Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Retiring
Monday, October 21, 2013
Waiting for Raven
Keep checking here for news.
Sunday, September 08, 2013
Breeding Raven
With the encouragement of Jen, my vet, who says " Raven has such beautiful pups", I have decided to breed Raven for the last time her next heat. I expect that to take place in October but, until it happens, I don't know for sure.
I have chosen George, a small black and white male, to be her stud. I will get a picture of him and post it when the deed is done. Keep tuned here for news as time goes on.
I know I have not been very good at keeping this updated. I will try to do a better job now that fall is upon us and other things in my life have slowed a bit.
Friday, April 19, 2013
PORTY PARTY #4
This is Marcus, almost 2.
This is Lily, his sister who has recently been rehomed. Family circumstances change and I am happy Lily's original family put her needs first. She is a gorgeous, well trained girl with a wonderful new home.
OUR 4th PORTY PARTY IS PLANNED FOR MAY 12TH AT THE WENTWORTH PROVINCIAL PARK, 14160 HIGHWAY #4 IN WENTWORTH, NOVA SCOTIA FROM 2-4. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. WATCH THESE BEAUTIFUL DOGS RUN WITH JOY TOGETHER. SUCH A SIGHT!
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Raven, Splash, and Murphy and Marcus
Raven, 
Raven,
Splash and his buddy in Nfld.JPG)
and Murphy with my Marcus at Grand Lake in N.B. last fall.Saturday, August 18, 2012
Bowel Cancer
Goldwater Silver King- Champion 2005
KINGSLEY
December 24, 2005-August 12, 2012
Dearly missed--
Monday, May 14, 2012
PORTY PARTY #3
There were 4 families here today. It was wonderful to see everyone again and share info about our breed.
I am thinking though, if we do this another year { and I hope we do}, perhaps it should be the last Sun. in April or the first one in May. Mother's Day is probably not the best choice. Any opinions?
Friday, April 20, 2012
Harley
It was a pleasure to hear from Harley's mom today. He was from my Penny's first litter almost 6 years ago. He has brought happiness to them as a couple and then as their family grew with the birth of their children. Katie tells me he will always be their "first born". Obviously, he is a much loved boy by all family mothers. Thanks to Katie for sharing these lovely pictures.
Monday, March 19, 2012
The first image is Marcus, the male I kept from Raven's last litter. The other 2 images are Lily. She stayed with me for a couple of days while her family were on a mini vacation. She is a wonderful girl, so well behaved. Her family have done a great job training her. I'm sure the obedience classes helped as well. She graduated 2nd in her class! Another porty took first. Smart dogs.Marcus and Lily had a marvellous time chasing one another and playing together for 2 days, Marcus thanks Lily for visiting.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
porty party
As you have noticed, there are few posts here and this blog has become more or less inactive as I will not be breeding in the near future and probably not again. Kingsley has been neutered although Raven is still intact leaving the door open if I should decide to breed her. For now, I am just enjoying living with three porties. I LOVE IT!
Keep in mind that the porty party- our third year- will be at the Wentworth provincial day park
the Sunday before Victoria Day. This year, that will be May 13th, 2-4 PM or whenever you want to be there. Come out and see a large gathering of porties having a play date! see you there.
Keep in mind that the porty party- our third year- will be at the Wentworth provincial day park
the Sunday before Victoria Day. This year, that will be May 13th, 2-4 PM or whenever you want to be there. Come out and see a large gathering of porties having a play date! see you there.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Bella
I have just received these images of Bella enjoying life in Nfld.. She is between 14 and 15 months here. Fortunately for me this year, I have not had to deal with the snowballs as we have had little snow. Not the same for Karen . However, snow is way better than the mud that follows!!I am told Bella loves a trip on the snowmobile and is happy regardless of where she is so long as she is with mom and dad!
Friday, January 27, 2012
7 months
Here is Portia living the happy life at different stages of her short life. From the report I have received, she has fit in well with this family of four children. As you can see, the children love her. What joy!!
Friday, December 23, 2011
Bentley and family
All the pups from Raven's third litter are now 6 months old. Here are pictures of Bentley and his family ready for Christmas. What lovely pictures and how well he seems to fit in here. I am told he finished puppy school and is a good puppy. These 6 months have gone by quickly and, as I kept Marcus, the other boy in the litter, I can track their growth.
Marcus and Bentley have already been neutered. Just the three girls to be done now.
I wish all families a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, prosperous 2012
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Tennya at 1 year
Here is the smallest pup from the last litter almost all grown up. She turned a year last week also. Isn't she the prettiest girl with beautiful markings? She is lucky to live with a loving family in Ottawa. Thanks to Alison for the pictures.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to those 5 puppies turning 1 year old. I have seen Max and received these pictures of Bella. She got to enjoy a
doogy friendly cake all to herself. Lucky Bella
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Bentley
Here are two pictures of Bentley who lives in the Miramichi with his loving family. He is almost 4 months old. He starts puppy training school very soon.
Labels: Bentley
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Bella almost 1 year
Karen was kind enough to resend all the pictures of Bella. I have picked out these threee to post. Thanks to Karen in Nfld
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Meet Marcus
This is the family of porties at my house. Marcus, lower right, is one of the males from Raven's last litter. As I am not breeding again, I decided to keep a pup. Three dogs is a lot but Kingsley no longer wants to walk most days so it is Raven and Marcus who run together.Surprisingly, both Raven and Kingsley will play with Marcus so he is being well socialized. He also is not particularly strong willed so he is easy to train so far. He can get up onto the sofa and climb the stairs so goes where they go. He had his last needle this week and is weighing in at 26 pounds at three months, all dog, no fat!!
I have pictures of Bella but somehow, they have found a home on my computer and I don't know the address! As soon as I find them, I will post.
Labels: meet Marcus
Sunday, August 14, 2011
7 1/2 weeks
They are playing on the grass and quieter than usual so thought I could get some closer pictures of these 5.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Vet Check
Just a quick note to say the vet check gave all pups a perfect health clearance. Not one of those babies was sick in the car on the 40 minute drive to Truro nor did one pee in the car. Not one cried with a needle jab nor did one pee on the floor of the office. Dr. McKay was so impressed with each of them. The micro chipping was more difficult but then, the implanter looks like it was designed for cows!! None peed in the car on the way home. You can guess what they all did when they were released at home. What wonderful babies they are!!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
7 weeks
Here they are around my feet as I play Wubba with Kingsley and Raven. These sounds are their excited yippings. This is their first trip outside the fence and they don't move too far away from Raven or me. You should see them first thing in the morning when I let them out of the enclosed area. They are all swarming around my feet for a cuddle before they will eat their kibble. Such loving babies!!
Off to the vets this afternoon, always an adventure. I have no doubt Dr. McKay will give all of them a clean bill of health.
The boy with the yellow collar is now called Bentley and the smallest girl is Pearl.
Labels: 7 weeks
Monday, August 08, 2011
6 1/2 weeks
They love to do this outside. Tumbling about and chasing one another is their favorite game. Yesterday was a good day, hot, so they actually crawled into the baby pool I have on the deck and laid in the water for a few minutes. A new discovery for them.
Today is a different story for it is pouring rain and cool. Just like their parents, they love the water but aren't so keen on the rain. However, they all went down to the grass for their business. Not for the pees though. Funny! Some step out on the deck, its wet, step back in the house and pee on the paper!
Labels: 6 1/2 weeks
Tennya visits
Tennya and her family have been spending the summer at the beach in P.E.I.. Lucky her!! They dropped in yesterday on their way through to Halifax so we could visit. It was great to see her. Remember, she was the tiny one from the last litter. For a 9 month old pup, she is very well behaved and listens well. This family has worked hard to make sure she is well-mannered.I know, she is bushy so it belies the fact she weighs only 40 pounds. No doubt, when she finally returns to life in Ottawa, she will have a trip to the groomers'. When I get that picture, I will post it.
Friday, August 05, 2011
6 weeks
They now play much of the time out of doors. They particularly like to be under something. We have an old bench on the grass under which they play a lot. They are learning that it hurts when you bite which is a good thing. They often forget though and need reminding!
You can see behind them on the deck my "doggy screen"! They come and go as they like in to out all day long. They still prefer sleeping under the love seat though.
They started on dry puppy food today. Good for their teeth.
Labels: 6 weeks
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Feeding time
Here they are at lunch around their feeding station. They eat
crushed puppy food moistened.
5 1/2 weeks
The three girls are on the blanket while the 2 boys chew at the bone. They all have sharp teeth now so fingers and toes beware! Lilly has a blue ribbon, diva Portia has a rhinestone encrusted pink collar while the other girl remains collar free. She is the smallest so easy to make out. One of the boys has a yellow collar while the white nosed guy has a blue collar. The dollar store now has the cutest collars for little dogs. A good price as they soon outgrow these little ones.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Avoid the pups!
Kingsley tries to get away from their little bodies but especially their little teeth! He can still see me and them from this vantage point but they can't get at him.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Under the loveseat
Outside
They are getting used to the grass. It is funny to watch them have the first experience of it under their feet. They now explore more of the yard and most climbed the steps of the deck for the first time today.
They sleep through the night from 9 PM til 6 AM without a sound. Raven is upstairs so as not to disturb them. They have moved out of the whelping box and now share a very large crate. In the daytime, they sleep mostly under the loveseat or in the middle of the floor, wherever they drop!
Sunday, July 24, 2011
4 1/2 weeks
This is their second play time this morning and it's
barely 8 A.M.! You can see both Lily and Portia wrestling with the boy who has a white chest. The clicking sound you hear in the beginning is Lily chewing on an old bone at the door. They now go through my "doggy screen' to the deck outside. They are still not really happy on the grass although some like it for their poops. They are now on solid food- puppy food which is crushed and souped up. Only the smallest girl does not have teeth yet. This will be their food for the next 2 weeks gradually reducing the water until it is dry and whole by 7 weeks.
barely 8 A.M.! You can see both Lily and Portia wrestling with the boy who has a white chest. The clicking sound you hear in the beginning is Lily chewing on an old bone at the door. They now go through my "doggy screen' to the deck outside. They are still not really happy on the grass although some like it for their poops. They are now on solid food- puppy food which is crushed and souped up. Only the smallest girl does not have teeth yet. This will be their food for the next 2 weeks gradually reducing the water until it is dry and whole by 7 weeks.
Labels: 4 1/2 weeks
Friday, July 22, 2011
4 weeks old
My goodness but these guys are fast, noisy and busy. This morning, after feeding, this is how they play. They change daily in their confidence. They all went outside this morning for elimination. I will carry them for a few days til they learn how to go down the deck steps. Yesterday, they were slow to move around on the grass. Today, no such concern. Tomorrow, they will explore the fenced back yard even more.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
3 1/2 weeks
They have started exploring outside the whelping box. In fact, two of them use the paper to pee on. They now come to me when they hear my voice. The girl with the red ribbon is Portia while the blue ribbon girl is Lily. You can hear the music they make as they play with one another.
All three girls have been found places in loving families. Just the two boys who need forever families.
Labels: 3 1/2 weeks
Friday, July 15, 2011
3 weeks and moving!
Here they are moving around quite confidently. The noisy one is one of the boys. I took the end off the whelping box today so, when they are ready { which will be soon}, they will venture out on paper to do their business. Then back into the box to play. Raven still cleans up after them so I have not had to pick up any poop YET!!
Labels: 3 weeks
Monday, July 11, 2011
2 1/2 weeks old
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Feeding Time
This gives you a good idea of how they move at almost 2 weeks old. Most have their eyes open today. Raven cleans them as they suckle.
Monday, July 04, 2011
2nd Week
Couldn't resist taking these pictures of the pups. Three formed a circle after feeding. The top left one is a boy. The left one in the second picture is also a boy. They are trying to get up on all fours but not successful yet. Won't be long though. Still waiting for the eyes to open.
Just received this picture of Tennya. She is spending the summer with her humans on PEI. That should be the best time for her. Hope they all have great water weather and thoughly enjoy their time together.
Friday, July 01, 2011
8 days old
They are all 8 days old today and changing daily. They are chubby little ones but no wonder with the way their mom feeds them. A couple are trying to get up on all fours but to no avail. It won't be long though. I wait for their eyes to open. That seems to be when things start to happen. Meantime, it's still eat and sleep. Mom looks after the toileting. I am grateful for that!!
