TCI GlenBred

TCI GlenBred TCI GlenBred is a dedicated companion animal reproduction practice. Becky has a passion for working

TCI GlenBred is here to help with your well considered breeding program. Becky is committed to working alongside breeders who have a passion and dedication for their breed. The production of sound, true to type, healthy puppies is Beckys goal. Services include:
TCI insemination of frozen, chilled and fresh semen
Semen freezing and storage
Semen shipping local and international
MPI certification of cats/dogs and semen to Australia
Progesterone blood testing
Ultrasound pregnancy scanning
PennHIP and other genetic health screening radiographs
First puppy health checks (+/- vaccination& microchips).

While I was off in Brazil πŸ‡§πŸ‡· enjoying WSAVA, Reproductive Technician-extraordinaire Wally stepped in for some TCIs… and ...
07/12/2025

While I was off in Brazil πŸ‡§πŸ‡· enjoying WSAVA, Reproductive Technician-extraordinaire Wally stepped in for some TCIs… and she absolutely nailed every single one πŸ”₯🐾

Check out this incredible run of results:

β„οΈπŸΎ 6 Samoyed puppies for Abi β€” frozen TCI AI using straws all the way from Hungary πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί

πŸ•β€πŸ¦Ίβœ¨ 8 Huntaway pups for Pip β€” from semen frozen in 1996 (when Wally was only TWO! πŸ˜‚)

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ’« 7 Huntaway pups for Flirt β€” by frozen semen imported from the UK

πŸΆβ„οΈ 2 Huntaway pups for Cloud β€” from semen Wally herself froze just two years ago

And yes… that is a 100% success rate.
All. Frozen. Semen.
Wally = πŸ’―πŸ”₯πŸ‘‘

Huge shoutout also to her for covering all my weekend AIs this past month β€” being able to have proper days off while knowing everyone is in the best possible hands is honestly life-changing. πŸ™ŒπŸ’—πŸΎ

Very proud of the team, the science, and all these gorgeous new arrivals. βœ¨πŸΆπŸ’–m

πŸŽ„βœ¨ Christmas at TCI GlenBred! βœ¨πŸŽ„β€˜Twas the month before Christmas, when through TCI,Not a tank lost its cool, not a cervi...
04/12/2025

πŸŽ„βœ¨ Christmas at TCI GlenBred! βœ¨πŸŽ„

β€˜Twas the month before Christmas, when through TCI,
Not a tank lost its cool, not a cervix ran shy.
The team donned new titles with laughter and cheer,
Bringing sparkle and mischief to the end of the year.
For even in science, some magic must appear!

πŸŽ… Meet the TCI Christmas Crew

πŸŽ„ Dr Becky
Director of Reproductive Wonders & Veterinarian of Tiny Miracles

🎁 Jody
Senior Christmas Elf of Administration & Distributor of Joy, Paperwork, and the Occasional Reality Check

🦌 Wally
Christmas Reproductive Technician & Wrangler of Shipments, Sweet Patients, and Sleigh-Ride-Smooth TCIs

πŸŽ„βœ¨ Holiday Hours & Services

AI services will continue to be available in Feilding throughout the entire holiday period.

Please note:
✨ Jody is on annual leave 20 Dec – 5 Jan (emails may jingle through a little slower).
✨ No routine X-rays during this time.
✨ All other services β€” TCIs, semen freezing, storage, and puppy-making magic β€” continue as normal.

🎁 Shipping Update

🚫 International shipments:
No international semen shipments until the New Year β€” Santa’s sleigh has exclusive air rights, and the reindeer union is VERY strict. πŸ¦ŒπŸ“‘

πŸ“¦ Domestic shipments:
Last day for domestic shipments is 15 December.
We resume shipping on 5 January, once Santa’s sleigh GPS stops interfering with the couriers. πŸ›·βœ¨

If you need semen moving before Christmas, now is the time to book it! πŸŽ„πŸ’«

From our little TCI family β€” and the cryo tanks that have absolutely no chill except literal chill β€” to yours:

Meri Kirihimete and happy holidays! πŸ’«πŸΎ

HAMILTON Clients** We are after a female dog in season, for Wednesday 26th November from 8am - 2pm**In exchange for a $2...
23/11/2025

HAMILTON Clients

** We are after a female dog in season, for Wednesday 26th November from 8am - 2pm**

In exchange for a $200 TCI GlenBred voucher (services, food etc), loads of treats, pats and tlc.

Please message us if you can help :)

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23/11/2025

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🐢✨ Bulldog, Pug and Frenchie BREEDERS β€” this new study is a must-read!A fresh research paper has just been published loo...
22/11/2025

🐢✨ Bulldog, Pug and Frenchie BREEDERS β€” this new study is a must-read!

A fresh research paper has just been published looking at why some brachycephalic dogs struggle with breathing more than others β€” and importantly, how those risk factors differ between pugs, French bulldogs, and bulldogs.

It’s one of the clearest pieces of evidence I’ve seen showing that BOAS (brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome) isn’t caused by just one thing β€” and not all breeds (or dogs!) share the same risk profile.

πŸ” What the study found:
β€’ Pugs: extra soft tissue crowding at the back of the nose + laryngeal collapse were the biggest issues.
β€’ Frenchies: a narrow nasopharynx and even early laryngeal collapse increased BOAS risk.
β€’ Bulldogs: small tracheas and tighter upper airways were key contributors β€” and these are structural traits that can only be reduced through breeding, not surgery.

πŸ’‘ Why this matters for breeders:
This research gives us clearer targets for breeding decisions that genuinely improve airways, not just outward appearance.

It highlights the internal structures that influence breathing quality β€” the things we can’t see in photos or at a glance.

It’s encouraging to see science giving breeders more tools to:
βœ”οΈ make healthier pairings
βœ”οΈ reduce risk factors over generations
βœ”οΈ back up decisions with solid evidence
βœ”οΈ educate puppy buyers with confidence

πŸ“˜ If you breed pugs, French bulldogs or bulldogs, this one is worth your time.
It’s practical, breed-specific, and supports the direction many responsible breeders are already heading.

πŸ”— Read the study here:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41242601/

Let’s keep pushing for healthier, happier dogs β€” inside and out.

The severity of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) can vary in dogs with similar external traits. This study aimed to identify breed-specific upper airway lesions measured on computed tomographic (CT) images and their associations with the BOAS index (a measure of airway obstruction)....

πŸ‡³πŸ‡±βœ¨πŸΎ Frozen Semen Success! πŸΎβœ¨πŸ‡³πŸ‡ΏWe’re SO excited to celebrate this special milestone for the Belgian Shepherd community i...
17/11/2025

πŸ‡³πŸ‡±βœ¨πŸΎ Frozen Semen Success! πŸΎβœ¨πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ

We’re SO excited to celebrate this special milestone for the Belgian Shepherd community in NZ!

Earlier this year we imported frozen semen from Cryolab πŸ‡³πŸ‡± (Netherlands) β€” bringing in some incredible new genetics for the breed. This semen from Revloch Ozzy Osbourne was used in a frozen TCI insemination with the gorgeous Cheetah πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ίβ€¦ and WOW did they deliver!

πŸŽ‰ Four perfect puppies born β€” 2 boys and 2 girls!
πŸŽ‚ 6 weeks old today
🐢 Healthy, happy, and growing like mushrooms!

Such an exciting addition to NZ’s gene pool for the Groenendael/Tervueren lines, and a beautiful example of what advanced repro can achieve.

Huge congrats to Christie β€” and look how much these little ones have grown already! 😍🐾✨

🐾✨ Congratulations, Freeze! ✨🐾We’re thrilled to announce the safe arrival of 11 gorgeous Heading Dog puppies, conceived ...
17/11/2025

🐾✨ Congratulations, Freeze! ✨🐾

We’re thrilled to announce the safe arrival of 11 gorgeous Heading Dog puppies, conceived via frozen TCI AI right here at TCI GlenBred!

This special litter was created using semen frozen in the UK by Millhouse Vets (Dr Karen Davies) and imported by us in 2023 β€” a fantastic boost to the working dog population and genetic diversity in New Zealand.

Even more special: Freeze herself is a graduate, making these little ones second-generation TCI pups!

In New Zealand, Heading Dogs are essential partners on sheep and beef farms, using their incredible eye, speed, and responsiveness to quietly guide stock with precision across our hill-country terrain.

Huge congratulations to Freeze and Jeremy β€” we can’t wait to see the working potential in this special team of pups. πŸ’™πŸΆ

Butter wouldn’t melt πŸ₯°πŸΎπŸΆ
17/11/2025

Butter wouldn’t melt πŸ₯°πŸΎπŸΆ

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06/11/2025

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You’re looking at the proud mum of 8 potential detector pups!πŸΆπŸ’•

We've teamed up with the New Zealand Police Detector Dog Breeding Programme and recently Gia gave birth to 5 male and 3 female puppies. 🐾🐾

🐾 Puppy News! 🐾We’re thrilled to share that Rocky (CH Snowolf Dragon’s Breath) has safely delivered three gorgeous Siber...
02/11/2025

🐾 Puppy News! 🐾

We’re thrilled to share that Rocky (CH Snowolf Dragon’s Breath) has safely delivered three gorgeous Siberian Husky puppies following her insemination at TCI GlenBred πŸ’™

Sire is NZ CH & NZ NEUT CH Bannerbrite Badge of Honour for Snowolf (Imp AUS) β€” known to friends as Badger β€” whose frozen semen was expertly prepared by our past colleagues, originally collected in 2013 and still showing impressive post-thaw performance!

Congratulations on this special litter and on bringing another generation of purpose-bred, healthy, and beautifully bred Siberian Huskies into the world.

✨ Protect | Preserve | Enhance ✨

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TCI Vets is here to help with your well considered breeding program. Becky is committed to working alongside breeders who have a passion and dedication for their breed. The production of sound, true to type, healthy puppies is Beckys goal. Cross-breeding dogs for commercial purpose only will not be performed at TCI Vets. Services include: TCI insemination of frozen, chilled and fresh semen Semen freezing and storage Semen shipping local and international MPI certification of cats/dogs and semen to Australia Progesterone blood testing Ultrasound pregnancy scanning PennHIP and other genetic health screening radiographs First puppy health checks (+/- vaccination& microchips).