Monday, May 20, 2013

Puppy Photos


Duncan, 3.5 months old
Rafe, Windy, Duncan and I are preparing for the 4 days of shows in Bloomington, Illinois, this weekend. I'm not sure about the dogs' attitudes about being at 4 days of shows, but I'm looking forward to seeing Lhasa friends that I have not seen for a few months.

Duncan is going not only to acclimate him to the atmosphere of a dog show but also because the club is holding a fun match on Friday night. It'll be his first "show" experience and I hope he'll think it's a good time. He usually thinks anything involving treats is a positive experience. His litter brother, Jimmy (we called him Gus) will be there also. I think they will enjoy playing together again.

Here are some photos of Duncan, taken last week. He still doesn't have an AKC registered name. I wonder about "Color Me Unique." He does have a striking and unusual color!

Duncan, 3.5 months old
Duncan, 3.5 months old
















I also received some nice email from two families who have Rafe and Maggie's three puppies. It is hard to believe those puppies will be six months old on June 3rd. Wow...that time went fast!

Ella's owner wrote, "Ella's paper work arrived yesterday.  Thank you so much!  We can hardly believe she will be six months old, doing great, and a real joy with such a wonderful personality.  Her new playmates are Etta and  Lola our vet's Brussels Griffon pair and they are so fun to watch together. Congratulations on Rafe! What an accomplishment!!!!"
Ella

On the left is the photo they sent of Ella! Look at those long eyelashes!

Mallory's owners wrote, "We just wanted to share a picture of Mallory!!  You talked about the  "don't like having my pictured taken" gene that Walker and Rafe have - I think  Mallory inherited the gene.  We have tried numerous times to get a picture  to send to you, but she just doesn't like having her picture taken!  We get  many compliments on how cute she is, and our groomer commented today on what a  beautiful coat of hair and what a sweet disposition she has!!  She's a  sweetie!!  She's still a little jumping bean!! Just wanted to add how much we enjoy your blog - love seeing the pictures  as well as reading the information you provide about the breed!! Thanks for making our life better by giving us our Mallory!!…One more note about our groomer, Jackie - Jackie and  her mother have been in the business of breeding (cocker spaniels and  poodles), showing and grooming dogs for over 48 years…So, my  point in relating this information is she has the many years of experience  to know and appreciate a beautiful dog when she sees  one.  She says Mallory is just an angel and took to the  grooming route right away!  Our veterinarian has also commented  on Mallory's beautiful coat and her sweet disposition.  She is a hit  with everyone around here!!  As a breeder, you should be proud!!"


Mallory
I am proud!! As I told Mallory's owner, I can take only partial credit. New owners have to raise and train their puppies, and poor upbringing and training can ruin any puppy.

I also heard from Snicker's owners. He is Mallory and Ella's litter brother. "Here is our boy that we love so much. He's been good and always makes us smile.  He's just so cute and has become a mommy's boy.  He follows me all around the home. He also loves when he hears the boys' bus and sits by our glass door and waits for the boys to play.  It's so cute. He gets up with Craig every morning and enjoys a tiny treat when Craig makes his lunch.  Hope you're well and hope your enjoying the nice weather."  This little guy reminds me so much of his sire, Rafe. His face, color, coat, expression are all "Rafe."
  

Snicker

The new puppies are doing well. Eyes are open and they are becoming more active, trying to get up on their feet a bit. The pictures below were taken when they were two weeks and two days old. As you know by now, we enjoy taking and sharing pictures of our puppies. However, I have started to wonder, given Rafe's obvious dislike of having his photo taken, if we turned him "off" regarding photography sessions because he had so many taken when he was young? These three were awakened from naps to have their pictures taken. You can see that they were not exactly thrilled to have their sleep  interrupted!



Lila
Hunter





Jethro

















Life is better when you have a Lhasa to love you!

Joyce

1 comment:

  1. As Mallory's owners, we loved seeing the updates and the pictures of Snickers and Ella! Rafe and Maggie made some extra specials puppies!! (We also love seeing the other pictures, too!) Robert and Catherine

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