You know the old saying, the one that goes "I need another blank like I need a hole in the head". That one? Well really, I needed another puppy like ... sheesh, I must be nuts. Seriously, she's not really my puppy per se, but nevertheless a terribly busy little 8-week-old black tri girl has joined the household for a couple of months. She's from Kelly's Moulder x Breeze cross. Two nice black bitches in the litter and since Kelly couldn't decide at this early age which girl to keep, I offered (yeah, remind me about that one) to grow one up for her. She's actually fit in quite well and even has the opportunity to attend Laurie Albright's puppy classes with me. She'll also come along when Belle and I hit Wendy's handling classes. We better get real good at that since I'll likely be handling her for the Nationals.
Right off the bat, I'm noticing some subtle and some not-so-subtle differences between Casselcreek puppies and other puppies.
First off, STAMINA. And muscle tone, fitness, etc. Although this puppy is also raw-fed, she's a little shy on muscle tone and mass. Even little ones at this age are beginning to put on mass. My puppies have a solid rear and good shoulder muscle before they even head home. I find her stamina not quite at the same level of Casselcreek puppies (then again, that might not be a bad thing LOL). My litters enjoy daily "organized" romps and running sessions out in the yard. I take my litters out and we’re all over the yard multiple times a day. Little legs covering the three acres of my yard, up and down the slopes, climbing the rocks really builds a body. These fun but ever-important sessions last about 30-60 minutes until they crash for a nap. This kind of fitness routine can't be achieved by simple play in an expen or kennel. It really builds physical stamina and of course with physical fitness comes mental fitness. Little itty bitty fine tuned athletes.
Of course, no criticism here, just an interesting observation noting the early differences between litters and breeders. That being said, Little Miss Smartypants is currently into Day Four of her new fitness routine and already has more stamina than on Day One. Like they say, if you're going to play with the big dawgs ...
Anyway, regardless of whether she's a hardbody or not, she is one helluva cute little girl. It's fun to have the pitter patter of four little feet running about the kitchen, the tinkle of peepee accidents on the floor, and the gnawing sound of baby teeth removing paint from the legs of my kitchen table. Ahhhh, puppies -- gotta love 'em.
It's nice that she's here for other reasons too, including keeping Deets company while he's "confined to barracks" nursing a wound. Sometimes Belle gets a little rambunctious in her play (I'm saying that with a straight face) and nips or grabs at the other dogs. They all do. Deets included. Unfortunately for Deets, Belle grabbed him by the side and he kept moving, and actually tore a small flap of skin. I chose not to have him undergo any anesthetic or sedation (he doesn't handle it well) and since he is MORE than happy to play couch potato and sleep at my feet all day, I'm simply keeping it clean and exposed to the air, allowing it to heal on its own, with a prescription for antibiotics.
I made a note today on my Nationals calendar ... six weeks and counting.
Happy Trails ... Theresa
Right off the bat, I'm noticing some subtle and some not-so-subtle differences between Casselcreek puppies and other puppies.
First off, STAMINA. And muscle tone, fitness, etc. Although this puppy is also raw-fed, she's a little shy on muscle tone and mass. Even little ones at this age are beginning to put on mass. My puppies have a solid rear and good shoulder muscle before they even head home. I find her stamina not quite at the same level of Casselcreek puppies (then again, that might not be a bad thing LOL). My litters enjoy daily "organized" romps and running sessions out in the yard. I take my litters out and we’re all over the yard multiple times a day. Little legs covering the three acres of my yard, up and down the slopes, climbing the rocks really builds a body. These fun but ever-important sessions last about 30-60 minutes until they crash for a nap. This kind of fitness routine can't be achieved by simple play in an expen or kennel. It really builds physical stamina and of course with physical fitness comes mental fitness. Little itty bitty fine tuned athletes.
Of course, no criticism here, just an interesting observation noting the early differences between litters and breeders. That being said, Little Miss Smartypants is currently into Day Four of her new fitness routine and already has more stamina than on Day One. Like they say, if you're going to play with the big dawgs ...
Anyway, regardless of whether she's a hardbody or not, she is one helluva cute little girl. It's fun to have the pitter patter of four little feet running about the kitchen, the tinkle of peepee accidents on the floor, and the gnawing sound of baby teeth removing paint from the legs of my kitchen table. Ahhhh, puppies -- gotta love 'em.
It's nice that she's here for other reasons too, including keeping Deets company while he's "confined to barracks" nursing a wound. Sometimes Belle gets a little rambunctious in her play (I'm saying that with a straight face) and nips or grabs at the other dogs. They all do. Deets included. Unfortunately for Deets, Belle grabbed him by the side and he kept moving, and actually tore a small flap of skin. I chose not to have him undergo any anesthetic or sedation (he doesn't handle it well) and since he is MORE than happy to play couch potato and sleep at my feet all day, I'm simply keeping it clean and exposed to the air, allowing it to heal on its own, with a prescription for antibiotics.
I made a note today on my Nationals calendar ... six weeks and counting.
Happy Trails ... Theresa
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Hi Theresa i love the little what's her name?
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