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Apr 12
Spring, Dogs, Ducks, Herding…
Monday was just beautiful here! The dogwoods have been incredible this spring as well as the redbud trees. Our azaleas in front of our house are starting to bloom and will put on quite a show. But my favorite has been the little bluets (Easter Flowers) my Momma calls them. Up “My Road” they have …
Apr 10
Puppy Duck Testing !!!
Today, my good friend Tosha came over with her girls about 2:00 PM and we sat out under the shed and played with the puppies for a long time. The girls wanted to help with the duck testing so we gathered up the collars (to tell the pups apart with) Put them on and took …
Apr 07
Puppy Outting!
[youtube width=”275″ height=”194″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWq3ktsLx54[/youtube] Today was the big day! The Amarillo/Drover puppies went out into the world on their own for the first time! I opened the storm door and all nine puppies poured out like a flood! They were bold and confident! Explorers of a New World! What fun they had and amazing to watch! …
Apr 07
Horse Trading!
Today, Montanna and I went to Ken Treadway’s to trade horses. I started late, and tried several times to call Ken, to let him know. He had left for Camden SC and would not be back till late so we went anyway. Sadly I came back with out a horse! Maybe next time! The puppies …
Apr 06
Possum Dogs!
Well! More excitement before bed just now! The dogs ran something out of my barn. BOO was livid! As were Abilene, Amarillo and Montanna! Drover was not so sure about the ruckus! What ever it was they were on it for 15 minutes after they chased it up “My Road” on to the mountain. So …
Apr 03
Right Before My Eyes!!!
WOW!!! The puppies are GROWING!!!!! I go out of the morning to feed them and then at lunch and they look like they have grown visibly in the meantime! I am tempted to take notes on size to see!!! They are running and playing with each other, rolling and jumping on each other. They come …
Apr 02
Parker……
That “Moment” of Recognition…. Came for the first time at Two and a half weeks of age for the first puppy in this litter. It was the male puppy named “Parker” . With all my litters I announce myself to them by calling “pup,pup,pup,pup,” as I enter their room. From birth I do this. They …
Mar 31
Drover Saves The Ducks!
Just had to Share this! Every evening the dogs and I walk down to the Sheep/Duck pens to feed and put all the sheep and ducks up. (It is a great opportunity to train as we walk along and do chores) Lately, my Kacky Campbells and Mallards have been eating during the day out in …
Mar 31
Three Weeks Old Today!!!!!!!!!!!
I feel like I am on a fun roller coaster ride at the Fair and all to soon my thrilling ride will be over! The puppies are growing and eating and playing like real grown up dogs! It is all so sweet and precious! Unless you happen to be Amarillo “We don’t ask so she …
Mar 30
A Day on The Farm
We were up before dawn this morning for Les to be at his Doctor’s appointment at the VA. In Salisbury. All went well! We had lunch and came back to cut wood at our friend Larry’s house. He is having some nice popular trees cut out of his yard. Tomorrow we will split that wood …
