Egg Hunt Run

Energetic Scottish puppies +colorful eggs = Easter memories for 2011

 

Look Mom, No Basket!

Vet Visit  Recap:
  1st vet visit= all 8 puppies in 1 basket
 2nd vet visit= 4 puppies in 2 baskets
 3rd vet visit= no basket big enough...back cargo area of the Honda should hold 4 puppies /2 trips

Good News: 

       All puppies are in excellent health.

                  They loved the ride!

Note to Self:      
Cargo area in Honda will not confine 1 puppy let alone 4 puppies
Jumping from window to window, seat to seat makes puppies very happy!
4 puppies jumping around inside the Honda makes one laugh out loud...
-- it got even crazier the 2nd trip!

We are being good-honest!

Running Wild

With the days getting warmer and the puppies getting bigger, play time now includes running wild in our backyard...

Sticks, snow, leaves and kids to chase make the afternoon outing something the puppies look forward to every day!

Naps are a must when they return to their den.

ZZZZZZzzzzzzzzz

8 Puppies at 8 Weeks

"Ice" Cream enjoying the sunshine

It is hard to believe we have hit the 8 week point in "doggie days." 8 weeks is the suggested time given to wean the pack and find new homes for the sassy Scotties. The quest to find their "forever homes" has begun.

It will be really hard saying goodbye to each of these puppies. We have spent the last 8 weeks getting to know each one individually and losing this special bond will be hard. We are glad that Yellow (Maggie May) will be staying with us so we can keep some of the crazy puppy energy in-house.

We also see how each puppy is ready for their own forever-family. The puppies are showing more independence and confidence during our play times. Exploration has included turning our living room into a racetrack, and doorways mean a possible new friend is right around the corner.

Paper training has gone amazingly well. "Using the business section" of the newspaper means being rewarded with praise and tummy rubs. Paper Praise is celebrated over and over again!

So if you think a Scottie should be added to your family, give us a call-- (563) 767-2201-- or email us: p-kduff@iowatelecom.net We can share more about each puppy and match you up with just the right one. Although we have decided not ship our precious pups, we are willing to travel  a ways with them to meet their new families. We can deliver them to quite a distance or meet you partway; just ask!

Winter Walk

The Boy and Silver went for a short stroll on a winter afternoon.

Check up and Charts

one of two baskets full of Scottie sweetness

It took two baskets, two kids, and a driver to deliver the 8 puppies on a cold snowy day for their first official check-up: a  regular examination, shots, de-worming and weigh-in. We arrived at the veterinary office with all eight puppies curious about their surroundings. The last time they had been here, their eyes and ears were still in newborn stage and they all 8 fit in one basket. Weigh in was in the range of 4.2 (Yellow)  to 5.9 (Cream) pounds. Without much excitement, and no tears from the Girl this time, we made it home before the real winter storm started. 

A special thanks to the very caring and informative staff!

New Space!

Seems like they are growing out of puppy homes faster then we can build them! The day came when escaping out the front door of their starter house was easy and fun. 

As much as we hate losing the immediate contact with the puppies in our living room, it is time they have a place to run, play and wrestle.

Welcome to the Family Housing Development.

The new den includes a spacious buffet bar, paper-duty area, cozy boxed bedroom, and heated floor to run, play, and jump. Balls and other toys was an added surprise! Although I had to give up my indoor heated  parking space for a while, I must say the happy puppy "hellos" I receive every time I enter the garage is worth it!

We Are Registered!

  American Kennel Club Registration Services

Congratulations on your new litter of puppies!

Thank you for registering with the American Kennel Club. Your litter registration has been accepted and approved.

New Home!

Puppies are growing/moving and Pete started building. He went with with the "young family starter home" model. Pups are already settled in and Sgian likes her easy access door.

Puppy Christmas

The Boy, Sgian, Girl, and Puppies

Wishing you all a very special Christmas!