Jacobs Pride Nubian Dairy Goats

2011-02-28T14:05:00.021-07:00

We pushed hard and put in a long day driving on Saturday to make it to Wally and Bev’s in the wee hours of Sunday morning. The girls seemed happy to be back on the road and just as happy to get out and stretch their legs in TX on a Sunday to kick back and R&R before continuing on the road home. The hospitality and accommodations for both our goats and us were wonderful as usual. We all needed the rest and stretch and greatly appreciated it before heading out early Monday morning for our final home stretch.

We had a leisurely Sunday morning after sleeping in and enjoyed the morning rest with good company and it was obvious even the dogs had a great time enjoying the friendships.

Piglet is Trudy’s little companion and was our traveling buddy across country, she gave us all some moments to laugh about during the trip.

After lounging around and sharing National show news, Wally and Bev took us out for Sunday brunch to one of their favorite little TX diners.

When we’d finished the scrumptious brunch Wally took us for a drive to visit his neighbor who was harvesting his wheat off one of his parcels. During the drive back we came across a deer crossing the road (to get to the other side...haha) but all I was able to catch of the young buck was his tail end.

Once back again, the day was quickly coming to a close and Monday morning was coming all to soon. I took pleasure in Wally’s small cattle herd and couldn’t resist snapping a few photos of his fine-looking beef cattle.

As sunset quickly approached, we went outside to take in the last bit of the day outside together.

I had always loved our Barn Swallows in MN and when Beverly pointed out their nest on their front porch it brought back a flood of memories and my love of the little birds.

Almost home and I still never tire of the beauty of the Southwest.

2011-02-27T15:56:00.011-07:00

These are a few more highlights of the 2010 National show, which were special to me. ADGA’s National show photographer Steve Pope took this photo. He’d taken this candid photo of us in the championship lineup. It’s actually the only rear udder shot I have of Pudd’n at the 2010 Nationals due to the time restraints happening in those moments of her win and a milk out for Best & Res. Best Udder. She looked so beautiful and she knew it.
Here are our two beautiful awards; the pottery piece platter we received for Res. National Champion and the pitcher was awarded for Res. National Best Udder.

Don & Lee Jackson of New Rocky Comfort Nubians owns and operates a successful business called Buck Run Pottery, creating stunning hand made stoneware. They had been commissioned by ADGA to provide the trophies for the 2010 ADGA National Show. Don and Lee had a booth set up at the show, displaying some of their work. In this photo of Don and Lee standing in their booth, you may have noticed a little paper mache goat with them. She was a little paper mache piece I made on a whim and a last minute idea for our club that was hosting the ADGA convention in 2010. She was named Tucson by majority vote of our members and became SADGA’s mascot, traveling across the United States and abroad, promoting the 2010 ADGA Convention that was held in Tucson AZ. in October of 2010, hosted by our local club SADGA. Tucson was carried about during the week of the Nationals getting lots of photo opts and was generally a lot of fun.

Here is Tucson held by ADGA's 2009-2010 Youth reps, Hannah and Bethany

The Kitchen's have been a staple for many years at the both the ADGA Nationals and ADGA Conventions over the years, so getting a photo opt with them was fun!

Here she went with Caroline into the Wine & Cheese banquet.

These last two pictures I treasure which were taken of Evin Evans of Split Creek Dairy as she handled the show secretary that day for one of the breeds.

2010-12-30T21:49:00.015-07:00

After a long day of showing, the ladies had time to rest, relax and generally hang lose and munch on hay for a week in KY getting all kinds of attention.
One of my highlights was a surprise visit from the Wendt family! They began investing in Jacobs Pride animals back in 2006 and have flourished with them ever since, much to our delight and over the years, becoming trusted friends.

One of the joys of attending a National show is to see friends you don’t have the opportunity to see any other time other then through e-mails, phone calls or websites. Anne was one such blessing. Who truly became a true blessing for our little Morie, who’d become sick shortly after arriving. Anne being a licensed vet, was able to intervene using her knowledge that I believe was a saving grace for Morie (thank you again Anne!) Needless to say, when situations like this arise, the bond of friendships deepen.

Trudy had a taste for real southern pulled pork so she went on a search and found this small, eclectic family run establishment that is actually nationally recognized for their food. Wow, what a score! Great job Trudy! We patronized their establishment on a few occasions while we were in KY, including one evening with a small group of friends. Naturally, a great time was had by all!

One of the fun parts of the evening was the entertainment that’s an established part of the little restaurant. The singer reminded me of a male Phoebe Buffay on the T.V. series Friends who welcomed any participation, making for a fun time. As those who’ve heard Caroline sing, knows what an outstanding voice she has. She can belt out a Patsy Kline song beautifully. I think she was a surprise to the performing artist. And speaking of surprise, quiet, seemly shy Ryan got up without hesitation to sing and he sang well too! Those two belted out some western tunes to be relished and most definitely remembered!

As with everything in life, the times both good and bad come to an end. And so it was with our time at the Nationals. A great time with lasting memories had come to an end and it was time to quickly pack up and hit the road back home. Check out on Saturday, giving us a small window of time to make it back home for Marshall and Trudy and begin their workweek back at the hospital.

2010-12-29T15:53:00.013-07:00

Kentucky! We’re here!!! We finally arrived around 5 pm that afternoon. I guess we’d cut it close but we hadn’t noticed. We had a good, safe trip and had arrived safely, with everybody making the journey without incident and in good health, always a good thing when traveling with milkers over such a distance. The herd was visibility happy to be at their destination. Tired, but definitely happy.

After arrival and going through the vet check-in, sign in, unloading, setting up and getting all our girls nestled in, we were able to begin the tasks of preparation for the big show day on Monday. Nubians were the first breed lined up to show that week, which I was glad for. No counting down the days with tension mounting when we show. With class entries of anywhere from 60 to 70 plus Nubians per age class, last minute grooming details are important. Interestingly, I found that showing in such large classes for me to be less stressful then showing in our local shows of 10 to 15 Nubians per class. At the Nationals, in a huge ring that is a sea of goats encompassing the entire ring I feel somehow comforted by the mass, knowing fellow exhibitors are feeling the same high excitement and anxiety too of showing their animal at the Nationals. Somehow that brings a strange comfort to me. Would that be likened to the saying that misery loves company? However, I had a special treat this year when a friend showed my Crisy. I think it was more nerve racking standing ringside just standing and watching, hoping she’d make the cut. In the Nubian classes the sizes they are, the Judges make a cut of 20 does out of the majority to begin their final Judging and line-up placements and excuse the rest of the animals in the class. So hoping to be in the cut holds anxiety. The up side to standing ringside and watching someone else exhibit your animal is being able to actually watch and take pictures. And take pictures I did.

I was very happy that all 7 of our girls we took to Nationals made the cut.

Starting out, with our 3 juniors.

In Class 71: Junior Kid, Morie placed 15th.

In Class 73: Senior Kid, Fiesta Puddn Ol’e placed 4th

In Class 75: Senior Yearling, Cameron Doeiaz placed 14th

In Class 76: Best 3 Junior Does, Morie, Fiesta and Cameron placed 5th

With our 4 milkers, in Class 79: Two Year Old Milker, Misty placed 3rd with 3rd udder

In Class 80: 3 Year Old Milker, Sunny placed 19th, just barely making the cut, that was a close

In Class 82: 5 And 6 Year Old Milker, Crisy placed 8th

And in Class 83: 7 Years And Older Milker Pudd’n placed 1st with 1st Udder. And the rest is history going on to achieve the National Res. Grand Champion title, Res. Udder and Top Performer

In Class 84: Nubian Dairy Herd, placing 3rd Place. Class 85: Best 3 Senior Does (Pudd’n, Crisy & Misty) 6th place

Class 87: Produce Of Dam with Pudd’n and Sunny, 2nd Place.

All in all, with all 7 animals making the cut, 3 does in the top 20 (14th, 15th & 19th pl.) one in the top 10 (8th pl.) 3 does in the top 6 (1st, 3rd & 4thpl.) it was an awesome National show for us.

2010-12-29T15:31:00.005-07:00

Our next evening layover was in Missouri, at the home of great old friends, Don and Jonee and their son Dustin, now grown with a family! Heather and baby Dakota. Wow how the time flies! Don and Jonee left the heat of AZ to settle in MO., which appears to be a perfect fit for them, they love it. Their warmth and hospitality they extended our goats and us was immeasurable. We were treated to dinner out that night, at their favorite little family run dinner and delicious naturally. And then there was that awesome breakfast Jonee cooked up for us before hitting the road once again which included homemade syrup…yummm.

2010-12-29T14:25:00.009-07:00

Our first stop was to one of Marshall’s foster families he lived with, Ma and Pa Sprowls. They were a big part of his young life and major influence. We pushed hard that first day to arrive there that night. OK, maybe it was more like 2AM in the morning. That way Marshall and Trudy could spend time with them in the morning before hitting the road again. But hey we made it with bragging rights and loved every minute. Marshall and Trudy knew the trip back would have to be a push to make it to their jobs on time so the push to Ma and Pa’s was a given.
We all enjoyed the morning rest and I know Marshall’s Ma and Pa enjoyed their time spent with them as much as they did. It was easy to understand Marshall and Trudy’s love for them. They are a most loving and kind couple. As Marshall can attest to, he was very blessed to have had them in his life and not wanting to miss the opportunity to see them both together for most likely the last time here on earth.

Oh seriously now! Who could resist a suburban milk dump butt shot?To quote a line out of a move; “Is better to act then not and ask forgiveness later”. Sorry Marshall

The ladies are rested, milked, had their stroll and ready to get back on the road. What good travelers they’ve been!

2010-12-29T13:27:00.005-07:00

The decision to go to the 2010 Nationals in KY was not unlike the last time in respect to being a last minute decision. Normal people plan ahead for such events, especially for such a huge event of National importance so to speak and a road trip that entails traveling over halfway across the United States. But true to form, for me not to fit into doing something sane and that is nothing to be proud of. However, I am truly glad the decision to go was made and happy I did. The last minute decision came about by the encouragement of our dear friends and their offer to share their trailer space and motel room with them, coupled with the instance of my husband to go with them and attend the Nationals (go figure). Gordy was convinced I should go to the Nationals and that I would be able to go both the Nationals and attend our daughter’s wedding. With the wedding of course being number 1 priority and why I felt the Nationals was not in the equation. But he was right on all accounts as usual. So, with my husband’s insistence and the open arms of our dear friends to share in the National experience together, off to the Nationals I headed with 4 of our milkers, a dry yearling and two junior does. A lot of goats to bring under the hospitality of friends, but we all made it and still remain good friends. SO, off to Winslow I drove, on June 16th, with our 7 goats for a two and half day journey to KY.

We hit the road in typical goat ownership style. In one speed we goat owners are comfortable with, around 11:30am I think it was when we pulled out. Trudy’s patience was tried on occasion from the get-go, but she handled it well and only filling in for Gordy at times. I think it was my insistence of stopping every 4 hours to milk that pushed her to the patience point maybe a time or two but it was all-good. I think I wore Trudy out with my non-stop chatter but it kept Marshall awake, maybe not so much entertained but awake.

2010-12-29T08:14:00.003-07:00

We had borrowed M’s Sagebrush Puddn’s Kisses, aka; Kiss, from my girlfriend last fall for my specific planned breeding, using him to cover our beloved Pudd’n, which produced the beautiful Fiesta Puddn Ol’e. Kiss hung out here with us over the winter and into early fall before he was needed back at his home for my girlfriend’s fall breedings. Fortunately I was able to get in a breeding with him before leaving, to Jacobs Pride Tri 2 Spot’m. 2Spot is a 2007 doe that’d been open since her first freshening and I wasn’t willing to give up on. She’d freshened as a yearling but that was it. I had been unable to get her settled from that point on. 2Spot had become cystic and my attempts at clearing it up had been unsuccessful up until last fall. My last attempt was using a method from a woman who’d dealt with cystic does and used the treatment successfully for years. Another friend had been experiencing the same situation with a top doe of hers that was also cystic. We both decided to use the woman’s treatment and we had success! We’re both very grateful to her! Last fall was 2Spot’s last chance. I despise having to come to those infamous last chances. So now, it is with great anticipation I look forward to

Kisses last kids from a doe on her last chance. Hummm, I think the name; “Jacobs Pride 2nd Chance Kiss” might be in order should I be blessed with a doeling out of 2Spot by Kiss.

2010-12-28T21:58:00.011-07:00

This year’s Memorial Day Show was a nice time spent with good friends, coupled with some nice wins. Our granddaughter was able to spend a day at the show and take in the fun, much to her delight and ours as well.

Jacobs Pride Wedding Belle Kiss

(GCH. under Judge Marie Perkins-Layman)

SG. Jacobs Pride El Show Excelente 9*M

2 Res. GCH.'s under Judges; Gary Whitehead and Anna Thompson-Hajdik

Jacobs Pride Cameron Doeiaz

Res. GCH. under Judge Marie Perkins-Layman

Jacobs Pride Fiesta Puddn Ol'e

GCH. under Judge Gary Whitehead

Res. GCH. under Judge Anna Thompson-Hajdik

2010-12-28T19:23:00.002-07:00

SGCH. Jacobs Pride Star Crystal 9*M
5-06 92 EEEE

Crisy shined at Pima County Fair. Earning the coveted GCH title and BOB under Judge Todd Biddle. She is standing strong and looking good at 6 years old. Way to go Crisy! We couldn't be more pleased!

2010-12-28T18:13:00.015-07:00

With April’s first surprise of Morie, came a second unexpected one from a friend, an Australian Shepherd we named Miss Kitty. A bundle of love rolled up in a ball of fur on 4 legs.

Add a 4-year-old granddaughter with the new kid who had no siblings or herd mates her age along with a puppy that was taken from her mother and siblings and they fast became a tight bond, which we dubbed, “The Three Musketeers”.

Miss Kitty has some large paws to fill as she watches and learns from my Pib, the ropes of watching over, caring for and loving our goats.

2010-12-28T15:53:00.005-07:00

April began with some exciting surprises. Such asthe unexpected arrival of Morie on April 7th, 2010. Officially, Jacobs Pride No More Scotch 4U.

Morie's dam, Scotch, I fully believed had not settled, nor did she show any of the usual signs of pregnancy, least of all, impending birth. So it came as quite a surprise when I went out to bath goats for the Pima County Fair that warm afternoon in April and heard the unmistakable new baby cry out in the herd! And found Morie standing in the middle of all the does circled around her, as they gazed down upon this little dry doeling, standing in their mist with utter amazement.

2010-03-25T11:51:00.018-07:00

I can humbly rejoice in the fact that this year’s kidding season was one our best seasons.We had no notable kidding complications and our kid crop was astounding. Such beautiful, healthy kids who continue to amaze me. What a blessing. Without further discussion, here they are.

Belle's twin does;

Rocks Zan single son;

Topper's twin does;

Misty's triplet doelings;

Butterfly's twin doelings;

Holly's twins, buck and doe;

Sunny's buck and doe;

Ruby's doe;

Crisy's triplets; buck and two does;

Excelente's buck and doe;

Pudd'ns twin does;

Wana's doe and buck

2010-03-25T11:05:00.003-07:00

Well here it is, 5 months later with Rockelle’s recovery of a broken rear cannon bone. She appears to show no discomfort or ill effects from the tragedy, other then the recognizable past injury. My husband shattered his ankle 2 years ago, requiring 2 surgeries and he is amazed at her ability to function without any apparent lingering pain or suffering. I also feel it is quite amazing regarding Rockelle’s recovery. I am disappointed in my inability to have properly set her bone for a clean healing, but I am content with the fact Rockelle is unfazed with the improper set and has recovered without even so much as a limp at this time.

2010-03-25T10:53:00.004-07:00

Rockelle was an excellent patient. She accepted being separated from the main herd like a trooper. However she did terminate her pregnancy, which was most likely for the best. The extra weight of the kids to carry and what a pregnancy demands on the body for calcium and nutrients drawn from the mother to supply babies would have been a huge drain on her. Knowing Rockelle is fine and well now is what matters to us.

2009-10-27T22:00:00.004-07:00

A Day To Be Remembered. This was quite a morning for Rockelle, Gordy and I. Although, for all we know, it could have started for Rockelle sometime late last night.
Rockelle didn’t rise for the morning’s feeding, to eat hay with her herd mates, only to discover the reason she was unwilling to rise was due to a broken rear cannon bone. YIKES!
With our vet out of town, (isn’t that the way it always goes) an immediate solution was needed. The only thing for us to do, was to set to the task at hand and set her leg. We are praying for the best for Rockelle and do ask you join us in that prayer for her complete recovery. The course of therapy I’ve chosen is, naturally Banamine for two days, to combat any swelling and pain. Pen G for the antibiotic, with such a severe break. Adding to these basics, I’ve included ½ cup Kefir with AniFlex GL and 6000 mg. vitamin C crystals added to the Kefir twice a day. Hoping this will help in her bone healing. As of tonight, Rockelle’s attitude was bright, happy and she seemed unfazed by the whole ordeal, moving around as best as can be expected with a great appetite. What a welcome sight.
We are unsure of the long term outcome only using as soft cast/brace and can only pray for the best regarding the bone’s healing, but as of this evening, hope is seen; only time will tell the end of this story.

2009-10-16T18:27:00.048-07:00

BREEDING PLANS

Our breedings went well with some slight changes in plans. I guess nothing is in stone until the doe is covered by the buck.
I am pleased over the pairings that were made and our choices of the bucks we used. As it is every year, there is always one buck or two I regrettably do not use more, and this year is no different.
Although a particular buck may have only been used to cover just one or two does, it is no reflection on the quality of that gentleman or my faith in him.
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SGCH. JACOBS PRIDE ROCKS ZAN 8*M 7-07 92 EEEE

http://www.jacobspride.com/Rocks_Zan.htm bred to CH. JACOBS PRIDE HOT STARSATION *B 4-04 91 EEV http://www.jacobspride.com/Starsation.htm
due Feb. 1st, 2010
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SGCH.JACOBS PRIDE ROCKELLE 8*M 7-07 92 EEEE

http://www.jacobspride.com/Rockelle.htm bredto AZ. APACHE VALLEY BEN HOT FOR U 2-06 89 VEV http://www.jacobspride.com/Benny.htm due Mar. 10th, 2010
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PRIDE BUTTERSCOT PUDD’N 8*M 7-06 92 EEEE http://www.jacobspride.com/Puddn.htm bred to M's SAGEBRUSH PUDDN'S KISSES http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001438917 due Feb. 9th, 2010
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SGCH. JACOBS PRIDE SCOTCH ON ROCKS 9*M 6-06 92 EEEE

http://www.jacobspride.com/Scotch.htm bred to CH. JACOBS PRIDE BEN RAZZED *B 5-06 92 EEV http://www.jacobspride.com/BEN.htm due Mar. 6th, 2010

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SGCH. JACOBS PRIDE HOLLYWOOD STAR 7*M 5-06 91 EEEE

http://www.jacobspride.com/Holly.htm bred to AZ. APACHE VALLEY BEN HOT FOR U 2-06 89 VEV http://www.jacobspride.com/Benny.htm due Feb. 8th, 2010

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SGCH. JACOBS PRIDE STAR CRYSTAL 9*M 5-06 92 EEEE

http://www.jacobspride.com/Crisy.htm bred to JACOBS PRIDE ZA TOOTIE POP KID 1-06 85 +EV

http://www.jacobspride.com/TOOTIE.htm due Feb. 9th, 2010

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SGCH. JACOBS PRIDE ROCK A BYE BABY 2*M 5-08 92 EEEE

http://www.jacobspride.com/Baby.htm bred to JACOBS PRIDE ZA TOOTIE POP KID 1-06 85 +EV

http://www.jacobspride.com/TOOTIE.htm due February 2010

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SGCH. JACOBS PRIDE POP ROCK CANDY 10*M 6-06 92 EEEE

http://www.jacobspride.com/Poppy.htm bred to AZ. APACHE VALLEY BEN HOT FOR U 2-06 89 VEV http://www.jacobspride.com/Benny.htm due Feb. 2nd, 2010

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SG. JACOBS PRIDE EL SHOW EXCELENTE 9*M 4-04 91 EEEE

http://www.jacobspride.com/Excelente.htm bred to M’s SAGEBRUSH PUDDN’S KISSES http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001438917 due Feb. 9th, 2010

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SG. JACOBS PRIDE WANA B A BIG STAR 8*M 5-06 90 EEVE

http://www.jacobspride.com/Wana.htm bred to AZ. APACHE VALLEY BEN HOT FOR U 2-06 89 VEV http://www.jacobspride.com/Benny.htm due Feb. 9th, 2010

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SG. JACOBS PRIDE BERNICE’S SUNSET 2-05 88 VVVV

http://www.jacobspride.com/Sunny.htm bred to M’s SAGEBRUSH PUDDN’S KISSES http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001438917 due Feb. 8th, 2010

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JACOBS PRIDE EXCEL TO ZA TOP 1-06 87 VEVV

http://www.jacobspride.com/First_Fresheners.htm bred toM’s SAGEBRUSH PUDDN’S KISSES http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001438917 due Feb. 8th, 2010

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JACOBS PRIDE BUTTERFLY KISS 4U 1-05 88 VEVV

http://www.jacobspride.com/First_Fresheners.htm bred to CH. JACOBS PRIDE BEN RAZZED *B 5-06 92 EEV http://www.jacobspride.com/BEN.htm due Feb. 8th, 2010

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JACOBS PRIDE ZA SCOTTISH MIST 1-05 85 +VVV

http://www.jacobspride.com/First_Fresheners.htm bred to CH. JACOBS PRIDE HOT STARSATION *B 4-04 91 EEV http://www.jacobspride.com/Starsation.htm due Feb. 8th, 2010

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JACOBS PRIDE HOLLYS BLUE BELLE Y/S Ec V Ec f/s Ec

http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001478003 bred to M’s SAGEBRUSH PUDDN’S KISSES http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001438917 due Feb. 13th, 2010

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JACOBS PRIDE DARSKI SHWMAN Y/S V Ec V f/s

http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001497473 bred to CH. JACOBS PRIDE HOT STARSATION *B 4-04 91 EEV http://www.jacobspride.com/Starsation.htm due Feb. 14th, 2010

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JACOBS PRIDE ALL KIDDING ASIDE Y/S V Ec V f/s V

http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001481385 bred to CH. JACOBS PRIDE BEN RAZZED *B 5-06 92 EEV http://www.jacobspride.com/BEN.htm due Feb. 15th, 2010

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2009-10-16T17:41:00.011-07:00

We are delighted to share our 2009 Linear Appraisal scores of our entire herd.

SGCH. JACOBS PRIDE ROCKS ZAN 8*M 7-07 92 EEEE

Rocks Zan 2004 TOP TEN Breed Leader- USDA-DHIR Elite Doe

SGCH. JACOBS PRIDE BUTTERSCOT PUDD’N 8*M

7-06 92 EEEE This is Pudd’n’s 3rd consecutive Year of achieving 92 EEEE Pudd’n is also a 2005 TOP TEN Breed Leader and USDA-DHIR Elite Doe

SGCH.JACOBS PRIDE ROCKELLE 8*M

7-07 92 EEEE

SGCH. JACOBS PRIDE SCOTCH ON ROCKS 9*M

6-06 92 EEEE

SGCH. JACOBS PRIDE POP ROCK CANDY 10*M

6-06 92 EEEE This is Poppy's 2nd consecutive Year of achieving 92 EEEE

SGCH. JACOBS PRIDE ROCK A BYE BABY 2*M

5-08 92 EEEE

SGCH. JACOBS PRIDE STAR CRYSTAL 9*M

5-06 92 EEEE
CH. JACOBS PRIDE BEN RAZZED *B 5-06 92 EEV

This is Ben’s 2nd consecutive Year of achieving 92

SGCH. JACOBS PRIDE HOLLYWOOD STAR 7*M

5-06 91 EEEE

SG. JACOBS PRIDE EL SHOW EXCELENTE 9*M

4-04 91 EEEE

CH. JACOBS PRIDE HOT STARSATION *B

4-04 91 EEV

SG. JACOBS PRIDE WANA B A BIG STAR 8*M

5-06 90 EEVE

AZ. APACHE VALLEY BEN HOT FOR U 2-06 89 VEV

SG. JACOBS PRIDE BERNICE’S SUNSET 2-05 88 VVVV

JACOBS PRIDE BUTTERFLY KISS 4U 1-05 88 VEVV

JACOBS PRIDE EXCEL TO ZA TOP 1-06 87 VEVV

JACOBS PRIDE ZA TOOTIE POP KID 1-06 85 +EV

JACOBS PRIDE ZA SCOTTISH MIST 1-05 85 +VVV

JACOBS PRIDE ZA DUTCH RUBY 1-06 84 +VV+

Out of our entire herd of 19 adult animals, all appraised, we had a final linear appraisal rolling herd average of 89.2! Achieving a total of 8 permanent linear appraisal scores of 92! Outstanding! We couldn't be more jazzed!

2009-07-27T19:51:00.006-07:00

Late fall is one of my favorite times of the year. The ladies are in their dry off period and seem to all be completely contented and enjoying the last balmy days in the sun before winter. I love going out with my camera in hand and hanging out with them, shooting the delightful moments they are caught up in.

2009-07-25T15:28:00.003-07:00

November brought a little rain and some strong winds. With the winds, come some damage. Goats I’ve observed are opportunists and find adventure in any circumstance. Needless to say, when we saw one of our girls up on the roof, we knew we had an opportunist on our hands. A piece of the tin roof had come down and made a perfect slide up and she wasted no time in climbing to the top, the little dear.

2009-07-25T12:41:00.010-07:00

Our AZ. state fair happenings.

Our Arizona State Fair was an exciting one for our herd. Many special honors were received. Senior BDIS., Sr. GCH. & Res. GCH. and Jr. Res. GCH. along with 1st place Dairy Herd and Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor under Judge Lynn Benedict.
SGCH. Jacobs Pride Butterscot Pudd'n 8*M was the AZ. State GCH. and BDIS champion!

The Res. GCH. went to our beautiful
SG. Jacobs Pride El Show Excelente 9*M

Jr. Res. GCH. was awarded to;
Jacobs Pride Excel To Za Top

Fun happenings at State
Here are our young ladies enjoying themselves. It is such a pleasure seeing the new generation growing, loving each other, loving life and loving their passion. I always feel like such a proud mom and regard it as such an honor when “the girls hang out” in our area. They are such a pleasure and I love them all so much.

Another fun event that was new in ’08 was the artisan cheese, soap and lotions competition that our superintendent added to the State Fair entries to promote the dairy goat. Thank you Eva and Wanda! They did a great job organizing, promoting and setting up the panel of judges for the entries. It was great fun and a totally new experience for those of us exhibitors with dairy goats. I entered 3 cheeses in 3 categories and pulled two 1st places and a second. No bragging rights here though since I’m a total amateur and only entered our family home made cheeses that our family enjoys for the fun of it. I enjoyed the competition and will enter again if the entries are offered again. The crowning pleasure was that those of us who entered, could sample the final judging products ourselves.

2008-10-20T17:08:00.002-07:00

TRAGIC NEWS
We unexpectly lost *B CH. Jacobs Pride Bernie Mac Show http://www.jacobspride.com/Bernice_Mac.htm

Bernie had finished his CH. this spring and earned an impressive linear appraisal score of 03-01 91 EEV
Bernie has few offspring, but the ones he has produced are outstanding and will carry on a wonderful legacy and a tribute to the Nubian breed. My plans to wait and bring his genetics back into our herd in the next few years have taken a shocking curve for me.
But, as with all life, death comes, and in this case with Bernie, much sooner then ever anticipated. Bernie was a deeply loved and treasured buck, not only in our own herd, but by the many who saw and knew him personally as well. Bernie had that sweet, loving, gentle personality among our gentlemen. He was easy enough to handle even without a collar. We are grieving Bernie’s loss and he will deeply missed.

2008-10-17T19:52:00.026-07:00

BREEDING PLANS FOR 2008

Our breeding plans have been well under way now, and drawing soon to a close for this season. It has been an exciting time, with all the hopes and plans being put into a reality. As with each and every planned breeding, the excitement and anticipations of each breeding are spinning in my head. So without further words, here are the planned breedings.

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SGCH. Jacobs Pride Butterscot Pudd’n 8*M http://www.jacobspride.com/Puddn.htm

Pudd'n will be bred to *B Jacob’s Pride Showman http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001152586

Showman is the litter mate to SGCH. Jacobs Pride Blonde Bombshell http://www.jacobspride.com/Reference_Does.htm#BB who was the dam of our first ADGA Spotlight Sale doe, Bridget Bardoe http://www.jacobspride.com/Bridget_Spotlight_Sale.htm

*Pudd'n is booked up on kid reservations.*

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SGCH. Jacobs Pride Rockelle 8*M http://www.jacobspride.com/Rockelle.htm

Rockelle was bred to *B Jacob’s Pride Showman
http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001152586
She was bred on 10-02-08 and is due Feb. 28th, 2009
Rockelle has one doeling reserved. One doeling is on my list for possible retaining, and will be determined after kidding season has come to a close.

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SGCH. Jacobs Pride Pop Rock Candy 10*M http://www.jacobspride.com/Poppy.htm

She was bred to *B CH. Jacobs Pride Ben Razzed http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001313712
Poppy was bred on 8-16-08 and is due Jan.12th, 2009

Poppy has one doe reserved, and a second doe is reserved as a back up. One reserve for a buckling.

One doeling from Poppy is on my list for possibly retaining, but that will be determined after the completion of kidding season or sooner.
I believe Poppy is most likely booked full with 3 doelings set aside.

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SGCH. Jacobs Pride Rocks Zan 8*M http://www.jacobspride.com/Rocks_Zan.htm

Rocks Zan was bred to *B Goldthwaite Blue Ridge

on 10-19 and is due March 17th, 2009

http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001364666
and may be seen on Becky’s buck reference page http://goldthwaite-nubians.tripod.com/id3.html

Blue Ridge's dam, My Bonny Felicity appraised in 2008 with 92 EEEE
One doeling will be retained, one doeling is possibly reserved. _______________________________

SGCH. Jacobs Pride Scotch On Rocks 9*M http://www.jacobspride.com/Scotch.htm

Scotch was bred to *B CH. Jacobs Pride Ben Razzed http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001313712
On 10-14-08 and is due March 12th, 2009
One doeling and one buckling are reserved.

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SGCH. Jacobs Pride Hollywood Star 7*M http://www.jacobspride.com/Holly.htm

Holly was bred to *B Goldthwaite Blue Ridge
http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001364666
on 10-15-08 and is due March 13th, 2009
One doeling and one buckling are reserved.

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SGCH. Jacobs Pride Star Crystal 9*M http://www.jacobspride.com/Crisy.htm

Crisy was bred to *B Jacob’s Pride Showman
http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001152586
She was bred on 9-26-08 and is due Feb. 22nd, 2009
One doeling and one buckling are reserved. One doeling is definitely being retained.

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SG. Jacobs Pride Wana B A Big Star 8*M http://www.jacobspride.com/Wana.htm

Wana was bred to *B Goldthwaite Blue Ridge
http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001364666
On 8-29-08 and is due Jan. 25th, 2009
One doeling will definitely be retained

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SG. Jacobs Pride Rock A Bye Baby 2*M http://www.jacobspride.com/Baby.htm

Baby was bred to Jacob’s Pride Showman
http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001152586
on 9-17-08 and is due Feb. 13th, 2009
One doeling is in consideration for being retained.

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SG. Jacobs Pride El Show Excelente http://www.jacobspride.com/Excelente.htm

Excelente was bred to *B Goldthwaite Blue Ridge
http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001364666
On 9-27-08 and is due Feb. 23rd, 2009
One doeling is reserved and one doeling is on my list for possible retaining.

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Jacobs Pride El Hot DarMar http://www.jacobspride.com/First_Fresheners.htm

DarMar was bred to *B Jacob’s Pride Showman
http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001152586
DarMar was bred on 9-24-08 and is due Feb. 20th, 2009

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Jacobs Pride Anna Nicdoe http://www.jacobspride.com/First_Fresheners.htm

Anna was bred to *B Jacob’s Pride Showman
http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001152586
She was bred on 9-5-08 and is due Feb.1st, 2009
One doeling is reserved. One doeling to be retained.

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Jacobs Pride Tri 2 Spot’m http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001446232

2Spot was bred to *B CH. Jacobs Pride Ben Razzed http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001313712
On 9-25-08 and is due Feb.21st, 2009
One doeling is on my list for possible retaining
2 Spot is one of our outstanding first fresheners and our highest appraising yearling in 2008, scoring 01-03 87 VVVV
The photo is El natural, taken this spring as she was waiting to come into the milking parlor. I’m hopeful to have some nice photos of her taken at our last show of the year, AZ. State Fair in November. On a side note, she is also showing great potential for a superb milker in our parlor.

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Jacobs Pride Bernice’s Sunset http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001404163

Sunny was bred to our junior herd sire, Za WBABS Game On (reg. pending)
(sire) Wingwood Farm TY Zapata http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001318362
(dam) SG. Jacobs Pride Wana B A Big Star 8*M http://www.jacobspride.com/Wana.htm
On 9-24-08 and is due Feb.20th, 2009
Retaining one doeling. One doeling reserved and one buckling reserved & possibly a second doeling.

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Jacobs Pride Candy Kisses http://www.jacobspride.com/First_Fresheners.htm
http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001403239

Kisses was bred to; Za Tootsiepop Kid (reg. pending)

(Tootsie’s sire) Wingwood Farm TY Zapata http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001318362
(Tootsie’s dam) SGCH. Jacobs Pride Pop Rock Candy 10*M http://www.jacobspride.com/Reference_Does.htm#Candy

Kisses was bred on 9-25-08 and due Feb. 21st, 2009
One doeling retained

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Jacobs Pride All The Darmar 4U http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001458916

Ally was bred to; Za Tootsiepop Kid (reg. pending)

on 10-4-08 and is due March 4th, 2009

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Jacobs Pride Olivia Newton Doe http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001458911

Olivia was bred to; Showman http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001152586
She was bred on 10-5-08 and is due March 3rd, 2009
One doeling retained.

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Jacobs Pride Za Dutch Ruby http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001458910
Ruby was bred to; Jacobs Pride Showman http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001152586
Rudy is a beautiful ruby red doe and shows me great potential. She stands out in Nubian breed character with correct structure and an outstanding personality.
She was bred on 10-6-08 and is due March 4th, 2009
Possibly retaining a doeling.

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Jacobs Pride Butterfly Kiss 4U http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001458917

Butterfly is being bred to; Za Tootsiepop Kid (reg. pending)
Butterfly is a loud tri colored doe. She is a flashy black and white with red trim and quite nice in structure and good Nubian breed character.
Leaving an option open to retain a doeling.

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Jacobs Pride Za Baby Lace http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001458914

Lacey is bred to CH. Jacobs Pride Bernie Mac Show http://www.jacobspride.com/Bernice_Mac.htm
She was bred on 10-6-08 and is due March 4th, 2009
Retaining all kids.

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Jacobs Pride Excel to Za Top http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001458913

Topper was bred to Showman http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001152586
She was bred 10-06-08 and is due March 4th, 2009
Leaving an option open to retain a doeling.

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Jacobs Pride Za Scottish Mist http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001458915

Misty was bred to; Za WBABS Game On (reg. pending)
(sire) Wingwood Farm TY Zapata http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=N001318362
(dam) SG. Jacobs Pride Wana B A Big Star 8*M http://www.jacobspride.com/Wana.htm
Misty was bred on 10-6-08 and is due March 4th, 2009
Retaining a doeling.

2008-09-08T15:29:00.008-07:00

Working toward her championship

SG. Jacobs Pride Rock A Bye Baby 2*m

http://www.jacobspride.com/Baby.htm has earned a second GCH win, under Judge Marie Layman! Now giving her 2 official legs toward her permanent championship. I couldn't be more tickled. Baby is such a lovely lady with her sweet, gentle and quiet spirit. A favorite of ours for those who try their abilities at hand milking. Baby has proven her worth in milk production and is working on her present EXT. 305 with 2260m 83fat & 73 protein. Topping off her phycial beauty in appraising this year with an exciting appraisal score 4-05 91 EEVE

2008-08-06T17:53:00.030-07:00

2008 LINEAR APPRAISAL

SGCH. Jacobs Pride Butterscot Pudd’n 8*M
6-03 92 EEEE

SGCH. Jacobs Pride Pop Rock Candy 10*M
5-03 92 EEEE

CH. Jacobs Pride Ben Razzed *B
4-03 92 EEE

SGCH. Jacobs Pride Hollywood Star 7*M
4-03 91 EEEE
SGCH. Jacobs Pride Star Crystal 9*M
4-03 91 VEEE
SGCH. Jacobs Pride Scotch On Rocks 9*M
5-04 91 EVEE
CH. Jacobs Pride Bernie Mac Show
3-01 91 EEV
SG. Jacobs Pride Rock A Bye Baby 2*M
4-05 91 EEVE

SG. Jacobs Pride El Show Excelente 3-01 90 EEVE
SG Jacobs Pride Marlyn Mondoe 10 *M 3-01 83 +++V
AZ Apache Valley Ben Hot For U 1-03 88 VVV
CH Jacobs Pride Hot Starsation *B 3-01 89 VEV

Jacobs Pride Candy Kisses 1-02 83 +VA+ (http://www.jacobspride.com/First_Fresheners.htm)
SIRE: Jacobs Pride Rock It Man *B
http://www.jacobspride.com/Reference_Bucks.htm#Manly
DAM: SGCH. Jacobs Pride Pistachio Candy 9*M
http://www.jacobspride.com/Reference_Does.htm#Candy

Jacobs Pride Anna Nicdoe 1-03 86 VVV+ (http://www.jacobspride.com/First_Fresheners.htm )
SIRE: CH. Jacobs Pride Bernie Mac Show *B
http://www.jacobspride.com/Bernice_Mac.htm
DAM: SG. Jacobs Pride Marlyn Mondoe
http://www.jacobspride.com/Marlyn.htm

Jacobs Pride Bernice’s Sunset 1-02 87 VE+V (http://www.jacobspride.com/First_Fresheners.htm )
SIRE: Jacobs Pride Rock It Man *B
http://www.jacobspride.com/Reference_Bucks.htm#Manly
DAM: SGCH. Jacobs Pride Bernice 7*M
http://www.jacobspride.com/Reference_Does.htm#Bernice

Jacobs Pride El Hot DarMar 1-03 84 VV++ (http://www.jacobspride.com/First_Fresheners.htm or
http://jacobspride.blogspot.com/2008/06/beginnings-of-our-new-year.html )
SIRE: CH. Jacobs Pride Hot Starsation *B
http://www.jacobspride.com/Starsation.htm
DAM: SGCH Jacobs Pride Rockelle 8*M
http://www.jacobspride.com/Rockelle.htm

Jacobs Pride Tri 2 Spot’m 1-03 87 VVVV
SIRE: Jacobs Pride Tri The Candywood *B
http://www.jacobspride.com/Reference_Bucks.htm#Tri
DAM: Jacobs Pride Rock'm Sock'm 10*M
http://www.jacobspride.com/Reference_Does.htm#Sockm

SGCH Jacobs Pride Rocks Zan 8*M (dry Owner Option not to appraise)
SGCH Jacobs Pride Rockelle 8*M (dry Owner Option not to appraise)
SG Jacobs Pride Rock Gem 8*M(dry Owner Option not to appraise)
SG Jacobs Pride Wana B A Big Star 8*M (NIC)

Jacobs Pride Excel 2 Za Win Ec Ec Ec f/s Ec
SIRE: Wingwood Farm TY Zapata*B
http://www.jacobspride.com/Zapata.htm
DAM: SG. Jacobs Pride El Show Excelente
http://www.jacobspride.com/Excelente.htm

Jacobs Pride Excel 2 Za Top V Ec Ec f/s Ec (1 GCH)
Topper is the litter mate sister to Winnie above

Jacobs Pride Za Scottish Mist V Ec V f/s V
DAM: SGCH. Jacobs Pride Scotch On Rocks 9*M
http://www.jacobspride.com/Scotch.htm
SIRE: Wingwood Farm TY Zapata *B
http://www.jacobspride.com/Zapata.htm )

Jacobs Pride Olivia Newton Doe V Ec Ec f/s V (1 Res. GCH)
DAM: SG. Jacobs Pride Marlyn Mondoe
http://www.jacobspride.com/Marlyn.htm
SIRE: Wingwood Farm TY Zapata *B
http://www.jacobspride.com/Zapata.htm)

Jacobs Pride Za Baby Lace VEc + f/s V
SIRE: Wingwood Farm TY Zapata *B
http://www.jacobspride.com/Zapata.htm)
DAM: SG. Jacobs Pride Rock A Bye Baby 2*M
http://www.jacobspride.com/Baby.htm

Jacobs Pride All the DarMar 4U VVV f/s V
SIRE: AZ Apache Valley Ben Hot For U
http://www.jacobspride.com/Benny.htm
DAM: Jacobs Pride El Hot DarMar
http://www.jacobspride.com/First_Fresheners.htm or http://jacobspride.blogspot.com/2008/06/beginnings-of-our-new-year.html

Za Tootsie Pop Kid Ec Ec Ec f/s Ec
Toots will be one of our junior herd sires
SIRE: Wingwood Farm TY Zapata *B
http://www.jacobspride.com/Zapata.htm
DAM: SGCH. Jacobs Pride Pop Rock Candy 10*M
http://www.jacobspride.com/Poppy.htm or
http://jacobspride.blogspot.com/2008/06/yet-another-grand-announcement-our.html

Junior kids we didn’t have the time to linear appraise, yet who are in our line-up
of up and coming animals

Doeling; Jacobs Pride Butterfly Kisses 4U
DAM: Jacobs Pride Candy Kisses (2008 first freshener)
http://www.jacobspride.com/First_Fresheners.htm
SIRE: AZ Apache Valley Ben Hot For U
http://www.jacobspride.com/Benny.htm

Doeling; Jacobs Pride (un-named as of yet) A beautiful doeling waiting for a name and her introduction.

Genetic buckling back ups.
Buckling; Jacobs Pride Za WBABS Game On A stunning ‘08 buckling I should have appraised, and may be used lightly
Buckling; Jacobs Pride (un-named as of yet) A stunning ‘08 buckling waiting for a name, and may be used lightly

2008-06-27T13:09:00.003-07:00

Yet another grand announcement
Our excitement continues! With sheer glee, I’d like to gladly announce our newest champion doe in our herd,
SGCH. Jacobs Pride Pop Rock Candy 10*m

This also makes now the eighth champion daughter for her sire,
SGCH. Will O The Wisp Red Rock +B

2008-06-27T12:43:00.004-07:00

A Grand Announcement

Our excitement during this show season is continuing. Our bucks, Bernie Mac and Hot Starsation have both officially finished their champions! Earning the titles;
CH. Jacobs Pride Bernie Mac Show *B
CH. Jacobs Pride Hot Starsation *B
We now have 3 permanent champion bucks in our line up to use this fall. Ben Razzed, Bernie Mac and Hot Starsation.

2008-06-26T23:10:00.015-07:00

2008 Pima County Fair
What a grand start to the 2008 show season Jacobs Pride had!
Pima County Fair is the largest and most competitive show in Arizona and one we all look forward to with great anticipation. Pima seems to set the stage in looking at how we're all doing in our breeding programs and how our herds stack up, giving us all a feel for the upcoming show season.
Pima had nearly 540 entries and hosted an ADGA Nationally recognized judge, Susan Barker, from Canada, who was our judge for this year's show.
SGCH. Jacobs Pride Hollywood Star 7*M was awarded the GCH. Nubian doe and BOB. But the highlight came for us when Holly was awarded the BDIS!

The excitment continued when SGCH. Jacobs Pride Star Crystal 9*M aka; Crisy
was awarded the RGCH.

Another outstanding highlight, and one I truly treasure along side of Holly's BDIS, was being awarded the
Best 3 Females in Show!
A tremendous honor to win! The trio who made up the Best 3 Females were;
SGCH. Jacobs Pride Hollywood Star 7*M
SGCH. Jacobs Pride Star Crystal 8*M
SGCH. Jacobs Pride Butterscot Pudd'n 8*M
Our highlights were:
1st place milking yearling
Jacobs Pride Bernice’s Sunset in a class size of 20

1st place 4 under 5 year old (SGCH. Jacobs Pride Hollywood Star)
1st place 5 under 6 year old ( SGCH. Jacobs Pride Scotch On Rocks)
1st place 6 under 7 year old (SGCH. Jacobs Pride Butterscot Pudd'n)
1st place Dairy Herd (SGCH. Jacobs Pride Butterscot Pudd'n, SGCH. Jacobs Pride Hollywood Star, SGCH. Jacobs Pride Star Crystal, SGCH. Jacobs Pride Pop Rock Candy
1st place Best 3 Females and then on to win the
Best 3 Females In Show

2008-06-26T19:21:00.014-07:00

Spring marches on.

As our babies begin multiplying, so do our visitors. Friends and family come for their annual “baby fix”. It is truly intoxicating even for us veterans who have become addicted to our love of goats. Can any of us truly describe the feeling of warmth and affection that washes over us from holding a kid which snuggles in our arms and nuzzles in our neck or nibbles on an earlobe?

We finished with a splash of color out of Candy Kisses, naming her daughter Butterfly Kisses 4U

Scotch finished up, surprising us with a single kid out of the clear blue. I had questioned all along if she was bred. She surprised me and give us the icing of the kidding season with a beautiful single doeling, we’ve named Za Scotish Mist.

Our kidding season ended with a total of 27 bucks and 10 doelings. Two young ladies went into new homes while the remaining 8 we chose to remain with us and freshen out. All in all, it was a good season. All our does had easy births and no major complications thank God. I’m grateful for what the Lord provided.

It’s hard to let go of our babies maturing into young, energetic kids which are full of bounce and abounding energy, as they grow past the point of baby snuggles. Yet, the kids always seem to know they are never to big for a snuggle. Even our mature milkers look for hug coming into the milking parlor or their kiss upon leaving.

2008-06-24T13:04:00.010-07:00

Beginnings of our new year.
Our new year started out sweet. Our juniors had been bred to our junior herd sire, Ben Hot For U and our first doe to freshen of the year was one of those juniors, a yearling named DarMar, who kidded at 6 pm on Jan. 30th. She had a picture perfect labor and delivery that was smooth and easy, presenting us with a beautiful daughter. She is a pretty doeling, patterned in her dam’s image. Even better, DarMar was no disappointment as a first freshener, as we all hold our breaths with our first fresheners, awaiting what we’ll see and hoping the mammaries will match their beauty. With a doeling so lovely, we chose the name, Jacobs Pride All The DarMar 4U and fondly call her "Ally"

2007-11-13T10:09:00.000-07:00

NEW GUYS ON THE BLOCK
We'd like to welcome home
CH. Jacobs Pride Ben Razzed *B

A special thank you to the Barbier family for managing and campaigning Ben over the last 3 years,
earning him his CH. Title. Welcome home Ben!

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A special thank you goes out once again to the Barbier family for our addition of ;

AZ Apache Valley

Ben Hot For U

Benny as he’s affectionately called is our junior herd sire for 2007. Benny is by CH. Jacobs Pride Ben Razzed *B and out of CH. Jacobs Pride Red Hot Candy. Candy has had numerous BDIS wins. Red Hot Candy is a tremendous doe and we are thrilled to have a son out of her to work for us in our herd. Benny is quite structurally correct himself and I look forward to daughters sired by him. Thank you again Judy, Ken and Amanda!

*Benny*

CH. Jacobs Pride Red Hot Candy (photo 06')

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Last, but by no means least, a very special thank you to our dear friend Marshall for allowing his gentleman;

Wingwood Farm

TY Zapata *B

http://www.sagebrushacres.com/zapata.htm to come down and hang out with our ladies. My excitement over the anticipation of awesome offspring by Zapata is summed up in the fact we are retaining several doelings and bucklings to cross back into our lines out of our 2008 kid crop. This is an out cross which I believe will work well for us. Zapata has what I look for in a buck, the pedigree and his personal structure to match up with his parentage. He’s a sweet, gentle guy besides the fact of an outstanding pedigree. Zapata is a pleasure to work with and have around. Thank you again Marshall!

2007-11-12T22:31:00.000-07:00

AMARILLO TRI STATE FAIR

This was my first time showing in TX. and what a blast. A good show, good judges and good people.
I made the 14 hour trek with Marshall. One of the best road trips I've gone on. We bunked up at Bev and Wally's home in TX., of 4-B Nubians, which made for sweet times with good old Texas hospitality and warm friendship.

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SGCH. Jacobs Pride Butterscot Pudd'n 8*
Best Of Breed (BOB) under judge;
Andrew Smith

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SGCH. Jacobs Pride Scotch On Rocks 9*
Grand Champion and Best Of Breed under judge;
Todd Biddle

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A special thank you to Marshall, Bev and Wally for your friendship. Without it, this trip would not have been possible.

A few parting shots of time spent in Texas.

2007-11-12T21:13:00.000-07:00

2007 Caprine Classic show results

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Jacobs Pride Anna Nicdoe
Jr. Grand Champion under Judge;
Melinda Butler

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Jacobs Pride Tri Tell My Heart
RGCH. Jr. Grand Champion under judge;
Tim Flickinger

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SGCH. Jacobs Pride Hollywood Star 7*
Grand Champion in all 4 rings under judges;
Melinda Butler, Tim Flickinger, Keith Harrell
and Annette Maze
Best Of Breed (BOB) under judges;
Melinda Butler and Tim Flickinger

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SGCH. Jacobs Pride Butterscot Pudd'n 8*
Best Of Breed (BOB) under judges;
Annette Maze and Keith Harrell

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SG. Jacobs Pride Marlyn Mondoe
Res. Grand Champion under judges;
Annette Maze and Keith Harrell

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SGCH. Jacobs Pride Star Crystal 9*
Res. Grand Champion under judge;
Melinda Butler

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SGCH. Jacobs Pride Rocks Zan 8*
Res. Grand Champion under judge;
Tim Flinkinger

2007-07-31T14:55:00.000-07:00

2007 ADGA National Show, Gillette, Wyoming. What can I say other then WOW, what an exciting show we had! And to mention what a great time it was on the trip, full of laughter and bonding. We even had a day outing in Wyoming during our Natl. show week to do a little site seeing with friends and share in the experiences together. It was made all possible with all thanks to our dear friends, Marshall and Trudy for inviting me to hitch a ride with them to Wyoming, making it possible for me to attend and experience such a high. Marshall called me the day the entries were due, saying; “last chance, we have room and would love to have you join us”. One moment that day led to the next and before I knew it, I had Gordy’s blessings and was racing to the post office to make the postmark deadline on my last minute entries. Our convoy consisted of Marshall, Trudy, Pat, Patrick and my self in one vehicle with our goats while Ruthann and Ted followed in her truck and trailer. Ruthann’s husband joined them on the return home trip home after flying in to watch the show and ride back in the convoy.
When we arrived, our ladies were exhausted but safe. They were such troopers! They settled right in, after a 17 hour drive, and only a two hour layover in CO.

The rest of our convoy, settled in, in the ways that come natural.

A few days before show day, we take a mental break and go sight seeing.

A crazy part of our sight seeing was seeing first hand and up close, wild mountain goats.

Our drive up to Mt. Rushmore and the time spent enjoying each other’s company on our outing was wonderful!

Frankie flew in special to show Spring and support Ted. Friendship is a strong bond we all share and we were all overjoyed to have a day with Frankie and share in our excitement of the Nationals together!

Our Patrick did amazing well! For his first time ever showing in showmanship, he entered the National Showmanship competition with his beloved Oreo against renowned showman from across the country that have spent years showing and competing. Patrick chose to test his skills publicly and placed 6th! To say how excited and proud we all were of him would be understated.

Friends had a great time too!

Our trip home was completed by an overnight stop at Patrick’s grandparents who were the best hosts imaginable. The late night dinner preparations of cold cuts and the tremendous breakfast spread was enough to make us feel loved and welcomed beyond any weary traveler’s expectations. Patrick was thrilled to see his grandparents he hadn’t seen in over a year and we were thrilled to be welcomed as extended family.

Our show placings
SGCH. Jacobs Pride Butterscot Pudd’n stood 3rd place, 3rd udder in the 5-6 yr. old class, directly behind the Natl. Res. Grand Champion, Lakeshore-Farms Julie's Jaguar And the Natl. Grand Champion, CH LH Mountain Vista Eclipse of 2007! Pudd’n and her daughter, Scotch also were 3rd place Dam & Daughter.

Pudd'ns' daughter, SGCH. Jacobs Pride Scotch On Rocks 9*M
4TH place 4 yr. old

8th place 3 yr. old Jacobs Pride Hollywood Star 7*M

17th place 2 yr. old, Jacobs Pride Marlyn Mondoe

2007-07-31T14:13:00.000-07:00

ASDGA MEMORIAL DAY BUCK SHOW

Memorial Day Buck show. I’ve been asked recently, what is my favorite sport? Without a doubt, it is a buck show.
I love buck shows. They are one event you can get down and dirty and no one notices because we are all down, dirty, but most noticeably, our smell, which is duly noted if we happened to have forgotten to get gas on the way to the show.
Our boys did wonderful. It was a 4 ring show and a good turn out of bucks, Nubians were official. Our boys, Jacobs Pride Bernie Mac Show *B and Jacobs Pride Hot Starsation *B both were awarded each with two GCH., and two Res. GCH.. Now, both boys each need a final leg to earn their title of SGCH.

2007-07-31T12:44:00.000-07:00

2007 Linear Appraisal highlights.
We had a great session with our appraiser.
Our entire herd of adult animals were appraised, which consisted of 17 does and 5 bucks, here are our highlights.
We had 6 (excellent) E mammaries, 7 (very good) V mammaries.14 (excellent) E udder textures, 2 (very good) V udder textures. 9 (excellent) E heads, 7 (very good) V heads.2 (excellent) E shoulder assembly, 10 (very good) V shoulder assembly14 (excellent) E rear legs, 8 (very good) V in rear legs.8 (excellent) E in back, 9 (very good) V in back.4 (excellent) rumps 11 (very good) V rumps.
Our high appraising doe was;
SGCH. Jacobs Pride Butterscot Pudd’n 8*M EEEE 92
Followed by;
Jacobs Pride Hollywood Star 7* EEEE 91
Jacobs Pride Star Crystal 9* EEEE 91
Jacobs Pride SGCH. Scotch On Rocks 9* EEEE 90
Jacobs Pride SGCH. Rockelle 8* EEVE 90
Jacobs Pride Rocks Zan 8* EEVE 90
Jacobs Pride Pop Rock Candy 10* VVVE 90
Jacobs Pride Rock A Bye Baby 2* VEVV 89
Jacobs Pride Hot Starsation *B VEE 89
Jacobs Pride Wana B A Big Star EE+V 88
Jacobs Pride SGCH. Ben Razzed *B VEE 88
Jacobs Pride Marlyn Mondoe VVVV 88
Jacobs Pride Bernie Mac Show *B VEE 88
Jacobs Pride Rock Gem 8* VEEV 87
Jacobs Pride El Show Excelente VEEV 87
Jacobs Pride Show Of Red +EVV 85
Jacobs Pride Rock Show *B +EE 85
Jacobs Pride Show Whites VVE+ 85
Jacobs Pride Pop Star Queen VV++ 83

2007-07-31T11:41:00.000-07:00

Pinal County fair.
Was our first show of the year and Ted Brooks first judging job. It was a fun show and a great way to kick off the show season. Ted did a great job but we naturally had to give him a judging challenge. A judge’s first show needs a bit of spice to lighten things up.

On a more serious note, Ted put up our doe, Jacobs Pride Wana B A Big Star as GCH. Nubian and Jacobs Pride Marlyn Mondoe as the Res. GCH. of the day. Thank you Ted for judging our show.

2007-02-16T11:08:00.000-07:00

VALENTINE BLESSINGS

Excluding the red buckling on the right, the pile of kids in the left hand corner are my Valentine blessings from my Heavenly Father which began at 4:45 AM Wednesday morning. Show & Tell aka; Telly gave birth to triplets. A good looking, healthy black roan buck came first. Followed by a very pretty, nice black doeling, and lastly, followed by a little strawberry roan and white doeling for me. Thank you God.

Telly delivered without so much as even a grunt. She did so well delivering 3 beautiful kids, all without incident, in normal birthing positions. Although I was excited with the start of Valentine’s Day beginning with the delivery of Valentine babies, my Valentine surprise came later that morning.

After Telly's kids were cleaned up, checked over, fed and were settling down in the playpen, I noticed something on the third kid born, my doeling.

I noticed a marking on her leg as I sat at the table watching them in the sunroom, while I was reflecting and giving thanks of the blessing of Valentine kids. To my surprise and utter amazement, I saw my kid had been kissed with a two tone heart shape marking on her right rear cannon bone. I was astonished. I feel so loved to have been presented with her. Every time I glance at her heart shape marking as she stands in the playpen or I am looking down at her leg as I feed her, I am reminded of God’s Valentine love gift to me that came so early in the morning, before all else.
It amazes me how this heart shaped marking stays a heart, whether it’s viewed from the side or I am looking down on it. It’s so cool to me too that the marking is on her right side, so I will always see it when I am bending over her in the show ring to set her up. I will have a view of God’s heart painting on my doe and remembrance of His Valentine gift to me.
My Valentine’s Day present didn’t end there. As perfect as that all was to start Valentines Day off with, the ending was a sweet one to finish with.
Marlyn Mondoe kidded at 7 PM with triplets as well with two does and a buck. A dear woman, HelenAnne had reserved a doeling two years ago and so her Valentine gift was fulfilled with a beautiful black and tan with white markings doe kid. I too had wanted a doeling (blonde naturally) and the second kid to follow was a beautiful blonde doeling, my doeling. Last to follow was a problem child, a blonde buckling I had to help out since he thought an entrance butt breach might be interesting. He is fine I am happy to report and looks lovely. Marlyn, their dam, has freshened with a mammary as pretty as her dam, Blonde Bombshell. What more could anyone ask for on Valentines Day or any day of the week? Thank you Heavenly Father!

2006-12-20T01:20:00.000-07:00

HOME COMING

Star Sensation has returned home. Her blood work for CAE, CL, Johnes and Brucellosis have all come back negative and she is now able to be officially welcomed home and reunited with the herd.
We lost Sensation’s dam, Rock Sensation and her unborn kids this spring of 06’ during a tragic kidding complication. It was a great loss for us. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to acquire her daughter, Star Sensation back.

The whole event was a blessing. With the help of my dear friends, it was made possible. Donna, who sadly, was unable to make one our D & D road trips, lent me the use of her truck to make the trip in the first place.

Then Ruthann, and her family’s hospitality, providing some wonderful meals and a place to lay my head for the night.
Ruthann and I even were able to have a little fun time in Vegas together up in the Stratosphere while waiting for the transporter who was delayed on account of bad weather.

It was an enjoyable road trip to pick up Sensation. The time away was good, having quiet time for reflection as I drove. Good weather and beautiful scenery along the way as seen in a few photos I pulled over to shoot.

2006-11-09T09:00:00.000-07:00

Jacobs Pride was honored to be presented with the

2006 State fair Premier Breeder

2006 State fair Premier Exhibitor

awards

2006-11-09T08:06:00.000-07:00

SGCH. Jacobs Pride Butterscot Pudd'n 8*M
State Fair Res. Grand Champion

2006-11-09T07:27:00.000-07:00

Jacobs Pride Marlyn Mondoe

State Fair Res. Grand Champion

2006-11-09T00:25:00.000-07:00

SLEEPING AT THE STATE FAIR?!!!
Guess who found my cot that I had tucked away.

Well I guess Gordy isn't the only one tuckered out.

2006-11-08T23:55:00.000-07:00

Time with old friends and their families

Gordy visiting with Sandy. I was able to spend a few special moments with Joanne

Grandma Geri (I'm jealous) Judy and Amanda

2006-11-08T23:38:00.000-07:00

The young ladies

Signs of our times...cell phones and texting

The State fair moms

Amanda and Lydia. These two young ladies willingly gave their all in helping me. True examples of our ourstanding youth and a tribute to the benefits of growing up working and exhibiting livestock.

Amanda has always been there for me over the years. Quick to lend a helping hand whether asked or not. I have to be careful when I ask for her assistance because she will drop whatever she is doing to come help. There is no finer young handler. Amanda has an eye for photography! A real talent she has. Something I hope she will persue. Amanda once again this year was one of my main helps to get my photos taken of our herd. No easy task which involves a lot of patience, time and work.

Our Lydia. A young upcoming breeder and handler who is on the rise. And again, another young lady with a heart of gold and helping hand. Lydia helped several exhibitors this year at State. She washed or handled over 100 goats in one day alone. That was a little under 1/2 of all the goats in the barn! All with a smile and laughter. Lydia brought all 17 of my goats, one at time, from their pen, to the wash rack and back again to their pens. It was the easiest time I have ever had bathing our herd before show day! On show day, there she was again for us. What a helper!

2006-11-08T22:54:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends

Rose and June

Kathy and Sandy

April. What a helper!

2006-11-08T20:45:00.000-07:00

GOAT FAMILY CONTINUED.....

Ted! Such a free spirit. Always full of laughter which is so infectious. Ted is always willing to give a helping hand and share his opinion. He is loved by all and is a vital artery of our goat family!

2006-11-08T19:35:00.000-07:00

EXTENDED GOAT FAMILY

Good friends Lynn with her daughter Tabby and dear Pat, mother/grandmother, are near and dear to all of our hearts.
Pat and John were instrumental in convincing me to begin attending the State fair years ago. They were right, our State fair is wonderful. Full of friends and fun. Oh, and that's right, showing off our goats of course too.

The Jones family, a family who I miss greatly. Frankie was my right hand man. Gordy called him, "our herd manager". Frankie was "always" there for me. Knowing our herd better then I knew myself. There was/is no better handler then Frankie in my mind, and Frankie’s memory, impeccable. I looked to him for my direction and he gave perfect instruction on who to use in our group classes besides working his heart and soul out handling and showing our ladies. Although Frankie and Tree have moved on, they are and will always be loved and appreciated!
Jeremy seated to Frankie's right is a lifelong friend of theirs, someone I met years back and love. What a special treat to have had a short time with them all.

2006-11-08T17:26:00.000-07:00

STATE FAIR FUN

State fair is always such high energy. Our extended goat family children make the experience like icing on a cake. Here is some of our girls, Lydia, Jessi and Tabby just girls having fun.

Katie with her neice hamming it up. Isn't she just the cutest!

Just how many handlers does it take to set up a goat? This is a priceless photo. As all of us in the goat family of friends work together to get great shots. We all sometimes get a little enthusiastic in working together to get that shot. I am sure I'll catch it from those I'll leave nameless when they see this photo! Too funny!

But....in spite of what our goats put up with us on, they love us as much as we love them!

2006-09-01T22:19:00.000-07:00

Jacobs Pride Pop Star Queen

BJDISQueen has been having an exciting year on the show circuit. Winning several 1st places over the summer. She recently earned her junior GCH leg and was honored with a crowning glory of Jr. BDIS at the SADGA Caprine Classic show on Aug. 27th under Judge Lynn Benedict.

Pop Star Queen and her litter mate sister, Maranna’s Star who lives with the Stanbaugh family in CA entered the world at 12:15 PM on January 14th. Born to Pop Rock Candy http://www.jacobspride.com/Poppy.htm aka; Poppy.

They entered the world with ease and without kidding complications.
Queen is a true sweetheart with an outgoing personality and love of life. She has loved the show ring and traveling experiences she has had the privilege of being a part of. Some goats take to the show circuit like a duck to water and Queen is just one such little lady.

2006-09-01T21:56:00.000-07:00

CH. Jacobs Pride Red Hot Candy BDIS!

Candy is owned and loved by the Barbier family, AZ APACHE VALLEY http://azapachevalley.com/candy.htm herd.

We were thrilled to share in their excitement over Candy going BDIS at the SADGA Caprine Classic show Aug. 27th. She is a beautiful doe. Congratulations Judy and Ken!

2006-08-15T16:18:00.000-07:00

PIB

Springtime is Pib’s favorite time of year. She loves the new babies and it is obvious every year all the kids adore her. It is Pib’s sole mission of love to give her full attention to each kid and clean up after every one.

Pib never received any basic training due to her rough start in life from the pain she endured for close to 2 years. However, to her credit of empathy, Pib has had a natural understanding of everything and everyone. Some might say it’s uncanny or human like understanding she possesses of what is needed at the moment. I just say; "That’s my Pib".

In the photos below, Pib is directing our pigs to dry ground when we recently had sheet flooding which is not a common occurrence, hence I had camera in hand. The pig’s pen was flooded. Pib was excited to get them out and then when we opened the gate for the first time to release the pigs, she just gently and confidently guided them to where she knew best, a kennel in front of our yard that was dry. We only followed after letting the pigs out, giving no direction to Pib or the pigs. We only wanted them out of their pen. We were amazed once again by Pib and her understanding. I’ve read articles on occasion that some say animals have no reasoning. Hummmm, must have been coincidence.

These last pictures show not only Pib’s love, but how she is loved. As they say;

A picture is worth a thousand words.

2006-08-14T17:33:00.000-07:00

JACOBS PRIDE'S GUARDIAN

It would be hard to begin the introductions of the Jacobs Pride herd without beginning first off with our loyal guardian, true sentinel and Jacobs Pride best friend. May I introduce my beloved Pib.

Pib is a Great Dane. Great Danes are a working dog, and not considered LGD quality, however, Pib is unique and a match for the best of any dog in the guardian dog breeds. She was not planned nor was she ever expected to fill those demands of a LGD but fill them she has to the highest degree.

What does one say about their dearest 4-legged companion and friend, who loves totally, unconditionally and loves all that I love? How do I share a part of her with you?
Pib was our clown, our Pain In Butt (Pib) puppy. All our puppies had call names before leaving for their permanent homes. Pib was the life of the party in the litter and the pup who was always under foot, bouncing and laughing. She was prearranged for a show home but our heavenly Father had other plans for her.
Pib is a Parvo survivor. When the dreaded Parvo struck our litter, it canceled Pib’s predetermined arrangements of a home outside of ours.
It was a long, hard battle. Our vet implanted shunts into the veins of their little front legs, to administer the life giving fluids through IV. It was an around the clock vigil, which is so desperately needed during a Parvo battle. Pib was among 3 survivors out of her 6 littermates who were infected.
Pib’s young life was a tough one. After a heart wrenching 2-week battle to save her, she barely had time enough to heal from the Parvo tribulation before encountering two, similar growth ailments. Both of which I’ve since forgotten the names for.
The pain Pib endured from those growth ailments was excruciating. Many a countless week she would lay and cry in pain at the mere touch of a joint or movement she underwent to rise, walk or lay down. It was not until she was a 1 ½ years old that she began to feel normal once again and move without pain. Pib’s love and heart she has kept her going through such racking pain, giving us the strength to hang on to her with all the love and nurturing I could humanly provide.

2006-08-06T22:30:00.000-07:00

The udder half of Jacobs Pride

I would like to begin an informal introduction to each member of the Jacobs Pride herd. My desire is that this will be an enjoyable time for you to spent, as you visit each treasured member of our herd.

2006-07-22T22:29:00.000-07:00

IT'S OFFICIAL! We recieved offical notice from ADGA that Scotch is now officially SGCH. Jacobs Pride Scotch On Rocks 9*M!

2006-07-17T21:18:00.000-07:00

OUR NEWEST USDA

BREED LEADER

We received exciting news from ADGA that our SGCH. Jacobs Pride Butterscot Pudd'n 8*M made the preliminary 05' USDA TOP TEN Breed Leader list. Standing in 8th place for milk production and in 10th place for protein. With a lactation of; 3,090M 127B/F 109P. Pudd'n now stands along side of our doe, SGCH. Jacobs Pride Pistachio Candy 9*M regarding accomplishments! A huge achievement I am quite awed over! Pudd'ns' granddam, SG Six M Galaxy Princess Jazmin 6*M was a two time TOP TEN Breed Leader in milk production. Now Pudd'n has achieved such an exciting feat, earning a position of one of the TOP TEN does in the nation for milk production and protein! Pudd'n furthermore has produced a SGCH. daughter, SGCH. Jacobs Pride Scotch On Rocks, aka; Scotch, who just completed her permanent championship this year. Becoming a 3rd generation permanent grand champion in this tremendous line of does.

2006-07-15T21:27:00.000-07:00

OUR NEWEST CHAMPION

Our newest champion, SGCH. Jacobs Pride Scotch On Rocks 9*M aka; Scotch . Scotch finished her championship in NM under judge Daniel Considine. We are awaiting ADGA's official notification informing us of her permanent grand champion status to be "official" in her title. Of course we always felt she was championship material, but it's always exciting to have the judges tell us what we feel in our hearts.
Scotch is our 3rd generation grand champion. A very exciting honor and tremendous feeling of accomplishment.