Penny Departs

Penny was picked up at noon and said wow that Benji guy isn't coming too?

I may sleep for a week. Oh, and Ziggy isn't coming as well - more sleep.

Those two guys kept her going. I had a pretty butterfly clip in her hair and she refused to keep it in. I tried. :-)

Here is a photo of Lucy from Wasabi's last litter. Isn't she adorable?

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Hi Darlah and Nathan,

Lucy has brought such joy to our family! She has grown so much since you've last seen her, she's now 7 pounds and still growing. She has grown into a routine and is going outside on a regular basis. We've been taking her on long walks once a day, sometimes we can fit in two, and she just loves them! Lucy has been meeting several other dogs, one of them being a Westie who is very gentle around her.

As Lucy is growing we notice more black markings on her feet and around the spine when we groom her. She's getting cuter by the minute!

From the Caruso Family

Too Hot Out

Honest, I brush all the dogs every single day with an odd exception and Benji WAS brushed before this shot was taken but I am laughing my head off looking at him.

I think he has been Ziggy-cized and Penny-cized.

We had the pups outside and the crew got to peek but not touch or get too close so to speak.

Penny, Benji and Ziggy was HIGHLY interested. Coco and Doozie thought they were Martians and although looked ....

Well, Coco and Doozie walked outside and walked right back inside after seeing what the commotion was about. With it feeling like 43c who was the smart ones?

Tomorrow Penny gets a bath and heads home and she will no longer grace Nathan's head at night where she loves to sleep. She will be missed. Simba comes for a visit - yeah fun. Scruffy comes for the day on Thursday along with Rocky. It's turning out to be a fun, fun week for all. Not a single soul is laid back. They are all in the thick of it having great fun and that's nice!

Hoping it is cooler tomorrow so the plants aren't frowning and we can get the canines swimming again.

Oh My... Water Dogs

Some dawgs like the water more than others.

We believe that each dawg has something that really excites them - a passion!

Ziggy and Roxie and Kat are some of those types.

Each day Ziggy gets his feet and half of his body wet.

He is a stair cool guy!

I have to laugh. He gets wet, runs around like a maniac and then sits back into the pool all muddy and all, of course.

I rather don't blame him as its hot and this is a way to cool off where Jazzy digs a bed in the dirt and cools off that way. Each are different.

Mia left and we miss her already, Jazzy leaves tonight. Wednesday Penny leaves us and we will really miss her too but Simba comes for the day on Wednesday, I believe and Scruffy on Thursday.

Coco and Doozie, well they are delicious and always manage to have fun.

By Friday Panda should be going home with her Logan. Maxine comes to visit. Heats end and a gal will be coming in to breed with Kat. Talk about timing.

Life is always interesting.

No Pool

Ziggy

Ziggy and Jazzy arrived but although we planned to swim today we are getting off and on rain.

It's warm, downright muggy but we have thunderstorms so no pool for any of us. It's not safe to swim with lightening anmd that we have.

That doesn't mean we don't have fun. We do in a big way all day long and that Nathan naps as he doesn't have the same energy as the dawgs. They nap right along with him and those that don't play with me cause I don't get naps. hahahaha

Now you know why the dogs are tired when they go home after a visit. Rain or shine we always find things to do.

Ziggy arrived and decided he was a kid in a candy store. He was in love with everyone that would play but especially with Penny and Scruffy. He reminds me that he is a Teaser son and his personality is the same. Pemmy remains to be such a wonderful Fiona pup. She goes on Wednesday and it is always a joy to have her visit.

Last night he thought 10pm, let's still play. By 11pm I said Ziggy, lay down here and we will snuggle and he fell asleep nuzzled up to me on one side and Benji on the other, Jazzy across my legs. I think my legs went numb and about 4am, I shifted them all and at 6am we got up and the photos above are what we did today. Nathan had the gals as we still have a couple of gals in heat till the end of the week.

Jazzy settled in last night and found that spot again. I have decided I am going to make him a bed of soil just so he can muck it up without laying on plants. He does love it so and it makes me happy to see him happy.

Tomorow Jazzy leaves and Mia leaves. Mia gets a bath and she needs one. :-) Too soon... I also start washing our own crew. Today. The Shoshi got a wash and she needed it!

Molly & Larry

Susan sent this photo of Larry and Molly on Canada's Day. I had to laugh at the way they had the kerchief on her.

They are lucky. They have a boat and go from the start of the season till the end having mini adventures just like Penny's parents do.

I have to say I am envious. Can you imagine doing that all summer. What a great dawg life for Molly.

Well we have Ziggy and Jazzy coming and we are going to swim. We will see which of the canines want to come in too. Maybe the ones I haven't brushed yet? hahaha

More later.

Update on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 5:21PM by Darlah

This is oh about 10 minutes after I brushed Mia - honest. I surely hope she stays groomed after I bathe her for her going home.

She reminds me so much of Wasabi.

You brush and she rolls around like a scallywag. I just love it!

Benji has adjusted so well he now thinks he is the king of all he surveys.

You can often find him chilling in this heat sitting on Nathan's fave chair. Oh, you want it uncle Nathan? Well hahaha I got it first!

Ziggy arrived and is getting along famously with Jazzy and Benji. I wonder how he will get along with his brother, Scruffy. Ziggy is a happy, happy boy.

Jazzy, he's found a new spot in the garden to venture in. Wait till he sees the rabbit. I wonder what he will do. Jazzy is just here for a long weekend but its as if he says, ah... garden... and he just settles right in and its as if he is on holiday in the finest garden in town and he owns it. hahahaha

Coco and Doozie are playing with EVERYONE. They have this real love for our TV room. I guess its due to that is where Nathan puts his feet up, cuddles with them and chills and they rather like that.

We didn't get swimming in today but I suspect we will tomorrow.

Hugo & Milo & Helen

Helen came over to pick up Hugo and Milo and had an impromptu swim. We didn't have to ask her twice. Maybe it was the hot weather outside but Nathan clicked and human and dogs had fun.

You see, it's not just Nathan that loves the pool with the dawgs.I love it when people truly love their dogs and their expressions magnify that!

We were told Hugo curled up and went to sleep when he went home. They will have to bring the boys again soon.

What happened to the rest of the crew? Panda is still in heat but an end is in sight.  Logan and Jlo had a bath and are now home as is Hugo and Milo. No one else swam. Benji chased the rabbit again and looked like he was having fun doing so. Mia decided she likes watching and didn't want to come near the pool today but rather climbed up on top of me and fell asleep on my lap while I sat outside and read news on the ipad. She's a massive snuggler and her tail is going a mile a minute.

Coco and Doozie went out but really decided inside was their thing. It was VERY hot today. Risa who loves the heat decided inside was best.

We did try a game of ice cube chicken broth and they all loved them. The floor got wet and sticky so next time I do that I will try it outside.

Tomorrow Jazzy and Ziggy visit. Jazzy is not one of ours but a regular visitor and Ziggy is Scruffy's brother. Can't wait to see them together!

No Pool Time But Way Fun

Coco

We didn't have pool time today but we managed to have a great deal of fun.

Look at Coco smiling like she just got the best present. She rather enjoyed having Scruffy around and he enjoyed her as well as all the rest.

I love it when dogs smile. It does something to me. If I am super busy, I see a smile and it lightens my load.

If you allow, it will do the same for you!

Here's a few photos from today. Everyone is having a grand time. Jlo, Hugo and Milo leave but Penny arrives tomorrow.

Is that fun or what? I think so.

If you notice a theme here, our sprinklers go on during the night and early in the day they like to wade in the mud. I was going crazy washing feet but now I let them air dry and brush. Benji likes the mud the best. Me thinks he is destined for a bath soon.

Update on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 6:42PM by Darlah

Here is our rabbit visitor that Benji and now Doozie likes to chase.

As you can see it comes out during the day. One wonders why.

Crazy Fun

Roxie's First Attempt at Jumping in

Well, Roxie swims but she usually jumps off a raft, the stairs etc but not a run and jump into the pool like Kat does. Well, she did it today and ouch a belly flop but she did it again with more finesse.

By gad the gal has it!

Will she end up loving it like Kat? Only time will tell. I am just glad she tried it again and it worked better the 2nd time.

It was a strange day. It was warm, cool, warm so I didn't swim but Nathan did. Some of the dogs decided to and others decided to watch. That was what I did today so I figured it was fine for them too.

One doesn't have to swim daily to have a good time.

The crew have found the backyard near the pool house and think its quite fun to run in and out and hide in it. It's a riot to watch as it looks like a game of tag you are it, can you find me?

We had plans of breeding Kat to Abigail and Abigail had her own thoughts on the subject. Poor Kat was not happy as she wants nothing to do with him but she is smitten with Truffie. He had his first 16 minute tie with her tonight and wasn't from a lack of trying to get her with Kat. Poor guy...

It may have been that Teaser was fighting with Abigail everytime she went near Kat. Don't know but it wasn't happening. Teaser is now home.

Tiger Lily goes home along with Milo and Hugo tomorrow. Scruffy visits for the day and we will pool time it with him if the weather allows. He's going to love Mia, Coco and Doozie. Mia doesn't let Hugo get away with anything. It's a riot. Mia says, hello, it's time to nap, DON'T YOU KNOW!. Hugo says, ah come on lets play. This is after playing all day long. It's so fun watching the dynamics. She's such a spunky gal in a small package.

Coco and Doozie settled in and really enjoy the pool watching and snuggling. They were playing up a storm with the crew in the backyard game they created.

Benji remains the all around fun guy. He just loves everyone and last night he tried to play with a rabbit in our yard. I heard he does the same at his place but I didn't realize we had a rabbit family again.

Here are a few photos from today. I am a bit tired - lack of sleep and all so no gallery today.

More tomorrow....

Busy Day But Pool Time

We had a very busy day and I will fill you in later after washing Teaser who is going back to Paula's in the wee early morning.

But until then, here are some photos of Coco, Doozie, Mia, Tiger Lily, Benji, Milo and the Bichon Hugo. :-)

Okay, Teaser is washed. Her crate is ready. She's now in Nathan's office after having a tiff with Miss Abigail. Think Teaser is saying all the boys are hers.

We will see how things play out after Teaser goes home. Till now Abigail refuses to breed but it may still be early or sometimes a dominant gal controls the house and the breeding. It happens.

Crossing my fingesr Teaser is pregnant and Paula gets the gal she wants.

Okay, why was today so busy? Had to get food - fridge was a tad empty. Had to groom the crew - some twice after their swimming. Then the daughter who asked me to take photos vs. a pro for the bat mitzvah wanted the photos so today I had to go through each one and delete the junk, convert the rest and upload them to dropbox. That took me hours and I had started it last week. Well, let's look at it this way... it's not on my plate any longer. For that, I am glad.

Oh and last night the Hugo let me sleep oh 2.5 hours so I am living on I don't know what so now its 8 and I am counting down to having the gals vs. the boys and Nathan can say - well he slept for me. That's okay. We had him swimming laps over and over so I do think he is tuckered out. He's a fun dog though... just on overdrive.

Tomorrow is a new day.

PS: Coco is an Abigail and Kat pup and Doozie is a Wasabi and Kat Pup. They take dance and do all sorts of fun competition. I am is impressed with their parents. They fit in here like putting on a well fitted glove.

Everyone who swam had a roaring grand time and if you look at the photos Mia takes on Benji like he is her size and they seem to adore each other. It's a riot. Doozie as usual got in the thick of it and even Coco did. It was a blast and I missed a lot of it on the camera as my stick was full and I refused to go back in, grab another and then miss the fun. You know how that goes.

No Pool Day

This is Tiger Lily with Benji. We didn't have a pool day.

It was threatening to rain and then didn't but I managed to get out there with the pups, with the crew. We played our heart out many times over but no swim today.

Tiger Lily is slightly larger than Mia just in case Deb asks but not by much. :-)

Here's a few photos from today.

The dogs helped me do a bit of weeding. They seem to like me pulling, yanking and throwing. They think it is so much fun. Dennis doesn't as he is cleanup crew when I go a bit crazy. I need to go REAL crazy in my middle garden but who has time.

Dennis said to me, where does Mia get her bubbly personality? She's just like Spicy. I said well it has to be from Kat or Wasabi as they both share the same parents. This little ball of fun is a dog much like Benji liking to be in the thick of everything without a fear in the world.

I believe its going to be fun seeing what Spice produces.

Tiger Lily started playing her heart out today but if someone gets a little too rough she's not afraid to say ENOUGH.I don't blame her as the boys can be boys and like to rough house and she's a little gal but get thism they listen. Its a gal that has it all under control.

The crew is meshing...

Teaser goes home on Wednesday. We love her but she's been a bit bossy with Abigail saying the BOYS are all mine. When they are not in heat this conflict doesn't happen. Teaser will be done breeding and then we wait to see if there is a pregnancy. There should be but Paula will be doing the pups this time. :-)

Fun Today

Just a couple of photos from today. Tomorrow will be more normal. Today we took turns swimming so no photos of that - sorry.

Here is Mia amd Benji getting to know each other. Mia's mom is really attached to the Mia so this was hard on her and we 'get' that. But Mia is fitting in nicely. She never made a peep and started playing with Benji, Roxie and Tiger Lily. There is NOTHING to worry about. She's having a great holiday and you should too!

Check out Laci's latest photo on Abigail's blog. Abigail is in heat and although not ready for breeding yet, Kat is the lucky guy. I think he's been a good egg and patient enough.

Here is Roxie and Mia who along with Benji and Tiger Lily have become grand friends.

We had a mad rush to play get the toy today. It was delightful but it was me throwing and the dawgs getting.

Tiger Lily also found a cool spot in the middle of the plants and saw fit to do the shimmy. Wish I had my camera for that.

Now they (non heat) crew are in the TV room with Nathan chilling.

It's been a great day. I promise to get more photos tomorrow if I can.

I will tell you Benji is delighted to have more gals to play with.

One more week for Teaser to be done her heat. Twelve more for Panda and Abigail. Normalcy will be back. What is normalcy?

Afternoon Delight

Good thing Roxie is not in heat. Benji loves playing with her so and if she was she wouldn't be able to be with the boys. I am hoping Treasure and Spice don't come in till the end of August or September. That would suit me fine.

Benji sleeps up to me all night cuddling up. When we are in the midst of heat Nathan gets the gals, I get the boys. I am lucky that I have the Benji just like I was lucky to have the Cooper as Nathan hogs the visitors. hahahahaha

That's okay, Mia and Tiger Lily come tomorrow so Nathan gets to spoil them and when Tiger Lily leaves Coco and Doozie arrive. It's great timing as everything will be a routine with the pups and we can get some swimming in too. I may even take the pups outside in a whelping box with Fiona. We shall see. That will be a first but as long as the weather is good, it is doable.

We had a storm this morning that didn't last long enough. We didn't get a swim in nor any grooming except for Benji and Fiona. It was break day for me and tomorrow we will be back at it. It's important to have a break.

We did have some wild play and some games and some snuggles. Logan arrived for the day, ate up a storm and his human brother is getting him tonight.

Life is great with Havanese snuggles!

Dirty Scruffy

Hi Nathan and Darlah,

Here's a picture of me from Wednesday.

I LOVE playing in the mud, even though my Poppa tells me not to, but I'm faster than he is  :-) He showed me to Momma and she wasn't very happy with me either!

I tried to look all contrite and super cute, but it didn't work....."into the bath with you!" said Momma.

Oh well, I get treats with bath time and grooming, so that's ok too! Hehehe

Love,

The Scruffster

xoxox

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It's been a busy day so perfect to share this photo we got today.

Cooper is now with his mom and dad. But he gets to visit us when his human parents move.

It was a very hot day today. We got a cheap BBQ as ours was dead and we cook on it all year round. It took Dennis 6 hours to assemble it or so. We cooked on it today - yeah! We were missing a part and I was told to get it from the manufacturer. They said 6 to 8 weeks whedn I called them. They said go back to the store and get it. So, I did. I am the biach when it comes to stuff lik that. I got the part and a free cover. I also repotted 3 plants - huge job and jumped in the pool inbetween for an hour of swimming. Seeing I didn't have a swim for days it was great and Nathan groomed again - wow - it was most appreciated. He started Cooper, I lined combed him.

Benji also got a bunch of seeds from a weed we have out back that stuck to his hair EVERYWHERE. As soon as this heat subsides Dennis will have to get rid of those.

While we have heats Nathan has to sleep in one room, me another. He gets the gals, I get the boys. Last night I had Cooper up against me on one side spooning and Benji on the other. It was pure heaven. I look forward to heats being over. No signs of anyone else coming in. Just watch it will happen when the others go out. I just know it...

Hanging with the Dawgs

Nathan was outside with the dogs and I was the inside person. Tomorrow I said I am going outside when I can still swim.

With heats you have to separate so that means each of us get a selection of dawgs. I look forward to the end of the heat.

Today Nathan had Cooper in the pool and he did the crazy wild play with Scruffy. Interesting Benji just watched. It's the first time I saw that.

Check out a few of the photos.

I brushed everyone today myself and told Nathan if he was taking any swimming he was the groomer. In the past he would say can' they all swim and now he understands you also have to do the brushing afterwards. Sometimes I am up to the whole crew, sometimes like today I am not. I usually do more grooming that Nathan by far. He gives me the off relief but I do appreciate any help I can get.

Scruffy waded on the steps but didn't actually swim. I think after Nathan brushed Cooper with his massive hair he decided no one else and to be honest he was only out there for a short time. Me, I only got to go outside when I repotted some plants that sorely needed it as they were root bound. I ran out of soil so tomorrow I get more and finish the 2 remaining.

Let's see I didn't read the paper today. I didn't get my grooming stuff cleaned up. Oh well, this always happens with pups and then when they are a week old you relax and life allows you to get more done.

Even with all this we managed to have a grand day playing and I will tell you a little secret, Benji is the very best bedtime snuggler.

I am munching on wonderful fruit and granola. Thank you Cooper's humans!

One of Those Days

Roxie and Panda Snoozing

Interesting enough the gals in heat are in the same room as Fiona and usually right at first it would be a big no as the disturbing nature of the others being close would upset them.

But we showed them the pups and Fiona didn't mind and they were all delighted including Panda. I guess the words would be fascinated.

Dennis did most of the work with the crew today.

Sure I got Daisy washed, Logan washed and brushed out but when you are whelping Dennis has to pull his weight with the rest and he does. It is most appreciated.

Our son Jon went and got fast food or we wouldn't have eaten. We didn't get to the grocery store and I am hoping we will tomorrow but we shall see. We need to or we will be doing takeout. hahahaha

We have Cooper and Scruffy coming tomorrow so I am glad we are not whelping tomorrow. Pool time is in store for sure and Benji is going to love playing with these 2. :-)

More tomorrow!

Molly & Crew

Molly

Hi Darlah and Nathan,

This is taken on the lawn in front of the Coburg Yacht Club by a family just dying for a new dog. Can't tell you how many people have asked for your name. Molly is a huge hit where ever we go. She adjusted beautifully to the boat ,at the dock and under sail. She sleeps the whole night through as if she was right at home. I'm learning her "doglish" better every day.

Following your blog when we can.Will see you in Brighton in August.

Susan, Larry and Sailor dog Molly

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From me: Sailor dog Molly - how wonderful and thank you for sharing her with us! She looks like she knows how to have fun.

MiaWe have had a blah day. We played outside but it is overcast and muggy. It appears the dogs don't like the mugginess all that much - go figure.

Mia is visiting for the day while the humans play golf. Mia lives summers in Toronto and winters in Arizona. We are lucky to get to see her when she is staying in Toronto.

Mia is a Fiona and Kat puppy. She has Fiona's size, Kat's colour hair and Kat's spirit for swimming it seems. Lucky gal gets to swim all year round. I wish.

Here she was in our TV room playing with Roxie. I brushed this gal out before she leaves shortly and she has an amazing coat. It's silky and full. It was a delight to have her today.

Benji also found the fun with Mia. Benji is also a Fiona pup and both have a sensational personality. Benji just adores the play. Nothing seems to bother him and he is so loving.

He's a truly special guy and I have no doubt his humans invest a great deal in him as it shows.

DaisyDaisy goes home tomorrow. How did it happen so fast. She gets a spruce up (full bath - whitening version as lord know she has played hard here, massage and a treat with lots of hugs. She will be missed. Her wild play in the water - well thanks for the true laughs, Daisy.

Cooper is going to visit us on Thursday and Scruffy too.

Panda is dealing with this crazy heat business. There are no signs of Roxie having hers. We could be so lucky to have them at the same time. Easier is not always what we get.

Off to feed the dogs and take them outside before the rain hits. In this mugginess I may sit out in it and take a natural shower of sorts. We shall see. I do love the storms and some of the dogs will actually sit out with me... not all.

Summer is Here

I do believe Benji thinks he is on a holiday that is filled with an adventure everyday and he is.

Logan hasn't visited for a bit and he will be excited to see him. Charlie is now home and Daisy goes in a couple of days. I do believe Cooper is coming for a swim on Thursday. It's an exciting week and sometime in there Fiona will have pups. Oh boy!

Some of the dawgs swam tomorrow, others didn't. I ran out of steam after brushing Truffie's hair out after his swim. Nathan helped with the brushing but I lost my desire to swim as it was simply too much brushing today.

I think tomorrow we will have a no swim day just because and them tomorrow comes and we will be swiming again. heheh I do like the dogs to have fun.

We have been doing a lot of tug toy stuff and retreival fun games and it's funny to see the angles they take to win.

Here are a few photos from today.

Did you manage to have a great long holiday weekend?

I got 2 plants repotted and I like them in the pots so much that I am going to go get 2 more pots so I have matching plant pots. But stores are closed so I will be getting them tomorrow. I also mossed up to planter pots lining the walls. I hardly got to swim today. Thats' what happens when it's dawgs and a 'to do' list to finish. hehe

Yes, Nathan got his swimming in :-)Roxie using tail as a rudderTreasure's hair is getting long againKat needing a brush after drying in sun

Update on Monday, July 2, 2012 at 5:07PM by Darlah

PS: Now Abigail is in heat for sure. Who is next? Spice or Treasure or both - yikes. Abigail and Spice was due to be in the end of the month.

Kat's Brother

Thought I would share a photo of Kat's brother, Murphy.

This is breakfast on the patio with his human mom.

It's great seeing a photo of the guy.

Both Kat and Murphy and the rest of the siblings have another birthday on the 19th.

Mystery Day

Let me tell you the highlights of today.

Daisy walks in the pool and jumps off the steps and starts swimming to me. Okay, Daisy what was that about? Then she starts running back and forth on the stairs and kicking up water and doing the run like hell game with herself. I am dying with laughter.

Then all of a sudden she jumps back in and swims again.

Now this is all fine and dandy but every time I brushed her she did it again. For my sanity sake I took her inside after her fifth time of doing this. I can only brush so much.

Benji started playing with Abigail in a big way. He was having a grand time and wanted nothing to do with the pool or anyone else. Yesterday all he could think of was the pool. Okay, so he is smitten with Abigail and doesn't want to come in and she's playing back with him. So no pool day is okay too.

Hmmm but usually he likes Roxie more than mom Abigail. He didn't even want to play with Charlie or Daisy - strange stuff. So, I picked up Abigail, put her in the house with Dennis and he started playing with everyone and not having a one track mind. What was that about?

So, I go in and look at Abigail and she may be in an early stage of getting her heat too. oh boy...

Now my daily thing will be to check the gals. Abigail is now hanging out with the gals in heat and extra gals that we rotate so everyone has fun. She is now banned from hanging out with the boys unless I turn out wrong and she is not in heat. She's not bleeding yet but she is swollen and that's one of the 1st signs. I caught Teaser early too. You pay attention to the boys and they tell you everything unless you are slow like I was today.

Nathan is feeling better but not whole. He took Teaser swimming today and then had a relapse and now is surrounded by dogs watching tv.

Teaser took to swimming with ease though she had enough after 3 swims. So I guess she liked it not loved it and that's okay too.

Then Panda and Roxie had a race. Nathan put them in the pool at the exact same time and Panda won. We only did it once but Panda is a very strong swimmer. Bravo, Panda! Next time, Roxie.

Charlie decided today he would rather play than swim. That is okay. Nathan was running out of steam. Charlie gets a bath in the morning and then he is off to hang out at his house.

Life changes and Cooper comes to visit on Thursday and let's see if Benji can keep up.

Fun times was had today despite me coughing and Nathan not doing well. Tomorrow I bet will be a splendid day.

Oh, and I did go to Loblaws seeing the stores was closed tomorrow and it was QUIET. I expected busy. How interesting.

Burning Hot

It's so hot that Daisy just jumped on the stairs, jumped on the chair all to make sure she got my towels wet. I need to learn to hang up the towels. hahahaha

It's nice to see Daisy letting loose and doing the run like hey game. Get her wet and it happens every time.

She's been playing her heart out and crashing.

Dexter goes home tomorrow after a bath. Nathan was or is very sick so he's been in bed most of the day. No swimming for him so Dennis helped me get the dawgs in so I could snap a couple.

I could have said I couldn't but the dawgs needs fun even if we don't feel up to it. I am still congested but better than Nathan and Dennis is well.

Dexter, Charlie, Benji, Roxie and Spice have been playing up a storm. Unfortunately Teaser is in heat and will be bred and go back to Paula's for her last litter and Panda has her first heat (not Roxie yet) so she will be hanging out segregated for the 3 weeks. It's okay. How we do it is interesting. The gals in heat get placed with some of the other gals. The boys and some of the non heat gals are out with Dennis and the we switch people and dogs so they get to be in different places and outside and with both of us. With Nathan so sick its our working solution. When he is better we have all 3 till heat is done. We do it without even thinking.

I had the crew playing retreive in my office and we were having a total blast. I believe in the gals not feeling isolated just because they are in heat. That wouldn't be fair if you did that so we make sure the only change is they are not with the boys.

If Nathan is better tomorrow or Monday we will get Panda and Teaser swimming. We shall see.

We had plans to check out Shane Baghai's Paradise Cafe. I wanted one of their Steak sandwiches with their onion rings. Oh well, another day maybe after Fiona has pups or maybe I will take her with me and check it out Monday or Tuesday and do takeout. We shall see. It depends on how Nathan is.

When pups come I go no where.

Here are a few photos plus Envy's (someone else took that one). Dennis hates when I click him so many I had a tough time getting photos without an arm or something in the way. I am the same way so I get it.

Envy

Yes, Charlie and Dexter are apricot sables and Benji is a brown sable with apricot overtones but right now I am calling them the sable boys and they are having so much fun its exhausting watching how they can go, go, go.

I just finished grooming all swimmers again. I brush when wet, let them dry and brush again.

Tomorrow it will be down to Charlie and Benji and then just Benji but that's okay as Benji plays with Roxie and Spice in a big way. But we won't hear those loud runs back and forth inside and out like we do from 3 boys. Every now and then Risa and Daisy say ENOUGH boys. It's so funny.

Hope the rest of you are having a great holiday weekend. I can't believe tomorrow is July 1st already.