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October 07 - Isis & Diesel were bred at the end of the first week of October. This will make the
due date approximately December 15th. Here's keeping my fingers crossed!
November 16th '07- Well I can safely say that Isis is pregnant! For weeks now I've been going
back and forth. One time she looks pregnant, another she doesn't. But I definitely know now,
that she definitely is! . When Isis is further along in her pregnancy (when the puppies bones
start to calcify) , I will take her into the vet for an X-ray. This helps determine approximately
how many puppies she will have. For now, I am going to contact the first five people on my
waiting list as I feel she will probably have at least 6 puppies (I am keeping one from this
litter).
due date approximately December 15th. Here's keeping my fingers crossed!
November 16th '07- Well I can safely say that Isis is pregnant! For weeks now I've been going
back and forth. One time she looks pregnant, another she doesn't. But I definitely know now,
that she definitely is! . When Isis is further along in her pregnancy (when the puppies bones
start to calcify) , I will take her into the vet for an X-ray. This helps determine approximately
how many puppies she will have. For now, I am going to contact the first five people on my
waiting list as I feel she will probably have at least 6 puppies (I am keeping one from this
litter).
| Dad & Mom Diesel & Isis |
November 27, '07 - Isis is SO pregnant! She's as big as a house! I am taking her in to the vet
tomorrow to x-ray her to find out how many puppies there are. It seldom gives you the
exact number but it is fairly reliable. If there are 7 pups that are counted, you are pretty
sure your going to get at least 7. You may get 9 but at least 7! That way I know how many
people to contact to let them know that there's a good chance they will get a pup. Keep
your fingers crossed there's enough healthy puppies that you will get yours!
tomorrow to x-ray her to find out how many puppies there are. It seldom gives you the
exact number but it is fairly reliable. If there are 7 pups that are counted, you are pretty
sure your going to get at least 7. You may get 9 but at least 7! That way I know how many
people to contact to let them know that there's a good chance they will get a pup. Keep
your fingers crossed there's enough healthy puppies that you will get yours!
June 2007
November 28, 2007
Nov. 28th '07 - GOOD NEWS! Isis is carrying at least 8 healthy pups! Maybe 9! This
means I will be contacting a few more people to let them know that they will be receiving
their "Angel"!!
Can you count the puppies in the x-ray below? Look for skulls and long spines.
Now we have to play the waiting game. Her due date has been moved up by a week. She
is now due December 7th! Everybody keep your fingers crossed Isis has an easy time of
whelping and everybody is healthy.
means I will be contacting a few more people to let them know that they will be receiving
their "Angel"!!
Can you count the puppies in the x-ray below? Look for skulls and long spines.
Now we have to play the waiting game. Her due date has been moved up by a week. She
is now due December 7th! Everybody keep your fingers crossed Isis has an easy time of
whelping and everybody is healthy.
December 3 ' 07 - 9:30PM - WE'RE HAVING PUPPIES!! I AM TAKING A QUICK BREAK FROM
THE EVENT TO LET YOU ALL KNOW! Two healthy females so far! It's going to be a very long
night! Don't expect to hear from me for awhile. This will probably continue all night and into
tomorrow. And then we'll all need some sleep. But so far so good!
THE EVENT TO LET YOU ALL KNOW! Two healthy females so far! It's going to be a very long
night! Don't expect to hear from me for awhile. This will probably continue all night and into
tomorrow. And then we'll all need some sleep. But so far so good!
December 4 '07 - Raising dogs is not for the faint of heart! Whelping began at 5:00PM yesterday. As
you know, it started with 2 females. Then there was a five hour wait when nothing happened at all. Isis
was being a good Mom to her two but I was really starting to get worried there may be a puppy too big
to come out.. Mom never seemed stressed at all which led me to believe that she was just taking her
own sweet time. I called the vet at 10:00PM to ask his opinion and we both agreed that as long as she
did not seem stressed, we should leave her to her own devices. At 10:30 a HUGE male puppy was born.
Almost twice the size of his sisters. Isis delivered him without any problem. Next came a small female
(no room to grow when your brother takes up all the room!) The smallest pup, seems to be holding her
own and not need any extra help at this point. I will monitor her carefully to make sure she gets her
share of milk. We finished whelping at 10:00AM this morning. 17 hours later. The last pup, a beautiful
black and tan male was stillborn. It's heartbreaking to see a perfectly developed shiny pup who won't
take his first breath. I cried.
The total number of live healthy pups was eight. Isis was being a great first time Mom and carefully
rounding them up and pulling them in close to her. She would often put her head down on the whole
The total number of live healthy pups was eight. Isis was being a great first time Mom and carefully this
morning, I thought I should catch up on my sleep a little and took a quick 1 hour nap. When I returned
to the whelping room, Mr. Black had been suffocated by an over zealous new Mom. I found him
underneath her. He was not big enough to squirm his way out and Isis just thought she was protecting
him and keeping him warm. I have a specially designed whelping box to help eliminate tragedies like
this but sometime they cannot be avoided. I tried to revive him but to no avail. I sobbed for over an
hour. Raising dogs is not for the faint of heart. When you put your heart and soul into the dogs like I
do, it is devastating to lose one. And today was even worse, as I lost two. My heart feels very heavy.
However, I must look at the positive and I have 7 puppies to care for and raise to be perfect partners. 5
females and 2 males. And that's why I breed dogs. I think everyone should have a dog. We all know of
the studies done that proves owning a dog or even just having one visit, is beneficial to our health.
There's nothing like coming home and finding pure joy waiting on the other side of the door. Just as I
give my heart and soul for these dogs, they return it back to me tenfold! I can't imagine my life without
dogs. I will do my best to raise these seven puppies to be your partners. There are still potential
problems ahead. The first 48 hours is critical and if we get past that, then there is the first 7-10 days. If
we get past that, we're halfway there! So send all your good thoughts, wishes and prayers our way that
the remaining pups will be strong and healthy. I will update you as often as I can.
you know, it started with 2 females. Then there was a five hour wait when nothing happened at all. Isis
was being a good Mom to her two but I was really starting to get worried there may be a puppy too big
to come out.. Mom never seemed stressed at all which led me to believe that she was just taking her
own sweet time. I called the vet at 10:00PM to ask his opinion and we both agreed that as long as she
did not seem stressed, we should leave her to her own devices. At 10:30 a HUGE male puppy was born.
Almost twice the size of his sisters. Isis delivered him without any problem. Next came a small female
(no room to grow when your brother takes up all the room!) The smallest pup, seems to be holding her
own and not need any extra help at this point. I will monitor her carefully to make sure she gets her
share of milk. We finished whelping at 10:00AM this morning. 17 hours later. The last pup, a beautiful
black and tan male was stillborn. It's heartbreaking to see a perfectly developed shiny pup who won't
take his first breath. I cried.
The total number of live healthy pups was eight. Isis was being a great first time Mom and carefully
rounding them up and pulling them in close to her. She would often put her head down on the whole
The total number of live healthy pups was eight. Isis was being a great first time Mom and carefully this
morning, I thought I should catch up on my sleep a little and took a quick 1 hour nap. When I returned
to the whelping room, Mr. Black had been suffocated by an over zealous new Mom. I found him
underneath her. He was not big enough to squirm his way out and Isis just thought she was protecting
him and keeping him warm. I have a specially designed whelping box to help eliminate tragedies like
this but sometime they cannot be avoided. I tried to revive him but to no avail. I sobbed for over an
hour. Raising dogs is not for the faint of heart. When you put your heart and soul into the dogs like I
do, it is devastating to lose one. And today was even worse, as I lost two. My heart feels very heavy.
However, I must look at the positive and I have 7 puppies to care for and raise to be perfect partners. 5
females and 2 males. And that's why I breed dogs. I think everyone should have a dog. We all know of
the studies done that proves owning a dog or even just having one visit, is beneficial to our health.
There's nothing like coming home and finding pure joy waiting on the other side of the door. Just as I
give my heart and soul for these dogs, they return it back to me tenfold! I can't imagine my life without
dogs. I will do my best to raise these seven puppies to be your partners. There are still potential
problems ahead. The first 48 hours is critical and if we get past that, then there is the first 7-10 days. If
we get past that, we're halfway there! So send all your good thoughts, wishes and prayers our way that
the remaining pups will be strong and healthy. I will update you as often as I can.
Dec. 5 - Was up about 6 times with the pups last night. I'm checking to make sure that Isis isn't being too
good of a Mother! She seems to be getting better about lying on top of them. I realize this is her first litter
and I need her to learn to relax a little more even though one of her pups is squeaking! I have to literally
drag her by her collar to go out to the bathroom or get her to eat something. If it was up to her, she
wouldn't leave at all! There is something that I've used in the past, and recommend to my students and
owners, called Rescue Remedy. It is a human holistic remedy for stress. It is one of the Bach Flower
remedies. I have recommended it for use with dogs in stressful situations such as a trip to the vet, being
shipped by air, carsickness, fear of thunder etc. I tried it on Isis last night and it really helped her calm
down. She managed to fall asleep shortly after I gave it to her. It was the first time I had seen her sleep
since the pups arrived. She is always lying with them but not sleeping. It was great to see her relax a little
and find out the pups were still OK.
I unfortunately had another sad experience today. My littlest girl, Ms. White, quietly passed away this
morning. I was encouraged by her tenacity to hold her own with her much bigger siblings but truthfully, I
sensed that there may have been something wrong with her inside. She weighed in at only 9 ounces.
Only half the size of her siblings. If you look at the picture above, you can see her tiny head along the back
of Mr. Blue. I was prepared to keep her and care for her myself but that was not to be.
I now have 6 beautiful puppies to get excited about. 2 males, 4 females. 2 black & tans and 4 all blacks. Of
the males, one is all black, the other black & tan. That leaves 3 black females and 1 black and tan. Did you
get all that? When I read that over, I have to think about it. They are all gaining weight and eating and
sleeping lots. Tomorrow I'm planning on starting a new photo album for this litter. Until then,...
good of a Mother! She seems to be getting better about lying on top of them. I realize this is her first litter
and I need her to learn to relax a little more even though one of her pups is squeaking! I have to literally
drag her by her collar to go out to the bathroom or get her to eat something. If it was up to her, she
wouldn't leave at all! There is something that I've used in the past, and recommend to my students and
owners, called Rescue Remedy. It is a human holistic remedy for stress. It is one of the Bach Flower
remedies. I have recommended it for use with dogs in stressful situations such as a trip to the vet, being
shipped by air, carsickness, fear of thunder etc. I tried it on Isis last night and it really helped her calm
down. She managed to fall asleep shortly after I gave it to her. It was the first time I had seen her sleep
since the pups arrived. She is always lying with them but not sleeping. It was great to see her relax a little
and find out the pups were still OK.
I unfortunately had another sad experience today. My littlest girl, Ms. White, quietly passed away this
morning. I was encouraged by her tenacity to hold her own with her much bigger siblings but truthfully, I
sensed that there may have been something wrong with her inside. She weighed in at only 9 ounces.
Only half the size of her siblings. If you look at the picture above, you can see her tiny head along the back
of Mr. Blue. I was prepared to keep her and care for her myself but that was not to be.
I now have 6 beautiful puppies to get excited about. 2 males, 4 females. 2 black & tans and 4 all blacks. Of
the males, one is all black, the other black & tan. That leaves 3 black females and 1 black and tan. Did you
get all that? When I read that over, I have to think about it. They are all gaining weight and eating and
sleeping lots. Tomorrow I'm planning on starting a new photo album for this litter. Until then,...
Dec. 6 '07 - Pictures are up! Check them out at GUARDIAN ANGEL PHOTO ALBUMS
Dec. 9 '07 - Well there's nothing mundane or boring with this litter! Everything is fine; puppies are growing by an
ounce or two everyday and things are going according to schedule. What makes this litter unusual is Isis! We had a
few uneventful days and nights. The usual, change the bedding three times a day, weigh the pups morning and night,
I was jolted out of bed this morning at 6:00AM by a scream from one of the pups. (The whelping room is right beside
the master bedroom) I ran in to find that dear Isis had decided to move her puppies from the boring old whelping
box, to the much more luxurious Futon!! There was many reasons why I felt this was unwise but try to convince her of
that. The really unfortunate part is that along with moving them, she dug a hole in the middle of the mattress to keep
them in!! Now this Futon is only about a year old. It was bought for two reasons. One, it would give me a place to lay
down on those long nights of whelping. I may not get any sleep but I can at least lie down for a few minutes. The
other reason was so that the new owners had a comfortable place to sit while interacting with the puppies. When I
bought it, it never occurred to me to use it as a whelping box! But to Isis, it was the perfect thing. I had thrown about
8 large towels down on it the night before and convinced myself that I could fold them in the morning. They would
definitely still be there. So Isis, discovered this absolutely perfect place for herself and her new family. When I
walked into the room, there she was, proud as punch to have her new home for her new family!
So what did I do you ask? Nothing. At least not right away. First off, Isis was absolutely right. It was more
comfortable for her and her pups. I couldn't argue with that. And secondly, she's a dog, doing what new mother dogs
do. This was in no way her fault. She was acting on instinct and I have to work with that. Just because I didn't like it
doesn't mean she did anything wrong. From her perspective, it was the right thing to do. I should have put the cover
on it. I should have left boxes and large items on it like I had in the past. I should have, could have, would have... It
doesn't matter. I have a trashed Futon, it wasn't her fault and I have to deal with it.
I carefully picked up each puppy and placed them back inside the whelping box. Isis was NOT amused! After all her
hard work, I was ruining everything. Once the little Angels were settled I proceeded to fold the towels. It wasn't my
first pick of activities to do on a Sunday morning at 6:00AM! Once that was done, my next job was a little more
complicated. I had to pick up every piece of stuffing that had been tossed about the room. I can envision Isis up to
her elbows in mattress, digging with glee as the pieces of foam and stuffing are bouncing of the walls! She almost
covered every inch of floor with debris. An hour later, I could finally get off my hands and knees. Next on my to-do
list was remove the mattress. This of course is very easy to say but not so easy to do. As I was wrestling this
monstrosity into some kind of choke hold, my husband wandered in looking very bleary eyed. He was wondering why
I wasn't coming back to bed. I told him that from now until the pups are 8 weeks old, I wasn't ever planning on
sleeping again!
ounce or two everyday and things are going according to schedule. What makes this litter unusual is Isis! We had a
few uneventful days and nights. The usual, change the bedding three times a day, weigh the pups morning and night,
I was jolted out of bed this morning at 6:00AM by a scream from one of the pups. (The whelping room is right beside
the master bedroom) I ran in to find that dear Isis had decided to move her puppies from the boring old whelping
box, to the much more luxurious Futon!! There was many reasons why I felt this was unwise but try to convince her of
that. The really unfortunate part is that along with moving them, she dug a hole in the middle of the mattress to keep
them in!! Now this Futon is only about a year old. It was bought for two reasons. One, it would give me a place to lay
down on those long nights of whelping. I may not get any sleep but I can at least lie down for a few minutes. The
other reason was so that the new owners had a comfortable place to sit while interacting with the puppies. When I
bought it, it never occurred to me to use it as a whelping box! But to Isis, it was the perfect thing. I had thrown about
8 large towels down on it the night before and convinced myself that I could fold them in the morning. They would
definitely still be there. So Isis, discovered this absolutely perfect place for herself and her new family. When I
walked into the room, there she was, proud as punch to have her new home for her new family!
So what did I do you ask? Nothing. At least not right away. First off, Isis was absolutely right. It was more
comfortable for her and her pups. I couldn't argue with that. And secondly, she's a dog, doing what new mother dogs
do. This was in no way her fault. She was acting on instinct and I have to work with that. Just because I didn't like it
doesn't mean she did anything wrong. From her perspective, it was the right thing to do. I should have put the cover
on it. I should have left boxes and large items on it like I had in the past. I should have, could have, would have... It
doesn't matter. I have a trashed Futon, it wasn't her fault and I have to deal with it.
I carefully picked up each puppy and placed them back inside the whelping box. Isis was NOT amused! After all her
hard work, I was ruining everything. Once the little Angels were settled I proceeded to fold the towels. It wasn't my
first pick of activities to do on a Sunday morning at 6:00AM! Once that was done, my next job was a little more
complicated. I had to pick up every piece of stuffing that had been tossed about the room. I can envision Isis up to
her elbows in mattress, digging with glee as the pieces of foam and stuffing are bouncing of the walls! She almost
covered every inch of floor with debris. An hour later, I could finally get off my hands and knees. Next on my to-do
list was remove the mattress. This of course is very easy to say but not so easy to do. As I was wrestling this
monstrosity into some kind of choke hold, my husband wandered in looking very bleary eyed. He was wondering why
I wasn't coming back to bed. I told him that from now until the pups are 8 weeks old, I wasn't ever planning on
sleeping again!
To this!
From this!
Dec. 13 '07 - Pups are doing well. All have doubled their weight since birth. I took a short video but the
lighting is poor. I keep the whelping room under low lights until the pups are a little older. If they were in
the wild, they would be in a deep, dark den. The puppies eyes will open in the next few days. Once they
become accustomed to the light, I will slowly increase it. I try to make everything as natural as I possibly
can.
Isis is still not happy with the location of her pups. When I send her outside to the bathroom, she comes
back with a brown nose and brown paws! She's digging a den somewhere out in the dog yard. How she
can dig when the ground is frozen, I don't know. Poor Isis. Always trying to do what's best for her
puppies. Too bad I can't make her understand that the very best place for her pups is right where they are!
I have put up a Guest book on my home page. It's just a link at the bottom at this point but I'd appreciate
everyone signing it and letting me know what they think of my dogs and my website. Thanks!
Check the video out at GUARDIAN ANGEL PHOTO ALBUMS
lighting is poor. I keep the whelping room under low lights until the pups are a little older. If they were in
the wild, they would be in a deep, dark den. The puppies eyes will open in the next few days. Once they
become accustomed to the light, I will slowly increase it. I try to make everything as natural as I possibly
can.
Isis is still not happy with the location of her pups. When I send her outside to the bathroom, she comes
back with a brown nose and brown paws! She's digging a den somewhere out in the dog yard. How she
can dig when the ground is frozen, I don't know. Poor Isis. Always trying to do what's best for her
puppies. Too bad I can't make her understand that the very best place for her pups is right where they are!
I have put up a Guest book on my home page. It's just a link at the bottom at this point but I'd appreciate
everyone signing it and letting me know what they think of my dogs and my website. Thanks!
Check the video out at GUARDIAN ANGEL PHOTO ALBUMS
Dec. 14 '07 - New pictures are up! Check them out at GUARDIAN ANGEL PHOTO ALBUMS
I recommend you go look at the Service Dog Puppy Program to see what I'm doing with the pups on a day
to day basis. Touch conditioning starts now!
The pups are starting to use their legs. They are still very wobbly but they are making great efforts to build
their muscles. It's really quite amazing how quickly they change. From little black sausages to robust,
energetic puppies in only a few weeks. Even now, you can see from the pictures, they are starting to look
more like dogs and less like generic mammals!
I recommend you go look at the Service Dog Puppy Program to see what I'm doing with the pups on a day
to day basis. Touch conditioning starts now!
The pups are starting to use their legs. They are still very wobbly but they are making great efforts to build
their muscles. It's really quite amazing how quickly they change. From little black sausages to robust,
energetic puppies in only a few weeks. Even now, you can see from the pictures, they are starting to look
more like dogs and less like generic mammals!
| 11 Days Old |
Dec. 17 '07 - All the puppies are growing like weeds! Their eyes are open now but they won't focus very
well for at least another week. They can see forms and differentiate light, dark and shadows. I actually
heard one bark yesterday! Puppies are not quiet, even when they are sleeping or eating. When they are
asleep, they moan and groan and occasionally yip or bark. When they're eating, they are usually scuffling
for best position so if they get bumped, they groan and complain. And that's most of the time!
I'm hoping to get a video up for you in the next couple of days. They are so cute trying to figure out how to
use their legs. There's lot of falling and rolling going on these days! Puppy time is very busy for me at the
best of times but throw in a new Grandchild and Christmas and it's crazy! I will do my best to keep you up
to date as best I can. They're just too cute not to share!
well for at least another week. They can see forms and differentiate light, dark and shadows. I actually
heard one bark yesterday! Puppies are not quiet, even when they are sleeping or eating. When they are
asleep, they moan and groan and occasionally yip or bark. When they're eating, they are usually scuffling
for best position so if they get bumped, they groan and complain. And that's most of the time!
I'm hoping to get a video up for you in the next couple of days. They are so cute trying to figure out how to
use their legs. There's lot of falling and rolling going on these days! Puppy time is very busy for me at the
best of times but throw in a new Grandchild and Christmas and it's crazy! I will do my best to keep you up
to date as best I can. They're just too cute not to share!
Dec. 21'07 - 18 Days Old! - I've finally put up another video for everybody. I was cleaning the whelping box
and I had put the pups on a blanket on the floor. Most of them crawled, stumbled or rolled off and I
realized that there was a large contrast between the floor and the puppies and it was a great time to take a
quick video. They didn't stay on the slippery lino for long. Just enough to get a few minutes of video for
you. You can see they're really starting to becoming individuals. You even get to see Mr. Blue "play". Or
at least try to. And even a bark! They're all pretty cute and getting cuter by the day. Some of the new
owners that live reasonably close by were asking when they could come to visit. The pups must be 4
weeks old before they can be touched by anyone else. By that time, their immunities are fairly good. I do
ask however, that if you plan on coming, please change into clean clothes before you come and I'll ask
that you wash your hands before touching the pups. It's just a safeguard to keep them all healthy.
This will be the last update until after Christmas, so everyone have a wonderful & happy Christmas!!
Check the video out at GUARDIAN ANGEL PHOTO ALBUMS
and I had put the pups on a blanket on the floor. Most of them crawled, stumbled or rolled off and I
realized that there was a large contrast between the floor and the puppies and it was a great time to take a
quick video. They didn't stay on the slippery lino for long. Just enough to get a few minutes of video for
you. You can see they're really starting to becoming individuals. You even get to see Mr. Blue "play". Or
at least try to. And even a bark! They're all pretty cute and getting cuter by the day. Some of the new
owners that live reasonably close by were asking when they could come to visit. The pups must be 4
weeks old before they can be touched by anyone else. By that time, their immunities are fairly good. I do
ask however, that if you plan on coming, please change into clean clothes before you come and I'll ask
that you wash your hands before touching the pups. It's just a safeguard to keep them all healthy.
This will be the last update until after Christmas, so everyone have a wonderful & happy Christmas!!
Check the video out at GUARDIAN ANGEL PHOTO ALBUMS
Dec. 25 '07 - Merry Christmas to all you German Shepherd lovers out there! It was quite a Christmas here
with six 3 week old pups and a 5 week old Granddaughter! There were babies being passed around
everywhere! As usual we ate too much but enjoyed all our human and animal families. Christmas is the
best time of the year! I hope that everyone had as wonderful a Christmas as we did!
with six 3 week old pups and a 5 week old Granddaughter! There were babies being passed around
everywhere! As usual we ate too much but enjoyed all our human and animal families. Christmas is the
best time of the year! I hope that everyone had as wonderful a Christmas as we did!
Dec. 27, 2007 - Well the Christmas "crazies" all almost over and I should have more time to update the website
soon! The pups are growing like weeds and I started to supplement their feeding as of yesterday. They seem
to be ahead of schedule for everything so far and their need for extra grub was no exception! And we have a
winner of the "Who- ill -get -out -of -the -whelping -box -first" contest! Who did you have your money on?
Turns out it was little Miss Pink! She wasn't my first guess but there she was, pretty as you please, lying on
the big round bed with Isis! (I don't think Isis was as impressed as I was!) So there you have it. Miss Pink was
the winner! Tomorrow we have visitors coming to see the pups. Some are owners of this litter and some are
future owners of the next. I hope they bring their cameras! They are so incredibly cute at this age. Just
starting to play with one another and realizing there's more to this world than just what's inside the whelping
box. Curiosity is high but so is self preservation. If they hear or see something new, they scuttle off into the
corners of the box, fearing for their lives. After a few seconds, the bravest will turn and look, followed by the
rest. The brave will come out of their corner and investigate, eventually "attacking" the new item. And I don't
really mean "attacking", more mouthing and rolling it around trying to figure out what it is. By the time they are
8 weeks, they will all have the confidence of the most brave. It takes time and effort to get them all there but it
is paid back one hundred fold to the owners.
Tomorrow I hope to remove the whelping box altogether and let them have free run of the room. I'll try and get
some videos for you! Until then...
soon! The pups are growing like weeds and I started to supplement their feeding as of yesterday. They seem
to be ahead of schedule for everything so far and their need for extra grub was no exception! And we have a
winner of the "Who- ill -get -out -of -the -whelping -box -first" contest! Who did you have your money on?
Turns out it was little Miss Pink! She wasn't my first guess but there she was, pretty as you please, lying on
the big round bed with Isis! (I don't think Isis was as impressed as I was!) So there you have it. Miss Pink was
the winner! Tomorrow we have visitors coming to see the pups. Some are owners of this litter and some are
future owners of the next. I hope they bring their cameras! They are so incredibly cute at this age. Just
starting to play with one another and realizing there's more to this world than just what's inside the whelping
box. Curiosity is high but so is self preservation. If they hear or see something new, they scuttle off into the
corners of the box, fearing for their lives. After a few seconds, the bravest will turn and look, followed by the
rest. The brave will come out of their corner and investigate, eventually "attacking" the new item. And I don't
really mean "attacking", more mouthing and rolling it around trying to figure out what it is. By the time they are
8 weeks, they will all have the confidence of the most brave. It takes time and effort to get them all there but it
is paid back one hundred fold to the owners.
Tomorrow I hope to remove the whelping box altogether and let them have free run of the room. I'll try and get
some videos for you! Until then...
Dec. 31 '07 - HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! I can feel that 2008 is going to be the best year ever! For
everybody!
The pups are "OUT-OF-THE-BOX"! They've been out of the whelping box for a few days now and are doing
fabulous. It usually takes a few days to get used to the slippery lino but they all have figured out the subtleties
already. I've been trying to get some pictures and videos up for the past several days. I promise I'll keep
trying! I keep thinking that tomorrow will be a more relaxing day but tomorrow never comes! I am at least
taking pictures so the moments haven't been lost. Also, some of the owners have been gracious enough to
allow me to use some of their pictures as well. Thanks everyone!
I'm off to mop the floor (for the third time today), put down a clean blanket and feed the pups, again. I guess I'd
be smarter to feed them first, THEN mop the floor. You won't believe how big they've gotten!
Happy New Year Everyone!
everybody!
The pups are "OUT-OF-THE-BOX"! They've been out of the whelping box for a few days now and are doing
fabulous. It usually takes a few days to get used to the slippery lino but they all have figured out the subtleties
already. I've been trying to get some pictures and videos up for the past several days. I promise I'll keep
trying! I keep thinking that tomorrow will be a more relaxing day but tomorrow never comes! I am at least
taking pictures so the moments haven't been lost. Also, some of the owners have been gracious enough to
allow me to use some of their pictures as well. Thanks everyone!
I'm off to mop the floor (for the third time today), put down a clean blanket and feed the pups, again. I guess I'd
be smarter to feed them first, THEN mop the floor. You won't believe how big they've gotten!
Happy New Year Everyone!
Mr. Blue - Dec. 28th.
Ms. Purple - Dec. 28th
Dec 31 07 - PM - Got a few more pictures up. Thanks Chris & Family! GUARDIAN ANGEL FAMILY ALBUM
January 5th 2008 - It was a very big day for the gang. They experienced their first bath today. I would have
like to have given them one about a week ago but fear periods have to be dealt with properly. By waiting
until now, they will all love the water instead of fear it. We also had a few visitors today which is always
fun. The pups weren't nearly as playful and cute as they could be for the visitors but I think everyone had
a good time. Right on cue, 15 minutes after they left, they were chasing each other around the room and
doing cartwheels! Why does that happen?? I also brought in a crate for the first time. They will spend
their days going in and out and never knowing anything different. Sometimes the door will be closed,
sometimes open. It's all just part of life when you're a puppy. The pups are now old enough to start
venturing out of their room and learning some individual confidence. It will be fun to see how they go from
being leery about new things to outgoing, "I-wanna-see-what-that-is" kind of pups. This early
development is so critical to their outcome. Truthfully, I don't know why all breeders don't do this. They all
turn out so wonderfully adjusted using these methods. I put up a few more pictures thanks to some
generous visitors! Enjoy! GUARDIAN ANGEL FAMILY ALBUM
like to have given them one about a week ago but fear periods have to be dealt with properly. By waiting
until now, they will all love the water instead of fear it. We also had a few visitors today which is always
fun. The pups weren't nearly as playful and cute as they could be for the visitors but I think everyone had
a good time. Right on cue, 15 minutes after they left, they were chasing each other around the room and
doing cartwheels! Why does that happen?? I also brought in a crate for the first time. They will spend
their days going in and out and never knowing anything different. Sometimes the door will be closed,
sometimes open. It's all just part of life when you're a puppy. The pups are now old enough to start
venturing out of their room and learning some individual confidence. It will be fun to see how they go from
being leery about new things to outgoing, "I-wanna-see-what-that-is" kind of pups. This early
development is so critical to their outcome. Truthfully, I don't know why all breeders don't do this. They all
turn out so wonderfully adjusted using these methods. I put up a few more pictures thanks to some
generous visitors! Enjoy! GUARDIAN ANGEL FAMILY ALBUM
| Mr. Red, Ms. Yellow, Ms. Orange "enjoying" their first bath! |
January 8 '08 - I DID IT! I DID IT! I finally have some videos up for you! Christmas at Guardian Angel
Shepherds and more! Pups are doing great. They are all healthy and growing like crazy. The interesting
thing about this litter is they are all very much alike! Usually there are the tough ones, the quiet ones, the
energetic ones, the loud ones... but this litter is different. They are all really similar There isn't one of them
that I wouldn't keep. And that's really saying a lot! I know I'm going to have a really tough time picking just
one! They are all turning out to be well rounded puppies. These pups are going to make absolutely
FANTASTIC partners! I'm so excited!!
Enjoy the videos. I've been sitting all day at the computer trying to get them up. There's a ton of things I
should have been doing but I knew you'd appreciate them! Enjoy! GUARDIAN ANGEL FAMILY ALBUM
Shepherds and more! Pups are doing great. They are all healthy and growing like crazy. The interesting
thing about this litter is they are all very much alike! Usually there are the tough ones, the quiet ones, the
energetic ones, the loud ones... but this litter is different. They are all really similar There isn't one of them
that I wouldn't keep. And that's really saying a lot! I know I'm going to have a really tough time picking just
one! They are all turning out to be well rounded puppies. These pups are going to make absolutely
FANTASTIC partners! I'm so excited!!
Enjoy the videos. I've been sitting all day at the computer trying to get them up. There's a ton of things I
should have been doing but I knew you'd appreciate them! Enjoy! GUARDIAN ANGEL FAMILY ALBUM
January 11 - Well things will start happening fast now. The pups have been spending time in the back
porch to get the accustomed to some outside activities. The porch has no heat ducts and is a fair bit cooler
than the rest of the house. They started out spending an hour there, then two and now three. It's also a
good place for them to learn how to climb stairs. (The "down" part won't come til later) The first out of the
whelping box was Ms. Pink. The first up the stairs was Ms. Purple. Just some general observations on the
pups. Mr. Red has very high prey drive (likes to chase things). Mr. Blue is always happy! Ms. Yellow likes to
get into mischief. Ms. Orange is a thinker. She looks at something new. Thinks about it for a second or
two, then jumps on it! Ms Pink is always underfoot which means she will bond very strongly with her new
owner. Ms. Purple is a real go getter. Nothing slows her down much. She loves to grab the toys and shake
them like she was killing a rat.
My plan for the next few days is to gently introduce them to the cold outdoors. The will go on their first
excursion on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather. I'll be sure to take lots of pictures! Looking
forward to seeing some of you come for a visit this weekend!
porch to get the accustomed to some outside activities. The porch has no heat ducts and is a fair bit cooler
than the rest of the house. They started out spending an hour there, then two and now three. It's also a
good place for them to learn how to climb stairs. (The "down" part won't come til later) The first out of the
whelping box was Ms. Pink. The first up the stairs was Ms. Purple. Just some general observations on the
pups. Mr. Red has very high prey drive (likes to chase things). Mr. Blue is always happy! Ms. Yellow likes to
get into mischief. Ms. Orange is a thinker. She looks at something new. Thinks about it for a second or
two, then jumps on it! Ms Pink is always underfoot which means she will bond very strongly with her new
owner. Ms. Purple is a real go getter. Nothing slows her down much. She loves to grab the toys and shake
them like she was killing a rat.
My plan for the next few days is to gently introduce them to the cold outdoors. The will go on their first
excursion on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather. I'll be sure to take lots of pictures! Looking
forward to seeing some of you come for a visit this weekend!
Jan 11 '08 - Got a few more pictures up. Thanks Hailey! GUARDIAN ANGEL FAMILY ALBUM
Jan. 12 '08 - Well, the pups got their first chance at playing in snow today! They all did great! Usually it
takes 3-4 minutes for the pups to get bold enough to start moving around and start exploring. Not these
guys! They took about a minute and then they were off! Once the initial shock of the cold snow was
past, they had a blast! Again, they proved they are a well-rounded litter. No one stood out among the
others. They were all inquisitive, all played, all came when called. It was great! We were out about 20
minutes and they just loved it. From here on in, they'll get walked 2-3 times a day outside. Weather
dependant of course. Thanks to Kim & Joanne for their help in carting puppies in and out. It made my
job a whole lot easier! And yes, we do have video. I'll try and get it up in the next day or two. Just carting
puppies in and out of the house will take up some hours, let alone the walks themselves! And as always,
a great big thank you to my videographer! Mark, my ever patient husband who gets nabbed to do all
kinds of jobs, day or night. Thank you.
takes 3-4 minutes for the pups to get bold enough to start moving around and start exploring. Not these
guys! They took about a minute and then they were off! Once the initial shock of the cold snow was
past, they had a blast! Again, they proved they are a well-rounded litter. No one stood out among the
others. They were all inquisitive, all played, all came when called. It was great! We were out about 20
minutes and they just loved it. From here on in, they'll get walked 2-3 times a day outside. Weather
dependant of course. Thanks to Kim & Joanne for their help in carting puppies in and out. It made my
job a whole lot easier! And yes, we do have video. I'll try and get it up in the next day or two. Just carting
puppies in and out of the house will take up some hours, let alone the walks themselves! And as always,
a great big thank you to my videographer! Mark, my ever patient husband who gets nabbed to do all
kinds of jobs, day or night. Thank you.
Jan 14 '08 - Got a few more pictures up! This is their first outdoor walk. Thanks Joanne & Kim!
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January 13 - Well the pups have their outdoor quarters ready now. I don't know why but it always seems
like it won't take long to do something and it ends up taking most of the day. However! The kennel is up
and running so that the "Angels" can exercise more and learn about the great outdoors. I'm so grateful
the weather has been cooperating! They will stay outside for a few hours everyday when the weather is
nice. I'll put them out mid-morning and bring them back in mid-afternoon. Diesel is VERY concerned
about them being outside. Isis is in the kennel with them but Diesel feels he must stay close by and
protect his kids. It's actually a wonderful thing to behold. Instincts take over, over everything else. He lies
a few feet from the kennel and won't budge. The dogs never fail to amaze me.
like it won't take long to do something and it ends up taking most of the day. However! The kennel is up
and running so that the "Angels" can exercise more and learn about the great outdoors. I'm so grateful
the weather has been cooperating! They will stay outside for a few hours everyday when the weather is
nice. I'll put them out mid-morning and bring them back in mid-afternoon. Diesel is VERY concerned
about them being outside. Isis is in the kennel with them but Diesel feels he must stay close by and
protect his kids. It's actually a wonderful thing to behold. Instincts take over, over everything else. He lies
a few feet from the kennel and won't budge. The dogs never fail to amaze me.
January 18 '08 - Yesterday was a big day for the puppies. They were all given their Puppy Aptitude Tests.
And they all passed with flying colours!!
This test was developed by two dog behaviourist by the name of Volhard. It measures the true innate
temperaments of the puppy and this is how I decide which puppy will go to who. Now before you get all
excited, it will probably take until the middle of next week to sort out the results. So you'll have to wait
just a little while longer before you find out which Angel will be going home with you!
The test measures things like, dominance, defense, trainability, fight or flight, social interaction, nerves
etc. The initial results are what I expected. The majority of the puppies are very much an all-around dog.
Able to adapt to different situations quickly and respond accordingly. For example, one of the tests is
quickly opening up an umbrella near the puppy and placing it on the ground. The ideal response, for
your purposes, is to startle slightly, stop and look, and then investigate. That's exactly what every one of
my pups did! They really are a very similar! Unbelievably so.
We found out who the fighters were, who the lovers where, who had high pain tolerance and who had
low. All these things come into play when selecting your Angel. I want you to have the PERFECT Angel
for your circumstances. It's a job that comes with a lot of thought (and stress!) So please try and be
patient with me, for a little bit longer.
The pups have been out in the kennel for almost a week now. They have a TON of quilts and blankets on
the floor inside the building to keep them off the cold floor. They also have heat lamps inside and crates
to break any cold wind that might come in through the cracks in the building. Each day, each puppy is
brought inside for some one-on-one time. This is the beginning of the weaning stage. Isis is not
impressed! I am not sure how she's going to handle having the pups taken. At least she gets to keep
one!
They should have gone to the vet for their check up and shots this week but I'm still waiting for the CKC
to send me the microchips I ordered on December 20th! Since this is the end of the week, I guess it won't
be until next week now.
So, other than that, all is well here at Guardian Angel Shepherds. I have only a few days left with my
Angels so I'm off to spend time with them.
And they all passed with flying colours!!
This test was developed by two dog behaviourist by the name of Volhard. It measures the true innate
temperaments of the puppy and this is how I decide which puppy will go to who. Now before you get all
excited, it will probably take until the middle of next week to sort out the results. So you'll have to wait
just a little while longer before you find out which Angel will be going home with you!
The test measures things like, dominance, defense, trainability, fight or flight, social interaction, nerves
etc. The initial results are what I expected. The majority of the puppies are very much an all-around dog.
Able to adapt to different situations quickly and respond accordingly. For example, one of the tests is
quickly opening up an umbrella near the puppy and placing it on the ground. The ideal response, for
your purposes, is to startle slightly, stop and look, and then investigate. That's exactly what every one of
my pups did! They really are a very similar! Unbelievably so.
We found out who the fighters were, who the lovers where, who had high pain tolerance and who had
low. All these things come into play when selecting your Angel. I want you to have the PERFECT Angel
for your circumstances. It's a job that comes with a lot of thought (and stress!) So please try and be
patient with me, for a little bit longer.
The pups have been out in the kennel for almost a week now. They have a TON of quilts and blankets on
the floor inside the building to keep them off the cold floor. They also have heat lamps inside and crates
to break any cold wind that might come in through the cracks in the building. Each day, each puppy is
brought inside for some one-on-one time. This is the beginning of the weaning stage. Isis is not
impressed! I am not sure how she's going to handle having the pups taken. At least she gets to keep
one!
They should have gone to the vet for their check up and shots this week but I'm still waiting for the CKC
to send me the microchips I ordered on December 20th! Since this is the end of the week, I guess it won't
be until next week now.
So, other than that, all is well here at Guardian Angel Shepherds. I have only a few days left with my
Angels so I'm off to spend time with them.
Jan 18 '08 PM - Put up a new album called "My Older Angels". This is a variety of shots sent to me from
new owners. I LOVE getting updates on my Angels! Enjoy! GUARDIAN ANGEL FAMILY ALBUM
new owners. I LOVE getting updates on my Angels! Enjoy! GUARDIAN ANGEL FAMILY ALBUM
January 18 '08 later PM! - Here it is at long last. The First Walk Video! At least part of it anyways. Part one
and Part two are up now. I'll get the rest up in the near future. There's also a short video of the pups
roughousing. They all decided they wanted the new toy. The tug game actually went on for over 5
minutes and went all through the house. Tenacious little fellas!
OK! I'm done for the day on the computer. I'm pictured and video'd out! Please make comments and let
me know what you think. It makes all the time and effort worthwhile. Thanks. Enjoy! GUARDIAN ANGEL
FAMILY ALBUM
and Part two are up now. I'll get the rest up in the near future. There's also a short video of the pups
roughousing. They all decided they wanted the new toy. The tug game actually went on for over 5
minutes and went all through the house. Tenacious little fellas!
OK! I'm done for the day on the computer. I'm pictured and video'd out! Please make comments and let
me know what you think. It makes all the time and effort worthwhile. Thanks. Enjoy! GUARDIAN ANGEL
FAMILY ALBUM
Jan 19 '08 - Check out the SNOW video! And a few more stills.
| Still On Guard - no matter the weather! Dad never lets them out of his sight! |
Jan 19 ' 08 - I've put up some individual pictures on the website so you can see how much they've changed
in the past few weeks. And in case you're watching the temperature falling you can rest assured; the pups
have been brought into the house. They're not impressed by their comparatively small quarters and I
expect we'll be up all night with howling and crying but at least I'll know they're warm and safe! So don't
worry, your Angels are safe!
in the past few weeks. And in case you're watching the temperature falling you can rest assured; the pups
have been brought into the house. They're not impressed by their comparatively small quarters and I
expect we'll be up all night with howling and crying but at least I'll know they're warm and safe! So don't
worry, your Angels are safe!
Jan. 22 '08 - Just a quick update for everybody! Tomorrow is vet check, shots and microchip day. A hard
day on all concerned! I've come down to the last on the decisions of who gets what puppy. Just a couple
more things to check on and I'll let you know. I'm always so stressed when I have to do this. I want every
match to be as perfect as it can be. Although I've had 100% success so far, I still worry. Truthfully, there are
no dogs in this litter that couldn't excel at anything you pointed them to. But there are a few that have a few
special skills that I would like to see developed.
Must run, teaching classes tonight! So long for now.
day on all concerned! I've come down to the last on the decisions of who gets what puppy. Just a couple
more things to check on and I'll let you know. I'm always so stressed when I have to do this. I want every
match to be as perfect as it can be. Although I've had 100% success so far, I still worry. Truthfully, there are
no dogs in this litter that couldn't excel at anything you pointed them to. But there are a few that have a few
special skills that I would like to see developed.
Must run, teaching classes tonight! So long for now.
| Dr. Luzi & friends! I LOVE this picture! |
January 23 '08 - Well, as you can see Dr. Luki was here to vet check, microchip and vaccinate all the
puppies. They all PASSED with flying colours! He commented several times what great temperaments they
had and how tough they were. Not what he's used to I guess. Everybody who sees them knows that they
are top quality dogs. I don't even have to say anything. It's obvious!
I really enjoy this picture because vets so often have to deal with the "not-so-nice" things, like putting your
precious pet to sleep, stitching up animals that are barely alive when the accident need not have happened
etc. etc. They become vets because they LOVE animals and I know these moments are few and far
between. I'm so glad he was able to enjoy the puppies.
Tomorrow is the final decision day! Now that I know each and everyone of the pups have a clean bill of
health I can let you know who's going where! 'Til tomorrow!
puppies. They all PASSED with flying colours! He commented several times what great temperaments they
had and how tough they were. Not what he's used to I guess. Everybody who sees them knows that they
are top quality dogs. I don't even have to say anything. It's obvious!
I really enjoy this picture because vets so often have to deal with the "not-so-nice" things, like putting your
precious pet to sleep, stitching up animals that are barely alive when the accident need not have happened
etc. etc. They become vets because they LOVE animals and I know these moments are few and far
between. I'm so glad he was able to enjoy the puppies.
Tomorrow is the final decision day! Now that I know each and everyone of the pups have a clean bill of
health I can let you know who's going where! 'Til tomorrow!
DECISION DAY! January 24, 2008 - Well, the final decisions have been made! After a lot of thought and
scrutiny I've come up with the best match possible for you! As I said before, this litter is very similar but
there were some traits that make for a better partner in each individual circumstance. For example, you
wouldn't want to put a touch sensitive dog with a family who had a lot of young children. You'd need a
dog that could handle the odd ear pull or toe stepped on. One who would forgive and forget quickly.
Another example would be an elderly couple who was planning on touring the nation in their RV. You
don't want them to get the high energy, dominant puppy who needs an assertive owner that jogs! You can
see why being allowed to pick your own puppy doesn't always work. So, I've made my decisions and I
think everyone will get the dog that's best suited for them. I will call everybody to let them know who I
picked and why. Tomorrow, I will post pictures of the pups and the owner's first names. Are you excited??
scrutiny I've come up with the best match possible for you! As I said before, this litter is very similar but
there were some traits that make for a better partner in each individual circumstance. For example, you
wouldn't want to put a touch sensitive dog with a family who had a lot of young children. You'd need a
dog that could handle the odd ear pull or toe stepped on. One who would forgive and forget quickly.
Another example would be an elderly couple who was planning on touring the nation in their RV. You
don't want them to get the high energy, dominant puppy who needs an assertive owner that jogs! You can
see why being allowed to pick your own puppy doesn't always work. So, I've made my decisions and I
think everyone will get the dog that's best suited for them. I will call everybody to let them know who I
picked and why. Tomorrow, I will post pictures of the pups and the owner's first names. Are you excited??
Well, thanks to internet problems that lasted for weeks, I was unable to keep you all posted on who got
what pup. By now it is very old news so I won't bother you with it. However! I will post pictures of the
pups in their new homes! They are all doing well and have started on their way to becoming the "perfect
partner" for their owners. Congratulations to everyone! Don't forget to send pictures often!
what pup. By now it is very old news so I won't bother you with it. However! I will post pictures of the
pups in their new homes! They are all doing well and have started on their way to becoming the "perfect
partner" for their owners. Congratulations to everyone! Don't forget to send pictures often!
