Even Pregnant — Etta Wanted In: Fetch and Hold on the Cato Board
Earlier this week we posted a quick training clip of BlazE working through his Fetch and Hold drill on the Cato board. What we didn't show you was that **Etta was watching the whole thing from the window** — and the moment we packed up, she made it absolutely clear that *she* wanted a turn too.
So we set up the board for Mama. And she nailed it.
Calm sit on the place board. Soft hold on the dummy. Watches the throw without breaking. Picks up the mark. Comes right back to her spot.
She is **nine weeks pregnant**.
It is hard to overstate how much character a clip like this shows. Drive, focus, work ethic, biddability, and a quiet confidence that doesn't quit just because she's carrying a litter of puppies. That's not a one-off — that's a temperament. And it's exactly the temperament we are so excited to pass on to her Game On babies.
For full credit: Etta is **Three Dove's At Last RN BCAT DS CGC TKI FITB**. She is the dam of our upcoming **BlazE x Etta "Game On" litter**, due **May 27, 2026**, with go-home around the third week of July. You can read more on the [litter page](https://three-doves.com/?page_id=2071) — including the pregnancy announcement video, four-generation pedigree, and OFA health clearances for both parents.
**Quick milestones for our reservation-list families:**
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**Friday, May 22** — preliminary puppy-count X-ray
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**Tuesday, May 27** — due date
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**Late July** — go-home time at ~8 weeks
Stay tuned — we'll be sharing the X-ray count and many more updates as the puppies arrive. If you'd like to follow along, our private Facebook buyer group is the best place to see daily behind-the-scenes content:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/227598322484779
Thanks for watching, and from Etta (and the babies) — see you next time. 
Warmly,
**Dr. Albert & Terra Collver**
*Three Doves Kennel — AKC Breeder of Merit, English Springer Spaniel*
636-751-3971 (Terra) · info@three-doves.com · www.three-doves.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThreeDoves · Private buyer group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/227598322484779 · YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@threedoves
