Cold Play

It's become cold again - yipee no blow dryers and wet mud - joy is back. But I had no sleep last night and when I say NO sleep I meant no sleep. Truffie was sick for the first time. He is getting better. Nothing contagious and we did have him at the vets today but I am so zonked its unreal. When someone is sick we immediately isolate them so that meant it was me and the Truffster all night long.  I did get an hour and a half nap this afternoon but I am exhausted. I almost said forget about the blogs. Enough complaining. Just know the Truffster is fine and is an excellent hugger. Less treats for this guy. He is still not eating yet but he is drinking water. Tomorrow is a new day.

How could you not love a face like this?

We have an update of Meika on Spice's blog. What a gorgeous cuties she is!

Levon and Trigger are hanging out. They didn't know what to make of Jesse at first but all is good. This borrowing Jesse is a great thing as he is good for the smaller set.

We had sedate sniffing and we had crazy play.

Nothing like running like the wind.

Brewer was here just for the day and he also had to adjust to Jesse. He did.

Kat and Trigger got along really well today.

Spice is always such a happy gal. She just loves life!

This was after Risa's brush out. I think she was having a counter attack move. You brush me - I will show you!

It took awhile but Jeannie has her full out play back and Murphy has totally loosened up. It's magic but it always happens.

Just Some Fun Photos

Just a visual of some fun we had. Bonus, Kat's brother Murphy who thought the pups were martians is playing with them gleefully. It just takes some magic and time. :-)

Wet and messy out there but still we managed to have fun.

It has been a fun day and it hasn't stopped.

Big Shout Out

Happy Birthday to Bella, Max, Mateo and Pippin. Hope you had a FABULOUS birthday!

Another One

Whine, whine whine is that all I do? I feel that way. Sorry. Its just been interesting with this MUDDY wet weather.

Here is a video that Alene sent to me that is cute. It was taken yesterday when we still had snow. I think all we are left with is mud in our yard.

Leti was so muddy that she looked like she became Jeannie's shade. It was really that bad but as Nathan is handing her to me, I had him finish Kat and I proceeded to wash her as really when I say 20% of her was unmud drenched, I am being generous. She looked GORGEOUS and then Dennis took her out and this time I hosed her off, let the dryers dry her off and brushed her at the end.

Blogs are short as I am tired, Sounds like a major gripe and I am so sorry for that but really between mopping a floor and cleaning dogs I want to - well sleep or gave some time off. I can't imagine if I didn't rinse Leti off again what my sheets would look like or the mats that would have set in.

Wet Day

Ragus is just hanging out here overnight but Momma made sure he was freshly bathed before he came so it would be easier for me. I have to laugh as I dried him out after this and after dinner he looks pretty much the same. Its melting and raining and the dogs - well all look like this so I am late blogging. I have towels and blankets for them to snuggle into with heaters and I am going one by one drying and brushing. I will be doing the same just before bed. All I can do is laugh as it is rather comical but oh my they are having fun and that is all that matters.

This is why Ragus is soaked for the 3rd time today. Think we will stay in till bedtime and then I will just have 1 marathon of drying.

Gracie is playing her heart out with Cody. Cody gets a bath along with Grace tomorrow and we do it just before their arrival so we can have dry dogs. Ragus will be blown out and dried and his undercarriage and feet spruced up. Challenging but doable - don't you worry. :-)

Murphy got drenched and looked like a wet rag too but I was too busy drying to capture him. Jesse stayed dry despite playing and only had to get a quick blow and brush out.

Then we had tv room time where Nathan sits with the crew with blankets etc and I dry and brush out. hmmmm

Yes they get the recliner, the dog beds, the couches. This is a dog room tv room after all. Nathan and the dogs. Every now and then I watch tv with them.

They sit on the top, on the tables with beds on it. Its covered up and designed for the dogs don't you know. It used to be our dining room but its a man and dog cave these days.

Jesse can't make up his mind. Its the couch, no its the recliner and he just steps up into them. No stairs required. It's a dawgs life. Wish me luck and fast drying at 10pm. :-)

PS: Oh my gad Nathan took them out again. I think its time to get him drying don't you think?

Just a Few Photos

Jesse adores the pups. For more endearing photos of the pups and Jesse check out the Roxie blog. It's the next one I am updating.

Wild Child Jeannie. I will be glad when her hair gets back into shape.

Believe it or not this was AFTER a brush out. I brushed and combed out EVERYONE including Jesse.

Shoshi seems to see just fine despite the fact that I am trying to let her bangs grow out. I miss the ponytail. I will keep her hair short but the head and tail long.

Murphy thinks he is a prince and he is. He is playing and he is having fun but no puppies yet.

That's it for today. Off to update the Roxie blog and then I may drop dead asleep - well I can't but wish I could.

Birthday Photo: Brewer Photo Added

I think Lori is getting really good with her camera.

Hi Darlah & Nathan,

Brew wants to wish his litter mates a happy birthday!  He was VERY spoiled today.  He got some new toys & yummy new dehydrated treats.  He even had a special chicken and sweet potato dinner (which I doubt he tasted, he inhaled it).

I attached a couple photos below.  Fortunately he didn't mind my poor wrapping job!

Mike

Birthday Tomorrow

Seeing I am just really tired today I am going to update you instead with pix of tomorrow's Birthday.

I had to send a photo of Nora in her new coat too.  It was hilarious because when I put it on she wouldn't move, even if we nudged her.  Isn't she so cute and feminine looking on her second birthday!

Pepper is waiting for her Momma to get through the snowstorm so she can start the birthday celebrations.

Happy birthday goes out to Lilly, Darcy, Rafi, Brewer and Kora. May you all have a very special day tomorrow!

Just In

This beauty is a Treasure baby.

Well no photo day today. Its been one of THOSE days. Fun but busy and I am spent so blogging will have to wait. Pups are callingm adults are calling and I have one more dog to groom.

Jesse has found his voice, the fridge but not the countertop. Murphy has found Adele and Leti will do if Adele is playing hard to get.

Gidget has decided my neck when watching tv is a comfie position.

Still no socks but blankets suit me fine. maybe I will hibernate. hahaha What about you?

Short Update

We had friends dawgs (Barry) and otherwise depart today so its a quieter house. Gidget and I really have a special thing going on and she has a truly special thing with the pups. Tomorrow I get to see the gorgeous Lila and Zoe to give them a bath. I will get my snuggles in before mom and dad comes to get them.

Nathan gets to go out to lunch at my fave restaurant, Akasaka. He gets the good meal. I get the snuggles and baths. :-) Hoping we have white stuff before they get bathed.

Cody, Truffie's brother is here and having a great time. He loves TV time and can I have a popcorn too? heh

This is Truff's brother. He is also a chocolate - just a white chocolate.

Harper who is now home thought this white stuff was cold with his shorn look. He had a great time!

Murphy was doing mad play with Nathan today and I mean crazy play. He loves Adele - I mean LOVES her!

Got everyone groomed - some several times due to this weather. Got Jesse done though he wasn't crazy about me doing his legs... hmm

We had a ton of fun today but I am exhausted. Finally got caught up with Blacklist. Friday 6 pups to wash for a visit. wow

Feeling Blessed

Barry goes home tomorrow. He wasn't sure when he arrived how this would go never having been away from his humans and he is middle age guy. It took some time and exposures but Barry is now doing amazing. So when it came time for Jesse (collie) to come I was worried he would be back at square one but nope - he is and remains wonderful. He plays with Jesse as he does with all. We are going to miss him truly! Bath time in the morning and then he gets to give kisses to his humans.

Those that came to visit was extra lucky as they got to be exposed to a gentle but large soul. They have had to learn that bigger dogs play different and can't maneuver like small dogs. It is an adjustment and everyone is doing really well. If anything I think they played too much and now they are draped all over the tv room couches including the collie who takes up the loveseat. Good thing we have pillows on our tables, a huge crate with bedding that stays open and a cushion on top for those that like to sit on high. Lots of comfie room.

Harper is here for an overnight stay. He was at a groomer and the clippers caught under I assume a mat and ended up cutting him and he needed stitches. Mom has to work and didn't want to leave him alone to his own devices most likely ripping those stitches out. Things can happen but any good groomer will tell you about an ooops and offer to pay and will probably feel terrible about it. Thankfully I have never had anything happen but sometimes you get a wild child on the table so I can see where it can happen.

I am off to snuggle with the dogs. They are truly spent (tired). We had a blast and we only got a dusting of snow. Its not enough to truly snap and enjoy the photos. We will see what tomorrow brings.

Gidget is and remains AMAZING with the pups. She snuggles up on the recliner with me and well all is right in the world. Looking forward to the snuggling. Till tomorrow!

Let it Snow

Looks like Cooper got a ton of snow. How gorgeous is this photo - nice!

Here the snow has just begun and I do hope it keeps coming. This is Inula's first snow. Can't wait till our next play session so I can get big and little clicked to a memory. No time to do the pool house door not that Nathan can figure it out or have the tools to so looks like we are going to block it up and deal with it in spring. All furniture and ornaments are now in or stored.

Each year I wish we had a service or a snowblower and each year Nathan says we are able bodied and so it begins the aching back and arms. But the dogs love the white stuff so much so how can I truly complain.

Hope it keeps coming to create a backdrop but not enough that we have to shovel. How lazy does that make me?

To see some big dog and little dog interaction, click here.

More later...

Late

Same dog... different lighting...

Got two dogs to do tonight (groom/wash etc) so blogs will be late. Here'a a photo of Murphy that Nathan took. This is Kat's brother. He's here while they are rewiring their house with his packmate Jesse, a collie.

Jesse (is a gentle being. Now he's a real big dog exposure experience.

Cold But Fun

Truffie and Logan continue their fun!Something about the cool air that gets the dogs running and playing. It's so much fun to see.

Barry and Cody got acquainted.

Barry and Inula got into playing tug.

Barry ended up with the toy squeaking it all over the place. Barry has been playing silly now. It's great to watch.

Ms. Roxie had a bath today.

Barry and Buddy were playing. He's also madly interested in the pups.

Buddy also loves the pups!

The pups have a grand time playing with the bigger guys.

Now we are settled into the tv room - well Nathan is. I am still blogging. Tomorrow is a busy one so I hope you don't mind that I am short. Enjoy the photos and know we had a blast!

Late Night

Looks like Trigger and Levon got snow. Doesn't he look gorgeous with a snow beard?

We didn't get anything but some flying stuff that melted when it hit the ground.

It remains cool but they had a blast.

As you can see we got a tiny bit that landed on their hair but that is it.

The dogs actually enjoy the brisk air. It gets them running and playing like crazy dawgs!

Barry likes the pups. He's not sure what to do with them but he sniffs and touches nose. It is cute to see.

Fun was had by all. Tomorrow 6 pups to bathe and 2 moms. Yikes. hahahaha

My Apologies

I actually have more photos but not tonight. I am out of steam. I sorely need to relax and cuddle with dawgs. Tomorrow I will put up more photos. Check out the gallery on Roxie's page as some of the photos have the adults playing with the Roxie pups.

They had an absolute blast today. It was cool and the dogs - well it seems to excite them. They played and played today and now we are all tired. haha

Even the moms are full out playing with the other adults now. Its wonderful to see. Roxie was full out playing with Shoshi - 11 almost 12 year old.

So - more tomorrow!

Only Photos

We had a full day. I had a few baths and I am getting ready for the vets tomorrow. Barry was keenly interested in the pups. Even if the pups are on the other side of the door Barry is wagging his tail at them.

I received this from Yael. She said:

Early mornings are not our favourite....

I had to share as it was so cute!

Magic was here for play and a bath and trim. She had a blast!

Sparky is also over for a bath. He's been having a fab time!

Today Barry and Gidget had a blast. It was as if he finally noticed her or maybe he's just acquiring friends on a daily basis. But he is relaxed and really likes our son Dennis.

These 2 are truly pals.

I figure I will finish this blog with a comic relief. Oh Truffie you look like I feel sometimes. hahahaha

Just a Few Photos

Wet, cold today and much cleanup as they all got into mud. I just finished cleaning the last ones feet - bodies in some cases. But oh they had fun getting dirty. Now they are watching tv and chillin with Nathan and we have the pups running around like banshees.

I am ever so tired tonight so this is shirt. Just know fun was had by all in a HUGE way. Me, with all this bathing - ask me again tomorrow. :-) I do love watching them though.

Another Wet Day

Dawgs had a blast in and outdoors. I had a number of dogs to do but did manage to catch a good meal prepared by Nathan and clicked a few photos but I am tired.

Shiner is now Phoenix and lives with Griffin. Sounds like they are wearing each other out.

Wet Day

DJ says what is this wet stuff about? We hear Cooper has snow but we have rain.

Some embrace the wet, others not so much. It's like people. Do we all like rain?

Nathan was trying to do manual shots. then he was trying to be creative trying to do blurred movement. This is how you learn. Barry and Inula had fun together today.

Spice preferred to be indoors and dry. But wait till we get the snow. She will be in love with that. Rain - not so much. Oh she will go out in it but hang out - nah!

All day Inula and Barry hung out.

Teddy selected his chair and held court. hahahaha Just like Logan he rather likes the hanging out on the chairs when you are reading or eating at the table.

Levon was waiting for his Mom and Dad when I took this photo. They know when I finished bathing and giving him a haircut they were coming. Hope the vet visit was uneventful. They were off to get the yearly booster shot, well Trigger was.

We had a blast with this duo.

Now after you read this go check your gate. We had a Pomeranian wandering around outside. We know who it belongs to but every now and then we bring this dog back as they leave their gate open. I am glad we can but one time it may not be so lucky. Keep your gates closed and take 2 extra seconds to verify it is closed.