THE ELSIE X DUCKIE LITTER GO HOME.

The day has finally arrived and Maggie Mae, Buzz, Onyx, Gretel and Rosie will go on a new adventure with their families!

Although they leave the ADNE nest today, I am sure they will totally enjoy their new home with so many new adventures waiting for them there.

Denim Dude aka 'Levi' went home a week earlier than the others.  Hopefully, he will be a quality stud for his breeder.

Buzz goes home with the Peterson Family.

Ed and Joan welcome Maggie Mae to their home.

Rosie Shea won't be living too far from her first home.

ADNE Spirit of Onyx is with her guardians - Susan and Alan.

Shilo is living the life with her retired owners.

Most of this litter's pups that attended the Group Pick Up Day meeting!!

Now that you are all home and getting to know your new pup; be aware your first couple of night's home may be a bit sleepless while they adjust.  Read about crate training and sleep schedules on the Pup Prep link!!

I look forward to pics and adventures.  :+)

SURGERIES ARE DONE! Elsie x Duckie Litter

The pups did beautifully and I was able to pick them up in earlier than I expected.  When I got them home, they went outdoors for potty and then I kept them in the pup room pen for recuperation.

Surprisingly, both Gretel and Onyx were gentle with them.  They only had their microchips inserted at the vets.  The 'patients' had their microchips put in while under anesthesia for their surgeries - lucky little buggers.  Those microchip needles pinch!  

Buzz is on the grate with Gretel and Onyx laying down in front.  Rosie is snuggling with the stuffed bunny and Maggie Mae is happily hogging the crate space.

Surgery tomorrow! Elsie x Duckie Litter.

We are off again to the vets tomorrow.  All of the pups will be getting their microchips and Buzz, Maggie Mae and Rosie will be getting their surgeries.  It will be multiple visits as the pups will not be picked up until late in the afternoon and I also have two of my adults going in for their annuals in the early afternoon.  Better gas up the car again!

I always like to give the pups a bath before their surgery day and I must say ALL the pups enjoyed the water and the spray hose.  Maggie actually just sat there enjoying the spray as I lifted her head to get to her chest but none of them were an issue at all.  I had the blow dryer going but really did not use it much as the pups were comfortable with just the towel soaking up the water.  They did go into the crates for a nice nap after the bath.

Will hopefully have some pics of the pups after they return home.

Will see most of you on Saturday, June 8th at 1 pm.  I do have one client picking up at noon due to their long drive.

ONYX COLLAR GIRL HAS A HOME!

UPDATE:  ONYX HAS A WONDERFUL HOME.  THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SENT IN INQUIRIES!!

From the moment she was whelped, I had hopes to keep her for a breeding girl to place in a guardian home but she has a slight under bite which nixed her from my program.  Upon the vet exam for her Health Certificate, it was not even noted because it is so insignificant; but I take pride in my breeding stock and even small deficits bump you off for consideration.

According to my trainer's Temperament Assessment done at 7  1/2 weeks of age, here is the best criteria for Onyx Girl to bloom (a full copy of her assessment will be provided for guidance):

• a stable dog to give Onyx a confidence boost would be a huge benefit
• Preferably works from home or can bring to their business.  Onyx needs time to greet unfamiliar people or new environments, so gentle exposure and patience for both. 
• use a professional trainer that can teach you how to redirect her when she appears stressed
• provide lots of encouragement and play time - Onyx loves to play fetch and tug
• A home that is not excessively noisy or loud and has enough sense to give her a quieter place to be during these times until she shows comfort in that setting.

On the positive side: 

• Onyx is friendly and likes to be with familiar people.  Unfamiliar people need to give her a bit of time to assess them.  She is not the type of dog that will knock people over with excited abandon.  
• She loves food so will be easy to train with positive rewards.  
• She is loyal and will stay close to you for human contact and will be an easy dog to train off leash when safe to do so.  She is very agreeable and willing to learn.
• Onyx has a silky, wavy coat that will be easy to maintain and a joy for any groomer as well as non shedding.
• She adores belly rubs.  :+)

Any interested parties that fit this criteria are welcomed to contact me by phone or email.  Info is on the bottom of any page of this website.

ASSIGNMENTS FOR ELSIE'S LITTER!

I might also add that this post will include their 8 week old photos as well!

Another busy day here at ADNE.  Earlier this morning I was able to get the photoshoot done but had to put it aside as my breeder friend came to pick her puppy. We had agreed on this litter some time ago and I could not even pick MY pup until she had made her choice.  :+)

Then after that was said and done, I was calling up my potential owners to give them their assigned pup when Clary decided to begin whelping her puppies - OH MY!  Once again, I had to put things on hold as Clary's babies enter the world.  So far there are two of them.

Alas, I have contacted all I needed to and we have surprises as is normal.  It is amazing how the temperament test can change things but I am so use to this that I hardly skip a beat.

Let's see who is packed and ready for their next adventure!

Lime Boy - 'BUZZ' is anxious to get on his way to the Peterson Family.  6 lbs.

Denim Boy will be a potential stud for Great Rock Labradoodles!   5 lbs.

Onyx Girl was placed with Sue and Alan Lehotsky.  4.5 lbs.

Yellow Collar Girl - 'ROSIE' will fit nicely under the seat for all those trips to Florida with the Shea's.  4.1 lbs.

Copper Girl - 'MAGGIE MAE' is excited to join the Toomey Family! 5.5 lbs.

Teal Girl (SHILO)  placed with the Cunninghams!  4.5 lbs.

What a busy day!

This morning, we all piled into my vehicle to visit the Canine Ophthalmologist in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  As you can see they enjoy looking out the 'window'.  What good riders they are!  Of course, there is comfort in company!  Hopefully, they will be good individual riders!  At least none of them vomited or had wet muzzles from salivation stress.  They all did great at the eye exam and captivated all the adults there that could not resist meeting cute puppies.  :+)

Then we drove to my vet to have their Distemper and Parvo shots and a full check up for the Health Certificates.  I love that my vet has me use a private door to go in so that they are not exposed to any of the sick animals that might be in the waiting room.  Once again, they had 'ooo's and ahhs' from Dr. Berry and vet techs.  Thankfully, all were in good health and cleared all the requirements for  the health certificate.

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While the pups were settled in the back of my car with the back door up and in the shade, we met up with Ms. Sadie Benz.  She was at my vets for her first progesterone test as she is being bred soon for her first litter.  Sadie is a lovely cafe colored Labradoodle.  Would you believe she was solid chocolate for almost one and a half years?  Most chocolates change to cafe.

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Lastly, still at my vets, Clary Mc Fadden was brought in by her guardians, for her x-ray as pups are due June 2nd!!  Her guardian and daughter were very excited to see the x-ray of her five robust puppies!  Clary has settled in beautifully here and is relaxed and sleeping next to my feet awaiting the big day sometime this weekend.  You can see her round belly above and also below.

It sure has been a busy day and I don't expect to get much rest given tomorrow is assignment day for Elsie's pups.  We also have other vet appointments on Monday too!  Fortunately, the pups stay home for that one.

Temperament Testing has some surprises today!

We headed up to Windham this morning under gloomy skies.  I wish someone was in the backseat to take pics of the little heads that kept looking out the back window - so cute!

After the initial small whines, the pups settled down quickly and were very quiet.  None of them got queasy which was WONDERFUL.

We arrived a bit early so that the process would get underway as scheduled.  I will not have the write ups until Saturday, so these casual pics are being shared so you can see some of what the trainer does as she assesses the pups.  What you will not see much of are the nuances that the trainer gleans that determines what sort of home each pup will do well in.  I had a few surprises!

I will be contacting everyone on Saturday some time!

Copper wasn't sure about the guy in the red suit but was fine after the first introduction.  She LOVED the stuffed dog!

Miss Yellow was all about focusing on people - nothing else mattered.    She would play with a ball, the tug toy and walked on all the surfaces but PEOPLE is her bowl of cherries.

 

Denim Boy had a ball!  He loved everything and thought this was an amusement park!

Lime Boy owned the room as well and could not get enough treats from 'the vending machine' person.  He IS food motivated!  A good thing for training a smart, confident pup.  :+)

It took Onyx Girl quite some time to feel comfortable in the area.    Neither food nor most of the stimuli interested her until the tug toy and the paper ball. Then it was playtime! 

Teal Girl did not surprise me - she always had a gentle and calm spirit.  She liked the toys and the treats
but was always a lady and looked for her support system (trainer).

WEEK SEVEN IS HERE! (Elsie x Duckie litter)

First, let me wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day.  I thank God we live in a free country because of the enormous sacrifices of others.  My heart goes out to all families that lost a loved one. 💝

Finally the weather has broken so I was able to clean and set up the outdoor puppy area last week. Boy, have the pups been loving all the room to run and chase each other!  They are so little it is hysterical to watch them run and tumble over each other - sort of like watching bowling.  :+)

They are eating Life's Abundance kibble and are doing well on it.  So, if you have not ordered your food yet, I suggest you do so from the AnnaBlog Pup Prep tab.  Don't forget to also get the Snuggle Puppy!  This is a good time to read all the links, contract, and pup proof your home.  Hopefully, you have met your trainer and have enlisted in pup socialization classes.

On to pics!!

Teal Girl is 3 1/2 lbs. and enjoys the leaves!

Yellow Girl gained almost a pound this week!  3 1/4 lbs.  Sits so pretty.

I love the pretty white markings on Denim Boy.   4 lbs.

Onyx should be a dog model - she is easy to photograph.  3 3/4 lbs.

Okay, if I were naming this guy, it would be Fabian.  Anyone remember him?  Lime Boy 5 lbs!

Copper Girl staking claim to this toy.  :+) - 4 1/2 lbs.

Here are some more pics of them enjoying the play-yard and the toys in it.  So many things to smell and explore!  They are really enjoying themselves.  :+)

The Caterpillar tunnel is always a big hit with every litter.

Looks like a Choo Choo train!

Pups always have a favorite toy.

Checking out the Sit and Spin.

Oh the joy of just running, running, running!  Love the flapping ears!

Aren't leaves just soooo interesting?

Having a conversation at the 'water cooler'.

SIX WHOLE WEEKS! (Elsie and Duckie Litter)

We even have sunshine today!  :+)

This week, I decided to take a picture of each pup in a different setting rather than the same pose for everyone.  Sometimes, I just like to mix things up.

Elsie has gone home and the pups don't seem to miss her at all.  They are happy to eat their food, drink water and go exploring inside and outside in their pen.  Sometimes, I open the door and let them explore the ramp and alley.  I have also begun letting them use the dogie door by just using the swinging flap without the magnetic frame which makes it easier to use.  Yesterday, they all went outdoors through the open door then I closed the door on them to see who would try to use the flap to get through.  I went to empty the dishwasher and then checked to see if any got in - they ALL did!  I swear they had grins on their faces as if to say.....aha!

Onyx Collar is in the Fourth of July bucket. 3 lbs.

Yellow Girl sitting on the Sit and Spin.  She would be happier sitting on someone's lap.  2 1/2 lbs.

Copper Girl got to climb on a toy rocker.  3 1/2 lbs.

Denim Boy enjoyed sitting on our large garden frog.  He looks like he is ready to give a princess a kiss.   3 lbs. 

No, Lime Boy is not at school but I bet he would love to play with the kids if he was!  4 lbs.

Teal Girl is in a wagon but not going anywhere. Doesn't her look say..... 'Where is the driver?' 3 lbs.

A breathe of fresh air!

As usual, we had visitors this week and were also able to get a few hours of being outdoors in the small outside pen.

I like to use this pen for young pups because it is a safe and gentle way for their first experience to being outside.   I had spent the early morning cleaning up the equipment to use in this area as well as raking all the leaves that had accumulated.  We have had so few days of anything resembling sunshine that I knew if I did not get it done - I had no idea when we might see the sun!  They also had the opportunity to watch the other dogs run around and hear all the truck noises and traffic from the street. It won't be long before they are able to utilize the entire pup playground to their delight, but for now, we are keeping things simple.

They are very interested in what the other doodles are doing.

Looks like I missed one of the pups in this photo!

More interested in what is outside the pen than inside the pen!

Here is Teal Girl sitting and watching this visitors iPhone.  :+)

Nothing like a bunch of pups to bring smiles to faces.

Elsie went back to her guardians today but not before Lime Boy got a snuggle.

Hey, it is beginning to sprinkle - can we go in?