Jun 30 2009
Shay’s 2009 Litter Arrives!
Shay whelped 8 beautiful pups this morning. She had 6 males and 2 females.
You can’t see much, but you can watch the live streaming video of the pups, here:
LML
Jun 28 2009
June 2009 Update
I think I probably talk too much on the blog about how much it amazes me how quickly time goes by. It wasn’t long ago we were waiting for spring to arrive and now, summer is in full-swing. The heat is on–and not just the temperature–to get dogs trained for the long-awaited, prized, upland bird season to arrive. It will be here before we can say boo! I can’t wait!
We have quite a few dogs to work and get ready over the next few months–I just hope the weather cooperates and that we can be blessed with a tolerable summer.
Maddie and Brier’s pups are growing like weeds and are having a ball! They are very much enjoying being outdoors and exploring and learning. They are so much fun!
In about a week we will be expecting Shay and Brier’s litter to arrive and Shay is quite large. She is enjoying stretching out on the sofa or laying on the cool floor. The poor gal is quite miserable, honestly. I feel for her!
Very exciting today was that I got to see “Tahoe” from Shay & Brier’s last litter. Tahoe is a male, black/white, and is absolutely beautiful! I cried when I saw him! He is just stunning. Very nicely built, lovely feathering and curls like Brier. He has a nice head and was such a sweetheart. I am thrilled for him and the Bridge family!
That’s it for now. I’ll try to be sure to update everyone at least a little more often!
May 29 2009
Aspen in Montana…
It is amazing how much the pups change and grow in a year. I received photos this week of Aspen, a female pup out of Shay by Brier. She is 6-months old and living in Montana.
This was Aspen (Sierra) at 2 and 5 weeks:
You can see more progression photos here.
May 26 2009
Maddie x Brier Litter Arrives
Maddie delivered a beautiful litter of 4 this morning. There are 3 females and 1 male. One female for certain is a tri-color and the male is, as well. Maddie did a great job and all pups are healthy. Congratulations!
May 25 2009
Happy Memorial Day from Laurel Mountain Llewellins
Hello All!
We hope this finds you enjoying time with your family and friends–and your favorite hunting companion! And let us not forget to remember those that have lost their lives to keep us free.
We are waiting for Maddie and Brier’s puppies to arrive. It should be any day, now but could be another week. It is hard to tell with first-timers which breeding took (she was receptive for about 10 days!) and when to expect their arrival. Maddie does not seem very “big” to us, so we are not expecting a large litter such a Shay’s past litters of 10! We did not have a sonogram or x-ray done, but sure are wishing we would have. It is very nice to have at least an idea of how many puppies to expect.
In other news, the Witner’s at Nimisila Creek Kennels have had their litter! Diamond whelped a litter of 3 beautiful pups on May 24th in the wee hours of the morning. There are two females and one male. Lovely puppies, indeed! Congratulations to the Witner’s, to Diamond, and to Brier!
Brier is off on vacation–again! He is visiting Lynnhill for a breeding with Lynnhill’s Highway Hannah. This should be a very nice breeding. Hannah has a nice blocky head (for a female), has lovely conformation, and produces excellent pups. A breeding with Brier will produce amazing puppies, in our opinion!
We are enjoying the nice (although very warm) weather. The dogs are so spoiled and love the air conditioning! They have a run outside, take a dip in the water hole (spring-fed, very cool water), and want right back in the house. Funny, spoiled dogs.
The young pack of three we currently have (Ranger, Steele, and Santana) are loving being outside as much as possible. They love getting wet and muddy and chasing and pointing all the birds and butterflies. Very stylish, prey-driven pups and we are having a blast bringing them up. We can’t wait to get them on some quail and chukar, soon. At 6, 4, and 3 months, this summer will be a ball! I love puppy rearing!
Oh, Happy 6-month birthday to Ranger and his litter-mates: Aspen (in Montana), Milan (Michigan), Lucy (North Carolina), Tripp (PA), Missy (PA), Nitro (Wisconsin), Liberty (New Jersey), Woodrow (Ontarion, Canada), and Tahoe (PA)! I can’t even believe these guys are 6-months old, today!
Today is also our Jess’s (Sir Royal Gladstone Jes) birthday! He is two, day. Jess is out of Nimisila Creek’s Lynnhill Thunder Scout by Garih’s Blizzard Django. Jess is a magnificent creature and we are thrilled and blessed to have him. We look forward to his breedings with the lovely Dora and probably Midge this coming winter. Jess is the most natural retriever I have seen. He is absolutely beautiful with the nicest personality and bird-finding ability.
Many blessings to all of you!
M.
