Once A Burrower…

Always A Burrower! When checking on Smoochie and her babies today I found a blanket with a blob underneath, making me chuckle something fierce. I suppose I should start out this story by explaining that Smoochie, being a smooth coat, during the day, can usually be...

Self Stack Training

Kiss is a dream when walking on the lead. Not a pause or hesitation, with her tail up and possible smile on her face. It is keeping her still long enough to self stack that she is not to keen on. She is a puppy at heart and all she wants to do is move.  The lead on...

The Beamer Belly

There is one Beamer trait that I will most definitely miss when he leaves –  His irresistible roll-over-belly-exposure move that immediately inspires a tummy rub. He grandfather, father and uncle ALL have the same moves and I can only hope that one of his sons...

CHIC, Here We Come!

I am proud to announce that the majority of our second generation have officially completed their heath testing and all have been cleared!! YAHOOO! I aways wait to take advantage of the amazing opportunities to have their eyes checked when the exams are offered at...

Whirlwind Kinda Day

After all of the excitement from yesterday, today’s schedule is going to keep me on my toes! It started with an 11:45 ring time for Chihuahuas, which was awfully kind. (We generally start at 8am). From there was had the eye clinic to have several of our dogs...

Quite The Whelping Adventure!

So, do you remember my mention of a plan we had made, just in case The Smooch goes into labor this weekend? Well, we had to kick it into gear this morning as I think we were all a bit shocked. A  labor starting at 9 am in the morning? Not 3 am in the morning? Or at...