Serendipity Sighthounds

Serendipity Sighthounds Our goal is versatile, people-centric confident hounds
that meet or exceed breed standards. A hound that knows he is loved and loves what he does.

A hound that tears off after the lure in full pursuit & comes running back to his owner with bounding joy.

Apparently someone has been reading “How To Fake A Pregnancy To Get More Treats” because the ultrasound results were neg...
05/27/2026

Apparently someone has been reading “How To Fake A Pregnancy To Get More Treats” because the ultrasound results were negative. No puppies.

Well played June Bug 🐞. Well played. 🤦‍♀️

05/23/2026

Canine pregnancy test with

I did the test 2 days earlier than the 28 days in the directions because I suspected she ovulated earlier than we thought based on progesterone tests. The negative result tells me we are 1 day off or spot on for ovulation.

This information is important so we can estimate whelping date with greater accuracy.

I am pretty sure she is very pregnant….

⭐️Spent the last week encouraging her to eat…anything.
⭐️ Lower energy
⭐️ Clingy … I pretty much can’t leave her sight and she wants to be close as possible.
⭐️ Gum color change
⭐️How the other dogs are treating her and acting, especially Arya, who has had 2 litters.
⭐️ She still wants to train but maybe not as long.

Next step is an ultrasound in a few days.

# 1 Method to tell your girl is pregnant at this point-lack of appetite, even for her favorites. But never fear, I stil...
05/21/2026

# 1 Method to tell your girl is pregnant at this point-lack of appetite, even for her favorites.

But never fear, I still manage to get her to eat something. Strangely, her appetite for stuff that I am eating has gone up. Usually she is suspicious of foods handed to her and only may eat it after examining it closely on the floor. Except for treats she knows of course. 😉

Which of these is not like the other??🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰Anecdotally, a change in gum color around day 21 to a more pale colo...
05/17/2026

Which of these is not like the other??
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Anecdotally, a change in gum color around day 21 to a more pale color tends to indicate pregnancy.

It is difficult to catch because it may only last for a few hours. I estimated this would occur around Monday, so I have been checking more frequently. This may also indicate she ovulated earlier than we thought despite progesterone testing, so it could affect her whelping date, so something to keep an eye on.

Next - pregnancy blood test and that will be followed by an ultrasound around day 35.

Breeding is so many things and one of those is a waiting game. And a guessing game. 🤔 Is she pregnant? Or not?Am I seein...
05/13/2026

Breeding is so many things and one of those is a waiting game.

And a guessing game. 🤔 Is she pregnant? Or not?

Am I seeing what I hope to see or are there actual changes going on? We just keep notes of observations and see what comes together.

June Bug 🐞 is only at day 15 but she does seem a bit more quiet, definitely clingier and less into playing Busy Bee’s crazy games for more than a short while. She doesn’t seem to want to jump up and be silly as much.

And this could all just be a post season funk. 🤷‍♀️

We should start to see more definitive signs after day 21.

My Little Pony LitterJune Bug 🐞 & EZ 💕At Day 11, you are right in the thick of the "migration phase." Biologically, Day ...
05/09/2026

My Little Pony Litter

June Bug 🐞 & EZ 💕

At Day 11, you are right in the thick of the "migration phase." Biologically, Day 11 and Day 12 are nearly identical, as the tiny embryos are making their final journey to where they will eventually settle.

Here is what is happening during this specific window:

The Migration Phase
• Final Arrival: The embryos (blastocysts) have completed their journey through the oviducts and are now fully situated within the uterine horns.
• Spacing Out: Even though they haven't attached yet, the embryos are beginning to distribute themselves evenly throughout the horns to ensure each one has enough "real estate" for future placental development.
• Suspended Animation: They remain free-floating in the uterine milk, surviving on secretions from the uterine glands rather than a direct blood supply from the mother.

What to Expect Externally
• Standard Behavior: For a planned litter, this is often the most "boring" part of the wait. The dam will likely show zero behavioral changes, and her physical condition will remain exactly as it was pre-breeding.

• Nutrition: There is no need to increase caloric intake yet. In fact, keeping her at a lean, healthy weight is ideal during this first trimester.

• The "Relaxin" Wait: The countdown to a definitive blood test usually starts now—most clinics suggest waiting another 14 to 19 days (around Day 25–30) for the most accurate results.

Next Milestone
The next major shift occurs around Day 18–22, when those blastocysts finally make contact and begin the implantation process. This is usually when the first physical hints, like very slight clear discharge or "morning sickness," might appear.

George is sure she is pregnant. I am leaning that way as well.She definitely seems to be sleeping a bit more and eating ...
05/05/2026

George is sure she is pregnant. I am leaning that way as well.

She definitely seems to be sleeping a bit more and eating more than her typical self.

These well bred puppies will have a huge advantage over most other puppies because of their exposures to purposeful puppy socialization protocols. 🥰

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Pregnancy Tells! 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶One of the first and more quantifiable indicators is around when the potential puppies implant ...
05/04/2026

Pregnancy Tells! 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶

One of the first and more quantifiable indicators is around when the potential puppies implant on the uterine walls.

If I keep a good photographic record of gum color, we should be able to see a noticeable difference around what should be day 21.

Key to seeing this is photographing in the same light and location at least once a day. Once you get closer to the approximate day 21, photograph in the morning and evening to see this fleeting indicator.

There is a noticeable difference when you see it!

Below are June Bug’s gums today and an images of my Wolfhound b*tches gum changes through this first trimester. You can clearly see a difference between E & D and the rest of the photos.

This is an anecdotal indicator that many breeders use. Here are some scientific views on why this may happen:

The Physiological Basis

While "pale gums" aren't a textbook symptom of canine implantation, there are two primary biological shifts occurring around that time (approximately 16 to 22 days after the LH surge) that provide a plausible explanation:

• Blood Volume Expansion: Early in pregnancy, a dog’s plasma volume begins to increase significantly to support the growing placental and fetal needs. However, the production of new red blood cells (erythrocytes) often lags behind this fluid increase. This results in physiologic anemia of pregnancy, where the Packed Cell Volume (PCV) drops. This can make mucous membranes appear slightly lighter than their usual vibrant pink.

• Localized Blood Flow Shifts: During nidation (implantation), the body undergoes complex hormonal shifts and a massive recruitment of blood flow to the uterine lining to support the developing embryos. Some breeders theorize that this "shunting" of blood to the reproductive tract can cause a transient, temporary drop in peripheral blood pressure or surface perfusion, leading to a brief period of paleness.

The "Nidation Dip" and Lore
In many breeding circles, this paleness is associated with a concurrent dip in re**al temperature, similar to the temperature drop seen right before whelping.

• The Theory: A brief surge in estrogen or a fluctuation in progesterone levels during the window when the blastocysts attach to the uterine wall may cause a temporary vasodilation or shift in systemic blood pressure.

• The Reality: Because this window is so narrow—often lasting only a few hours—and because "pale" is a subjective observation, it has remained largely in the realm of anecdotal evidence and "breeder’s lore" rather than clinical veterinary practice.

Clinical Considerations
It is important to distinguish this "implantation paleness" from clinical concerns. Because nidation happens roughly three weeks after breeding, the timing can overlap with other issues.

Breeding is not for the faint of heart. Hard decisions are made from beginning to breed and just keep coming from there....
05/03/2026

Breeding is not for the faint of heart.

Hard decisions are made from beginning to breed and just keep coming from there. Stress can be a part of it but less so if you recognize it and know certain things will have to be decided about and done. ✅

In this case, it is the desire to protect the perspective mama from EVERYTHING. Wrapping them in bubble wrap may feel like the right thing for our own peace of mind but it’s not the best choice for her.

While we don’t go to any shows or trials when a girl is potentially pregnant, we do need to keep her busy at home at her level of activity that’s appropriate to where she is in her pregnancy. This keeps her mentally and physically fit and both are important.

Yesterday June Bug 🐞 was able to join her besties for playtime now that she’s out of heat. Playtime in addition to regular training sessions at home are what will help her stay happy and healthy.

Not being wrapped in bubble wrap and being safely tucked away. 😉

🤩🤩🤩 2025!! WHAT A YEAR!! 🤩🤩🤩🏆 🏆Titles Earned & Goals Achieved. 🏆 🏆 3️⃣0️⃣Total Titles Earned!! 🥳🥳3 Champion Titles 4 B...
01/03/2026

🤩🤩🤩 2025!! WHAT A YEAR!! 🤩🤩🤩

🏆 🏆Titles Earned & Goals Achieved. 🏆 🏆

3️⃣0️⃣Total Titles Earned!! 🥳🥳
3 Champion Titles
4 BCAT Titles
5 Rally Titles
6 Trick Dog Titles
2 Barn Hunt Instinct Titles
4 Scent Work related titles

Pretty good considering we were very limited for 3 months due to the Hound Hauler breaking down.

Here's what everyone did: 👀

4 of the Mythic Litter puppies left here in February with Trick Dog Novice Titles. 🥰

Ava earned 7 Titles and is ranked #9 Irish Wolfhound in ASFA! Award 🥇
* Champion Title
* Trick Dog Novice Title
* CGC, CGCA and CGCU title
* Fast Cat BCAT Title
* Fit Dog Bronze title

Lily finished her Champion title from BRED-BY!!! 🥳🥳🥳
*Lily has basic obedience and great manners but dog sports are not really her thing. We respect that those are not her thing. She does LGRA & ASFA but only because her sister does.

Percy earned 4 Titles and finished the #5 Borzoi for AKC Fast Cat 🏆
* CH Title
* Rally Novice Title
* Fast Cat BCAT title
* Barn Hunt Instinct
* ONE point shy of earning his LGRA GRC title!!

June Bug 🐞 earned 4 titles
* Rally Novice and Rally Intermediate
* Fast Cat BCAT title
* Barn Hunt Instinct

Busy Bee 🐝 earned 3 titles
* Rally Novice
* Trick Dog Novice
* Fast Cat BCAT

Kong 🦍 knocked it out of the park his first year of competition with 8 titles!! 🐾
* Rally Novice Title
* Trick Dog Novice
* CGC Title
* Virtual Home Manners Puppy
* Virtual Scent Work Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced
* NASDA Lost Article Online Level 1
* LGRA certified

Stay tuned for what we have planned for 2026! It's gonna be FUN!! 😉🤩🥳🥰

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