04Aug
9 weeks have flown by. It feels like yesterday when I sat with Willow welcoming her puppies into the world.
Cody has settled well into his new home and I hear about his little adventures often. Carmel travelled all the way to Northern Ireland and lives in a wonderful family with one of Raven and Hendrix's babies. Not only is it a huge compliment having a family coming back to me for another puppy but I love knowing that 2 of my wonderful girls are living together. They will develop a lovely bond and I am excited to see their updates. I hope to visit them in the future.
Cody will be living in Norway so will stay with us for longer. Capri and Carter are yet to find their forever family. I believe the right family comes along at the right time and in the meantime I can socialise them well. They are both fantastic puppies with truly beautiful temperaments. There will be 2 very lucky families out there.
The puppies have been taken out many times in the stroller so they can safely be in the outside world before they receive their second set of injections. We have exposed them to a lot at a steady pace and they enjoy looking around. I am very proud of them as they remain quiet and like to watch everything in the new environment. We will be practicing walking to heel without a lead and then with a lead prior to their 2nd vaccines. We can practice until it is safe and then we should have great experiences outside of the home.
I have booked enclosed woodlands and fields and I will take them to a variety of places. Owners will appreciate a well socialised puppy 🥰
Last week I had my breeding licence renewal inspection. It went well and the puppies were a great example of my breeding goals- well behaved puppies who respond well to strangers and settle on their own.
We currently have 3 girls at the peak of their seasons and it is tiring. The boys are kept separate with 2 doors and 1 room in between and everyone is supervised as much as possible. Crates have been a godsend to keep them separate when needed and thankfully they all enjoy being in crates.
Astra has had 2 AI sessions using Hendrix so I am keeping my fingers crossed for their babies. Their temperaments, genetics, health test results and conformations together will make some incredible babies. I am trying not to be too optimistic but this is a litter everyone in our household have been super excited for. Everyone who meets these 2 can see their temperaments shine ❤️
~Claire 🐾
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