time around and that will make it more comfortable for her.

She's been having a blast with her new do. The beagles can't bite on her ears anymore and she honestly looks good.

Beka and Lexie

Lexie Grey's Ear Tale

Sandra, Lexie Grey & Ivy

When Ivy and I decided to get an American Pitbull Terrier puppy, we already considered a lot of things that came with owning a dog of such breed. We know that it's going to be another large and powerful breed that we are adding to our pack, we are ready to answer people's misconceptions and myths surround the breed, we're already good on the time and training that we'll spend on another puppy, and among them all, we've decided to have the pitbull's ears cropped when the time comes.

Lexie & Mum

Last May 31, 2009, we brought Lexie (now 12 weeks old) to Dr. Bong Sepulveda's clinic to have her ears cropped. It was about an hour long procedure and Lexie was asleep the whole time and was given general anesthesia for the operation. The wounds will heal in about 7 days and she's taking antibiotics for it. She's going back on the 5th day to have her ears checked. 

asleep on the operating table

ears getting taped

She also had her ears braced and taped to take proper form, for around 3 weeks at the most. I had to put on an Elizabeth Collar on Lexie to prevent her from scratching her ears as it's going to itch like crazy for a few days.

just woke up at home, still groggy

donning her elizabeth collar

Lexie

It was painful for us to see her go through with it. We aren't proud about it, but it's something we've considered long before we got Lexie and we're just following through with our decision. If you ask me if I'm happy about Lexie's ear crop? Let me just say that I'm happy that it's over with and that she's back to her normal playful self. 

Auf Wiedersehen, Nala!

Last May 28, 2009, Mama and Tito Jim took Nala to the Wildberry Garden in Lorega. She will be staying with them from now on. The pack will surely miss her. Now that i think of it, her non-stop all-day barking wasn't that annoying at all. Now that i look back at the day she was here, her digging habit wasn't really that bad -- i can't say the same for those who tended the plants and flowers though. :)

We're pretty sure Nala's going to be fine with Mama. The weather there is cold and would really suit her. There's a fish pond there in case she's in the mood to get herself wet. Sheena (Mama's only remaining female mutt) is a pretty good mother figure whom i'm sure will welcome her with open arms (or paws).

Besides, we will visit her next sunday and we will bring Chuck Bass and Beka just to make sure Nala won't miss them too much. 

Shooting Chuck

Last May 18, 2009, Chuck was paid a visit by a female beagle in heat named Chubai. Chubai is owned by Cunz Acuna and we've agreed to pair his beagle with Chuck.

It was a firsts for both Chuck and Chubai, so to make it easier for both of them we had a Shooter help with the mating.

Shooter: someone who helps initiate the mating between the two dogs, and guides the dogs through the whole process.

Chuck was a little bit distracted with the new people around him and wouldn't even go near the female. Before the night was over though, the two beagles were able to mate successfully and hopefully Chubai will take.

Chuck Bass

Chubai

The couple with Epi the Shooter

Chuck and Chubai will meet two more times in the next 4 days to make sure the mating is successful. Here's hoping we get a lemon colored pup!