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Week 9 - The Farewell
To my D's:
When we travelled to Sel. F, CH, El Capitan Les Amis Touffus Du Palatinat in October, your mom CIE, Ö-HR-HU-SLO JCH, Ö-HU-SLO CH., Art's Affaire Incredible Twentyfour and I knew what we were getting ourselves into and how exciting the next few months would be.
For 9 weeks I was Tim Mälzer, Mary Poppins, Bob the Builder, Mr. Clean, the FBI, Martin Rütter and the Supernanny for you.
I should teach you the basics, explain to you that you shouldn't stick your head in your sister's poop, and make sure that Elsa the Unicorn's chewed-up horn comes out again the next time she goes to the toilet.
The fact that I myself was neglected, didn't know what day it was, or had to think three times about whether I had brushed my teeth or put on fresh clothes was perfectly normal.
We decided against washing our own laundry because your blankets and toys were occupying the washing machine.
I have chosen your families with great care, after all, you should have a fulfilling life in a family where you are a member and not just a dog that serves as a status symbol.
From the very first minute, I was there for you, and I will continue to be after you move out. I am always available for you and your families, no matter how early or late it is. I witnessed your first glances, your first steps, and your first attempts at barking.
Now you are ready for your families, and I wish you all the very best in life. May your food bowl always be full, may you be surrounded by love, and above all, may you stay healthy for as long as possible.
My dear dream team: Pride & Precious...
D'Gentleman
Downey Jr.
Duty is Calling
Daenerys Targaryen
Devil in Disguise
Dirty Dancing
Dusk till Dawn
Delightful Jade
Thank you for these wonderful nine weeks, for being the best babies ever. I am so incredibly proud of you and your development, and I'm so excited to see what the future holds for each and every one of you.
I like you
Puppy Diary - Week 8: Doctor and TV Stars
As with our previous litter, we had a visit from the ORF team, who filmed a short video of our puppies for the program "Bei Tier Daheim" (At Home with Animals). Despite all the tripods, cameras, and cables, our babies behaved wonderfully and showed themselves in the best possible light.
We also went back to the doctor for the EU ultrasound. All 8 babies came back clear! I'm so happy about this result!
Puppy Diary - Week 7: Visit to the vet
This week we took the puppies to our vet for their vaccinations and microchipping. The puppies behaved impeccably and were incredibly curious in the clinic, exploring every nook and cranny of the examination room. They took the injections and microchips in stride, as if nothing had happened. They even slept through the car ride. These puppies are so relaxed and approach new situations with such openness, exploring everything with such curiosity.
Puppy Diary - Week 6: Let's introduce ourselves!
Our puppies are now 6 weeks old, most of them have found their forever homes, and we've given them names. Now it's time to introduce them here:
Mister Blue: Pride & Precious Downey Jr.
Our little blue bear, Mister Blue, will be moving to a very loving family in Bavaria, where a 12-year-old Briard male from a fantastic breeder is already waiting for him. There, he can expect a life full of fields and farms, where he can romp around and simply be a dog. Our little blue bear is a very calm boy who can settle down easily on his own, but he's also a real whirlwind. He'll be called "Arthur," just like his grandfather.
Miss Red: Pride & Precious Daenerys Targaryen
Even before she was born, this little mouse's name was clear. Red Ribbon, like her mother Khaleesi, she had to be called Daenerys Targaryen. She's certainly got one of the very best homes ever. She gets to live in Dresden and Thalheim, Germany. She'll also be moving in with a Briard male, who, incidentally, is her uncle, a brother of Khaleesi. She and her family will explore Spain and Italy, see a lot of the world, and roam the fields with her uncle, our Archibald Mael Incredible Twentyfour.
Mister Green: Pride & Precious D'Gentleman
Our little gentleman will be allowed to annoy his dad and great-grandfather for the rest of his life. It's a dream come true for me that the stud dog's owner is so thrilled with the litter that she's keeping one of the puppies. If all goes well, Gentleman will enrich the breeding program in the future and be used as a stud dog! We look forward to hearing much more about him!
Miss Pink: Pride & Precious Delightful Jade
Little Jade is also moving to Germany, to a family where a Briard puppy is already waiting for her. The current plan is for her to go into breeding. She's a super bright little thing who loves to romp around, but she can also give other dogs space and time if she notices they're insecure or scared. She's very empathetic and quickly senses when someone isn't feeling well. We're excited to see where the future will take this little sweetheart.
Mister Gold: Pride & Precious Duty Is Calling
Little Mister Gold will be living in Lower Austria. Our little Dave got his name because of his purpose in life. He has a very important task ahead of him: he's being trained as a guide dog and will make everyday life easier for his dad. At the same time, the little guy might even get his breeding license! Either way, we're so proud of him and what he'll accomplish!
Miss Orange: Pride & Precious Dirty Dancing
Little Kehlani was actually already promised to a family when my dad allowed me to keep this baby. Provided everything goes well health-wise, little Kehlani will go into our breeding program, participate in dog sports, and live her life. But for now, she gets to be a puppy, discovering and learning the ropes, and learning the basics. She's a cheeky girl who loves to learn and makes friends with every stranger.
Miss Yellow: Pride & Precious Dusk Till Dawn
Little Miss Yellow, called Mayla, is moving to live with a Labrador Retriever near us. She will also be involved in sports and accompanies her owner to the office at the school where she works every day. So she has lots of contact with people daily, which I always appreciate. Mayla is a very bright girl. She loves to romp, play, and learn.
Miss Lila: Pride & Precious Devil In Disguise
Malou is also moving to Lower Austria, to live with a black Briard girl. She will also be trained for dog sports and may attend a few shows. Malou is probably the cheekiest of the litter, the one with the biggest mouth, so to speak. She knows exactly what she wants and has a very strong personality. A girl exactly after my own heart!
Puppy Diary - Week 5: Off to the garden!
Now that the weather is getting a bit nicer, we showed the puppies the patio and garden for the first time. They currently have everything a puppy could wish for: a castle, a seesaw, a swing, a tunnel, lots of toys, and much more. Since we haven't had summer temperatures yet, and I'm always a little worried that the puppies might be lacking something, we put little coats on them to keep them warm. They didn't seem to mind them at all.
Other things that happened: We started getting the puppies used to their harnesses and showing them that it's not so bad when something is pulled over their heads. We also watched cars from a distance and showed the puppies our car. We even walked them on a leash for the first few meters. The little bears are everywhere, full of enthusiasm and curiosity!
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Diary - Week 4: First visit and move
This week was full of new experiences for the puppies. They had their first visitors, some of whom were already their future families, and they moved into their own room.
The puppies couldn't have been more relaxed during the visit. It was as if seeing strangers was completely normal for them. They approached the visitors in a friendly manner and quickly won them over. They were incredibly open and curious. Not a trace of fear or suspicion.
In the room, they curiously inspected their toys and sleeping places. They will spend the nights there for the next few weeks and find some peace and quiet.
Puppy Diary - Week 3: New Year's Eve
Now the whelping box is really coming to life. The babies are already toddling around busily, and the cats have met them. They've also had their first deworming and a pedicure. The complete pre-New Year's program, then. The babies couldn't have been more relaxed! They couldn't have cared less about the fireworks. Some were sleeping, others were eating, and still others were playing together.
Puppy Diary Week 2: The first rays of light
The puppies are now two weeks old and have all opened their eyes. They're already busy exploring the whelping box and have even started making their first barks and growls. Now begins the exciting phase where the puppies will stand for the first time, begin to play, and develop their individual personalities. Mr. Green, for example, is a very lively boy who is usually the first one awake, while Madame Pink and Madame Yellow take their time getting up—they're in no rush, after all ;)
Puppy Diary Week 1
Well, what can I say? The puppies aren't doing much yet, except sleeping and eating. They're all gaining weight nicely, and some have already doubled their birth weight. Some are just hungrier than others. Khaleesi, as with her last litter, is absolutely thriving in her role as a mother and only leaves the whelping box for essential reasons. A few of these sweethearts are still looking for their forever homes. If you're seriously interested, please use our contact form :)
The dream team has landed!
On December 6, 2021, the puppies of Sel. F, Swiss Champion El Capitan Les Amis Touffus Du Palatinat & CIE, Multi JCH, Multi CH Art's Affaire Incredible Twentyfour were born.
Mister Blue saw the light of day at 4:35 a.m., weighing in at 378 grams. Shortly after, at 4:52 a.m., his first sister, Miss Red, followed, weighing in at 276 grams. Almost exactly half an hour later, at 5:21 a.m., the boys were in the majority again, as Monsieur Green arrived, weighing in at 352 grams. But this majority only lasted about 20 minutes, because at 5:40 a.m., Miss Red was joined by Miss Pink, weighing in at 368 grams. Then it was time for a breather. The babies all nursed well and made their presence known immediately after their birth. At 7:24 a.m., the boys were in the majority again, as our little Senor Goldfinger arrived, weighing in at 326 grams. Fifty minutes later, Senorita Orange joined them, weighing in at 368 grams. And no, we didn't stroke Khaleesi's belly so hard that a boy and then a girl would alternate, even if it might look that way. Miss Yellow arrived at 8:37 a.m., weighing 366 grams. From that point on, we thought, "Wow, a team of seven babies is absolutely fantastic, especially since there were more girls!" But then, at 10:07 a.m., came the big surprise and our little miracle. Miss Purple, weighing a healthy 382 grams, completed the dream team. We're looking forward to eight exciting weeks with the little ones!
