Puppy Diary
Puppy photos
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 Read more…
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Fall Sale
I don’t know how many of you I already reach via a direct e-mail, but if you’re interested, everything on the website is 10% off – just type in the word “Fall” where it asks for a coupon. I’m excited Read more…
Puppy Diary
Stanley
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, Read more…
General thoughts on dogs
I “Only” Want A Pet
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 Read more…
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First feeding of solid food. They MUST be Norris puppies
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 Read more…
Puppy Diary
Tiny Bubbles
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 Read more…
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Northwind Whippets – Kay Nierengarten and Mark Shubert
Hi, I’m Kay Nierengarten. Most of my thoughts on this blog revolve around my involvement in the world of whippets. My husband Mark Shubert and I have had this wonderful breed since 1980. I hope you enjoy it. This Read more…
Puppy Diary
First visit
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 Read more…
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I’m Hungry!
Dither’s pups are nine days old and gaining nicely. Yet, Dither is just gaunt. No matter how much I feed her and tempting high calorie items she eats, she is just thin. She seems to have enough milk, but not Read more…
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Round Two Keebler and Marco’s puppies arrive
Round two. Keebler is also a first time mom and weighs 46 pounds when her normal weight is 32. There must be a gob of puppies in there. I expect an average litter – perhaps 6-7-8. She is scheduled for Read more…