FAMILY PICS WILL BE POSTED ON SAT. MARCH 9th! (Daisy x Thaddeus)

I had a couple of necessary delays for pick ups, so will post the entire group on the above date.  So keep watching!

'Shadow' will be a wonderful companion to his new owners.  Both looking forward to having a new best friend after losing their Lab last year.

Vaccine Day! (Daisy x Thaddeus)

I piled all the pups back into the car for their ride to my vet for their check ups and Distemper and Parvo Virus vaccine.  I used my transport buggy to get them into and out of my vet's office.  It was wicked windy today and sometimes their ears and muzzles were being blown all over the place.  Didn't seem to mind them a bit.

Once inside our room, the pups were let out to run around and cause havoc, which they did.  Dr. Berry examined each one and gave them a shot.  None cried or were overly concerned with the vaccine or the examination.

On Wednesday, we pack up again to be examined by the Opthalmologist to be sure their eyes are fine.  This time, they will have a 45 minute drive but this group does not seem to mind car travel at all.  Thank God for small favors!

They are all in there, just some are closer to the back.  When I closed my door, I could see several of them still 'perched' to look out the window as I was driving.  Would have loved to see the faces of drivers behind me.  :+)

This is my travel buggy.  Works quite well!

I have two pups available!

Today, I have contacted all buyers with their assignments so am very happy it went well.  Come Sunday, I will post pics of the newly placed pups.

However, I have one gorgeous black male pup available (Red Collar).  I also have decided to keep only one for a guardian home - Green Boy, who I have had my eye on since his birth.

Red Collar Boy will be about 30 lbs. at maturity.  He will make a wonderful companion dog in a quiet adult home.
A gorgeous, easy care, wavy, non shedding coat.

This little beguiling fellow is ADNE's 'Force of  Hobbit'.  His call name is 'HOBBS'!  I always like to give names that exemplify films, books or combinations of them. I think you can figure out that I loved
both the Star Wars movies and the Lord of the Rings books.

Hobbs has a well balanced, confident and social temperament.  Don't let this pic fool you, this guy is the life of the party!
He is a true cuddler, but he won't take up the whole couch!  Will mature to about 22 lbs.

Hobbs is only available to a local Guardian Home placement. 
Please read about Guardian Homes under the Puppy Details Tab.

HOBBS HAS AN INTERESTED GUARDIAN FAMILY AT THIS TIME.

Working on placements today!

A few of you have been contacted but it takes time and patience to get through all of you.  Hopefully, you are by your phones.

:+)  Joyce

When a box is a toy.

Puppies love boxes.  They easily move, make great chewing, are fun for numerous pups and are freely available.

Enjoy.

We are back!

It started our a really good day.  It was sunny, the traffic was light, the pups were excellent both going up and coming home with no vomiting, or potty mistakes in the back of my car, we were on time...sounds great, right?  UNfortunately, during the ride my 'tip proof' water bowl somehow leaked and my Canon Camera was left in a puddle.  OUCH!  Of course, it is not working.  Trying to dry it out but I don't think that is going to work.  :+(

This was a new trainer in a new facility and I was sooo impressed!  Not being able to take pics was a double pinch because I was so looking forward to capturing the goings on.  My iphone picked the same time period to do an update (groan) so that was my back up.  Can you believe it?

Lastly, I have to wait for the trainer's 'notes' on each pup, so I probably will not have any assignments for a day or two.  I really did not expect that but nothing I can do.  Hence no assignments today.

I am so sorry to disappoint but I had no idea I would not get notes immediately after the testing was done.  My error in not asking that question.  I assumed and we all know how that goes.

So, please be patient for a day or two.  The good news is, in a couple of weeks, you will get a CD/video of some of the testing for you to enjoy.  This is a nice bonus that this trainer does, but it does take a bit of time to do.

The all important SEVENTH WEEK! Daisy & Thaddeus Litter.

As always, the pups are now enjoying lots of time outdoors even in the cold snow.  Some stay out for about 5 or 10 minutes while others truly enjoy the chilly days.  It has been great to have the sunshine!

Yesterday, I spent a good portion of the day taking pics because I knew today would be so busy with visitors that I would not get them done until late in the evening.  I did get their weights today however.  They are gaining as they should with the two biggest boys (Red and Blue) staying at the top of the charts.

The pups are using the dogie door at their will now and I am finding less and less mistakes.  The litter box is still in their pen and that gets used quite frequently as well.  I love it when they choose to go outdoors for potty though!  I will say it does make a heck of a mess outdoors to clean up and I can't do it during freezing temps, so must wait for a bit of a thaw for clean ups!

This Tuesday, we go for the all important temperament testing and in the afternoon - the greatly anticipated ASSIGNMENTS!  I will call you with the info and need a name at that time.  This is for my paperwork and my vet.  So very important for you to have one picked for a girl or a boy.  I also sent out an email to you with regard to payment via a personal check.

Although Valentine's Day is behind us, February is still the 'Love' month!

ROSE GIRL - 4  3/4 LBS

PURPLE GIRL - 3   3/4 LBS.

BLUE BOY - 6  3/4 LBS.

FUDGE GIRL - 4  1/4 LBS.

YELLOW GIRL - 4 LBS.

RED BOY - 6 LBS.

ORANGE BOY - 4  1/4 LBS.

PINK GIRL - 4  1/2 LBS.

GREEN BOY - 3  3/4 LBS.

BLACK GIRL - 4  1/2 LBS.

I do have puppies available from this litter.  There are a couple of pups that I am seriously looking at for Guardian Homes as well - a male and perhaps a female.  I always reserve the right to add one or two if they interest me.  Please read about Guardian Homes on the website.  Thanks!

PREFERENCES!

For those who have not sent in their pup preferences, please do so.  I will be having the pups tested on Tuesday, 2/19 and would like to consider your preferences first when assigning pups.

PLEASE send them to me in a personal email, not here.  Thank you.

Daisy's group all content.

Late last night, I took this pic when Daisy went for her outdoor break.  Such a cute pile of contented pups.  :+)

Sort of looks like a pile of assorted chocolates -  Yummy!
Notice how shiny those dark coated pups are?

Daisy x Thaddeus Litter's first vet appointment.

Momma Daisy and pups went to visit Broadview Animal Hospital this afternoon at 3 pm.  I always have my pups examined by a vet, along with their momma, to be sure no problems are presenting such as hernias, cleft palates or the like.  Daisy is in good shape but had a slight fever - a common thing after a delivery but I am keeping an eye on her and will re-take her temp after she potties.  I did give her some Colloidal Silver, which is a very gentle holistic antibiotic.  Otherwise, she is eating well, drinking as she should and taking great care of her babies.  :+)

Each pup buyer has been sent an individual email with regard to sending in a deposit if you are positive you want a pup from this mating.  Obviously, if you are not sure, don't send in a deposit!! :+)

Here is wishing everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

It has been a bit...

Unfortunately, my husband's surgery did not go as well as we had hoped.  Complications have kept me busy along with getting things done for the holidays.  Thank goodness for Amazon!

Daisy is getting fat with babies!  She loves her belly rubs and sleeping next to Carl as he rests on the bed. In fact, sometimes there are three doodles on the bed keeping him company.  :+)

DAISY IS INDEED PREGNANT!

I was really surprised but the ultra sound does not lie - definitely saw more than six embryos happily nestled in her uterus.

She is expected to whelp at the end of December or perhaps New Year's Eve.  Our winter months will be filled with little Daisy and Thaddeus pups.  I expect all pups to be around 25 to 29 lbs.  :+)

Applications are welcomed as long as you will be happy with all colors - black, cream, chocolate or cafe.  The color of a pup is the last consideration for pup placements - always temperament first and foremost.  :+)

Mating achieved! :+)

This morning my inexperienced stud, THADDEUS DOOD had his first date!  Daisy was 'ready, willing and able' but Thaddeus was charming, sweet and unsure of himself.  It took about fifteen minutes of sniffing and cajoling but eventually Thaddeus got his groove on and bred Daisy.  Both his guardian and I sighed a breathe of relief.  I was not sure Thaddeus could reach Daisy as she is a bit taller than he is but score he did!  :+)

With any luck puppies will be arriving at the end of December with a going home date of early March.  I expect blacks, creams and chocolates if Mother Nature follows the rules.  There will be no phantoms or partis.  More than likely solids with a small possibility of a bit of white on a chest.  Please be open to all colors.  Weights will range from 25 to 30 lbs. and heights 16 to 18 inches at maturity.  I am accepting applications at this time.

I took some pics for you to enjoy.  Coats on both doodles are great.  Daisy is very gentle, sweet and compliant.  Thaddeus is a gentleman, who waits for you to go through the door first and is very obliging.  He has solid boning and a heavier set than Daisy who is light on her feet but sinewy like a ballerina.  :+)

Thaddeus showing off his markings to Daisy.  The light patch on his butt is proof of his phantom genes. 
You can see some lighter hair on his legs as well.

 

Thaddeus is a bit smaller than Daisy and has a silky, soft slight curl; whereas Daisy's is more wavy and cottony.

They were both quite happy after the mating and played ball together.  :+)

I am breeding Daisy again.

The tides have turned on skipping heats for breeding dogs.  Vet studies strongly recommend you breed back to back and retire early.  Since I don't like to breed my girls past five years of age, I made the decision to breed Daisy to Thaddeus Dood for a spring litter.

My hope is to bring the size down a bit from the Wyatt mating with Daisy.  Thaddeus is a large mini that weighs roughly 26 lbs.  He does have the genetics to produce phantoms but Daisy does not but we could get some with a white chest flash like Thaddeus has.  It will be a rainbow litter of blacks, chocolates and creams.  Mother Nature is always in charge of colors, so please do not get fixated on a particular one.

I really was all set to rebreed Wyatt to Daisy but the thought of possibly having ten medium pups again in the winter had me rethinking my mating strategy.  Furthermore; I need to see if my youngster, Thad has the sperm required for the job!  Best way to know this is to give him a whirl!

We all know about how sweet and gentle Daisy is.  Her coat grows long and flows when she walks.  It is very easy to maintain and I do cut it shorter for swimming in the summer and 'snow plowing' in the winter. Daisy enjoys her babies and is an excellent mother in all ways and is so healthy.

I thought this would be her last litter for ADNE but realized she will be only 'four' next month! Don't know if I will breed her another time after this one. If not, I am very hopeful that her daughters Ms. Sadie Benz and Christie Brinkley will follow in her footsteps.




Now Thaddeus is a full blown 'bachelor'.  He loves hanging around with his guardian, Paul and they are best buds.

Ball throwing and frisbee are part of every day life and then snuggling in his bed near Paul's desk is his daily routine.

Thaddeus is a Black and Cream phantom patterned doodle but you can only see his pattern when he is cut down.  Thad is a handsome lad and I expect some great pups with excellent coats from this mating if it is successful.

Thaddeus is coming to visit with Daisy Thursday morning.  We are hoping for a natural tie but Thaddeus is a 'first timer' and might need some help from the 'experienced' Daisy.  I will update with more news on Thursday.  :+)