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Enjoying Life's Moments ResponsiblyAll Together Now
Up until today, the litters have been in separate Iris Pens with their mommies. Smoochie and her boys in one and Barbie and hers in another. Both moms have weaned their pups, with Barbie being the only one to nurse over night. The pen is large enough for Barbie and...
Well There Ya Go!
Today was NOT a repeat in any way, shape or form! Tipsy still got third place, but she did it with her tail up for half of her trip around the ring and I couldn't have been any prouder of her. And then Kiss after her weekend long "gimme" 1st place, she actually took...
7 Weeks
Here they are in all their 7 week old wonder! These four boys have sign FABULOUS!!! We have watched them like hawks with their tiny brother passing but they have proven to be quite the healthy and playful bunch. Weighing in all around the same, they are also proving...
More Of The Same On Day Two
We literally duplicate yesterday at this morning's show with the Toy Dog Club of Central FL. Everything! Third place for our tail tucking wonder and First for our tail wagging Kiss. Another pass for Winner's Bitch in Smooth Coats as well as in Breed for CJ. It's all...
Another Fabulous Specialty
This year I got to show several little girls at the Specialty - Our little diva, Tipsy as well as Kiss and CJ. Being at the event to take photos leaves my hand free to help handle dogs for others - I volunteered to help take CJ into the ring today and throughout the...
Our Sweet Baby Boy
Ty has been a super sweet boy for Shannon and she has worked very hard on getting him into show-mode. We have never been able to truly get him to walk on a lead as he has always been what I would call "soft". He is so tenderhearted and loving but the guilts of using...
Moms In Training
So our two youngest girls have proven to be quite the mommies in training , showing amazing maternal instincts. Now granted, we have no intention of ever breeding our sweet Olive, but to watch her play with her nephews make me think that she could have may years of...
It’s Been A Ruff Day
The wedding was BEAUTIFUL and went off without a hitch. But staying up until 3 am and then getting the next day at 8 am for three days in a row has taken it's toll on me and the Keurig can't seem to keep up with me. Two year ago I won this adorable cocktail...
Socialized? CHECK!
Our oldest expanded our family by proposing to the most amazing young lady that I will officially be able to call my daughter on Sunday. So when not tending to our Chihuahua crew over the last year, we have been helping plan a wedding. All of that work has finally...
Something Is Up
Our little runt has become more "runty" over the past several days and I am beginning to wonder if we have some defects we are dealing with. He is failing to thrive now that we have moved into the weaning stage. Moving off of the constant source of for from mom is...
Getting Our Training On
Starting training as early as possible his the best option when getting a puppy accustom to a lead. We start our pups in the house and let them walk on their own without being directed first. That gets them used to the lead around the neck and actually moving with it...
Five Weeks Old
The boys have finally completely adjusted to life in the loud part of the house and the ways of the puppy playpen! They love their new digs and Barbie is loving life back in the swings of things too. She is enjoying her breaks throughout the day more and more,...
First Set Done
And some socialization too! The boys, Olive and I headed on out to Lady Lake today and we got to take in a lot to fun. The boys received perfect bills of health and Olive got two thumbs up on getting spawned and some extra puppy teeth pulled - it's just a matter of...
Where’s The Lap
Dude is a human's dog. (my husband's dog to be exact) but he would choose a human over another dog every time/ Seriously! He while whine, scratch, bar and howl to be where the humans are - known or strangers - and will beg to be on any lap that he can find - makeshift...
Loving New Pad!
We brought the boys downstairs and thy adjusted perfectly. They are all on the laid-back side and took to all of the new suggest and sounds very quickly. Another letter that prefers the nap everywhere BUT the comfy doggy bed - more room for mommy in the end. I am sure...
She’s On Mommy Watch
Today was bath day for the boys and I have to say, it was adorable to watch Smoochie and her mommy mode kick into gear. If it wasn't for the fact that she is just to narrow to pass puppies on her own (and never I wouldn't have had her spayed because let me tell you...
Comfy Ya Think?
The boys have made themselves at home and truly love their pen time. Now that they are nine weeks old, they get a lot more play time out of the pen. I am here to tell you that they take full advantage of every second, running nonstop and earning every loungy second...
Blue’s New Fav
The Bostonista Beds are still the fav in our house and Blue has claimed the x-small bed as her own. At any point throughout the day - and night - you can find her cuddled up in it while looking out at the rest of the crew. Right now, it's all about the puppies. The...
Moving On Down
The boys are very active and totally ready to move on downstairs this week. At four weeks old, they are right on target for their age. Our little runt has slowed down a tad so we will be keeping an eye on him but the other four are all around the same size - targeting...
Therapy Dog?
Olive is on her way to being an unofficial therapy dog. Being one that loves a human lap over all the things on the planet, a family member has been taking Olive along with her on visits to a hospice and she has been a perfect pick-me-up for many of the patience....