8 week photos

The pups were looking good at 8 weeks.  We are so pleased with the way this litter is progressing in both body and mind.  They are a great bunch-so smart and so much fun.

Johnnie-b/w female-living in Texas-Now called Grace

Georgie-b/w female-right ear patch--we love the 'D' on her hip.

Living in Colorado-Now called Halley

This is Petey-l/w female-right eye patch-living in Washington -Now called Gimme

Montana-b/w male-now living in Wyoming. Now called Jasper.

Elway-b/w male-now called Brady and staying  here.

Joie-l/w female-going to NC

Tedy-b/w female-would make a great performance dog as she is very biddable and cute as can be.  Lots of personality. Tedy-now called Cinders-- is living with her new family in NC.

Timmie-b/w female-right eye patch-now called Pixel. She is living Colorado

Brady-b/w male-now called Maverick-Mav for short or 'Mensa Boy' by his new owner living in Canada

Tommie-b/w female-now called Posy and living in CA

We are so happy to have these pups go to such great owners.  They will be involved in many activies including conformation, agility, obedience, and therapy work.  Most of all, they will all be dearly loved.

Temperament Testing-Day 49

The pups were temperament tested using the Volhard test this past Sat. Oct. 9.  They all did a great job.  The person who did the test thought they were wonderful.  She said it was the first time she had not been nipped or growled at during a test.  She found this litter to be very consistent and really enjoyed testing them.  She was very impressed with their great temperaments.

These pups are being held  on their backs for 30 seconds.  All made great eye contract.  Of course they struggled some--and some more than others--but all forgave and gave kisses after this part of the test. 

This photo shows a pup that is very willing to follow.  The pups thought this part of the test was fun. Tails and heads were up as they trotted after the tester.

These pups are elevated in a way where they are in a position of no control.  All accepted this readily, although it doesn't look like they are having the most fun of their life.

These 2 pups are experiencing the touch sensitivity part of the test-the tester put pressure between 2 front toes.

Tedy says, "If I kiss you will that help?"

Brady says, "People sometimes do weird stuff."

This tester put the large unbrella out-Elway walked past and through it--didn't bother him one bit. 

The pups loved chasing and attacking the towel as it was being pulled away from them.

Petey runs after the paper wad thrown out by the tester.

She picked it up and retrieved it to the tester!!

We added a food motivation test--just to see if the pups would follow the tester's hand when she was holding a small piece of food.  They were to turn in a circles-both left and right-then sat and several jumped up to get the food.

Pups at Day 48

Took pictures today of the pups--they are growing up  nicely.  What a great little (10 is little?) bunch.  They are such fun--learning new things every day.

Brady: B/W male

Timmie: B/W female eye patch; left blue eye

Johnnie: B/W female

Joey: L/W female; right blue eye

Tedy: B/W female

Tommie: B/W female

Elway: B/W male

Petey: L/W female; right eye patch

Montana: B/W male

Georgie: B/W female; right ear patch

turkey necks

Pups got to tackle turkey necks today.  They did a lot of chewing, squeaking and growling as the tried to master the necks.  They actually got quite a lot of meat off of them.  Hopefully they are learning to chew them so they will do so as they get older and can really eat the whole necks.  Don't want any gulpers.  Took some photos-but the camera was on a wrong setting and only a couple turned out (will get better ones another time now that I have fixed the problem).

 The pups really worked on the turkey necks.

Sometimes toys are for sitting on while we chew on stuff.

Joey and Elway helped tear a cardboard box apart--they took their prize to the airline crate.  They were sure the other pups wouldn't find them there.

The pups have started leash training and are doing very well.  We are using a special puppy leash that was sent to us years ago by our friends in Holland. 

BAER testing

BAER testing (for hearing) was done in Ft. Collins, CO on Monday, Oct. 4.  The pups were all declared to be bilateral hearing.  We are delighted with the results.  Yeah Sadie and Slade for producing these wonderful puppies.  The pups were great riding in the van.  I put them all in one crate--they were comfy and slept most of the way up.  Our friend, Betsy Smith, from VA rode along and helped out.  She also took the photos. Thank  you, Betsy.

You can see the wires placed behind each ear and at the back of the top of the head of this pup.  This pup was laying quietly in Tana's lap.  The pups were very good for this procedure.  BAER stands for brainstem auditory evoked response.

It is important that the pup be very still during this procedure.

This pup was happy as long as Tana held its  head.  It takes about 40 seconds to test each ear.  We have tracings (print outs) for each of the puppies.  The results are being sent to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals and will be on record there.

Montana was most comfortable on his back!  What a boy.