That Guy of Mine!

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That guy of mine he goes to a dog show in Germany and shows a papillon, has truly gracious hosts and brings me back precious cargo, our newest addition from O'Brisans Xtra - Jeannie in a Bottle.

It's funny I hate the name 'Jeannie' as its my middle name but its growing on me now.

What a pistol she is. She is a ball full of delight and I must say she's even more than I dreamed she was.

Here's a photo when we just got home last night. Both Nathan and Jeannie crashed at 930pm.

Just Got In

I saw this in email when I got in and had to share. Otherwise we are almost ready for bed and I got a surprise tomorrow...

Isn't Scruffy the cutest!

Update Early

No photos, no time. Got a shower to take, dogs to groom and Nathan to pick up at the airport. He's going to be tired too as he's only been gone for a few days and he's been in a timezone 6 hours ahead of us.

Look forward to seeing my guy and the dawgs will be excited too.

We get to see Daisy when we get back too so it's going to be a great night!

We will fill you in tomorrow.

Daddy's Gal

Roxie is Daddy's gal and Nathan has been away so she has been missing him.

As she is in a heat cycle she gets to sleep with Dennis who sleeps watching the pups. Dennis said he has had hardly any sleep due to her. She would come up and ask to be picked up on the couch and then jump down soon after them do it again and again and again.

One time he ignored her and she jumped up and he said she can jump up herself boy does she have my number. I said yes, she's been jumping up for a long time but she is a princess and wants you to pick her up. You did so she kept asking. hahahahaha

Here are a couple of quirky photos I took of her.

She's not over the moon - no Daddy and I get to not sleep in bed with Mommy but she is adjusting. She will be over the moon to see Daddy tomorrow night.

Daisy Goes Home

Daisy Waiting for Human MomDaisy is so soft and delightful but I can't let her out as she will get dirty. I had to take in my plants from outside. It is/was a huge job. We are still working on it but while we were doing this Daisy got into the pots that had annuals that I dumped out and she was black, black, black all the way up her legs to her tummy.

Good thing she was having a bath today. She's going home anytime now.

Mia arrived and has been playing up a storm. She's going home tomorrow after a bath. Everyone is doing Thanksgiving things.

This is the 1st year we won't have a turkey. You will find out why on Monday or Tuesday but oh boy I am missing having one. But after doing these pots, washing and grooming, cleaning up after pups, feeding - well no energy. After Daisy goes home, I am going to crawl on the couch, let Dennis watch the pups and snuggle and snooze with the dawgs but you just watch I won't be allowed. You see we are not finished outside and its getting cold tonight. Oh well I may need a new body after this - for sure...

Oh Those Guys

Got everyone brushed.

I took them out for a run ala Nathan style. I ran, they ran and I clicked. I managed to really get them going! It was fun.

Here are a few photos of them out back and dear old Daisy is the funniest where Logan and Panda are determined to show mommy Lynda they weren't groomed. Oh, they had baths but what a riot they are making sure they get messy again.

Not to worry, Karen when Daisy is washed tomorrow she will stay inside. hahahahaha

Ty also dropped in unexpectedly - workers in their house and lots of errands for mom. He was a joy to have!

Yep, we still have crazy fun daily here!

Phantom's Departure

Phantom was visiting so he could be mated with Spice. We were going to use Truffie but he is too soft and is not up to the task of a first timer. So we brought Phantom in and her next time it will be with Truffie.

This sometimes happens.

Phantom will be travelling tomorrow to Stouffville to friends that are going to a show Paula is in this weekend. So he had a bath today.

He is always such a delight and always a good boy.

We had a fun day of running in the back yard. The weather is fantastic. We watched X-factor. I groomed. We played retrieve in the house and soon I will feed and groom the Scruffster as he departs and Logan and Panda who go back home at this time. The 3 came for a day visit and had a ball.

Miss Daisy blanketed my neck while we watched x-factor, Fiona was on my feet, Kat on my lap. It was fun.

To all the Canadians reading this blog I hope you all have a very enjoyable Thanksgiving.

We have a surprise on Thanksgiving night that we will share then.

What are we thankful for? All of you that love your pups so. Now that is special!

Unexpected Visitor

We had an unexpected visitor today and I am sadly behind in everything but it was worth it!

The rest of the crew is doing fine except Roxie who is having tummy aches and not eating. Poor thing. I had to give her a half of a zantac to try to settle her tummy down. Check out Fiona's blog to see who came to visit.

So You Want to Brush Me?

As usual, Treasure gets brushed daily but right after she does, she sticks her head into the nearest dog bed and says - so there.

This is what the end result is.

If you have a dog that does this too, just go with the flow and enjoy them. You know they do not have any knots and that's all that counts.

Despite this messy facial hair you can still see those gorgeous eyes of Treasure. Plus she has a shiny mane of gold.

Oh My a Series of Grooming Humour???

These videos was done to educate but I think it goes too far - still it has its points...It's hard to look at it from the groomer's point of view as many really care about the dog.

Best Friends

Treasure and Fiona seem to share a kindred spirit for fun. Every once in awhile they just let loose and play for what feels like a solid hour. Then they crash.

Today we had everyone out playing retrieve. Daisy decided playing hockey style blocking was the most effective. Truffie decided doing the - oops it's mine hahahaha you didn't see worked for him.

They all have their angles to get the toy first. Coach and Sassy when here (live in the same house_ tag team everyone as if they were one similar to Logan and Panda. It makes the most sense. The dogs that live together team up to help each other WIN!

When the games begin the competitive begins and so do the creative ways they use to win.

It's truly fun to watch and after this session they are literally snoring.

What's in Heat?

Roxie is in heat for 3 more weeks. That means she gets to be with the gals but not the boys. It means a lot of negotiation to make sure she is not bred. 20 more days and counting.

We make sure that even though they have to be separated they still get their play in and socializing etc. It's important.

Sometimes she has to be in the family room with me and the pups. Abigail is not thrilled with that so we had to section off the room with another xpen so Abigail feels her pups are safe. That is normal.

But there goes that extra room I had. hahahaha

Nathan brought her just a bit ago to see Danielle. He received permission so we are hoping this brings a smile to her and she gets to be out and about with just Daddy. She rather likes that! I don't blame her!

Ringo Getting Ready: 2 Updates Today

From Stephanie: And here we see Ringo in his winter attire. He can't wait to see Santa and the other reindeer for the holidays this year.

From Us: Stephanie sent this to us a few days ago and I thought I would place it up here. It's that time of year - winter attire. Shall I dress - shall I not? Should it be fun, fun, fun or traditional or just plain warm?

What are you doing this year?

Before you ask - we only dress ours on wet snow type days. What are those? The type of snow that snowballs are easily made from. We do so to protect the coat from snowballs but otherwise unless its exceptionally cold they go out natural which last year was all winter long. :-) But we do have a huge basket of coats collecting dust. I rather like the sweaters as they go on easy. Easy is a must!

Today's Lazy Day

We are doing grooming, tv watching, playing outside and looking at all those plants that will come in when they are dying or then again maybe I will start anew next year. hahahaha

Check out Fiona's blog to see pic of Timmy and Cha Cha just before their 1st class.

Roxie just started her 1st heat - oy just when I thought things would be calm. Spice finished hers a few days ago. So 3 more weeks of negotiating the one in heat just when we had 3 days off.

Then we have at least 3 to 4 months without. :-) Looking forward to October 20th. hahahahaha

Hair

This is Daisy. She is eating her dinner before she goes home. Shoshi's hair is very similar to Daisy and visa versa but Daisy has her head hair cut and has shorter hair.

When you put down the food dish for Daisy she jumps up and down as if she is a jumping jack with big excitement. Shoshi does this too. I think Daisy learned that from her. Our Treasure tends to do this as well.

Shoshi's Long HairDaisy is not related to Shoshi. She's not one of ours but we have known her since she was little. She's the daughter of Kat's sister, Kemi. Kemi was born here. Risa is Kemi's mom.

Daisy lives with a bunch of cats and a nice lady called Karen.

Today I washed Logan, Panda and Shoshi. Tomorrow I will get to Roxie after we head out to see the little ones just before their class.

Terra was given a steak bone by Nathan (thanks Nathan) and last night we - okay me had to get up twice to take her out for 20 minute stints and then I couldn't get back to sleep so I am totally crashing. She ate the entire bone and sometimes nothing and last night - no sleep. The intent was good.

Wanted to go say hello to Lynda but here I am catching up on blogging and then the couch may be calling me. I am wiped. :-(

Did get lots of love from Panda and Logan today despite bathing them. Logan gets washed once a week so he's rather used to the bathing now.

Today's Update

Well, I got Teaser pup video taken 2 weeks ago and it is now up on her page. Updated photos of the pups are now there too!

The Scruffy had his pads cleaned up, his belly shaved and his nails done. He has had the poifect spa day. He's just here for the day for a playday and he makes the most of it, I tell you!

Here is a short clip - unedited of Envy in the ring with Paula. Here is a short clip of Nathan in the ring with Panda unedited.

Hope you don't mind this type of an update..

Crazy Day

Phantom and Kat got washed. Logan got legs washed. The rest got brushed and we are playing with pups, dealing with emails - support etc and the grand daughter. We also got some bad news from a friend so I am not going to post photos today. I have to focus on other things. I hope you don't mind.

I will post up an old photo for fun.

Grand Daughter and Pups

This was our grand daughter when she helped socialized the Wasabi pups.

Her grandpa went to see her today and they smiled together.

I am hoping Danielle gets out so she can help socialize the Abigail pups.

She is on new meds - serious ones but hoping they work. Not so far..but we are hopeful.

This has been a ride...sigh..

The dogs here are playing and doing silly things and making me smile!

Miss Abs

She's getting out a bit more that the pups are sleeping. She's staying out for oh 5 minutes longer.

It's nice to get outside for a change.

Tomorrow Nathan does his all day at the hospital with the grand daughter.

I believe I am missing older pups but soon Abs will get older and mobile and well...

Miss Daisy last night sat and watched X-Factor. We are almost caught up. Well actually she snuggled in and gave my face a bath. hahahaha

Logie was over the moon happy to see me. It did my heart good. Panda was happy too but Logan oh my what did you think happened to me? hahahaha All this and I brush you daily and bathe you weekly. heh

Mom and Daughter

You know what I like about Abigail? She has new pups and she is still attentive to Panda and Roxie.

Today Abigail fed her pups and spent a good 15 minutes outside playing with Fiona, Roxie and Cha Cha.

Daisy came back to visit and she was sniffing up Daisy saying welcome.

Oh my Miss Abs you do my heart good!