Gunny x Boomer pups are beginning to leave. UPDATED!!!

Stay tuned to this post for updates as pups go home with their families.  Because of an error I made for pick ups, pups are leaving over a seven day period.

I know that Bailey and Dylan will be great friends.

Lilo is going to have so many hands for petting, cuddling and training!

Coco will bring many more smiles to her family.

ADNE'S 'Skye's the Limit' aka 'SKYE' will enjoy her new home with another ADNE doodle!

What is better than one doodle?  Two of them - one for each lap!  Duke and Zella Johnson.

A favorite of everyone, Miss Phoebe goes home.  She will bring lots of smiles to all.

ADNE's 'DIESEL'.  I am waiting for the right Guardian Home for this handsome fellow.  He is calm, gentle, playful and quiet.  I have not heard him bark yet but he loves to chase and play with balls, tug and seems to like water.  :+)

Please read more about Diesel and a Guardian Home on this AnnaBlog.  Diesel is a charmer! 

WEEK 8 - GUNNY X BOOMER LITTER!

Well, it is certainly crunch time here at ADNE.  Six of the pups went in yesterday for their surgeries and all are doing wonderfully this morning.  They are outside playing and napping as it pleases them. This morning's round of pics had a couple of 're-do's because they really have TOO much energy to stay still for a second or two!!

Incisions look good and I keep checking.  Don't be surprised if you feel a bit of bump on the area - that is from moving too much but the only way to prevent that is to crate for many hours a day.  Pups know when to stop playing and I rather they enjoy each other for the time they have left here.

Saturday at 10 am, three of the pups will be going home to their families.  The rest will go home on Saturday, August 24th at 1 pm.  Then I will just have Diesel and Skye here until Guardian Homes are found.

Today's pics were done outside wherever I could find the proper lighting.  The sun can be a real pain sometimes!!

Zella is a family name.  :+)   She weighs 5 3/4 lbs.

Coco, a popular name for a chocolate pup it seems!  5 3/4 lbs.

Phoebe means 'A beam of light'.  How appropriate for this girl and her owner - 5 1/2 lbs.

Diesel means oil.  I love his slick, shiny black coat.  I understand it is also a popular clothing store in NYC.
DIESEL IS AVAILABLE FOR A LOCAL GUARDIAN HOME!  He is 8 lbs. at 9 weeks. 

Lilo is an unusual name - I believe it means 'generous' - nice connotation.  Lilo is 6 1/2 lbs.

Bailey had quite the 'go around' for his name.  6 1/2 lbs.

ADNE Skies the Limit aka Skye/Skylar.  It was not intentional, just sort of fit.  5 lbs.
Skylar is a breeding hopeful.

Rocky is now named DUKE and will reside with sister ZELLA !   :+)

ROCKY IS AVAILABLE FOR A HOME!

Rocky has a bit of shyness and needs a home that has a gentle environment and will only use positive training methods.  He is not a hyper pup at all.  He will enjoy walks, meeting friendly people using treats to say 'Hello' and will engage with friendly dogs and cats.  This is not the type of pup to take to dog parks or rowdy day care centers.

He is submissive to people and dogs but does NOT submissive pee.  A gentle approach wins him over.  I have a full report on him by my trainer who claims he will be an easy pup to raise because of his soft temperament.

Please send in an application if you are interested or call for more information.  Rocky is a miniature, caramel colored Labradoodle with a allergy friendly curly coat.

Since he needs another eye exam in June due to an eye issue, only people willing to go to Portsmouth, NH for this appointment should apply.  My eye vet does not feel it is a concern but we want to verify.  Of course, I will pay for the exam.

Rocky is my normal pet price.  He is not discounted.  Please read my contact regarding any health issues under the Purchase Detail Tab on my website.

Who I am keeping for Guardian Homes!

Finally, I received the information I needed to make my Guardian Home choices.  I am keeping both Coal and Sky.  So those of you who had them listed on your preferences, they are no longer available.  I am pretty sure I have a guardian home for Skye whose full name is ADNE 'SKIES THE LIMIT' aka Skye; and Coal is now ADNE 'DIESEL'.   I am definitely looking for a local guardian for Diesel - that means less than an hour away - preferably closer to a half hour unless you don't mind driving to me all the time.

I updated my website on the Home Page to reflect my choices as soon as I made them.

Now the difficulty is some of you are going to need to make other choices and I would appreciate hearing from you.  FYI - I have placed both Sage and Coffee already.  I am going to continue assigning to those that I still have preferences from.

Some of you will be disappointed, I know a few will be, just let me know if you would like your deposit back.  Pups are available for the fall from my breeder friend, Marci of Tango Wool Labradoodles.  You should contact her asap.

Temperament Tests - Assignments Update

Just to let you all know that my trainer will not return back here from Denver until Tuesday, so assignments will be made on Wednesday, Aug. 14th.  At that time, I will need a name for either a male or a female so PLEASE have this ready.  I will ask that the balance for your pup be sent so it is received by Tuesday, Aug. 20th if using a personal check.  If not received by that date (late), I will hold it for you and you must bring cash instead at pick up.  My address is on the bottom of every page of the website.

Pick up is on Saturday, August 24th at 1 pm unless you have made other arrangements with me.  Lastly, Week 8 pics will be done on Thursday, not Wednesday because of their surgeries.

Boy, did I drop the ball this week! (Gunny x Boomer Litter - 7 weeks)

My apologies for messing up the pick up day - I clearly missed an entire week when making my count.  It does not impair the surgery date but the pups were a bit early for their CAER Eye Exam today as I generally do it at eight weeks; as well as their Temperament Test.  However, my very experienced trainer will take their age into account when doing her write ups.  She did mention to me that she has a commitment in Denver and may not get to them until her return.  Please be patient, I would rather the reports be correct not fast.

The pups have really been enjoying the play yard and both Biscuit and Pink have been a great 'big sis and big bro' to all of them.  They all sleep together as well but are fed in separate areas.  Biscuit (Pink is SOLD AND WITH HER NEW FAMILY) will be picked up on Saturday and I will just have the little guys for the next couple of weeks.

A friend of mine came with me to the pups Temperament Test and was a great help moving and holding some of the pups as needed.  Thank you, Roxann!!  Both Rocky and Coffee needed another pup to bolster their confidence through some of the test parts and then completed the rest by themselves.  Given they are both smaller than most and tested a week early, I was glad to see them complete the process once a sibling was with them.  :+)

The ride up and back from the Temperament Test was somewhat noisy until the pups finally settled down; however, the ride to the eye exams today was MUCH more quiet.  We have a couple more trips before they go home.

This week's pics includes some of the pups participating in the Temperament Test.

Fudge Boy is very popular.  Wonder why?  :+)

For those who like curls, well..Sage has plenty of them.

A replica of her mom, Coffee will more than likely lighten just a bit.

Coral's color is so captivating.  She IS the color of a Kraft Caramel.  Yum!

Oh, those silky blacks get me every time.  

'How much is that dogie in the Window'?  Anyone remember that tune?  Rocky takes it to a new level.  

Violet was terrific during her Temperament Test.  A really confident pup.  Cute, too!

  

A smart a--!  Sky simply knows she is adorable and uses her smarts and good looks  optimally!

Here are some pics of the pups during the variety of 'activities' done during the Temperament Test.

OMG! It is WEEK SIX for the Gunny x Boomer babes!

They really have not grown much as I am always comparing them to the giants that surround their fenced area every day!  :+). They have gained weight as their appetites are good and they seem very content.

They like their little play area and take naps and eat outside every day it is nice - which have been quite a few lately!  Soon they will be enjoying the big play area once their cousins' go to their homes. they won't know what to do with so much space.  :+)

This morning, I added a large turf-like mat to the space.  It is a nice texture for their feet and makes clean up easier on me.  Lugging stones with poop on them in the pail is heavy!  I said to my husband - would you like to cement this area or me get a decent size turf mat?  You know the answer.  :+)

The pups were placed in one of the walled gardens for their pictures today.

Coral is pretty as a picture looking off into the driveway.

Rocky was not as brave as some and did not want to look down.  

Coal was very interested in smelling the flowers.

Fudge was investigative and thought about jumping.  He did not.  :+)

Cute as a flower pot, Sky was content to sit and be photogenic.

Flitting from spot to spot, Coffee was totally entertained.

Like a Lioness looking over her brood, Sage gazes intently.

Brave Violet loved having the garden to roam in.

We had two families visit the pups this week and both families and puppies had a wonderful time.  I hope to have more visitors in the coming weeks!

WE ARE FIVE WEEKS OLD! Gunny x Boomer Litter.

They are growing but so small compared to the Clary litter!  They almost look like animated toys.  :+)

Early this week, I added a grate to their potty box as a 'new' texture for them to experience.  Also, they have had a gruel to lap up which they did with glee!  Today, I added pulverized and soaked kibble along with warmed Goat's Milk to their diet and they love it.  It is more filling and I am hoping that the drain on Gunny will be lessened.  Three meals a day is now the norm and this will help Gunny begin weaning.

Some have asked about the types of coats the pups will have so each pic has a description.

Next on the agenda is for them to explore the small outdoor pen in the pup play-yard.  I need to clean it up with bleach first and let it dry.  One of today's tasks!

I still see a lot of hesitation or eager exploration from this group.  Off course, that will change once they are outdoors and have more stimulation and exposure to our environment.  I also see wagging tails to familiar voices and gentle hands.  I must say, they are on a huge learning curve at this time.

Sage Girl will have a curly fleece coat.  She is a Caramel.

Fudge Boy will have a wavy fleece coat.

Rocky Boy will have a curly fleece coat.  He is also Caramel.

Sky Girl will have a wavy fleece coat.  I believe she will be a Caramel but her nose is still confused about her pigment

Violet Girl will have a curly fleece coat.

Coral Girl is a wavy fleece coat.

Coal Boy is a wavy fleece coat.

Coffee is also a wavy fleece coat.

GUNNY X BOOMER'S LITTER - 4 Weeks!

Man, have we been busy with the four grandchildren and their dad!  Thank goodness both dad and Gramps took them on an excursion today so I could get these pics done.

These little munchkins have developed into tiny dogs.  They can see, hear, stand on their little feet and actually find and use the potty box - YEA!  They still seek their mom for nourishment but in a few days, I will begin some gruel to take the bulk of feeding off of Gunny.

Yes, they are now four weeks of age but only at the very early stages of becoming social.  Don't expect much from them for those of you who are coming to visit this weekend!  Some might be truly frightened but this is the learning process and we watch closely and believe me as time goes on, they become VERY happy to see people and love to snuggle and play.  This slow social learning curve is critical for their development and future integration into the world.  They ALL need time to adjust and learn.

My weekend for visits is now full but I can certainly have some visits during the coming weekdays if anyone is available.  Just send me an email!  :+)

Coral Girl will have a wavy coat and is a Caramel.  See her rosy-brown nose and hazel eye color?

Sage Girl is a Caramel as well and will have a curly coat.

Fudge Boy will have a slight wave to his coat.  Chocolates typically lighten a bit.

Sky Girl is keeping me guessing if she will develop into an Apricot or a Caramel.

Coal Male has a deep black nose like his shiny, wavy coat.

Coffee Girl will lighten up and she will have a curly coat.

Rocky Male is a Caramel with a curly coat.

Violet Girl has a curly coat and may lighten in color.