Brinkley will be 11 weeks tomorrow! Guardian Home Candidate! 'PLACED!'

Yesterday, through that blinding rainstorm we had, I finally got Icy, Brinkley's sister to the Manchester Airport.  She is finally with her owners in Arizona.  Icy's Flight Nanny was wonderful and made sure Icy had plenty of lap time on her very long flight (with delays due to bad weather) until in her owner's arms late last night.

I expected Brinkley to have a difficult night without her cuddle friend but she settled immediately and went to sleep after her last potty around 9:30 pm.

This morning, she was very happy to mingle with the adults here and especially delighted that Daisy loves to play chase and wrestle with her routinely in the pup yard.

I am now insisting that Brinkley sit before placing her food bowl down and rewarding her with pats and coos when she sits in front of me.  Brinkley uses the dogie door very well but not 100% yet!  I will be getting her use to the car restraint harness system today.  We will visit Tractor Supply for some socialization.  :+)

This is a great pic of her gorgeous coat.

Sitting pretty.

Watching me rake.  

Brinkley and her Snuggle Puppy.  Apologies for the muddy floor but it is still wet here!

Icy is finally on a plane to her owner!

This rarely happens but Mother Nature really turned the screws on getting this sweet girl to her owners in Arizona.  The good news is that she will be traveling in 'first class' style with her Flight Nanny and will have so many people telling her how cute she is.  Icy LOVES attention!  Her calm nature is a people magnet.  :+)

Back home, Brinkley was a good girl but certainly misses her dear friend.  Now I need to spend time socializing my sweet Brinkley and begin gentle training.

The most interactive toys are not expensive at all.

This is a plastic gas funnel that you can get at any Dollar Tree Store.  Along with a braided rope toy snaked through it and knotted at the end, you have hours of entertainment!

Icy and Brinkley play with this toy constantly - one always has a head in the funnel end while the other grabs the rope hanging out the other end.  Between tugging, pawing at the funnel, chewing either side or just playing 'Catch Me, If You Can', this inexpensive and fun toy is always a hit!

We are keeping our paws crossed that Icy will finally go home to her owners tomorrow.  We are scheduled to meet her Flight Nanny at the Manchester Airport.  We are suppose to get lots of rain and thunderstorms (of course!), so there is always a chance of a last minute cancellation.

I know Brinkley will miss her friend greatly but her family is anxious to have her home and I am anxious to start on Brinkley's social and training schedule!  Send us good vibes for a safe trip tomorrow, please.

An Icy & Brinkley saga.

Great day today, so I got out my puppy carriage and prepared to take both pups for a walk in it.  I love this carriage and try to use it as often as possible.

Here is how their conversation went:

'Icy, this room has funny windows.'

'Oh..wait, there is a second floor but I don't know where we are!'

'Icy, come see!'

'Oh, this IS better.'

'Oh, ya... this is really cool! ' 

'The 'rooms' keep changing and there are some things that.....

'What is that? grrrrr...  'I don't know Icy but...

I think I am going to hide.'  'Don't worry, Brinkley, I will protect you!'

'Awww, I wasn't REALLY afraid, Icy!'

Hurricane Florence has really messed things up....but

Both Icy and Bella Rue are quite content as we all patiently wait for flights to be able to get to the East Coast.  From what I can tell, Maine should be getting hammered with rain on Tuesday - something like three inches.  When I think of the thirty inches of rain  the Carolina's are getting, I am embarrassed to complain!

Today, I took the pups outside to the front yard where there is real grass, dirt and bushes.  They had fun with both my elderly Annabelle and mommy, Daisy.  :+)

Elderly Annabelle still enjoys the antics of puppies, bless her dear heart.

Daisy playing with Icy and Bella butting in.

Icy has such terrific 'rear angulation'. 

Icy likes the grass.

Hmmm..are you looking for some roughage, Icy?

Adorable face.  :+)

The sisters side by side.

Bella Rue's ear just did not want to flip back!

Wish this pic of Bella Rue was less blurry.  Darn!

WAHOO! Let's play!

Both had muddy paws and were ready to take a nap in the pup room.

Christie Brinkley - has been PLACED!

Well, the whole litter is ten weeks today but I only had to take pictures of one pup that is still available for a home.

Brinkley is an awesome puppy and I hope will be placed soon; but waiting for a wonderful home is more important than 'any' home.  It always seems to work out and I expect it will this time as well.

Brinkley has a compliant nature like her mom, Daisy.

Very willing to be put almost anywhere and not be frightened.

Here she is sitting atop of a fake rock 3 feet up and staying as I snap a pic.

Brinkley has a gorgeous fleece, soft coat and a gentle nature.  I love that she also inherited her mom's 'prancing' walk.  Her new guardians have sweet memories of their other dog who had a similar sound to Bella Rue, so we decided on Christie Brinkley - the very lovely model with flowing blond hair for so many years.  Brinkley will be her 'call name' and I know she will be a 'model' pup.  :+)

Watching with immense interest.....

Due to the hurricane and over booked planes, Miss Icy is still here keeping Brinkley company.  They play so well together and are also learning how to behave with the adults here.

I have begun grooming my adults which has been sorely ignored when I had the ten pups.  These two just hang around and watch what I am doing or nap.  Very easy keepers.  :+)

Today, my husband is closing our pool and these two were fascinated with the goings on.  There could not be any two pups more different from each other on the coat spectrum!  Fortunately, there are plenty of people who love the easy care 'Wyatt' coat combined with a fantastic temperament.  My  'flat - coated' Australian Labradoodles were a huge hit with my customers, vets and general public.  A 'wash n wear'  Labbish coat is very much appreciated by active families - especially when it is non to minimal shedding!

Icy on left and Brinkley on right.  :+)