Category Archives: dogs

Before and after

Grooming appointments continue through this week and next. On Tuesday, Cami, Winter and Indy went in for their beauty treatments. There are a few dogs that I do myself; Aurora (because she will not let the groomer do her feet at all. … Continue reading →

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Evening romp!

As I mentioned in another blog post, hubby worked hard to get our whole big yard fenced in. It keeps the big dogs from patrolling the whole neighborhood (guardian dogs like to patrol a huge area if they can) and … Continue reading →

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Pretty girls

In my effort to not let me dogs get too hippy-looking, we’ve started another round of grooming appointments for the Poodles and Cavapoos. I love it when they come home so fresh and clean. Unfortunately, living in the country they … Continue reading →

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Dogs of Italy

One thing I noticed on our trip to Italy is there are dogs everywhere you go. It’s great! They’re all very well mannered and obviously well socialized. They go everywhere with their owners; walking the streets, visiting stores and restaurants, … Continue reading →

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Philosophy

I had someone ask me that the other day what my breeding philosophy was. I first had to pause and think, what is philosophy? I guess I should’ve asked my DIL who graduated from Oxford (yes, the university in England) … Continue reading →

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I have a new house dog

Poor Zuma! When the thunder roars she looks for a place to get away. And we’ve had more than our normal amount of thunderstorms this spring. The other day, the big dogs were in the backyard because the horses were … Continue reading →

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A gaited community

Well, we live in a gated community now. Hubby says it’s a “compound”. I don’t care what he calls it, I’m just glad it’s finally done! I come up with “ideas” but sometimes it takes years before hubby agrees with … Continue reading →

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Beds and comfy spots

I have crates and beds around the house. The dogs just make themselves at home and nap where they want. Of course, the back of the couch is always Joy’s spot of choice. Hope usually finds a empty crate or … Continue reading →

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Hair-dos

Well, I let the dogs all get too wooly over winter because I didn’t have the heart to have them clipped short because of the cold weather. I told myself I would keep them brushed out. Which I did, until … Continue reading →

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Saturday snapshots

It was a weird (or maybe typical) spring day in the Pacific Northwest. We had overcast skies, rain, snow, hail, wind and sunshine all in one day! “Let us back in!” My personal mop Joy-Joys favorite spot Gray horses are … Continue reading →

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