It has been a while since I last wrote. I left off on a cliff hanger and unfortunately life has kept me from updating my blog more regularly.
Lets pick up where we left off! 05-03-21 was the date we were waiting on. Naava had been breed using a TCI with our chosen stud and this date mark our ultrasound day. I was so excited and nervous. It felt like I had been waiting an eternity and hear if we were successful. I was prepared to spend the entire summer doting on my first litter and doing everything I could to raise the best puppies. Supplies were purchased, and a room dedicated to Naava and her future babies. Unfortunately, we did not receive the news I was hoping for. The TCI if not take , Naava was not pregnant. It was so sad, so devastating to hear after all of the time and energy put in that we were unsuccessful. Our summer plans came unraveled in an instant. writing this as of 08-23-21, i can firmly say that a higher power knew what they were doing.
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Although is was incredibly devastating to learn we would not see our first litter this summer, we (quite literally) made history this summer.
We attended a couple of shows where Naava picked up her first AKC points. The following month in June we attend a show in our home town of Charlotte I’ll never forget. I wish my grandmother was still around to see me and my horrible puppy mature into such an incredible team. On June 5th, Ivie Huskies earned their first AKC champion. Noxus finished his AKC CH going winners dog Saturday for two points. It was an especially emotional time. Coming off the news of Naava’s failed pregnancy along with the emotions of finishing my first show dog as an owner handler (and the struggles we faced), I broke down. I also knew that was it for us. Noxus would be retiring from the ring. The dog that started my show career was no longer going to be at the end of my lead. Noxus hated showing and I promised he would never have to again if he could get those last three points, and he did. WD two days that show weekend to close our his title. I bursted into tears. Tears of happiness, tears of sadness, tears of pain, every emotion you can imagine. I set his collar and lead aside for the last time. We really did it together, and what a cinderella story he has.
it started warming up significantly during June. We decided it was time to switch gears and get back on the docks. We attend multiple events this summer and achieved so much more than I could have ever imagined. Noxus earned a new personal best of 19-3ft! We went to a qualifier where Noxus placed 3rd in the senior division, earning him a regional invite. Team Noxus became the first Siberian to hold a DSA title, third advanced title overall. The biggest achievement and our small mark on Siberian history came on August 8th, when Noxus became the first (and only when writing this), Siberian to hold. Diving excellent title. Noxus earned his DSX, and I could not be prouder. What an accomplish! He is a fantastic dog with the heart of gold. Over the summer Noxus picked up 5 titles!! A fantastic achievement, and I really hope to add at least one more before the end of the year. He’s now known as, CH Ivie’s Strength is Honor BCAT CA DJ DSX TKI UJJ USJ “Noxus”. Way to go sweet man, I love you and couldn’t be prouder!
Amidst all of the successes we have seen, there is always negativity surrounding any path to success. I want to thank everyone who has supported Noxus and encourage anyone enter conformation or performance events to remember to be supportive. You never know what a person had to work through to get to we’re they are.
It seems like destiny had other plans. The great summer I had imagine, turned into the great summer I needed. I still plan on trying to breed Naava this winter! Hopefully we are luckier this time around. I plan on starting to post on my YouTube more, so I can document our journey to our first litter!
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