Rawley Point Kennel

B'Nellie's OFA Certification

2010-07-01T16:01:00.003-04:00

Good news! I am so excited to have finally received B'Nellie's OFA hip certification and she was rated EXCELLENT!! These excellent ratings are not very common, so this is great. Huntley (our sire) also has an excellent hip rating. Now, we are just waiting for her heat cycle to begin sometime in the next couple of weeks hopefully.

I also received an update on Dash a couple of weeks ago. His owner is so in love with him. I think his eyes just have him totally mesmerized.

Otie is doing very well. Potty training is still work in progress and those baby teeth are still very sharp other then that.... He gets along with other humans and dogs very well. We regularly visit area dog parks and he has so much fun. He also attracts attention. People love his coat color, want to know what breed he is and of course find that face irresistible.

I can not wait for puppy time again. I am suffering from a bad case of puppy withdrawal. It seems that every 2 years we get a new puppy and this is now the 2 year itch that I am trying to get through.

Hank / Finnegan Update

2010-06-16T16:13:00.004-04:00

It is so great to open up my e-mail in the morning to find an update on one of the puppies. Here is the latest about our little Hank:

Finnegan is only waking us up once a night so we are a little less sleep deprived than the last time I emailed you. He is also responding to the basic training we have been doing- he will sit when asked and knows to sit by the sliding glass to be let out to go potty...although the other day he decided to launch out the door not knowing the screen door was closed!
It's a little bent but still usable. He is walking/responding well off the leash- he either wants to walk with us or be with Ziggy. Sometimes his nose distracts him, but not for long when he realizes he has fallen behind! We start puppy kindergarden tomorrow night.

Wilson/Ozzie update

2010-06-11T09:47:00.002-04:00

This is a great way to start the day .....

... Ozzie/Wilson is thriving. He goes for play dates with his older sister and the other Big Dogs at Rebekah and Sam's house. He loves walks on a long leash. And he has discovered a craving for ice cubes ...

He has got to be the best pup ever!

The dog on the right is from last year's litter. Ozzie's "big sister".

Wagner Update

2010-06-07T16:19:00.004-04:00

Wagner's (now Grady) family sent me a couple of photos to share. It sounds as though he is doing very well and he is full of energy as you can see. They say it is hard to get a picture of him as he is on the go but finally making it through the nights without messes to clean up in the morning. My guess is he's anxiously awaiting school to be out so he has his kids to play with more often.

In this 2nd one he looks like he is about to go after the little dog:

Puppy Updates

2010-06-02T10:32:00.007-04:00

Maggie (Molly) is doing quite well and here she is demonstrating her pointing skills already!!

Dash in now Otis and he is fitting in quite well with his new siblings, Winslow the lab, and Georgie the German Wirehair....

His head is noticably larger and his legs are getting long. Still working on potty training. He is a smart little fella. He sits, he comes, he stays, he retrieves a stuffed pheasant I throw for him, we work at these everyday. Those teeth, he's always chewing. We take many walks, play retrieve the pheasant, chase the empty milk bottle (he loves to chew on it). He is so cute, those eyes....

Hank (Finnegan) is also doing very well ....

Finnegan is a great boy- lot's of energy, but he can be very relaxed and sweet too. He and Ziggy turned a corner the other day and are now becoming best buds. Their play sessions in the backyard are hilarious!

Wilson (Ozzie) is happy at his new home too:

Ozzie is doing exceptionally well. I have never seen a pup so enthusiastic about responding to "come" although his enthusiasm for supper is also impressive.

I hope you all enjoy as much as I do!

The last one to go .......

2010-05-25T08:32:00.007-04:00

Saturday night Katie hung out at the house to spend time with Hank and the dogs while we went to a surprise birthday party. She was the one to name him and has had a special bond with him. Here's a good picture she was able to get of all the dogs after tiring them out:

Sunday morning was a hard morning to see Hank (now Finnegan)leave. After some morning play time with the dogs, I gave him a bath and let him run around the house some more. I lost track of him at one point and found him upstairs settled in on one of the dog beds:

Then it was time to say goodbye. It was bittersweet, even for Jeff as he got a little attached to this one too. His new parents were so happy and so excited though, and that is what it is all about for us.

And here he is later in the day at his new home. He looks rather relaxed and adjusted to me:

So the journey ends. It is nice to have had a few nights of complete rest and I am happy for all the new owner's and from all reports they are very happy too. I will post updates as I receive them.

Mary

Another one leaves, one left and an update!

2010-05-20T09:32:00.007-04:00

Yesterday, Dash was picked up and he had a long ride in store for him back to Osh Kosh, Wisconsin. I thought about him all afternoon and evening wondering how the trip was going. I received an e-mail this morning saying that he did just fine and that he's been introduced to his new dog siblings and that went well too. Here he is with his new dad:

I also received an update on Molly yesterday along with some great pictures. She had her wellness check at the vet and is in perfect health and weighed in at 11 pounds. It sounds like she is very loved and she gets to take afternoon naps with her people. Here she is at her new home:

We now only have Hank left .... soon to become "Finnigan". He is having a ball in the house and tries his best to keep up with the big dogs. When he gets tired he'll find a place to plop down, but he doesn't want to miss anything either. So if I, or one of the dogs get up to do something he is right there following. He had his first night of crate training last night in the house, as I just didn't have the heart to leave him all alone out in the puppy kennel. He did very well .... although I'm sure he'd rather to have been in bed with us!! :-)

Here he is all pooped out under the dining room table:

Enjoy and have a great day!

Hank and Dash

2010-05-19T09:21:00.003-04:00

They've been having quite the time playing outside and inside the past few days. Last night they both got their first baths last night too. They did real well even thought they weren't real thrilled with the idea. They smell so good now! When I put them back out in their kennel last night they pretty much collapsed into two little balls.

My mom and dad always carry big sticks, so can I:

B'Nellie has to check on what Dash has:

They found a yard toy to play with and it kept them busy for a long time:

Brinkley watches in the background, sure that they will soon get in trouble:

Hank is happy as can be:

Little Dash gets picked up at lunch time today. Poor Hank will be all by himself now. I wouldn't feel too bad for him though, he'll get plenty of attention!

The final two

2010-05-18T08:41:00.005-04:00

First off a couple of family photos. This first one is Wilson - now OZZIE with his happy, happy family:

And I stole this picture of Maggie - now MOLLY with her new big brother. They look like perfect playmates to me:

I have to great babysitters at home; B'Nellie and Hailey. My new routine is to feed the puppies in the a.m. and let them eat while I get ready for work. I then let the puppies outside to run around with the big dogs and then into the house where B'Nellie and Hailey play and play and play with them. They are up and down the steps, under the bed, on the dog beds, and the favorite spot is under the dining room table where the bigger dogs cannot get them. It is so cute to watch them run and hear there little pants. After about 30 minutes of this play time they are ready to take a little nap as I head off to work.

Saying goodbye ....

2010-05-17T10:16:00.006-04:00

Friday afternoon little Maggie was swept away to her new forever home. She had a little alone time with Mom before they picked her up and I'm sure she is doing very well with her new family:

Saturday morning we went for a little romp in the woods in between pick up times. Here is Wagner and Hank (look how happy he seems):

Dash:

Wilson was picked up next, and I forgot to take a family photo. Darn headcold! I've received news that he is doing very well though, and totally taken over the household.

Carl was the next one choosen and I've received some pictures of his car ride home as well as at his new home:

Wagner was then the last to go for the weekend, and once again, I forgot to take a family photo. So, I am hoping they send me one.

Dash and Hank are a little out of sorts without all their siblings around them. We've been having them in the house as much as we can and they have totally mastered the steps, both up and down. B'Nellie just wants to play with them and doesn't realize how much bigger she is than they are, so when she gets too rough, Hailey takes care of things. I'll be taking pictures of the them and posting them later this week.

Play, Play, Play ......

2010-05-13T08:28:00.005-04:00

The pheasant wings were a huge hit again the other night, but they are now in the garbage - yuk! It is fun to watch those little noses work and look for them. We've been spending some time in the house too, usually one or two puppies at a time. Hailey won't let them nurse anymore, but she has fun playing with them.

This is what happens when I try to take a cute picture and then they notice me ..... Maggie was in the crate when I started to take the picture:

So, I figured I might as well take a little video instead:

I can't believe 4 of them are leaving this Saturday. They are getting to be a handful, that is for sure, but I'll still miss them all the same.

Busy, busy weekend and adventures .....

2010-05-11T16:07:00.007-04:00

This weekend was very busy - for us humans and the puppies as well. We had our first little jaunt through the woods which is always fun. They bound and jump and find all sorts of thing to explore. Sometimes all in different directions too.

They also got to play with a pheasant wing. Boy - do they like that! Wagner took it into the crate to try and keep it from the others. Wilson laid on top of it at one point to protect it. Their noses sure know what to do!

We also had kids and families over to play with them and help tire them out. And then yesterday was the first car ride over to see the vet and get their first booster shots.

Wilson and Carl tied for biggest at 11 pounds 4 ounces. Maggie was the smallest (barely) at 9 pounds 6 ounces. Here are a few photos of our adventures.

You want us to do what?

In the woods:

We can do it!

Wilson attempts the log (they all did it successfully):

Baby Stella checks out Maggie:

Luke is a little overwhelmed:

CeCe loved holding them all:

Wilson attempts to keep the pheasant wing from Wagner:

Wagner gets it and takes it into the crate:

Running to keep it all to himself:

Hank checks it out too:

I hope you enjoy!

Busy, busy puppies!

2010-05-07T08:18:00.012-04:00

I had very good intentions of going for a run after work last night, but the puppies wanted to play, so it didn't take much to get me to stay and play with them. First it was outdoor time in the grass while I cleaned up their kennel area. When they all came back inside, Maggie would not stop crying even while I held her, so I brought her in the house and she had some alone time with mom and that seemed to make her happy. Hailey wouldn't let her nurse, but did let her climb on her.

After that, Dash and Carl came in the house for some play time with mom and investigating things - like the steps. They are very curious. Unfortunately my camera was outside.

Then, it was time for playing in mom's kennel. Wilson and Wagner were sound asleep, so they missed out on this first adventure.

Play time in a new area:

Hank and B'Nellie nose to nose:

Maggie:

Carl runs to me:

Maggie on the run:

Carl's tired out:

Hank and Wilson enjoy the bed:

Hailey just loves that red ball, and Huntley just wants to get inside with everyone. Not to play with the puppies, but to have the toys for himself. I little nursing time too:

Just playing:

Short but cute - I thought I was taking a still picture:

More Playing:

6 weeks old

2010-05-06T13:06:00.004-04:00

Where does the time go? Now I have to start weening the pups from Hailey. She is down to one meal a day and no more cheeseburgers!! McDonald's will probably have to lay off someone. :-) After taking out the whelping box, I put a small crate in the play area so they can get used to being in one, falling asleep in one, and just having fun with it. If nothing else, it is fun to chew on. This evening I plan on putting them in Hailey's large outdoor kennel with the straw and dog house. That is usually a big hit with the puppies. I just have to make sure that there aren't too many mosquitos out first.

This is what greets me when I walk in the door:

Maggie and Wilson asleep in the crate:

Wagner is so tired after playing outside. Dash is laying behind him:

Not the greatest video, because they would all rather get picked up then play:

A visit from Carlisle!

2010-05-06T11:02:00.003-04:00

Monday night, the owner of Carlisle (last year's litter) came over to see the puppies and brought along Carlisle - now known as Molson. He is a big dog - about 70 pounds, with lots of fuzzy hair and lots of kisses for ME! He is so loveable and by all accounts very, very smart. I got such a kick out of seeing him after a full year.

Here is is when he left me at 7 weeks:

And here is is today! He had some great spots that still show up wonderfully on his white coat:

Just look at his face:

Watch out Gail ...... I'd take him back in a heartbeat!!

I'll be back soon with some new puppy pictures.

Outdoor time!

2010-05-03T09:44:00.005-04:00

We had a lovely weekend of warm weather, to the pups all got to go outside for the first time. They all took right too it and not one of them seemed to be scared .... not even with all the big dogs staring in on them, wishing they could play too.

Wilson's action shot:

Notice Hailey keeping her distance, but watching:

Hank:

B'Nellie would really love to play, she is still a puppy herself:

The big dogs check things out:

Wagner:

Wilson and Wagner pick on mom:

Maggie sleeps with the toys:

They make there own comfy bed afer I had it all so nice:

Enjoy!!

Escape artists

2010-04-29T08:20:00.003-04:00

They are very good at getting out of the box and this morning they were all back inside of it after eating breakfast. This is the first group that has done that. As soon as Hailey came back in though - they were all clammering to get out - other than Maggie, she slept .....

Wednesday, April 27

2010-04-28T09:45:00.005-04:00

Play time is now getting longer and sometimes rougher too. The growling and barking is quite cute! Last night they discovered the larger pieces of kibble in their food. Carl took his piece over to the elevated bed and ate his all alone. They are starting to get the hang of using the newspaper too - although sometimes they are just too busy playing to bother with properness.

Maggie turns her head, just as I snap the picture:

Carl picks on Maggie:

Dash and Wilson take time to eat:

Breakfast with mom this morning:

Mom's done - let me outta here!

Play time last night:

Monday, April 26th update

2010-04-26T13:41:00.005-04:00

I'm sorry to say that I didn't take any pictures this weekend! Now that more and more of my free time is picking up newspaper and laying down new paper, plus playing, feeding, etc. the days just got a way from me. We had visitors on Saturday and Hank has now been chosen.

They are all getting teeth too. That little window of being able to play with them without injury is just to short.

At lunch time today I snapped a couple of pictures and took this video. Now they cry when I leave ..... so sad! :-(

Carl and Hank eat lunch:

Maggie:

Wagner runs with a toy:

I stayed outside the fence to try and keep my work clothes somewhat clean:

Friday again!

2010-04-23T13:19:00.005-04:00

Wow - 4 weeks old already. Hailey is now spending the night in the house with us. I have the baby monitor on so I hear the puppies if they need anything, but so far they have been quiet all night. By 5 a.m. Hailey wants to get out there and check on them though, and she lets me know it too. Luckily I am used to getting up at that hour to run.

When I got home at lunch today, 3 had escaped the box and were hangin' out with mom. Carl, Wagner and surprisingly - Dash! He might be a tad smaller than the rest, but he can get around.

Wilson has been choosen to go to Ohio. He'll be loved to pieces I think. Tomorrow the 2nd male will get picked. This weekend we will also put the whelping box away and give the pups more room to get into trouble. I'll also start mixing in puppy food with the baby cereal.

Carl:

Four trouble makers:

Wagner:

Playtime video:

Great Escape

2010-04-21T13:42:00.004-04:00

When I got home yesterday I found one had escaped and was happily laying by Hailey nursing. It was Carl! Here he sits after Hailey got up - looking guilty perhaps?

Later on he was pretty tired from his adventure:

Hank found a toy to use as a pillow too:

Tuesday, April 20th - Feeding pictures

2010-04-20T09:04:00.005-04:00

They are getting more interested in the baby cereal now. Last night Maggie was pretty much swimming in it at one point. I have to make sure Hailey is out of the room as they'd much rather just nurse, and Hailey would much rather just eat their cereal. This morning they did real well lapping it up.

Dash would rather lick it off the floor last night:

This morning he decided to eat it out of the bowl:

Maggie gets right into it - literally:

Wagner:

Hank and Wilson:

Hank and Wagner eat as Maggie looks on:

Video from last nights attempt at feeding:

Monday, April 19th Update

2010-04-19T08:34:00.006-04:00

They are all getting more and more active. Surprisingly, none have escaped the box yet. They seem content to stay in there for now and like to cuddle up together. Every morning I expect to find at least one out laying with mom, but not yet. They haven't really taken to the milk/baby cereal mixture either. They will lick it off my finger and off of each other, but not so much out of the dish. Carl and Wilson were doing fairly good this morning though. Yesterday our neighbor walked into the room and it startled Hailey, so she barked and Wagner started growling! It was pretty cute.

Carl, Dash, Hank and Wilson:

Hank and Dash:

Maggie and Wagner:

Mom cleans cereal off of Hank this morning:

Wilson, Hank and Mom:

Stand up eating now:

Sorry, this video is a little dark. Haily thought that maybe she better eat her food before they do:

Milk Time!

2010-04-16T09:27:00.004-04:00

They got their first little taste of puppy milk last night. They licked their lips a little and some went back for a 2nd look, but mostly they were dis-interested. It is a matter of getting to them when they haven't just eaten with mom, or when they are not too tired. They did enjoy walking - or trying to walk - outside of the whelping box. Dash is probably the most advanced walker right now as he doesnt' have as much weight to carry around. Wilson, with his big belly, has more of a struggle.

First lick of milk:

Hank lays by the dish:

What? I'm not supposed to walk in it? (Carl)

A milky shower:

Wagner is all tired out after that adventure:

Snuggle time with one of the neighbor kids:

Happy Friday and enjoy your weekend!

Wednesday, April 14th

2010-04-14T15:54:00.003-04:00

Just a couple of quick pictures that I took at lunch time. Carl is always ready to walk up to the side of the box when he see us. In this picture, he can hardly keep his eyes open, but he was whining a little, wanting to snuggle.

And then there was Maggie sitting there all alone, trying to decide where to go lay down for her after lunch nap.