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   Delayre Kennels was founded in 1963 originally breeding and showing Wire Fox Terriers,  along with Airedales and Dalmatians (which we no longer breed)  In 1969 we acquired Silky Terriers. We are in Sun Valley Ca where we established our licensed kennel in 1974 .

 Our primary Silky Terrier line goes back into the original Coolaroo lines (which combined several of the top Silky Terrier breeding  lines from Australia)  along with Koala, Casa de Casey, Bonneen and my latest outcrosses of Australian Silky Terriers from the Nantiki kennel and Bedafareal kennel in Australia  My primary Wire Fox Terrier  line goes back into Deko, Mt. Ayre, Ascot, Albany, Baglan  and Louline and Dekoupage

 At Delayre Kennels we believe that our Silky Terriers and Wire Haired Terriers  should have not only a sound body, but also have good temperaments and trainability level. Delayre bred, and owned Silky Terriers and Wire Fox Terriers and their progeny have appeared in movie, TV and print media including the Eiger Sanction, Titanic, Jack Frost and Purina ads and have worked as therapy dogs and K9 Ambassadors .

All Silky Terrier puppies and Wire Fox Terrier puppies purchased as pets  go with a non-breeding contract and/or limited registration. We recommend spaying and neutering at 8 months of age for both the Silky Terrier and Wire Haired Fox Terriers. If a top quality  puppy is purchased with breeding rights a contract is signed requiring ethical breeding practices and ABSOLUTELY NO PET SHOP WHOLESALING OR BROKERING of any puppies produced by this puppy or it's progeny. We also do not mix the breeds No Silky Yorkshires. They are not special crosses only mixes bred by unethical breeders . We also do not breed Teacup Silky Terriers. You see many ads for Yorkshire Terrier teacup puppies but no legitimate Yorkshire Terrier breeder will ever breed teacup Yorkshire Terrier puppies . Most are scams . To see more information on scams check out my good breeder page.    

I now have a newsletter. You may sign up at the bottom of this page  and two Facebook pages :

Silky Terrier Resource Center www.facebook.com/SilkyTerrierResourceCenter   This is a site with all kinds of information about Silkies from purchasing to living with and loving the breed  The newest puppies ready to go are posted here.

 

Delayre Silky Terriers and Wire Fox Terriers - Lee Ellen's Puppy Nursery  This is my company page which include both breeds and my all breed boarding , and training kennel   www.facebook.com/DelayreKennel

FLASH : The Silky Terrier took forth in the Toy group at Westminster .

 

 

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Tip of the Week:

Plastic and ceramic bowls can cause allergic reactions in both dogs and cats. You may not always be able to identify a problem as reflective of an allergy, so it is best to simply avoid a possible problem and save those types of bowls for other uses. Aluminum is considered a toxic metal and also not the best material for feeding and watering. Stainless steel bowls are easy to acquire, and if desired, you can even cook in them. Many canine allergies have resolved once the dog was switched to using only stainless steel bowls.  (Tip from Robert Weatherwax)

    

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Buying a puppy is a VERY BIG DEAL and we want you to treat it that way, but it's a joyful and wonderful deal too. My greatest reward is when I get that e-mail saying that Leo is now a therapy dog, or how great Misty is, she is a delightful addition to our family , or Wiley celebrating his17th Birthday or that Lola has gone to her great reward and that everybody cried for three days because she was such a wonderful dog. The pictures, letters and stories are cherished, this is why I breed dogs. The joy on the faces of children getting their first puppy or an elderly person who, if it were not for one of my puppies would be alone and all the people over the years, with many stories from the very funny to the very sad with the same ending he is part of our family and he is loved   

I am eager for you to have the rewards and joys of owning a great dog, just as I and my customers have had over the last 37 years . 

 UPDATED  MAY 2012  

Silky Terriers

I have a nice selection of both male and female Silky Terrier puppies of various ages  available. I also have 1  boy and 3 girls  coming up that I will take deposits .They will be ready to go June 18th. Click on the Silky Terrier Resource Center to see the youngest boys ready to go . They were born March 9th     

I have a few adult Silky Terriers  for adoption   .

Wire Fox Terriers

None available

 

All our Silky Terrier  puppies and Wire Fox Terrier Puppies  go with a 15 day initial guarantee covering Parvo and distemper viruses and one year guarantee covering major genetic problems. All my puppies have current shots and they are micro chipped with AVID .We also provide many extras including Eukanuba puppy food,  , starter puppy toy , information on care and training, and discounts on boarding, grooming and training in our kennel.

I have a responsible pet owners incentive program. Every puppy who successfully graduates from a puppy preschool program will receive a $20 graduation check, If the puppy also graduates either from an obedience, or agility class you will receive another $20 graduation check. A copy of the diploma and/or a letter from the training school is required

 If the puppy becomes a certified therapy dog though Love on a Leash , Delta Society or other recognized group, or a certified service dog or search and rescue dog the pet parents will receive a $50 good citizen award.  Copies of the certification is required.  

 For your convenience we do accept VISA, Master Card and Discover Card Check cards . I no longer accept paper checks. We show puppies only by appointment, weather permitting between 11a.m. and 3 p.m. every day. 

Please call  818-504-6887  or E Mail delayre@earthlink.net 

Los Angeles City Kennel permit # 11584

I have more information is on my breed page.

For more Pet laws look on Yappy Tails Legislative Link

Check out How to Choose a Dog Breeder for more information to help you know how to choose a reputable dog breeder for any breed of dog.

 

 

 

                        

 

Hi Lee, hope all is well with you. We have been having a great time with our "puppers":-*! Cosmo loves his home and has turned into a "mama's dog" very fast. He is great around people of all kinds as I take him out with me everywhere I go so he can "socialize". I take him with me shopping to selected places, and always put him in a "shopping cart" with his bed pad, also every store that I go to (with the exception of food stores) allow him and "love him" "he is so cute and friendly".....:-). He has all his shots and just received his rabies shot and has been given his first dose of the drops that are placed on his neck to prevent fleas and heart worms (can't think of the name of the stuff). He weighs 15.4 and is free of any parasites and is completely healthy. He was developing a smell in his ear so I had the vet look at that right away, nothing to worry about, "it's not in the ear canal" and we have cleared up the odor and slight pinkness of the ear. He is "all puppy" if that tells you anything. His coat has come in completely and is healthy and beautiful. Wiry, shiny, and very profound in color.

 

He goes outside on his own to potty, has had very few accidents in the house. We leave the door open for him as he still doesn't know how to "tell us" that he needs to go out. He has not been allowed to "destroy" anything that doesn't belong to him. He has been taught to sit and stay and performs those commands by hand signals and also by telling him. He has learned the words "no" and "drop it" and is pretty obedient to those commands also. He sleeps by my side all night without needing to go out during the night, we both get good sleep. He still needs 100% of the time to be in sight of us as he still tends to want to "grab stuff he shouldn't" (typical puppy behavior) but he not a menace. He has been excellent in the house.
He has been to the beach more than once, (check out my face book page for some really great pictures of him), not a "doggie beach" either. I take him to a beautiful semi private beach in Newport/Balboa. He loves the beach! He travels very well in my car, and with my back seats laid down and his giant pillow, he is very comfortable and enjoys watching the outdoors. He walks very well on his leash, and is very well behaved with other dogs.

 

He has lost his bottom front teeth and still likes to chew everything he can get him mouth on. In all he is one very smart puppy and I couldn't be more proud of him. He is beautiful in looks and color! Thank you for a wonderful doggie. We love him sooooooooooo much. We still miss Nitro, but Cosmo is a blessing and has helped me from missing Nitro. His personality is a little mischievous, but he is a lover as Nitro was, and is sweet as Nitro was.
Double click on the pictures to enlarge them. The buck comes by quite often in the mornings to feed on the berries behind our fence. Cosmo is not sure what to think of him, doesn't bark at him, just watches. It's really cool.
I'll stay in touch. Hugs, and hope all is well with the other doggies.
Cheri Romero

 

 

 

 

                                                                                     

In memory of Wiley Ito who was born June  26 1994  and passed  away May7 2012 . He was loved by all who met him. He left my kennel as  a  wee baby and grew to be a fantastic companion . Raising his human brother Tyler (who picked him out)  and the constant companion of his human mom Christy . He will be missed by all, but never forgotten. Pictured is Wiley celebrating his 17th Birthday .

 

    TWO MAJOR HEALTH CONCERNS FOR YORKSHIRE TERRIERS THAT ARE NOT A CONCERN FOR SILKY TERRIERS

Liver shunts also know as Portosystemic  shunts .  The majority are considered congenital although they are not always. Most dogs with congenital shunts develop symptoms by 6 months of age , some may not show signs until later in life. Liver shunts are abnormal veins that allow blood from the intestine to bypass the liver. Ammonia and other toxins are not metabolized or removed from the circulation, resulting in signs of hepatic encephalopathy. Surgery is usually the only treatment. Cornell University is doing genetic mapping which was initiated by Tibetan Spaniel breeders. Cornel has included other breeds considered high risk including the Cairn Terrier, Papillion, Havanese , Norfolk Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer , Maltese and the Yorkshire Terrier. This is a link to the letter sent to the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America  http://www.ytca.org/health_centermessage.pdf

 

Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar  is a syndrome that occurs in many toy breed puppies usually between 6 to 12 weeks of age. The signs are listlessness, depression, staggering fait, muscular weakness and tremors especially in the  face . If left without aid it may progress to a severe sugar drop causing seizures or becoming stuperous and go into a coma followed by death .  In some cases some puppies exhibit only weakness or a wobbly gait Occasionally a puppy that seeded just fine is found in a coma.  A true emergency you must apply Karo syrup to the gums to bring up the sugar level and then take the puppy  to the Vet .  If he has not gone into a coma sugar water an be given but not if he is unconscious.  A puppy with hypoglycemia must have his blood sugar controlled . Prolonged or frequent attack can cause brain damage. It is also recommended Veterinary testing to rule out an underlying problem such as liver shunt, infections, or an enzyme or hormone deficiency.

 

Both of these are medical problems should be covered for one year under a health warrantee.  Any breeder who will not provide a health guarantee or treats hypoglycemia as if it is a mild annoyance I would stay away from. As a Silky breeder I have never had complaints about either problem in my line Nor have I seen it. I do however include this like any major problem  in my warrantee.  As a member of the  Silky Terrier club I have not heard of any other Silky breeder having concerns 

Wire Fox Terrier and Silky Terrier Gifts  

I now have two  Zazzle stores . I am beginning to create products for sale with Wire Haired Terriers   and Silky terriers . Here is a  link to my store . This is a work in progress and I will be adding new items from time to time. The 2nd store features Silky Terriers  looking for new homes. Proceeds for that site goes  towards spaying, neutering and placement costs it is accessed though the 1st store via my  profile link. Pictured is a bumper sticker. I have other products including mugs, totes, mouse pads, T shirts  and postage stamps  

   http://www.zazzle.com/delayre?rf=238323157229375577&CMPN=zBookmarkl

   Wire Fox Terrier bumper sticker

                                         

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I am a member of:

 The City of Angels Silky Terrier Club,  Past Vice President

Orange Empire Dog Club. serving as an AKC Canine Ambassador

 Past President of the  Sun Valley Chamber of Commerce,

Foothill Community Police Advisory Board,  

Animal Safe Haven  (recipient of the Fernando Award for animal welfare)  

NAIA  (National Animal Interest Alliance),

California Federation of Dog Clubs

BBB  has given our business an  A+ rating                                                                                                                                               


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Contact Information

Lee McTaggart

Telephone
 818-504-6887 
 
E mail delayre@earthlink.net

I show my puppies by appointment only from 11 am until 3 pm daily

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