Life Changes

No more feeding pups for now. The pups totally get it now and milk is gone.

Moms get more freedom when they are not feeding. That's true of human moms too who breast feed.

But that doesn't stop the moms from playing and enjoying and having fun.

I think when we go to the All About Pet Show this weekend I will be collecting treats as the moms deserve it after such an amazing job. I may eveb look for a cooling bed so they have a nice cozy cool spot outside when we are chillin' outside.

Yes, we are already thinking outside fun. Aren't you?

Long Day

It's been a long day and there isn't much to report on with the adults. We will play recovery tomorrow and I will groom, wash Fiona perhaps as she will need it or just recover.

I want to go to bed now but the pups are calling me.

They were happy to see me and I them. :-) Logan gave me extra kisses. How special was that?

Truffie: Oh My

Here is an older photo of Truffie. I should just click one and put the latest up but I don't feel like it. ha I have groomed him and the gals enough today and they all look a mess.

Some boys mature slow. Some mature fast. Fiona's boys seem to mature slow but it seems someone shot Truffie with hormones and he is so focused on the gals and their smell that it is irritating the hey out of me.

Usually your boy is fixed before this point but not if he will be used for breeding. He is kissing the gals neck, their ears making all sorts of mats (Kat does this before he mates - a romantic soul) but its not funny when its all day and the gals like it and you are the groomer.

But you can't get mad as that will interfere with his breeding in the future. This is counter-productive to maintaining a show coat.

I love him but....

Bed Fun

It doesn't matter how old a dog is but this type of bed always evokes fun.

I didn't create this. Wasabi stacked this bed on top of the other and climbed in.

It was Dennis who caught her in action and told me to get the camera fast. I could have moved slow as she seemed to be mighty comfie in this position.

Delilah Has Pups

Abigail's sister Delilah who lives in Nova Scotia and our Katsura had pups a couple of days ago. Here's a link to her facebook page. If you can't see that, check out her website.

Older Ones Having Fun

If you watch the videos you will notice that Truffie, Roxie, Abigail and a visitor Molly was playing up a storm on the cover.

We experience that every single day - that mad, wonderful fun. It's the same or different players but everyone always manages to participate sooner or later.

It's nice to see the display of the dogs being so full of life.

I want the same energy level - please!!

We are trying to go to the All About Pet Show next week and we usually go with Helen and Suzy who own Hugo and Milo and meet up with anyone else that comes. At Woofstock we actually meet up at a designated point with dogs as that one you can bring them. The All About Pet Show doesn't allow. So its just humans looking at dog stuff together.

So if you are interested... We are thinking Saturday but are trying to coordinate.

Also, I will be posting a - must get list for the pups in a day or two. It's time I amend the one I have. :-)

No Photo Day

Molly After Her BathI am off to wash a puppy. I also have to cleanup the house and pretend I do not see the mess the grooming area is. I cut pads. I brushed and blow dried dogs and although it was clean this morning it looks like a war took place in it.

On Sunday Paula comes by to see the pups and Teaser has already left us. Phantom remains and he can stay but I doubt Paula would let him remain forever. hahahahaha But we are lucky to have him as much as we do.

Off to wash Molly so her owner can see her nice and clean and pretty. She's not one of ours in case you ask who she is out of. :-) Maybe I will take a photo after I am done.

Off to look at weather too.

Update on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 8:11PM by Darlah

Well that was fun. Molly was a wild child for her bath. What a way to end the night. Can I go to bed now?

Simba's Home

I washed up Simba and his Daddy came to get him so excited to see him. Be still my heart!

You know what I noticed about this boy? He has beautiful structure, pretty face and a wonderful personality. He's great with the pups too.

Nathan looked at him and said you know we could have shown him to his championship. He's right. hahahaha You can't keep them all, Nathan! Someone has to groom them you know. :-)

We will miss him.

Shoshi had a bath yesterday. Today she looks like the wild woman she is.

I call her my bad hair day gal. She feels WONDERFUL but her hair sticks out all the wrong ways.

Shoshi was never a dog we were going to breed. Her tail is too tight. Her hair is too thick, cottony and sticks out straight like she put a paw in a light socket.

She has a truly pretty face if you see it beyond that hair.

We love her more than life itself. She is our Shoshi Boshi. She's taught me how to deal with difficult hair. How to deal with a shy dog and how the pack can be good for the soul. She is no longer shy and she is delightful in her learning. The pack is still teaching her a thing or two and she's an old lady already. Oh and she is a duck hunter so much so that she leaps of the deck every bloody year after them and pulls a ligament that ends up healing. We put her on leads to stop her and there is always someone that opens the door (last year a visitor) come spring and she just runs and leaps.

We do everything to stop her from such craziness but she can't help herself. I think that is why I love her so - that wonderful spirit!

Staying Clean: Yeah Right

Risa had a bath today but you can't tell. I had her smooth and silky looking and then she smashed her face into the ground, rolled this way and that way. Well at least I know she is clean.

Risa has so much hair that I could cut away and you wouldn't be able to tell.

Her hair is thick, wavy and has full body but it takes a long time to dry.

Here are a few more photos. None were taken right after as I had Shoshi and Kat to do as well.

Why I do Shoshi and Risa on the same day, I don't know as both have that extra thick hair.

Tonight snuggling with them will be wonderful. I love when they feel soft and silky. :-)

Visiting & Baths

Maxine came over for a bath and running play just for a couple of hours. She has such wonderful hair.

I washed her and although I put a bathing tether on her it was really unnecessary.

I suggest a bathing tether for anyone bathing a dog. It's just easier and doesn't bother them and keeps them safe. I like to bathe in my laundryroom sink.

She just took it all in stride. I am impressed.

I then cleaned up her pads and again not a peep.

For the first time I saw Truffie too exuberant. He just chased and chased her. She has wonderful speed and it was all in fun but usually Truffie is not so focused on visitors.

I think he really liked her.

As I still have the flu I stayed away but enjoyed from afar.

I figure by weeks end it will be gone.

Nathan keeps threatening that he is sick but its not grabbing him like me. I suspect that's due to the reality that I do so much that my immune system was probably not at its best. Dennis is not getting as sick as I was and neither is Nathan. I am glad. It isn't a fun flu. I also am careful in making sure I don't pass it on to anyone else.

Baths, Visitors & Play

Rox had a bath today and so did Spice and Truffie.

I look at Rox and I see Abigail.

Tomorrow I will wash more. On Friday the pups and moms get washed.

I got some samples of a product and trying new stuff on the crew. The verdict is out.

I find I always try and wonder how is it that we spend more on our dog's hair than our own?

It's a riot.

Here's a few photos today of Simba and the pups. He remains a star in the puppy socialization department.

Snuggles & More

We had a lot of outdoor time today. Tomorrow I start washing dogs. Why? They need it and I need to get it done. I figure maybe I will be up to it tomorrow and be $%^& under my breath as I wasn't up to it earlier in the week.

My yard is starting to get green and I noticed daylilies were trampled on. Good thing they are hardy. There is so much to do in the garden. Soon peonies will be blooming. My house will be filled with vases of them. Then it will rain and ruin most of them. I will complain about the mud and puppies going home and drooping peonies.

There's that bench that needs new wooden slats or be thrown out - not sure which or if I can find slats for it or have them cut but lawsuit time if anyone sits on it so DON'T.

But as the warm weather comes we will have friends over, eating out on the deck and enjoying puppy visits. Now that's something to look forward to.

I do so love shaded areas of green and colour for the pups to romp in. Perhaps they will get it before they go. Here is hoping.

ITEMS NOW SOLD

Roxie is not for sale :-)

Lynda, Panda and Logan's Mom has an x-pen and a sherpa bag for sale. The xpen is hardly used. The sherpa bag has been lightly used. 

Roxie, who looks so much like Abigail it is unreal was hanging out today watching the pups.

The weather has dropped something terrible and I no longer feel okay sitting outside so I am back in blogging and soon to be laying back down.

I feel better, I feel worse. You don't want this and poor Dennis has it full blown now.

The Two Stooges

Panda had a bath today and what does she do? She heads out back and puts her face in the dirt.

One has to laugh when it comes to dogs.

Panda is an Abigail and Phantom pup who I so fondly called Smudge as she had a black smudge much like Abigail's boy from the present litter. See what happens to the smudge? It's a riot... It can remain and blend in or just end up as tipping.

But her housemate, best pal in the world, Logan is very busy getting messy cause he just can't help himself.He too had a bath.

I had him nicely smooth and his hair was all blended and sure he still feels soft but he's similar to Wasabi. What you want me to look like this well I will go out, drag my head all over the place and then come up for air looking like this.

You will still love me - OF COURSE!!!

In His Usual Form

Truff was making the most of the hot day playing out with the pups. Me, I am waiting till the sun goes down to take them out again so I am not sweating too much.

Is this heatwave something else? I have a tulip blooming - yikes.

Too much to do in the garden for sure.

Out to Lunch

This is how I feel today. So stay tuned to tomorrow's updates as it has to be a better day.

Don't you just love this pose?

I wish I could sleep anywhere.

Non Day

Today I got a few dogs groomed, a dog washed, a dog's undersides done and watched the pups and soon I will be crawling into bed. Nathan has visitors but they don't want this crud. So I am not being rude but wise and caring.

I really am dreadully sick and it takes a lot to knock me down.

I said to Nathan today if he had a sniffle he would crawl into bed and I would carry it all. It doesn't work the other way. It's probably why it lasts so long. :-( But the dawgs need to be groomed and take care of.

Simba Visit

Simba is over for a visit and leaves shortly and he will be back tomorrow so I am hoping I get some real quality time with him.

He's been playing with the little ones and with Roxie and Panda. He is such a lovely boy with a great personality.

He's a dream to have for a visit!

Feeling Dead

I should be doing this. Instead I am waiting for puppy food to soak and will be feeding the pups. Nathan is watching TV and draped with dawgs. Who has the life? hahahahaha

Happy St. Patty's Day

Penny's family sent this photo of her and I figured it was the best day to post it. I have to laugh at the screensaver in the background. I love it.

Give Penny a huge hug from us and can't wait to see her.

I love the teeth photo (nice teeth) and her newly acquired toy.

I want one. You will have to tell me where you got it.

Now tell me how long it lasted, please. :-)

Looks like she has her Momma's teeth and her attack for the toy enthusiasm.