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What’s that?

The older puppies (Dally the Aussalier & Maisie the Cavapoo) have seen and played with the garbage can lid before. But it was the plastic one. This metal one is much noisier! So to make it less annoying as they … Continue reading

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The struggle

Well, Smudgie’s delivery didn’t go as I’d hoped. Thankfully, it all ended well. But there was a period of time when we had quite a struggle on our hands! It was one of the most dramatic births I’ve ever been … Continue reading

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Bath time

Well, farm dogs get dirty! So farm dogs get baths too. And man was the water dirty! Look at that dirty face….body…everything! No more playing under the fir tree! Look at the pitch stuck on the end of her toe … Continue reading

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Escapees and a boo-boo

What a morning! I did my usual let all the animals outside this morning; feed and water, etc. The puppies were playing in the garden and I turned the drip system on to water then came back in the house … Continue reading

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Three to four weeks

So what happens between three and four weeks you might wonder? This is the beginning of the true socialization period and where the real “work” (fun) begins! It can vary with litters and even individual puppies, but we are starting … Continue reading

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I’m sorry

I really debated about sharing this. I hate bad news, and I really dislike sharing it. But since I posted earlier about our three expectant mothers, questions will come up if I don’t share it. This is one reason why … Continue reading

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Comedy or Tragedy?

Well, I was going to get new puppy pictures of Rosie’s babies tonight. “Was” is the key word…. I left this morning for an appointment in town after everyone (I’m talking furry ones 😉) were fed,, watered, given new beds … Continue reading

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Spokane and Hope

Yesterday it was time for Rohan to go home to his family. (They were not able to make it the week before when the rest of the pups went home, because they were not home from vacation yet). So off … Continue reading

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The first couple weeks

I just thought I’d share what happens around here after a litter is born. Once we get past the first critical days, the routine is basically the same until the pups are two to three weeks old. At this stage … Continue reading

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