Upcoming Litters
All plans are subject to change seeing as timing and logistics make concrete plans impossible. However, this information is as accurate and up to date as I have available.
We are planning a dual sired litter for a couple different reasons. Firstly, since Ami's pregnancies have not gone smoothly in the past, we want to hedge our bets by using two stud dogs. Secondly, both studs bring important diversity to the genepool and particularly in Yahya's case (who is a direct African import), we want to ensure his genetics are utilized.
Yahya x Amidi I expect playful, engaging dogs who love their pack, both human and dog, but are skeptical of strangers (in typical breed fashion). Yahya was imported from Mali by Alison Tyler of Xanadu Farms, and we are grateful we get to utilize him as a stud dog. Puppies will be registed with UKC and FCI and can be shown in UKC and IABCA and can do all performance venues with the exception of AKC.
Tabiri x Amidi is more line-bred than most of our litters will be and it's likely puppies will look strongly like both parents - moderate to rustic. Tabiri is positive for autoimmune thyroiditis but this is completely controlled with medication. Amidi is clear of thyroid issues. It is possible the this pairing will produce particolor puppies. As Tabiri does not have a three-generation pedigree, this litter will not be eligible to show in AKC but is eligible for UKC conformation and all other AKC sports.
There are still spots on this interest list.
Dual-Sired Litter | Summer 2023
Late 2023
We bred Anubi (Naram-Sin du Haras de Crouz) to Amalu (Ahimana Amalu) in the beginning of 2023. The breeding took, but unfortunately Amalu had vaginitis, which caused her to resorb the litter. Our reproductive vet assures us this was simply bad luck, so we will try the breeding again at the end of 2023. Amalu only cycles every 10-12 months, so the wait is longer than we would prefer.
This litter will be eligible to do AKC performance sports and UKC conformation, but not AKC conformation. I expect level headed, calm puppies with an excellent work ethic from this pairing.
There are limited slots on this list available to breed fanciers and preservation breeders
Fall 2024
In 2024 we plan to breed Amastan (Xanadu Farms Amastan) to Amalu (Ahimana Amalu). This litter will be eligible to do UKC conformation, all performance venues aside from AKC, and show in IABCA. I expect level headed, calm puppies with an excellent work ethic from this pairing.
There are potential spots open on this interest list.
Early 2025
In 2025 we tentatively plan to breed Birdie (In Stride's Bye Bye Birdie) with Imboran (Xanadu Farms Imboran). This is a relatively flashy pairing that will be eligible to AKC conformation. I am looking to improve Birdie's underline and decrease on her size (while Birdie is not over standard, she is on the upper end). I do expect modest drive from this pairing.
There are potential spots open on this interest list.
Early 2024
In 2024 a good friend intends to breed his girl, Czerny (Kel Simoon Toccata N'Sambala), to Tabiri (Xanadu Farms Tabiri). Czerny is a petite but spicey soul who is a wonderful companion. We have met her multiple times and always enjoyed her company. Czerny is niece to our Gem and shares some of her slender build. By pairing with Tabiri we hope the puppies will have a nice moderate substance. Puppies will be eligible for AKC performance events as well as UKC performance and conformation.
Contact Lenny Cynus (lenny.cygnus.dogs@gmail.com) for more information about this breeding.