Apex Puppies
Oh, the places you'll go!
Catching up with the puppies we have bred...
Apex A.J Legendary Demi-Dog "Hercules"
Hercules is still a puppy, but he has shown us many positive qualities in his relatively short life. Above, Herc’s win photo from the ASDCA Regional Specialty we attended in Valley Center, CA April 6, 2024. Judge Laura Edstrom-Smith from Carpe Diem Anatolians in Florida awarded Hercules “Best Puppy in Sweepstakes” over his sister Apex A.J Calypso “Cali” and some very nice puppies from other breeders, as well! We were surprised and honored to receive this award.
While he performed admirably at his first show in April, Hercules is usually playing with his packmates or napping with his stock.
Apex SS Keeper of the Keys "Hagrid"
Hagrid is two years old now. He lives with a local family and protects their poultry and children. He is very athletic and dedicated to his job. Unfortunately, he suffered a paw injury over the 23/24 winter, and he is still healing. We had his health testing done while his rear leg was somewhat contracted from lack of use during this injury, and the elbow radiographs were over-penetrated- so we had to re-do the hip and elbow radiographs early April. These are still pending as of April 24th. In the meanwhile, his practitioner cardiac and thyroid came back normal, so that’s great!
Apex A.J Mercy Me "Mercy"
Mercy is out of Jyn, by Ares. She is going to a new home in May 2024. She has grown up in the Apex pack, receiving mentorship from the older dogs and playtime with her brother Hercules. Mercy is joining a homestead on the Eastern side of Montana with a YouTube channel, so we look forward to watching her grow there!
