Hello!!
Everyone has that burning question - which one will be ours?? This has been asked many times, so here is a 'refresher' on our procedures. :+)
I, too, am very excited that everyone is anxious to know about their puppy, but the professional trainer that I hire to assess each pup to make that determination does not come until about 7 weeks the first time. She then returns for a second time at 9 weeks for the final 'matchmaking' according to your application.
When you come for visits (after they are 4 weeks old), you can leave me a 'shopping list' of three of your personal favorites (the list usually changes often!) and we 'cross our fingers' that one of your choices fits your family. This procedure has always served me best and has great results.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Presenting our spanking new valentines!!!!
FINALLY! :+)
To be honest, aside from the 'early' delivery; me trying to figure out a different system for posting pics here; as well as sneaking in an unscheduled vet appointment today - I feel really good that I finally managed this!!!
Maple Sugar and all her curly, adorable munchkins are doing just great! They have all gained at least an ounce from their birthweight and some as many as 2 ounces. Maple is enjoying her 'Pup Tent' and feels quite cozy. She has full access to our doggie door in the room and that leaves me with a clean room in the morning instead of a messy one. :+)
The trip to the vets went really well with all occupants sleeping comfortably all the way there. The trip back was less quiet as a couple of pups had some complaining about their dew claw removal. All was well again once home, nursed and burped.
Enjoy your first glimpse of these babies. There will be lots of pics to follow as they grow.
Baby Boy #1 is a curly, whirly chunky guy. I know some woman that pay good money for waves like his. :+)
Baby Boy #2, is nearly identical to #1, and with a full belly 'lets it all hang out'!
The first girl to present herself was #3 and is a stunning redhead.
Not to be outdone by her sister, #4 is the yummy color of caramel. We will have to watch and see if she will be a true caramel which should have liver pigment.
I thought # 5 male was a twin of # 3 girl, but he does weigh more. It is about the only difference, except for the gender parts - of course!!! :+)
And lo came #6. The ONLY pup to display some white markings! This was a surprise indeed as I expected more to have markings in this litter.
It is a bit early to determine colors, but I think we are looking at 2 redheads, 2 apricots and 2 creams with apricot ears. We will see if I am right as these darlings grow. Hope you enjoy the pics!
To be honest, aside from the 'early' delivery; me trying to figure out a different system for posting pics here; as well as sneaking in an unscheduled vet appointment today - I feel really good that I finally managed this!!!
Maple Sugar and all her curly, adorable munchkins are doing just great! They have all gained at least an ounce from their birthweight and some as many as 2 ounces. Maple is enjoying her 'Pup Tent' and feels quite cozy. She has full access to our doggie door in the room and that leaves me with a clean room in the morning instead of a messy one. :+)
The trip to the vets went really well with all occupants sleeping comfortably all the way there. The trip back was less quiet as a couple of pups had some complaining about their dew claw removal. All was well again once home, nursed and burped.
Enjoy your first glimpse of these babies. There will be lots of pics to follow as they grow.
Baby Boy #1 is a curly, whirly chunky guy. I know some woman that pay good money for waves like his. :+)
Baby Boy #2, is nearly identical to #1, and with a full belly 'lets it all hang out'!
The first girl to present herself was #3 and is a stunning redhead.
Not to be outdone by her sister, #4 is the yummy color of caramel. We will have to watch and see if she will be a true caramel which should have liver pigment.
I thought # 5 male was a twin of # 3 girl, but he does weigh more. It is about the only difference, except for the gender parts - of course!!! :+)
And lo came #6. The ONLY pup to display some white markings! This was a surprise indeed as I expected more to have markings in this litter.
It is a bit early to determine colors, but I think we are looking at 2 redheads, 2 apricots and 2 creams with apricot ears. We will see if I am right as these darlings grow. Hope you enjoy the pics!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
SURPRISE!!!!!
Maple has had her litter early!!! Oh my! Her guardian called me this morning and said that Maple was really anxious and acting 'maternal', so I asked that she bring her down just in case. Well, she was here for 15 minutes and then active labor started!
We have six luscious puppies! Four of them appear to be quite red and two are a strong apricot. Maple gave birth to 4 boys and 2 girls. :+)
Once they are checked out tomorrow, I will take pics. Would you believe NONE are partis! Maple sure had a number of surprises up her curly leg!!
I have to say that Maple Sugar outdid herself - she is an excellent mom. :+)
We have six luscious puppies! Four of them appear to be quite red and two are a strong apricot. Maple gave birth to 4 boys and 2 girls. :+)
Once they are checked out tomorrow, I will take pics. Would you believe NONE are partis! Maple sure had a number of surprises up her curly leg!!
I have to say that Maple Sugar outdid herself - she is an excellent mom. :+)
Saturday, February 7, 2009
The time of Maple's whelping is fast approaching!
Hello!
With Maple's litter expected in a few days, I am diligently working on the puppy room in preparation for our 'furry valentines'! There is so much to do as dust has settled on everything and that room tends to allow me to be a 'pack rat' when I don't have pups. So I must reorganize my cabinet, remove the entire contents of the room, steam and disinfect from ceiling to floor and scrub, scrub and scrub somemore. It will easily take me a couple of days, but Maple will be arriving on Monday and her 'quarters' should be spic and span by then.
My plan is to set up a pup tent (literally) in the room so that she feels cozy and safe from my other girls. The 'denlike' atmosphere and the fact that my other girls can't see her, should ease any anxiety she may feel knowing there are other dogs in the house. Of course, there is a high gate as well as a door for added safety.
Right now, my husband is working on regulating the radiant floor in the room and tweaking the heater for added warmth. There will be a heating pad inside the tent as newborns cannot regulate their body heat for about two weeks. If Maple is anything like her mommy, Annabelle, she will keep all her babies snuggy warm with her ample thick coat.
When Cadbury is bred, we will be doing the exact opposite and regulating the room for air conditioning! Right now, my plan is to breed her with Rumple or Smitty for chocolate/cafe and 'white' chocolate delights for homes later this summer. It is going to be busy around here for some time!
Keep tuned for updates. :+)
With Maple's litter expected in a few days, I am diligently working on the puppy room in preparation for our 'furry valentines'! There is so much to do as dust has settled on everything and that room tends to allow me to be a 'pack rat' when I don't have pups. So I must reorganize my cabinet, remove the entire contents of the room, steam and disinfect from ceiling to floor and scrub, scrub and scrub somemore. It will easily take me a couple of days, but Maple will be arriving on Monday and her 'quarters' should be spic and span by then.
My plan is to set up a pup tent (literally) in the room so that she feels cozy and safe from my other girls. The 'denlike' atmosphere and the fact that my other girls can't see her, should ease any anxiety she may feel knowing there are other dogs in the house. Of course, there is a high gate as well as a door for added safety.
Right now, my husband is working on regulating the radiant floor in the room and tweaking the heater for added warmth. There will be a heating pad inside the tent as newborns cannot regulate their body heat for about two weeks. If Maple is anything like her mommy, Annabelle, she will keep all her babies snuggy warm with her ample thick coat.
When Cadbury is bred, we will be doing the exact opposite and regulating the room for air conditioning! Right now, my plan is to breed her with Rumple or Smitty for chocolate/cafe and 'white' chocolate delights for homes later this summer. It is going to be busy around here for some time!
Keep tuned for updates. :+)
Thursday, January 29, 2009
We have news!!
Good Morning!
I have had the pleasure of Maple Sugar's company this morning and she is so darn affectionate and sweet.
We had our 'official' x-ray and there are six puppies growing nicely in her warm and ample belly. I was so surprised because there was only one mating due to horrible icing! Good going Coriander!! There is plenty of room for puppy growth and her mammary glands are already swelling for milk production.
The day is gorgeous and so is Maple! Here are some shots of her in all her fiery glory!
On this pic, you can see some of her plumpness!
She was feeling pretty frisky here and began getting silly in all our snow!
Wonderful contrast of her luscious color!
Here, it looks like she might have been in a pool rather than snow.
This was an oops pic as I didn't get her whole head, but I thought it was cute anyway. :+)
I have had the pleasure of Maple Sugar's company this morning and she is so darn affectionate and sweet.
We had our 'official' x-ray and there are six puppies growing nicely in her warm and ample belly. I was so surprised because there was only one mating due to horrible icing! Good going Coriander!! There is plenty of room for puppy growth and her mammary glands are already swelling for milk production.
The day is gorgeous and so is Maple! Here are some shots of her in all her fiery glory!
On this pic, you can see some of her plumpness!
She was feeling pretty frisky here and began getting silly in all our snow!
Wonderful contrast of her luscious color!
Here, it looks like she might have been in a pool rather than snow.
This was an oops pic as I didn't get her whole head, but I thought it was cute anyway. :+)
Sunday, January 11, 2009
I can't seem to stop posting pics of late!
Coriander has such a gorgeous, non-shedding coat that I want to show it off!
His guardians are photographers and this is just one of their lovely shots of him at a recent dog park trip.
Thank you, Aaron and Carina!
His guardians are photographers and this is just one of their lovely shots of him at a recent dog park trip.
Thank you, Aaron and Carina!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
February is LOVER'S month and....
Yep, Maple Sugar and Coriander are doing the 'Happy Dance' because we found out that Maple is expecting a litter in the romantic month of February! It will be such an exciting litter as the possibilities of red and white partis and apricot darlings with white toes and chests are just so darn cute, I can't stand it!
Once born, they will be here being tenderly raised until the inviting month of May when they will be ready to explore your yard! :+)
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