To the left and down is a new slideshopw that includes a few new sweet pictures of George and Martha. They are changing daily, so the next group of pictures of them will bring a huge difference in their appearance. Eyes wide open, they are moving all around the whelping box, gaining better control of their movement and seek each other out intentionally instead of just randomly bumping into each other. They have been outdoors now with Wish on a blanket. I enjoy watching their reaction to warm breezes, the scent of grass, and how they will respond to the first time they crawl off the blanket onto the grass. Their weight gain is steady and there is not a big difference between them. This weekend George and Martha will be introduced to baby cereal, mixed with Esbilac for a real gourmet treat. With just two pups I want to wean them early to avoid unnecessary weight gain. They are becoming vocal and very responsive to touch. The heat lamp is off during the day. In the next week or so pups will be exposed to more situations and handling increased. You will see the biggest change from 3 weeks to 4 weeks old.
I thought Nancy P. would enjoy seeing this picture of Pippin captured just as she jumped out of a nearby farm pond. (I apologize for some of your page being chopped off so I'll try to figure that out.) Nancy has been Pips biggest fan! Pippin is and always has been a delight. If all goes well, Dawn who owns her father, will come spend some time with us next week. She'll bring Bailey so John and I will get a chance to our little superstar hunter in the field. Dawn said she'll also bring her grooming tools - to make Pippin beautiful just in time for shows. I think we are also going to dogsit Molly's mother for a week or so. I look forward to that too!
August 1st is the Central Maine Brittany Club's annual Field and Fun Day and we are looking forward to a great time with members and friends and Brittanys. There will be a CGC test, field/hunting training demo on live birds, DNA samples for Brittany genetic studies, grooming, raffles, and good food with good friends. So far it's been a good response. This is the 5th year John and I have hosted this event at our home, and we especially like doing it because it brings a lot of our J & A Brittanys home for a reunion!
This weather has been gorgeous. Our dogs are loving it and are so happy to have hours of time out in the yard. Their energy has leveled out somewhat so they actually hang around, lay down and stay put. I like it when they come sit on the farmers porch with me in the afternoon. Wish is joining them more and more. It's important to me that she stays very active so her muscles remain strong.
We keep getting positive updates about Chrissy who has turned into a real couch potato in her new home! Her owner writes to say when she can't find Chrissy in the house she knows right where to look - her bed! Chrissy has taken to sleeping with her new owners LOL and that just makes me so happy to know she's such a part of their family already. There are times it is okay for a dog to share your bed - and it certainly is just fine for Chrissy in her new home. She has enjoyed going to work with her new owner at a beauty salon and being the highlight of the customers visits. We have a friend who lives near Chrissy and has visited her as well. I'd be lying if I said I did'nt miss her terribly because I really do. It'd be hard not to. But my joy for her is stronger than the sadness of missing her. I see a lot of Chrissy in Pippin. Today is bittersweet - Chrissy will be spayed. It is best for her and for her new owners as Chrissy will turn 8 this November. As a breeder, that is one of the most difficult decisions to make and should never be taken lightly or casually. Chrissy comes from a long line of great Brittanys who have added much to the integrity of the Breed. With many Dual Champions in her immediate background and many Hall of Fame Brittanys as well - we are proud and blessed. Even so, Miss fun loving Chrissy will enjoy retirement from the show ring and our breeding program living life up in 'The County" which truly is God's Country in Northern Maine.
I hope you like the new playlist! I had fun the other day putting it together. All I had to do was close my eyes and remember summers living on a small island in New Hampshire and the very special songs that were part of a young teens life. Maybe a little nostalgic. There's a way to pop out the player and enjoy it on your own computer if you are so inclined! I'm slow o the new technology but discovering playlists has been fun!
Well of course it is time to look towards those who depend upon me to be faithful to care for them the same way each day, without obligation - but out of love so will let you go.. As always, thanks for your interest in All Things Brittany! God Bless you - John, Ann and our Brittany crew
I thought Nancy P. would enjoy seeing this picture of Pippin captured just as she jumped out of a nearby farm pond. (I apologize for some of your page being chopped off so I'll try to figure that out.) Nancy has been Pips biggest fan! Pippin is and always has been a delight. If all goes well, Dawn who owns her father, will come spend some time with us next week. She'll bring Bailey so John and I will get a chance to our little superstar hunter in the field. Dawn said she'll also bring her grooming tools - to make Pippin beautiful just in time for shows. I think we are also going to dogsit Molly's mother for a week or so. I look forward to that too!
August 1st is the Central Maine Brittany Club's annual Field and Fun Day and we are looking forward to a great time with members and friends and Brittanys. There will be a CGC test, field/hunting training demo on live birds, DNA samples for Brittany genetic studies, grooming, raffles, and good food with good friends. So far it's been a good response. This is the 5th year John and I have hosted this event at our home, and we especially like doing it because it brings a lot of our J & A Brittanys home for a reunion!
This weather has been gorgeous. Our dogs are loving it and are so happy to have hours of time out in the yard. Their energy has leveled out somewhat so they actually hang around, lay down and stay put. I like it when they come sit on the farmers porch with me in the afternoon. Wish is joining them more and more. It's important to me that she stays very active so her muscles remain strong.
We keep getting positive updates about Chrissy who has turned into a real couch potato in her new home! Her owner writes to say when she can't find Chrissy in the house she knows right where to look - her bed! Chrissy has taken to sleeping with her new owners LOL and that just makes me so happy to know she's such a part of their family already. There are times it is okay for a dog to share your bed - and it certainly is just fine for Chrissy in her new home. She has enjoyed going to work with her new owner at a beauty salon and being the highlight of the customers visits. We have a friend who lives near Chrissy and has visited her as well. I'd be lying if I said I did'nt miss her terribly because I really do. It'd be hard not to. But my joy for her is stronger than the sadness of missing her. I see a lot of Chrissy in Pippin. Today is bittersweet - Chrissy will be spayed. It is best for her and for her new owners as Chrissy will turn 8 this November. As a breeder, that is one of the most difficult decisions to make and should never be taken lightly or casually. Chrissy comes from a long line of great Brittanys who have added much to the integrity of the Breed. With many Dual Champions in her immediate background and many Hall of Fame Brittanys as well - we are proud and blessed. Even so, Miss fun loving Chrissy will enjoy retirement from the show ring and our breeding program living life up in 'The County" which truly is God's Country in Northern Maine.
I hope you like the new playlist! I had fun the other day putting it together. All I had to do was close my eyes and remember summers living on a small island in New Hampshire and the very special songs that were part of a young teens life. Maybe a little nostalgic. There's a way to pop out the player and enjoy it on your own computer if you are so inclined! I'm slow o the new technology but discovering playlists has been fun!
Well of course it is time to look towards those who depend upon me to be faithful to care for them the same way each day, without obligation - but out of love so will let you go.. As always, thanks for your interest in All Things Brittany! God Bless you - John, Ann and our Brittany crew
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