As I said in my last post with Lucy, I was lucky enough to meet the beagle babies that co-breeder Malia is raising so well in Spokane.
Savannah is a super mom and has decided all 9 are her own babies and she likes nursing them and watching over them. Even though they are eating plenty of solid food, she likes to check they are well hydrated also. 🙂
Gypsy’s beagle babies are a week old. We have had a slow start, but the babies are mighty and strong and growing well. Now that we have figured out what Gyp needs for a better let down, the babies are growing with gusto. Enjoy the first “official” photos of them
We decided to go with a cute “apple” theme since it’s fall. <3
Gala (Girl with a stripe)
Jazz (Girl with lots of white)
Mac (Boy 1 – small blaze)
Rome (Boy 2 with the wide blaze)
Fuji (Boy 3 – wide blaze with 3 white spots on his back)
Lucy Grey and Savannah are co-owned girls with Malia from Wonderland Beagles. As Malia is a new beagle breeder/exhibitor, I am honored to mentor her in showing, grooming, breeding and whelping. We plan to do two litters together and then she will be able to have litters on her own, if she wishes to. She has been an integral part in choosing the stud matches for each girl based on health, temperament and structure and I am excited for her to have Bred By puppies to show in the future.
Something you should know is that weeks before the girls’ due date, the unexpected happened.
In Early August, some fires were started by arsons. These fires quickly escalated due to 50 mile an hour winds and even jumped over the Spokane River. Malia and Brandon’s house was evacuated and they spent several days with the dogs at a local community center not knowing if their house stood or was burned to the ground.
Neighbors not too far away, lost everything, but by some miracle their home was spared and after an anxious week, they were able to return home. The girl’s safety and well being, along with their other dogs, was of utmost importance and I was grateful for that. Of course, they were told they could have moved in with us, but there is no place like living at home if that is an option.
**This is a good time to do a plug for crate training. We never know if something unexpected will happen – Brandon and Malia’s dogs are comfortable in a crate and so were allowed in the community center. Unfortunately, dogs and their families are turned away if they can not be in a crate – this is one of the many reasons I recommend crate training even if it is just for them to feel comfortable in the case of the unexpected**
Malia and Brandon whelped Lucy’s litter on August 20th – 3 girls and 2 boys – all Tri colored and all healthy.
Girl 1: River
Boy 1: Sol
Boy 2: Banksy
Girl 2: Breezy
Girl 3: Spring
A few days later, Savannah started digging and panting and we knew her time had come also. Not much time for poor Brandon and Malia to rest up, but in some ways it makes it easier as if you are getting up for one litter you might as well get up for two 🙂
Savannah had her litter in the early evening of the 22nd Aug. 2 Tri Boys, 1 RW boy and 1 RW girl
In honor of the fires, that were now under control, they were named in remembrance of the Spokane fires.
RW Girl – Ember
RW Boy: Spark
Tri Boy 1: Ash
Tri Boy 2: Smolder
Both mama’s are excellent mommies and the puppies are thriving under their care. We are so thankful for these little ones and I can’t wait to get over the mountains and give them snuggles as soon as I am able.
The final days are here – I am trying not to count them down as my heart gets sad. I spend so many wonderful hours and days and weeks with these little loves, that saying goodbye is bittersweet.
They are ready. They are sleeping on their own, eating 3 good meals a day and confident in their own skin. I know they will take on the challenge of change in their new homes well and will be so loved.
They did not want to pose again for me, but obliged for a few minutes in between playing on the stairs – it’s always fun for me to get the pictures so I can see how their heads and bodies change with the passing weeks, and inform my decision making moving forward.
Miss Ennis, who will now be called “Dolly” will stay in my breeding program with a friend of mine Kathryn as we watch her grow up. I look forward to keeping close tabs on her. Derry (now MIllie) and Dublin (now Max) will stay local with families around the PNW and will no doubt enjoy adventures around here.
The Irish cavalier litter are doing so well. They are now sleeping on their own at night and only cry a little bit before settling down for the night.
They went on a road trip to Sequim where they saw Opthlamologist Dr Nathan Kice, and all got their eyes cleared – it’s always nice for that to happen. Next up is heart checks with cardiologist Dr Jerry Woodfield to clear hearts before they can go to their forever homes at 12 weeks.
This time with them is so precious and we are so thankful for these sweet little babies
The cavalier babies from both Tori and Paige’s litters wanted to wish everyone a happy, healthy 4th of July on this 250th anniversary of the USA’s independence.
The babies have been listening to firework sounds for weeks and as expected had no problems sleeping through the festivities.
Remember how I told you they were sleepy little lumps? Yup – still that 🙂 hahaha. In all honesty, they do get up on their feet and walk around like little drunk soldiers, and are starting to growl and chew on each other – but they are pretty calm and lazy if given no incentive to get up.
We have tried mushy food this week – they think it is interesting but so far just a few licks and tastes – I think next week Paige will come out more and more and force them to start enjoying their meals more.
Enjoy the photos of these precious little lump cavaliers 🙂
Ennis
Derry
Dublin
If you are interested in your own Kazuri Beagle or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel pup?
Tori’s puppies are finally eating 3 good meals a day – I find that as they gain confidence in eating on their own, they also grow confidence in life. When they play outdoors now, they are excited to get out and about and explore.
We are starting to see little hints of personality come forth which is really fun too. Salsa and Tamale are the boldest and first to explore while Nacho is always scrambling to be on my knee. Miss Pico is a little more independent and Churro and Taco like to hang back and watch. We shall see more information as they have their Volhard temperament test next week.
Enjoy the photos from this week – they wanted to explore these rocks so badly, and not just sit on them for photos. I am starting to wonder if my days of taking photos of them by themselves are coming to an end.
Enjoy the 6 week photos of Tori and Charlie’s little love nuggets.
Salsa
Churro
Pico
Nacho
Tamale
Taco
If you are interested in your own Kazuri Beagle or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel pup?
Paige took to being a mommy so well – her poor inverted nipples made latching hard work, but once we got them on, they nursed vigorously. They are now 1 week old and approaching doubling their birth weight so that makes me very happy.
The two girls are so much bigger than the boy, but he holds his own so we are not concerned about him much.
Since Murphy’s AKC name is “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” we decided to name them after Irish landmarks/places.
There are some weekends where things seem to just fall into place and this last weekend in CDA was one of them. I only took Nick to show and it was nice to be able to just relax and enjoy my time with him. Nick didn’t disappoint at all.
On Friday he won BOV under judge Dr. Steven L. Keating. He went on to a regular Group 1 under judge Ms. JoAnne M Buehler and a Owner Handler Group 2 under Justin Dannenbring
On Saturday he won BOV under judge Ms. JoAnne M Buehler. He went on to a regular Group 1 under judge Mr Allen Odem and a Owner Handler Group 1 under Mr. Michael L Savage, going on to Owner Handled Best In Show under judge Ms. JoAnne M Buehler
On Sunday he won BOV under judge Mr. Allen L Odom. He went on to a regular Group 2 under judge Dr Steven L Keating and a Owner Handler Group 1 under Mr. Allen L Odom
