Daisy (Duke x Pie 2009) taking a 3 point major win in California! Daisy is not that short - her handler is 6'5" tall! |
Daisy again! |
Daisy on her grooming table. |
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Daisy in the ring (on left). |
Daisy in the snow! |
Lexie (Duke and Pie 2009) in Spring of 2010! |
What a gorgeous girl! Lexie |
Here is Lexie with her new brother, Buck. Buck is a Hilda x Beau 2010 puppy! |
Lexie and Buck! |
Buck (Hilda x Beau) Hi Catherine, I hope you are all doing well and staying cool through this heat wave! We took Buck to get his Rabies shot on Saturday 3 July and he weighed 27 lbs. He loves to eat! He is full of energy and he really is having fun playing with Lexie. When I get home from work each day and see Buck he looks like he's growing everyday! At 12 weeks, Rob and I laughed at how different Buck's personality is compared to Lexie's. He is not afraid of anything where as Lexie was a little more timid at that age. Buck is in training now learning to sit, lay down and stay. - Patricia M. |
Buck and Lexie |
Bedia (Duke x Sally) in the snow February 2010. I had the pleasure of seeing Bedia in May this year - she looks wonderful! |
Aila Joy (Hilda x Beau 2010) relaxing in the easy chair! |
Aila Joy |
Aila Joy snoozing! |
Bedia (Duke and Sally) helping to open the box! |
Bedia waiting to go out in the snow! |
Ayla (on the right - Sally x Marky 2008). Those are some heavily guarded goats! Susan writes, "Ayla is doing
wonderfully. She and my rescued ASD, Hoki, are quite a team.
They are the best of buddies. She is turning in to a great LGD.
She spends all of her time with the goats now, she is happiest and less
bored outside with her charges. Getting Hoki for her was the best
decision, it has worked out wonderful. We're dealing with the heat pretty
well. It sure has been a scorcher of a summer. Here's some
pictures of her. The last two pictures were from this past winter.
I just love the one of them sleeping in the goat shed. Take care and
stay cool." |
Well, Ayla has taken napping to all new levels hasn't she? |
Ayla (Sally x Marky '08) and buddy Hoki. |
Annie (Hilda x Beau 2010) in her first week home! "The heat was one of the things about Annie has a way to take care of it though - after a walk or some playtime outside, she heads for an air conditioning vent and lays down on it - smart girl! She had another round of shots yesterday - weighed in at 30.6 lbs, lean and tall - beautiful girl! Obedience training is going really good - its all about getting her to believe that our decision is really better than her own but she is fully housetrained, responds to her name and has several commands down both verbal and cued - can see that brain working hard when she's training - incredibly focused, eye to eye. We're still working on "come" outside (inside no problem) - sometimes that stick or pile of dirt is just too tempting. Nipping is on the decline (and the drive-by snaps letting us know she didn't care to hear "no") though the chewing is ramping up - nothing lost yet. :) Attached some pix from this past week and half. - Kim" Note: Kim called me and we took care of the "drive-by nipping"! |
Annie at 9 weeks |
Annie and her toys! |
Annie! |
Annie has a pretty comfy seat there! |
Annie in mid-July! |
Annie at 13 weeks with a butterfly? |
Kozzi with her stick. Her owner reports that she is doing very well! |
Delta (Hilda x Sas 2009) She is an adored member of the family! |
Delta again! |
Here is Ayla Melek (Duke and Sally 2009) tackling the family Border Collie |
Yogi - a Duke and Pie 2009! What a pretty head! |
Yogi (Duke x Pie) He is a beloved member of the family. Very protective! |
Ayla Melek (Duke x Sally '09) Hi Catherine, It's exciting to see
that Beau has puppies running around!
They look so handsome. Ayla is doing well. We completed 2 obedience classes this past winter/spring. She is doing pretty good with commands - and quite honestly, the socialization had been the most important part. Where we attended classes there are about 4 classes running at once, lending itself to many dogs and lots of distractions. She has felt the need a couple of times to let others know who is the real boss of the group...At home, she is so gentle with the girls, changing her demeanor when hearing their voices. I am diligently trying to work on my leadership skills. [My husband]thinks she takes over as boss when he is not around. This is primarily due to how she reacts with not-quite-strangers when he is present opposed to when he is not. We have seen a difference. But what an amazing and interesting creature she is. Not only is this apparent to us, but to all that meet her. I have attached some
pictures, and will send more soon. Hope you are doing well.
Susan [Note: Ayla is more
protective of the mother and girls when the husband is away - not
something unusual for an Anatolian!] |
Ayla Melek - you can tell she is Duke's daugher - look at that head and profile! |
This is Angel in Canada! (Hilda x Beau 2010) |
Angel snoozing! |
Angel - what a cute character! |
Angel says that's a mighty big dog! |
Here is Emma (Duke x Sally 2009) What a pretty girl! She accompanies her mom on mushroom hunts and never lets her owner out of her sight! |
This is Duke (Hilda x Sas 2009) watching over his little charge. |
Duke loves Bruno the schnauzer. Hi Catherine, Bob & Jennette |
Duke is a big boy! |
The baby in the push toy sort of lessens the "mean guard dog" image. =) |
Duke (Hilda x Sas) |
Titan (Hilda x Beau) I called this one the lion and his new owners treat him like a king!! He was 29 pounds at his 12 week mark! He loves to play fetch with his
favorite monkey, and runs back to us with such excitement! He is such a star to
everyone that he meets! They cannot get over how beautiful he is, and they are
so interested in knowing everything about him. When they compliment him he
definitely takes it all in, he's constantly called handsome, he's warmed up to
that word a lot, just tilits his head from side to side when people call him
that! Awesome pup!!! - Jennifer
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Titan |
Titan and his toy! |
This is just the best shot of Titan. |
Titan in his crate snoozing! Jennifer writes (at 15 weeks): We just got back from our nieces birthday party, and there were tons of kids, he was amazing!! When the smaller kids came up to him, he laid down and just them them all pet him. He licked them and gave them all "high fives", he was the life of the party. On the way back home he passed out, he's still passed out in his crate! |
Here is Rainie - a Duke and Sally 2009 puppy! |
Here is Rainie (Duke x Sally) watching Westminster! Hi
Catherine – hope all is well! Here’s a few pictures of Rainie (not the
best, but the most recent) so you can see how he is progressing… took these
about a month ago so he’s a little bigger these days. Yes, that one
picture is him watching the |
Rainie - what a beautiful dog. He is Duke Jr. in looks. |
Rainie swimming at the river! |
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Just a quick note and some pictures, Mt. Rainier is doing
extremely well and has taken over “man of the house” duties. He’s been
quite protective of his turf via barking lately (more so than before), but
interestingly only against dogs - people he just quietly gives the evil
eye. Even more interesting, when I take him out to visit the supposed
intruding dogs, he immediately goes into play mode, so all the bluster and
barking seems more about making a scene than actual concern on his part.
We’re still trying to figure out what he’s thinking, if he’s being tough or
just trying to get outside to make friends. And this weekend was a milestone for him – his first swimming
lesson! We (the lab included) have been to the river and lakes on
numerous occasions, but the most he was willing to venture into the water was
up to his ankles. Well, on Saturday we went on a high-adventure fishing
trip to the Potomac River and he had little choice but to learn.
After much coaxing on my part and complaining on his, he jumped in and started
paddling away. A few early misfires aside, he took right off and even
out-paced the lab. And most surprising of all? After our day was
over, he enjoyed the swimming and frolicking so much I could barely get him out
of the river to go home! Here are some pics from his adventure, and well as him standing
on my 6’2” father. He’s getting bigger every day! Take care, talk soon. |
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Marney at 2 years old. (Sally x Marky 2008) Evidently she has a criminal record as a TV remote destroyer and sock thief. |
Sorry it's been so long.
Marney has been a very interesting addition
to our family. She ate my Blackberry phone which had your
email stored. She has a fondness for eating couches which
is astonishing since she loves to lay
on them. She loves remotes and cordless
phones. She seems to sniff them
out even when they've been put out of her reach (nothing is out of her
reach!). If her teeth come in contact with paper towels or a box of
tissues, their shredded in a matter of seconds. She's a thief, stealing
socks, shoes etc even when your watching her closely. Did I mention how incredibly
sweet and loveable she can be? Just look at her!!! More pictures to follow. Wanda NOTE: When I first read this update I was stunned and then cracked up laughing. This is like living with Count.The other day Count stole one of Albert's shoes and ran out of the house with it - my husband in hot pursuit barefooted. Count was so happy with himself we couldn't help but howl in laughter! See video below of Marney! |
Here is Sienna at 15 weeks. (Hilda x Beau 2010) |
Rainie (Duke x Sally) playing with a friend! |
Riley - a Hilda x Beau 2010 puppy! His owner, Anne, adores him! |
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Riley! |
Riley's owner writes: Ok, I thought my life was perfect before....but I had no idea how much love Riley would bring! He is now 20.2lbs and currently is hanging out in the doorway, his favorite place to watch everyone.. Caught on to "sit" and "come" already, and has guarded us against an intruder (the intruder being a wolf spider crawling across the kitchen floor) My favorite part of the day is when everyone goes to school and work, and it is just him & I sitting on the deck having morning coffee (he doesn't, but loves his Kong stuffed with ice) -Anne |
Yogi in winter early 2010! (Duke x Pie '09) |
Yogi playing in the snow! |
Yogi |
Yogi - handsome boy! |
Update on Elwood, a Duke and Sally 2009 puppy:
Hello!
At 8 months: 119 lbs 7-9-10 |
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