I like them too. Although Roxy doesn't have a blaze on the forehead, she has a full collar and so she has a lot of contrast. It's been quite a year but I'd have to say, FINALLY she has me trained!

Roxy's first birthday was last week. She has grown into a beauty - and very well behaved for a B! Here are some photos of her at her best! 1) keeping watch, 2) at the park and 3) sleeping.

Roxy and I play fetch every night with a tennis ball in the house. Most of the time she'll bring the ball back near me and drops it. She always runs after it when thrown.

Oh believe me! I've figured out who is in charge. We are doing well, though. I'm a schedule person and I've got Roxy on a sort of schedule. Of course it involves when she eats, and when she plays, and when she goes to the dog park, and when she gets treats and lastly, when she goes to bed. Now that I think about it…... I think she has me on a schedule!

I will follow up re: DNA testing.

RE: urine testing Do I need strips specific for dogs or can the strips used by humans be used? And if so, is the an upper limit of normal for glucose? Or is any glucose abnormal?

I wasn't referring to you. I was referring to the original poster - LiLi. Sorry for the confusion.

I wouldn't try to comment on breeding protocol, but I sure didn't like your comment about getting 2 litters out of her and then placing her in a permanent home. Shouldn't your dog be your pet first?

@tanza:

Were they DNA tested and in that case would be on the OFA site? or just strip tested?….

I'll have to ask. I was told that they were tested and negative. Thanks.

I will take the advise given and will have her tested for a UTI. I know that both parents of Roxy were tested for Fanconi and were negative. Perhaps I'm expecting too much too soon?