Luv-d the OC Pug

My journey for th Luv of pugs began in 1996 when I purchased a pet quality pup named Chynna.  I then got smart, researched, and found good quality show pugs from Dianna Geerling , Lazy G pugs.  With her as my mentor, Tootsie was my second girl and I started showing in 1999.  Her first show in Perris California went quite well receiving Best of Winners both days and 2 points.  From there, I bred to a champion male and began my line.  I am a small hobby show breeder and had several trials and disappointments but continued on and strive for the best bred pugs, and cater to families that purchase pet and show prospect puppies.     (One challenging journey has been my autistic developmentally delayed son Travis, who is 22 now and my only child. If you are interested in reading his story, it is on  page, Travis, Struggles and Triumphs.)

I now have 5 generations, home bred and most championed out with the help of Etel Gaturrna of Tesoro Pugs,  www.tesoropugs.org  Ch Luv-d Commander Thaddeus, Thad, finished in just 3 months with 4 majors in January 2008,  then Dottie receiving her 2 majors in 3 months, one at the Pug Specialty in May of 2008.  At the PDCA Western Regional Pug Dog Club of America Specialty in Ontario last October, with the top pugs in the nation and Etel handling her, they placed 4^th in a highly competitive class of 18 bitches. What an honor. Etel’s bitch placed 1^st Winners Bitch and Best Senior Sweepstakes Puppy Specialty. What an honor for her as well.

My new litter is from Dottie, Luv-d Prince Harry’s Peridot,  and sire to this litter is      Ch Commander N Chief of Nirvana, owned by Etel and the daddy to Thad.                    His sire is Ch Blaque Flying Aces of Nirvana and was one of the top studs in 2007. Dottie’s sire is the famous Award of Merit recipient at Westminster 2008,                     Ch PJ’S Prince Harry of Walston AOM, owned by Phyllis Henderson of PJ’s Pugs in Chino, CA.  www.pjspugs.com  and Jeff Hyde.    His pedigree is awesome.

 2 black pugs were added from Mary and Ed Agner of Pow Wow Pugs in 2007. Angel’s sire is Ch PowWows Midnight Cole who also was invited to Westminster last year.  Angel has her 2 majors and needs only 5 singles to finish her AKC Championship. AKC judge Carla Rose of Rose pugs, awarded her Best in Specialty at CAPC  City of Angels Pug Club in 2008, handled by AKC pro-handler Jeanne Henderson.

The Agners and Phyllis Henderson have been great mentors with their expertise and wonderful friendships.  We all miss Dianna Geerling whom passed away in 2006.  Great thanks to Blanche Roberts for breeding into her lines producing my first home bred champion Jewel back in 2004 and is the Grand-dam to out Thad. Her full sister was the number 2 bitch in the nation in 2005.  And of course Etel, who finished Thad last year and enjoying Dottie as well.

I have been providing an alternative to kennel boarding for pug owners and have cage less overnight doggie care for families of my pugs and new clients.  I also rescue unwanted pugs and find them loving homes, and after every litter sold, I donate an amount to Pugs N Pals rescue here in Orange County.   Written Guarantees are given with new puppies, Vet checks, vaccines, dew claws taken off, worming completed, Ivermectin given monthly, food and care packets to all new families.  In addition-Special Testing: The Heart is the most important organ in any animal; Thad had his OFA Doppler Cardiac Ultrasound done and passed with flying colors. There are plans for my 2 year old females to receive the same OFA testing this May 2009.  My reputation is on the line. Showing and breeding the best in health, conformation and temperament for future generations is top on my Luv-d Pug list for companions or show.   

Home is where they want to be, on your couch  and in your hearts! 
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