Snowcrest's Thundering Blitzen / Bonza Cascabel
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2 Weeks Old, Feb 11, 07
This is a test litter for Blitz. We don't know what he produces, but Belle has had 3 litters now, by two different sires (one show lines, one working lines) so we have a good idea of what she produces. This way we can tell what comes from her, and what from Blitz. Overall, Belle produces a bomb proof, happy go lucky temperament. (Early socialization is a must, of course.) Most of her pups have good focus and love mental stimulation, which means they enjoy training. Most of her pups in all 3 litters are real water dogs as well! We've had some that were more independant, enjoying human company but not desperate for it, and others that are real velcro dogs, wanting to be in your lap if possible.
This litter *might* be busier, overall, than Cloudy's litter, but who knows? Blitz is an 'in your face' kinda dog, desperate to climb in your lap. When outside he loves to play fetch with a ball or Frisbee. Belle was also very active when younger. So, looking at the parents, I would expect dogs that are very busy until about 3, then mellowing out. HOWEVER, in every litter you get a spectrum of temperaments, ranging from mellow or reserved at one end, to 'nightmare puppy, what did I do to deserve this', at the other end. ;~D So we'll just have to wait and see!
Pups will be 'small standards' , meaning AKC registered Aussies, but on the smaller side, approximately 18-20" tall, but size can't be guaranteed.
If interested, please fill out my questionnaire and I will send you more information.
Visit 'Our Dogs' and click on the pedigrees under Belle and Blitz to find out more about each dog, and see below for the pedigree on the litter.
Naturally, parents have hip, elbow, and eye clearances, and the puppies will have their eyes cleared before leaving. Puppies will also be microchipped, and families will be provided with a DVD on how to clicker train (obedience train) the new puppy.
Our puppies are raised in our house with our 5 children, all of our dogs, and our many cats. They're VERY well socialized before they leave! ;~)
We're continuing the British Mystery them for this litter as well. But with 11 puppies to name, *8* of them girls, we've had to cast our net a little wider. We've taken names from other English series that are special to us. Of course, once their new families have chosen names for their puppies, we'll start calling them by those names.
With 9 black tris, it might seem hard to tell them apart. Don't panic! Pretend you're a marine biologist, identifying humpback whales by their unique flukes. :~D Look closely at the shape of the blaze (white stripe between eyes), the shape of the collar on the left and right sides, and how much white and copper is on each leg. (The copper can be hard to see, so look closely.) As they get older, it will be easier to tell them apart.
Belle finally has enough puppies to keep her busy
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Here they are, in alphabetical order
Annie
(Girl, named after 'A Year in Provence')
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What a flashy girl! The only way to tell her and Thyme apart is the shape of blaze on top of the head.
Barbara
(Girl, named after 'Good Neighbors' aka 'The Good Life')
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She really does have 2 eyes, trust me. ;~D She has very unique markings.
Christina
(Girl, named after 'Flambards')
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This tiny girl has me wrapped around her little paw.
Cully
(Girl, named after Barnaby's daughter in 'Midsomer Murders')
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Cully is the other one that has wriggled her way into my heart.
Not that I don't adore the others, but when they're this tiny...........Maybe they just bring out the maternal instinct.
Hastings
(Male, named after sidekick in 'Poirot')
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Along with being flashy, he has great 'substance'.
Helen
(Girl, named after 'All Creatures Great and Small')
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Little Miss Grubby Face! We'd interrupted her meal....
Joan
(Girl, named after Barnaby's wife in 'Midsomer Murders')
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She's a classy little lady
Margo
(Girl, named after 'Good Neighbors' aka 'The Good Life')
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Another flashy girl, who's getting plenty to eat!
Milner
(Male, named after sidekick in "Foyle's War")
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What a sweetie pie
Sam
(Girl, named after the driver in "Foyle's War")
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Hamming it up for the camera
Okay, I'll admit it, this is the third one I could easily keep. Danny just rolls his eyes at me. (Though he has his eye on Lewis......)
Troy
(Boy, named after sidekick in 'Midsomer Murders')
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I'm wondering if we have another Harley here.....
What an odd looking puppy! Tophat was supervising the photo shoot.
He's the guy we're putting in with the pups, and he rubs his head all over them. (You can see more of him on our 'Cats' page.
For newborn pictures click here
For week 1 pictures click here
Weight Chart
Name |
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1 (oz) |
2 (lb) |
3 (lb) |
4 (lb) |
5 (lb) |
6 (lb) |
7 (lb) |
8 (lb) |
Annie |
10.8 |
1 lb |
2 lb 6oz |
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Barbara |
8.7 |
11.7 |
1 lb 14oz |
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Christina |
9.3 |
10.5 |
1 lb 4oz |
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Cully |
8.5 |
11.8 |
1 lb 4oz |
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Hastings |
9.5 |
1 lb |
1 lb 13oz |
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Helen |
9.8 |
15.5 |
1 lb 4oz |
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Joan |
9.2 |
14.4 |
1 lb 9oz |
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Margo |
9.5 |
1.5 lb |
2 lbs |
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| Milner | 10.9 |
1 lb |
1 lb 9oz |
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| Sam | 10.5 |
1.1 lb |
1 lb 10oz |
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Troy |
12.8 |
1.9 lbs |
2 lb 5oz |
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