To the childhood song of “ten little Indians” One little, two little, three little whippet pups Four little, five little, six little whippet pups Seven little, eight, little nine little whippet pups Oh geez, I’m not typing all that out. I’m down to a mere 15 puppies. The ones in Read more…
I did a craft show this weekend and after packing everything up and getting home, I just left everything sitting in the parked van. Walking in the door to 19 hungry and very messy puppies, unloading was not on the list. Leave it til the morning Monday 6:15 a.m. One Read more…
I was out of the house yesterday for half the day and got home anxious to begin working. Returning home from being gone for any length of time has now become an ordeal. The dogs know when they hear the garage door open that the human is back. Even the Read more…
NOT FOLD TOWELS??!! The very thought seems scandalous. For one thing, there’s just nothing nicer this time of year than to open the dryer and take out warm towels. I love feeling the soft warmth as I fold. Secondly, I can just guess what everyone’s mother would say to the Read more…
What is it about being a breeder that convinces me I can actually get photos of baby puppies? Most of the people interested in these litters are a long distance away and can’t visit, so I really want them to able to enjoy their progress and feel connected even when Read more…
Last weekend Sara, Kathie, Lisa and Sandy came up to visit puppies. I love having visitors. I try to expose the pups to as many people, sounds, different rooms and experiences as I can. We tried to take pictures, but most are terrible. I am going to try again Read more…
I’m in the midst of talking with people about placing puppies right now. When someone contacts me often the first thing they say is that they “only” want a pet. It seems to be said somewhat tentatively or defensively as if I wouldn’t place a dog with them if it’s only Read more…
To understand why this is funny, you have to know Norris and his incredibly avid appetite. If you’d like to read about Norris and the Chinese food delivery man, click here. Dither’s puppies are now three weeks and it’s time to try them on solid food. Usually when I give Read more…
Dither’s puppies are ravenous. Each weighs around two and a half pounds, so Dither is trying to feed about 23 pounds of puppy from her small frame of 30 pounds. That’s an impossible task. They are 16 days old, too young for solid food, but they are strong little hamsters. I Read more…
My sister Nancy brought her friend Pam with her two grandchildren to see the puppies. Puppies don’t do much at 12 days and 8 days old, but the little ones were somewhat interested. Kayla, the four year old was cautious about touching them because they have scritchy claws. Kenzie, Read more…