Playtime - Videos

We spent some time in the backyard this evening and figured out the video feature on Erica's camera. We are by no means experts, but you can see Bubba and Zsa Zsa so much better than in a still photo.

Video of Bubba

Video of Zsa Zsa

Corgis and Kids

Lots of people ask me if Corgis are good with kids and I always say it depends on the kid and the dog. But yes, generally speaking I think they are good with kids. My personal experience has been very good and I think as long as parents are on top of the interaction and kids aren't sticking beans up the dog's nose, a Corgi will be a kind and fun companion. These photos are of my grandaughter McKenzie and the puppies.......clearly they all get along. Likewise when Kenzie plays on a blanket on the floor the Corgi Mamma dogs all lay down with her and provide lots of attention and company for her. I will confess they sometimes steal toys.

Paula's Babies

Paula's babies are 6 weeks old and ready to go. Weaned and eating on their own,they are scheduled for their first vet exam and shots on 7-1-08.


Jamie (SOLD to Scott & Lori)


Cindy (SOLD to Dakota)


Bubba


Bobby

Ginger's Boys and Girls

Ginger's babies are 6 weeks old and ready to go. Weaned and eating on their own,they are scheduled for their first vet exam and shots on 7-1-08.


Zsa Zsa

Tubby (SOLD to Della)

Tommy

Sister

Maggie (SOLD Justin)

Boo Boo

Bonnie ~ Bonnie will come with application for limited AKC reg papers (no breeding). She has one blue eye, but that doesn't make her any less fun. She'll still be a perfect pet and it's actually kinda cute. (Hold for Monty)

Amy (Hold for Jeff)

Gingers Kids

I took photos of the puppies tonight for ads on Next Day Pets. Getting good photos of the wiggly little kids is like catching lightning in a jar !! Here's a cute one of Ginger's Kids.

They grow so fast I have to take new photos every 4 or 5 days as each day at this stage brings so much change, both mentally and physically. These guys are learning from everything they see, becoming more social and independent. The campers are weaned now and eating puppy food.

We start our babies on free choice Purina Pro Plan or Purina One Dry Puppy food. As they grow we change this to offer a set amount based on weight. These are both high quality puppy foods which offer excellent nutrition and growth without empty fillers (which cause lots of output to clean up) or excess growth/weight gain. While I am on the subject of nutrition, I’ll tell you a little about diets for the Moms too. As pregnancy progresses we elevate the nutritional plane for our females. Our dogs are on Purina rations supplemented by frozen Bil-Jac throughout the year. During the time the Moms are nursing we monitor calories and calcium carefully to ensure adequate nutritional input to keep up with the litter size and demand. As the puppies begin eating on their own and Mom starts to moderate their nursing, we adjust everyone’s diets accordingly. The goal is to have both Mom and puppies optimally fed as conditions change.

Dakota picks out Cindy

Dakota and family came by Sunday to select her new puppy. After visiting with the puppies, Cindy seemed to be the right match for Dakota. We'll look forward to seeing them again in a couple of weeks when Cindy is ready to go. I know she will be getting a great new home and family. Thanks Dakota !

Dinnertime with Ginger

There are always those days when Moms think they are overwhelmed at dinnertime - but check out what Ginger has to deal with. Each day she visits the play pen 5 or 6 times, each time staying for 15 or 20 minutes to nurse and check on the puppies. Of course, they are all well started on puppy chow but none the less thay swarm her each time she visits. When not in the pen with them she sleeps on the back of the sofa as it has a goos overwatch of the play pen. The second photo is after dinner activity which usually lasts for 30 minutes or so and then everybody conks out for a nap.