What's in Heat?

Roxie is in heat for 3 more weeks. That means she gets to be with the gals but not the boys. It means a lot of negotiation to make sure she is not bred. 20 more days and counting.

We make sure that even though they have to be separated they still get their play in and socializing etc. It's important.

Sometimes she has to be in the family room with me and the pups. Abigail is not thrilled with that so we had to section off the room with another xpen so Abigail feels her pups are safe. That is normal.

But there goes that extra room I had. hahahaha

Nathan brought her just a bit ago to see Danielle. He received permission so we are hoping this brings a smile to her and she gets to be out and about with just Daddy. She rather likes that! I don't blame her!

Ringo Getting Ready: 2 Updates Today

From Stephanie: And here we see Ringo in his winter attire. He can't wait to see Santa and the other reindeer for the holidays this year.

From Us: Stephanie sent this to us a few days ago and I thought I would place it up here. It's that time of year - winter attire. Shall I dress - shall I not? Should it be fun, fun, fun or traditional or just plain warm?

What are you doing this year?

Before you ask - we only dress ours on wet snow type days. What are those? The type of snow that snowballs are easily made from. We do so to protect the coat from snowballs but otherwise unless its exceptionally cold they go out natural which last year was all winter long. :-) But we do have a huge basket of coats collecting dust. I rather like the sweaters as they go on easy. Easy is a must!

Today's Lazy Day

We are doing grooming, tv watching, playing outside and looking at all those plants that will come in when they are dying or then again maybe I will start anew next year. hahahaha

Check out Fiona's blog to see pic of Timmy and Cha Cha just before their 1st class.

Roxie just started her 1st heat - oy just when I thought things would be calm. Spice finished hers a few days ago. So 3 more weeks of negotiating the one in heat just when we had 3 days off.

Then we have at least 3 to 4 months without. :-) Looking forward to October 20th. hahahahaha

Hair

This is Daisy. She is eating her dinner before she goes home. Shoshi's hair is very similar to Daisy and visa versa but Daisy has her head hair cut and has shorter hair.

When you put down the food dish for Daisy she jumps up and down as if she is a jumping jack with big excitement. Shoshi does this too. I think Daisy learned that from her. Our Treasure tends to do this as well.

Shoshi's Long HairDaisy is not related to Shoshi. She's not one of ours but we have known her since she was little. She's the daughter of Kat's sister, Kemi. Kemi was born here. Risa is Kemi's mom.

Daisy lives with a bunch of cats and a nice lady called Karen.

Today I washed Logan, Panda and Shoshi. Tomorrow I will get to Roxie after we head out to see the little ones just before their class.

Terra was given a steak bone by Nathan (thanks Nathan) and last night we - okay me had to get up twice to take her out for 20 minute stints and then I couldn't get back to sleep so I am totally crashing. She ate the entire bone and sometimes nothing and last night - no sleep. The intent was good.

Wanted to go say hello to Lynda but here I am catching up on blogging and then the couch may be calling me. I am wiped. :-(

Did get lots of love from Panda and Logan today despite bathing them. Logan gets washed once a week so he's rather used to the bathing now.

Today's Update

Well, I got Teaser pup video taken 2 weeks ago and it is now up on her page. Updated photos of the pups are now there too!

The Scruffy had his pads cleaned up, his belly shaved and his nails done. He has had the poifect spa day. He's just here for the day for a playday and he makes the most of it, I tell you!

Here is a short clip - unedited of Envy in the ring with Paula. Here is a short clip of Nathan in the ring with Panda unedited.

Hope you don't mind this type of an update..

Crazy Day

Phantom and Kat got washed. Logan got legs washed. The rest got brushed and we are playing with pups, dealing with emails - support etc and the grand daughter. We also got some bad news from a friend so I am not going to post photos today. I have to focus on other things. I hope you don't mind.

I will post up an old photo for fun.

Grand Daughter and Pups

This was our grand daughter when she helped socialized the Wasabi pups.

Her grandpa went to see her today and they smiled together.

I am hoping Danielle gets out so she can help socialize the Abigail pups.

She is on new meds - serious ones but hoping they work. Not so far..but we are hopeful.

This has been a ride...sigh..

The dogs here are playing and doing silly things and making me smile!

Miss Abs

She's getting out a bit more that the pups are sleeping. She's staying out for oh 5 minutes longer.

It's nice to get outside for a change.

Tomorrow Nathan does his all day at the hospital with the grand daughter.

I believe I am missing older pups but soon Abs will get older and mobile and well...

Miss Daisy last night sat and watched X-Factor. We are almost caught up. Well actually she snuggled in and gave my face a bath. hahahaha

Logie was over the moon happy to see me. It did my heart good. Panda was happy too but Logan oh my what did you think happened to me? hahahaha All this and I brush you daily and bathe you weekly. heh

Mom and Daughter

You know what I like about Abigail? She has new pups and she is still attentive to Panda and Roxie.

Today Abigail fed her pups and spent a good 15 minutes outside playing with Fiona, Roxie and Cha Cha.

Daisy came back to visit and she was sniffing up Daisy saying welcome.

Oh my Miss Abs you do my heart good!

Teaser and Truffie Pups Updated

Got new puppy photos up on Teaser's blog. I knew there was a reason I didn't take it down. :-)

Treasure's Ty & Post Below on Shady

Ty comes to visit just overnight.

This was a fun photo of him when he was still with us on that last bath before he left. He will be leaving when Cha Cha is going - about the same time as the Coco and Doozie.

It will be quiet times with just Daisy visiting Sunday night. I hope this mud goes away as she is a gal like Wasabi - oh mud - you can't blame me - I just have to have fun!

I bet you Timmy and Cha Cha is like this too.

Deep down - other than the work, I admire a dog that lets loose like that!

Update on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 11:03AM by Darlah

Check out Wasabi's Blog to see Shady's new hairdo. :-) You can look at him below the post to see his before when he was younger.

Visiting

Daisy was visiting and really, really enjoyed the Cha Cha. We really enjoyed her and her enjoyment of the Cha Cha.

Coco and Doozie are now here and depart around the time Cha Cha leaves.

Coco and Doozie dance and have been since they are young. It is amazing to see what they can do.

They are now sitting in Nathan's lap watching tv in total comfort. heh

Life is good!

What is It About Rox?

I am going to put this short and sweet. What is it about the Rox? Look at that tongue on Scruffy making sure he gets his lick in. hahahaha

As you can see, Daisy is laying there too ignoring his fascination with the Rox.

I think Daisy just doesn't get it.

Take a look at Scruffy, Daisy and Cha Cha on Fiona's blog. They love the Cha Cha too!

Miss Abs Outside

Miss Abs loves to get out for a few minutes between feedings and puppy stuff.

This is a photo of her from yesterday as today I am at the hospital with the grand daughter.

Dennis and Nathan are caring for the dogs and they tell me things are going rather well.

Maybe I should get out more? hahahaha

Ringo Update

This is how Ringo naps :).

He likes to think he's human.

We are starting the family dog class at whos walking who on Wednesday.

I am looking forward to it!

The Roxie Gal

The Roxie gal really likes to play with people and other pups. She's a gentle being just like her mom.

We had visitors over in the morning and a pup going home in the afternoon. It's been a busy day.

Not much energy to post so I hope you don't mind.

Everyone got brushed, fed, loved and well we played and played as we always do.

But now can I crawl into bed? I don't think so - hahahahaha

Show News

Click on Photo for Larger ViewWe are excited that Paula's Phantom and our Wasabi have a new champion. We look forward to doing it again with Wasabi's daughter and  Phantom. Let's hope for a gal this time - well Paula wants a gal like Envy. We shall see....

Wishing I could have seen him show in person. We all look forward to seeing him earn his American championship. He never lost as a class dog on the way to his Canadian championship.

Bravo to Panda for beating a special that took Best of Opposites in last year's national specialty. Today Panda took Best of Opposites over her in a Toy Specialty in Sudbury. I heard Panda was wonderful today! She is more than halfway now to her own championship.

Panda had a blast taking a hike through Paula's property. She has 80 something acres. Now she is back at Lynda's enjoying Logan and all her human family. We will see her again tomorrow!

Sunshine Soaking

It's already turning to that fall like weather. The dogs are enjoying the weather.

I have to get to grooming. Truffie has been washed but no one yet has felt the brush and comb other than him. I figured I best get the blogs done so I don't have them pending.

Terra was up several times last night so sleep was not good. She had to make mad dashes out to the yard. This is one of those dietary indiscretions. Today its gone. Joy - not - I am tired and much to do. I may go to bed at 9pm. hahahaha My usual is at 10pm.

Caffeine is my friend.

Dennis loves to clean things. We have all the dogs beds done, all the blankets. He sterilizes everything. I bumped into Jonathan our other son at 430am just finishing playing video games. tsk tsk. Getting him to help out is a challenge.

Since its just our dogs the dogs did a change up on positions in the bed. I have Treasure on my neck every chance she got so much so I think I need to exercise the kinks out. There goes that 'e' word. I have to get back to it.

Maybe the dogs and I will watch a quirky, bizarre show from the UK called Misfits. I am into season 2. The first show I said you got to be kidding and now I am in season 2. Maybe I am warped but I like some of these characters even though they are so out there. I can watch, snuggle with the dogs after grooming and maybe Dennis can take a nap. He's not sleeping much trying to take care of mom.

Pups are not much care so he can sleep at night interupted but still better than constant stay awake, I suppose.

Departures

Today Jlo went home and so did the Scruffs. I will tell you last night Jlo slept in my neck and Scruffy slept on my chest breathing in my face. It's true. It was a riot. Roxie slept on my legs and I woke up with a terrible cramp at 430ish.

I heard that Panda is halfway to her championship and Envy has his championship. Poor Panda didn't have gals to compete with. Envy had boys. It happens. We are happy with both of them!

Nathan got to see the Teaser and Truffie pups and took photos which I will share on Monday.

Logan didn't come today and I rather missed him.

Tomorrow is Saturday - 2 more nights till Nathan gets home Sunday night.

Crazy Day

It's warm. Dennis is sleeping and we are trying to play and stay quiet. Oh, is that fun or what...

For those that don't believe Roxie and Scruffy aren't best of buds, here are some photos I took this morning.

We have managed to play fetch, tug, we did grooming. They ate, they barked a couple of times and got corrected and we are waiting for Dennis to get up so pups can go play. It's already setup outside just waiting for them.

Off to do dishes and play with the crew more and maybe I will get a shower in tonight and eat. No time to eat today... oh well...