Sammie’s litter at 2 1/2 weeks old

Instead of doing chores, I couldn’t resist playing with Sammie’s pups, and of course, taking photos of them. Their eyes are open, and although they still are sleeping a lot, they are starting to try to walk and are getting around very well for their age. As I was working with them, I took little…… Continue reading Sammie’s litter at 2 1/2 weeks old

Sammie’s litter – 2 weeks old

Sammie’s pups will be 2 weeks old tomorrow morning in the wee hours. Decided to take some pictures tonight, couldn’t wait until tomorrow. They are growing well, very consistent and uniform so far. If my scale is right, they weigh in at about 1 1/2 lbs. Their eyes are open or opening, and they are…… Continue reading Sammie’s litter – 2 weeks old

Lil’ Ranchin’ Hercules and BearTuff’s Miss EmmaLee’s hot date

Just got back from the gorgeous red rock country of Moab and Dian Woodward’s place, where Lil’ Ranchin’ Hercules resides. EmmaLee and Hercules had a wonderful weekend, and will be expecting pups around April 12th or 13th, 2014. Hercules has a very nice temperament and was very welcoming to me. He has more bone and…… Continue reading Lil’ Ranchin’ Hercules and BearTuff’s Miss EmmaLee’s hot date

Surprise Litter!

Well, what can one expect with my houdini girl? Early Wednesday morning, Sammie whelped four healthy pups. Their father is Chance, her full brother. Not something that I had ever planned on doing, but my dogs had other ideas. And, like I said, with a houdini girl… Sammie and pups are doing well, and she…… Continue reading Surprise Litter!

First obedience lesson – 9 weeks old

Ok, today is the first day of my puppies formal education. Not sure how it’ll all go, but I’m starting to train them on basic obedience, such as ‘sit,’ ‘down,’ and ‘come.’ They seem to know the come command fairly well, given that they are pups. I will also start working them individually in trailing…… Continue reading First obedience lesson – 9 weeks old