Piper Moon, another breeding hopeful visited us on Friday and Saturday.

   
My daughter has Piper Moon and spent the night with us catching up on a Mother's Day promise which included Gramps sitting our grandson while Heather and I went out to dinner and did some shopping.  :+)

Piper also needed a bit of a trim.  She has the prettiest coat which is even a better grade than Olive's, her mom.  Piper's dad is Connecticut's Cowboy and his coat is fabulous.

Her coat looks like so many different tints depending on where the sun was.  She is such a clone of Olive that it is very difficult to tell who was who unless you see the tails.  Olive has a curly tail and Piper does not.

The tender, caring personalities are evident in both dogs, however.  Piper is Heather's shadow as Olive is mine.  So funny how these traits are passed on.  I am always amazed at how much humans and canines can be so much alike on temperaments and physical quirks. 

I expect Piper Moon to follow in her mom's tracks with regard to weight and height as well - at maturity 32 lbs. and 18 inches.  Right now, at 8 months, Piper weighs 27 1/2 lbs. and is 17 inches tall.  She has done most of her growing and will 'finish off' at a year or so.

So far, I am loving Piper's conformation.  At a year, we will begin testing and see where she ends up.  I am hoping as a breeding girl for our program; but if not, I know she has a wonderful home with owners who love her dearly which is why the Guardian Home concept so great.  The dogs are always a pet first and foremost.

She is a love and just like her mom - HATES to have her toenails cut.  I can't say I blame her!

Her standing pic on the left is an excellent example of a fine form.  You could almost balance a glass of water on that topline!

   

I also said goodbye to sweet Piper Moon.....

The new addition.

Piper Moon has gone to live with our daughter's family in New Hampshire.  She and our grandson will enjoy lots of room to romp together along with the family cat who appears to be non-plussed about Piper's arrival at their home.  I think it is wonderful that our grandson will grow up with a dog and learn all the responsibility that will involve.  Someday, I hope Piper will produce gorgeous black beauties like she is.  Be good, Piper Moon!! 

Pearl and Piper playing outdoors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pearl and Piper have become good friends.  Pearl is feeling really good and has plenty of energy for playing with Piper and enjoys being away from her pups for a spell.  I love to watch them play.  :+)

Piper's first snow at 11 weeks old. (Guardian Home Wanted!)

'Will you please play in the snow with me?'

'I think I can make a snowman'.

'Yup, start with a small ball of snow......... um...tastes good'!

I have begun to take Piper to a Puppy Obedience class for more socialization with people and other animals.  This is very important so that she can continue to be exposed to many sights, sounds and stimulating environments that she is not accustomed to at home.  She has surprised me with her 'braveness' to go up to strangers for pats and cuddles.  I am so pleased to see this - an absolute people magnet.  :+)

She is also attending a puppy class on Saturday mornings to explore the opportunity to make more 'furry' friends.  Today was her first class and she seemed a bit stressed but I am sure with more exposure, she will do just fine.  I was very proud of Piper today.  :+)