ABOUT THE E-LITTER

Why   Ao x  Arizona ??

Again with the aim of producing the "total dog"... this pairing combines two beautifully structured, ultra sweet and intelligent dogs and my hopes are high! 

Xandy, aka Ao, I met in Japan in 2024 while delivering one of my B litter girls to her new home at Annies Tribe. I had planned to import frozen breedings from him but was not sure if I would be able to meet him during my short stay in Tokyo. When I found out we would be meeting him the same day, I was thrilled! We all spent a super afternoon together at Annies Tribe HQ with other dogs, a darling litter of puppies, their mother, as well as a group of very kind people. That day, I learned that not only was Ao a champion in show, but also in obedience! His owner/handler showed off his heeling skills and let me see his movement and structure as well -- I was so impressed! Ao demonstrated a super ability to focus on his handler and carry out an obedience routine despite having all the other dogs and puppies playing around him which I really loved. He also has an open and gentle character with other dogs and new people. Arizona is higher than Ao in overall energy/enthusiasm (she lives up to the "wild" in her name!) but with a level of intelligence that rivals few. She loves to learn new things - especially if food or her ball are involved (high food motivation makes training so fun!). Arizona is one of my best moving girls with an ultra elegant and balanced, ground covering gait. She also possesses one of the sweetest personalities and is the dog that wants to be on your lap giving all the kisses and love.

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Ao's pedigree combines some epic dogs I have studied over the years of reviewing pedigrees, watching dog shows from afar, and talking with my friends who have met them all personally and used them in their program. He is the son of one of my very favorite males in Japan, Isaac of Annies JP, as well as one of my favorite boys from our IZBB family, vice Junior European Winner '16, Fox Mulder IZBB. Videos of Mulder and his handler Ekaterina from EDS '16 are the ones that I studied when I first got Matryoshka and wanted to grow to be a better handler in conformation shows! It means so much to have a little piece of him here. Other notable players include the French legends, Echo du Bois des Ternes, Beautiful Angel du Bois des Ternes, Elixir Ace de Gardiens du Pacte, Dark-of-Queen du Bois des Ternes, and G'Elite Star du Bois des Ternes. It will be the first time for me to integrate these French lines into mine and I am excited to see what they produce! 

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I am so thankful to have this opportunity to cross these two super dogs from opposite sides of the world built on international cooperation! 

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What to expect ??
Ao is a medium sized, heavy boned boy with one of the most dense long coats I have put hands on! Arizona is a medium sized female with a super long thick coat as well. I am expecting medium sized, moderate dogs, with some major potential for lion level manes ha! I am hopeful for prospects for show and a variety of sports and as always, active family companions! ​

>> Prepare for shedding and brushing!! All E-Litter puppies will have long, double coats like their parents.

All puppies come with complete health results from Embark DNA panels. Both Ao and Arizona are genetically clear for conditions like MRD1 and DM which makes their litter "clear by parentage" for the genes of these conditions..however, at NASHA COMANDA, we like to provide new owners with as much information about their new family member as possible as well as keep track of health of all puppies produced in our litters. Click here to see more about health testing at NASHA COMANDA and why it is done. 

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