So the kids are a bit over 4 months and still growing. The boys were out front today and Maria thought it would be a good photo op. We all love pictures of our kids don’t we. They were having fun and looking at these of Poptart, we think is a little bit of a clown. Samson was searching for something… maybe a fresh stick?
Today is Penny’s 6th Birthday. A great Grand Champion who loved to show and still loves showing off to people. She’s an awfully good mom, still wanting to clean them all up, even the older “pups”. Not a lounge around, she has great fun with her kids in the front yard playing chase. Happy birthday to her!
Penny on the show table.
The time has come. Patsy has gone to her new forever home and we are very proud of her. Gary and Patti came from Missouri and fell in love. After we all met, we knew it was a match. Patsy will be their first Norwich Terrier and Maria gave them tons of info to take with them with an open invitation to call or visit any time they wanted. So, while it makes us sad to see her go, we are really glad she is going to a great home. Her new name is now Alegria Miss Ruby Slippers, you know, from the Wizard of Oz.
We were asked how we can let them go. Our answer… because it will bring that magical, joyous feeling to others that Alegria Norwich Terriers are all about.
Patsy and her new Mom and Dad
So Penny’s new puppies, Norwich Terriers of course, just past 11 weeks. They are doing wonderful, having a good time. The kids have been to the our Vet a couple of times and have gotten their shots. The kids did great with the visit and of course everyone there just loved them. They have also been with us to a couple of events in the motorhome. Of course they stayed in to keep from catching anything. Folks have come to visit and socialize them, after these folks undergo intense sterilization procedures of course. Ok, well maybe not so much but they did wash up. The kids did very well with the visits, loving it the whole time.
So without further ado, here is the crew. Samson, Delilah, Poptart and Patsy;
So they had their birthday party, both one year old kids now. They live in CA close enough they can visit from time to time. We hear they even had a birthday party. Here are Shirley’s Grady and Janet’s Dexter after one year!
Well, we finally have new puppies in the house. Whoop! Born September 23rd, we waited to post until we passed the critical two week mark last Friday and are happy to say all are well. Their eyes are open now and we should be getting open ears this next week or so. There are two girls and two boys and what a cute bunch they are. It’s pretty funny hearing those tiny little growls coming from their pen. Penny has been a wonderful mom, keeping them clean and looking after them. And as the Dr. said, what a milk machine she is.
The first few days are pretty stressful and full as we check every couple of hours to make sure everyone is eating, staying warm and gaining weight. They actually all did well though sometimes we would see one off by itself. So put it back with the pack, watch them wrestle for over the next meal position and then comes the vigorous Penny cleaning they would get. We go in and handle them from time to time turning them this way and that, rubbing little bear feet and so on. Later, socialization will start, different noises, textures and objects. Well, enough talk. Here are a few pics for you.
Our little Gabby, Alegria Irish Gift of Gab, showed in what we call the Texas Swing this July. This is a set of shows that begin in Dallas followed by San Antonio and ending up in Houston. Also the Norwich Terrier Specialty was at the Dallas show, and had a good turn out. She had 5 points coming into the swing and won her Champion title in Dallas. She was doing so well we continued on and she won her Grand Champion in Houston. What a wonderful surprise for all of us at 10 months old. She seemed to really enjoy it but now is home with us just being a playful puppy. Good for her!
Our little Norwich Terrier Suzie won her second Major and Best of Breed in St. Louis MO this month. It was a long trip for us, first to Stillwater OK then St. Louis where she won points and just looked really cute. St. Louis was a long show but very good for the little girl. Lots of exposure to different sounds, people and other dogs. Gabby was with us and got to lounge around watching all the goings on.
The Texas Swing is coming up starting in Dallas on July 7th followed the next week by San Antonio then Houston. Gabby will be joining in on the show fun this time.
Suzie wins 2nd Major
Dexter, our little Norwich Terrier boy, went to his new forever home this last weekend. What a great family he now has and his own Facebook page to boot. His new mom just adores him and we think she fell in love with him long distance. It was a bit of a wait for them because of travels his new mom and dad were doing. But now he’s there and has already made new friends.
Here’s to you and your new home Dexter!
Dexter waiting for Mom
Stacker, 13yoa, on the porch
Our wonderful Norwich Terrier Stacker, also known as Mr. Man, turns 13 today. Happy Birthday!!!
Stacks came to us a couple of years ago after he retired from another home. We came to know Stacker when he came here to visit one of our girls. Well, we fell in love with him. When he retired, Maria convinced the owner that he needed to come stay with us from now on where he could run around, lord over all and guard the place against all heinous and nefarious rodents and such. Though his joints are a bit creaky, he gets around well. He does snore with great gusto and is a bit grumpy when the little pups bug him too much. But he still enjoys it all, people, pups, the yard and goes with us to all the dog shows.
Happy Birthday Mr. Man!!!!
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