YAY! CLARY IS PREGNANT!

What happy news I received this morning from my repro vet.  I have already contacted the people on Clary's list and am awaiting their responses.  Some may have already found their companions and if they have, I will continue down my Wait List.

I am expecting a litter with assorted colors and some may have Clary's adorable white tipping that I love so much.

Both these parents are ultra friendly and love people.  Clary welcomed me to her home with a HUGE smile and wagging tail.  What a Welcome Wagon!

One of my pups performing with his opera singer owner!

It is something!  Barolo must truly love listening to his owner!

https://vimeo.com/417446545  Open the link.

:+)  Joyce

PICK UP DAY!!!!! - (Sadie x Boomer Litter)

When I got up at 6 am today, it was snowing.  Living in New England is such fun with Mother Nature having a temper tantrum every now and again!  Thank goodness by the time the first curbside pick up arrived, it had stopped and was just very windy and chilly.  None of it stuck on the ground.

I had every thing set up and ready for the excited new owners and all arrived a bit early or on time!  We got all the contracts taken care of and those that stayed for the 'discussion' were on their way home in a little over an hour.  :+)

Annabelle and Conor were the first to arrive to pick up their sweetie, Maeby.  They drove all the way from Manhattan on this dreary day but had bright smiles once Maybe was in their arms!

A few minutes after Maebe was picked up, Raven's owners arrived.  Both of these girls were picked up
curbside and were on their way back home very quickly.  Raven is very sweet and gentle.

Then I had a brief period where I had some lunch and then looked forward to welcoming the rest of the group for our discussion.  While 'munching', I notice this:

Both Millie and Harper were snuggled together in the 'flying saucer'.  Too cute!

                                     

In the corner of the stair were Layla and Angus.  :+)

                                     
Everyone arrived and we immediately sat down and began our discussion.  After about an hour with all question asked and answered, we all went outdoors (the sun was shining now) and had pictures taken.

Thank you young ladies for playing with all the pups while parents were at our meeting.  I am sure Harper is
going to have lots of attention when you all get home.  I am sure your brother his going to be jealous!

This couple was my 'frequent flyer' visitor and the pups (and I) loved it.  Such energy with great
puppy mojo.  Angus will be 'the toast of Portland'!

Sweet Layla - such a gentle soul who will enjoy being fussed over by her new owners.   An easy pup
who will love the attention and be constantly by your side.

Millie, so unique in her markings I am sure it will be difficult to take a walk with her.   Looks like there will be
many hands to try though!  Be prepare for lots of questions and 'lookie loos'.  :+)

Prep for surgeries! (Sadie x Boomer Litter). They are back home!

As is my normal practice, the night before their surgeries, all the pups get a bath in my kitchen sink.  I like them to be nice and clean for my vet and since they cannot have a bath for ten days from their surgeries, it is well timed.  It is generally the first time a bath is needed.  I find my indoor potty system keeps them quite clean and being outdoors on the turf prevents them from getting into dirt or puddles.  I am also a poop nut.  I can't stand to see poop anywhere.  :+)

As I type, they are at my vets for the day.  I have already cleaned out my car and placed a nice clean bed where they will be placed when I pick them up late this afternoon.  I then bleached the floor in the Pup Room and made the pen area smaller so that 'activity' is limited.  I do want them to stay rather quiet when they return.  They will be allowed outdoors but, again, I limit their space.  Fresh air is good - running full tilt is not.  :+)

If I still have good light when we return later today, I will add another pic.  Till then, enjoy their bath pics from last night.  :+)

Angus says 'I am rinsed!  Honest!'

Millie says 'Being beautiful is a lot of work'.  Look at those lashes!

Harper is just enjoying her 'shower'.

Layla is watchful of that dryer!  She was not afraid, just curious.

I think Raven will be a water-baby.  Very non plussed.

Maebe is enjoying her towel wrap.  :+)

The pups were very good.  No one was overly unhappy.  There were a few whines but no 'get me out of here' participants.  I was pleased.  :+)

Surprisingly, I was able to pick them up around 3:3-0 pm which is quite early.  I fed them a bit of canned food before putting them in the crate area.  It is reduced in size on purpose.  I want them to have at least 12 hours of being somewhat confined for healing and to rest from the anesthesia, etc.  They are all doing very well.  I expect tomorrow morning they will be anxious to be outdoors in the gated pens.  They will not be in the turf playground area though.  I am keeping them on the 'low key' till pick up on Saturday.  We should all look this good after a surgery!

Whew! A busy day! (Sadie x Boomer Litter)

Bright and early this morning, we were off to the vets for the pups' first Distemper and Parvo Virus vaccine with a full check up for their Health Certificates.  It is still curbside service at my vets but the vet techs were quite delighted to carry the fur babies inside and assist the vet.

Here is a pic of them as I put them in the car for the visit:

From left to right:  Raven, Maeby, Harper, Angus, Layla and Millie.  I think they were eager to get going!

There was a bit of squawking for the first few minutes and then they were great.  I am so happy that none of them vomited or even salivated for the half hour ride.  Good babies!

Then, in the afternoon, we headed to the canine opthalmologist for their eye exams.  I packed their 'wagon' so all could go in at once to be examined.  I still could not go in but I was thrilled that they were taking appointments!  My last group of pups could not be examined because they were only taking emergencies.  I was so disappointed.

They fit!  What an adorable way to travel and be admired.  :+)

Here they are being returned by the vet tech.  I was so pleased that each one had a perfect eye exam result.  A great day!  

'We were PERFECT mom!'

We are all home and I am ready to put my feet up.  :+)

Visitors and some miscellaneous pics of the Sadie and Boomer litter - Week 8.

More pics!

They do enjoy going in and out of this little buggy.  :+)

It appears Peter and Rocky are having an intense conversation.

Copper enjoying the sun on her back.

Talk about limber - look at those back legs all stretched out on Iris!

Bluebelle pondering life. What's it all about Alfie?

Fern - 'Excuse me while I sit on my throne. Where is my crown?'

'Oh...here it is.'  Regal, aren' I?

Having fun with company!

'Hey, hey...Social Distancing PLEASE!

WEEK 8 - SADIE X BOOMER LITTER

'We are growing by leaps and bounds and started taking driving lessons today.  Yup, we each had a turn driving the buggy and I am not sure any of us will get our license any time soon.'  :+)

Rocky -'Watch ME ladies, I got this!'  6 lbs.

Fern - 'Ummm, where are the brakes?'  5 3/4 lbs.

Iris - 'Speed up? What do you mean..speed up!'  6 lbs.

Bluebelle - 'Piece of cake, just follow the guy in front of you.'  8 lbs.

Copper - 'Oh my God, oh my GOD!' 5 3/4 LBS.

Raven - 'Is this how I turn right?'  6 1/2 lbs.

Diesel and Skye - littermate

I have recently had the pleasure of spending time with both Diesel and Skye - potential breeding candidates for ADNE.

They could not be more different nor alike!  Diesel has a super soft barely wavy lush coat and his little sister, Skye has a very plush, ultra soft covering of soft curls.  Diesel is almost double the weight of Skye!  However, their temperaments are what dreams are made of.  So friendly, happy and loving. I feel so privileged to have placed them in wonderful guardians homes who are over the moon to have them as future potential breeders.  It seems in the 'worse' of times, there are blessings.  :+)

Same age but almost twice the weight of his little sister!  Diesel has  a masculine head and  excellent boning.
Just like with our children, siblings can be so different!

Skye weighs 14 lbs. at 10 months.  Unlike many minis, Skye has nice leg length - no stumpy legs on this girl!
She has a very feminine face with a tiny button nose.