Hello!
As expected, Harriet who began her cycle last week has thrown Annabelle into heat - yeah! I checked Miss Annie this morning and am now making plans for her breedings. She is just in the early stages and it won't be for a week or two until matings take place. If all goes well, I am expecting puppies to be delivered in mid December with home placements in mid-March or so.
Exciting times!!
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Monday, September 10, 2007
We are asking Santa for a new litter :+)
Hello,
Annabelle is feeling rather frisky and enjoying all the attention that pre-cycling brings. We, on the otherhand, are conferring with Santa's elves about a late December delivery. If all goes well, a new litter of pups should be homebound just in time for Spring's early flowers in March or possibly April.
When Annabelle is ready, we plan to breed her to that wonderful redhead, Trout from California, who is also Maple Sugar's daddy.
Then there is Rumple Sticks, my gorgeous hunk of chocolate parfait who is ready, willing an able to perform his stud duties.
The old breeding approach of many sires impregnating a female is still frowned upon, but a 'duo sired' breeding has been sanctioned by the AKC for a while now. I am attempting to do just that with this breeding. Success is not overwhelming, but with the scientific advances of DNA for identifying parentage of puppies, I am hoping to beat the odds and get an assortment of colors. So those pups from Trout would all be red or dark apricot and with my stud Rumple Sticks - chocolates, blacks and creams. I am very excited and so is Annabelle. :+)
I should mention that all the resulting pups will be third generation labradoodles.
(Click pics below to enlarge.)
Our stud, Rumple Sticks, is a chocolate/cafe standing 20 inches tall and weighing 27 lbs. He is an Australian/American multigen with an impressive record of health and fabulous good looks. Hopefully this will be a natural mating.
Annabelle, a lovely non-shedding apricot second generation American Labradoodle, will be courted shortly by two handsome studs. She is a rugged girl weighing in at 38 lbs. and 18 inches in height. She loves squeaky stuffed animals and being a mother.
Pictured below is the very handsome, Trout. If his glorious coat and color wasn't enough to peak my curiosity, his health testing had me totally convinced - this was one great stud! I loved the fact that he comes from American lines, as I look for that specifically when breeding.
Annabelle is feeling rather frisky and enjoying all the attention that pre-cycling brings. We, on the otherhand, are conferring with Santa's elves about a late December delivery. If all goes well, a new litter of pups should be homebound just in time for Spring's early flowers in March or possibly April.
When Annabelle is ready, we plan to breed her to that wonderful redhead, Trout from California, who is also Maple Sugar's daddy.
Then there is Rumple Sticks, my gorgeous hunk of chocolate parfait who is ready, willing an able to perform his stud duties.
The old breeding approach of many sires impregnating a female is still frowned upon, but a 'duo sired' breeding has been sanctioned by the AKC for a while now. I am attempting to do just that with this breeding. Success is not overwhelming, but with the scientific advances of DNA for identifying parentage of puppies, I am hoping to beat the odds and get an assortment of colors. So those pups from Trout would all be red or dark apricot and with my stud Rumple Sticks - chocolates, blacks and creams. I am very excited and so is Annabelle. :+)
I should mention that all the resulting pups will be third generation labradoodles.
(Click pics below to enlarge.)
Our stud, Rumple Sticks, is a chocolate/cafe standing 20 inches tall and weighing 27 lbs. He is an Australian/American multigen with an impressive record of health and fabulous good looks. Hopefully this will be a natural mating.
Annabelle, a lovely non-shedding apricot second generation American Labradoodle, will be courted shortly by two handsome studs. She is a rugged girl weighing in at 38 lbs. and 18 inches in height. She loves squeaky stuffed animals and being a mother.
Pictured below is the very handsome, Trout. If his glorious coat and color wasn't enough to peak my curiosity, his health testing had me totally convinced - this was one great stud! I loved the fact that he comes from American lines, as I look for that specifically when breeding.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Placements - Part II
and to continue....
Marcia and Carl were my first contacts for a puppy and even sent me (well, Harriet actually) flowers when the litter was born. :+) For many weeks, Carl pushed a carriage around the North End with pics of Beatrix in them. Finally, he has Beatrix Potter (Flower Girl) in the flesh (or fur) to push now. The 'arts' are big in her neighborhood and Beatrix is partaking of it all with finesse and flair. Marcia has her baby girl and is thrilled beyond words. I should note, Miss Annabelle was not moving while her belly was being rubbed, so is included in this pic - just a tad spoiled.
Murphy, Red Girl found a wonderful home with the Donnelly Family. Murphy is full of life, laughs and kisses and shares them all with relish! From where I sit, it was a perfect placement.
Sweet, soft, complient Lily (Purple Girl) basks in the adoration of her owners, the Arnolds. Lily is the type of pup that needed a family who understood her nature and personality. I could have searched the U.S. from end to end and would not have found a more loving family to adopt her. I was so pleased when they asked me to put them on Willis' list for another puppy to join their family next year. :+)
With a heavy heart from the recent loss of their beloved pet, the Alvarez family contacted me. I was captured by the calmness and gentle manner all of them had - especially Tori. Rosa - 'Pink Girl' fit into their lifestyle like a glove. Rosa has a bit of a soft side and would do best with a structured household. With a large, extensive family to care for her every need, Rosa will heal the sad past and promise a bright future. :+)
Unfortunately, I did not get a pic of the last pup to leave. Little Poppi (Multi Girl) traveled, via car, back to Wisconsin through Canada! And.... she was one of the pups that DID NOT do well in a car. However, Kris stated that she did great and definitely overcame her car sickness and learned crate training during her trip. Quite the achievement!!
Her owner did say she would send me one of the hundred+ that they took of her during the trip and visit here. :+)
Hopefully, many of you will post me new pics of all these babies as they grow. I especially would love 6 month and year old pics. HINT! HINT!
Don't forget that I am here to help you in any way I can. A phone call or email is all it takes.
Marcia and Carl were my first contacts for a puppy and even sent me (well, Harriet actually) flowers when the litter was born. :+) For many weeks, Carl pushed a carriage around the North End with pics of Beatrix in them. Finally, he has Beatrix Potter (Flower Girl) in the flesh (or fur) to push now. The 'arts' are big in her neighborhood and Beatrix is partaking of it all with finesse and flair. Marcia has her baby girl and is thrilled beyond words. I should note, Miss Annabelle was not moving while her belly was being rubbed, so is included in this pic - just a tad spoiled.
Murphy, Red Girl found a wonderful home with the Donnelly Family. Murphy is full of life, laughs and kisses and shares them all with relish! From where I sit, it was a perfect placement.
Sweet, soft, complient Lily (Purple Girl) basks in the adoration of her owners, the Arnolds. Lily is the type of pup that needed a family who understood her nature and personality. I could have searched the U.S. from end to end and would not have found a more loving family to adopt her. I was so pleased when they asked me to put them on Willis' list for another puppy to join their family next year. :+)
With a heavy heart from the recent loss of their beloved pet, the Alvarez family contacted me. I was captured by the calmness and gentle manner all of them had - especially Tori. Rosa - 'Pink Girl' fit into their lifestyle like a glove. Rosa has a bit of a soft side and would do best with a structured household. With a large, extensive family to care for her every need, Rosa will heal the sad past and promise a bright future. :+)
Unfortunately, I did not get a pic of the last pup to leave. Little Poppi (Multi Girl) traveled, via car, back to Wisconsin through Canada! And.... she was one of the pups that DID NOT do well in a car. However, Kris stated that she did great and definitely overcame her car sickness and learned crate training during her trip. Quite the achievement!!
Her owner did say she would send me one of the hundred+ that they took of her during the trip and visit here. :+)
Hopefully, many of you will post me new pics of all these babies as they grow. I especially would love 6 month and year old pics. HINT! HINT!
Don't forget that I am here to help you in any way I can. A phone call or email is all it takes.
Placements - Part I
Hello!
From comments received so far, it appears all is going quite well with minor adjustments for families and puppies. From the shores of Cape Cod beaches, parades welcoming St. Lucy at the North End, crossing the Canadian Border, frolicking at the water's edge of lakes and exploring woodlands as well as malls - the puppies and families are enjoying life together.
The Schindler's are happily enjoying the constant cuddles of Blue Boy 'Toby' right here in North Berwick. They will also be the guardians for Maple Sugar's antics soon. They are such a good and caring family visiting the litter almost weekly and loving all of the pups.
Cadbury has adapted so well to life with the Milletts. Along with two cats and two other dogs, her only issue so far has been the car. Her owner's are patient and willing to help her overcome this. She has many to love her and I am so happy to have found another exemplary guardian home for one of my breeding girls.
What can I say about 'Jack' -(Black Boy). Have heard nothing but raves from his doting owners. I keep asking them when 'the other shoe' is about to fall and they keep telling me 'What shoe?' To date the Bienenfelds are 'over the moon' with their little man.
Here is the big guy 'Hurley' - Green Boy. Hurley has been busy digging in the sand and keeping his family, the Taylor's, laughing. They tell me he really enjoys eating. :+)
The Youngberg family has plenty of cuddles for Yellow Girl 'Ruby'. They are an active family so I know Ruby will be at many games, school activities, rides and neighborhood walks.
From comments received so far, it appears all is going quite well with minor adjustments for families and puppies. From the shores of Cape Cod beaches, parades welcoming St. Lucy at the North End, crossing the Canadian Border, frolicking at the water's edge of lakes and exploring woodlands as well as malls - the puppies and families are enjoying life together.
The Schindler's are happily enjoying the constant cuddles of Blue Boy 'Toby' right here in North Berwick. They will also be the guardians for Maple Sugar's antics soon. They are such a good and caring family visiting the litter almost weekly and loving all of the pups.
Cadbury has adapted so well to life with the Milletts. Along with two cats and two other dogs, her only issue so far has been the car. Her owner's are patient and willing to help her overcome this. She has many to love her and I am so happy to have found another exemplary guardian home for one of my breeding girls.
What can I say about 'Jack' -(Black Boy). Have heard nothing but raves from his doting owners. I keep asking them when 'the other shoe' is about to fall and they keep telling me 'What shoe?' To date the Bienenfelds are 'over the moon' with their little man.
Here is the big guy 'Hurley' - Green Boy. Hurley has been busy digging in the sand and keeping his family, the Taylor's, laughing. They tell me he really enjoys eating. :+)
The Youngberg family has plenty of cuddles for Yellow Girl 'Ruby'. They are an active family so I know Ruby will be at many games, school activities, rides and neighborhood walks.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Rosa's owners came to visit today.
Tori and her family have been in Spain for over a month and didn't get to visit as often as they would have, so upon their return they immediately wanted to come up and play with their pup.
They brought some presents to share and after being 'fully tested and parent approved' via Annabelle and Harriet Potter, I tossed them into the puppy room for entertainment. I think they are really enjoying them! :+)
I know my other girls are going to be looking for them later when they come in. I won't be surprised if Annabelle, in particular, sneaks into the puppy room to steal one! She LOVES squeaky toys and always fills up her whelping box with them when she has babies. :+)
They brought some presents to share and after being 'fully tested and parent approved' via Annabelle and Harriet Potter, I tossed them into the puppy room for entertainment. I think they are really enjoying them! :+)
I know my other girls are going to be looking for them later when they come in. I won't be surprised if Annabelle, in particular, sneaks into the puppy room to steal one! She LOVES squeaky toys and always fills up her whelping box with them when she has babies. :+)
Friday, August 17, 2007
Red Girl has a name! Yeay!!
Her new owners have hobnobbed and discussed and finally decided on 'MURPHY'. Welcome to our group, Murphy! I just know you are going to keep mom VERY busy!!
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
The second wave of spays have arrived home safely!
Here are the new convalescents - Rosa on the left, Red Girl curled up and Lily in the potty area. They have had their pain meds and in a bit, dinner will be served.
Beatrix (back) Poppi and Ruby are bouncing bundles of energy! This is them a full 24 hours from surgery yesterday. I had them out in one of the pens today where they enjoyed the fresh air, but not with their other ruffian siblings!
And naturally, the other pups are being inquisitive and downright nosy about the new group that has been cornered off in their room. With some creative maneuvering, I was able to keep both groups in separate pens yet allow the other rascals enough space for their potty area and space to play as well.
Beatrix (back) Poppi and Ruby are bouncing bundles of energy! This is them a full 24 hours from surgery yesterday. I had them out in one of the pens today where they enjoyed the fresh air, but not with their other ruffian siblings!
And naturally, the other pups are being inquisitive and downright nosy about the new group that has been cornered off in their room. With some creative maneuvering, I was able to keep both groups in separate pens yet allow the other rascals enough space for their potty area and space to play as well.
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