Here’s an article that takes about why double-coated dogs should not be shaved. Border Terriers are double-coated dogs, not as dense as a Husky, but still a double coated dog.
http://www.examiner.com/article/why-you-shouldn-t-shave-your-double-coated-dog
Here’s the puppies new families. So happy for everyone. I truely think they are matches made in heaven.
Gusto Stella “Stella” (Purple girl) is loved by Jeff and Dan.
Gusto Skarth “Notch” (Blue boy) is loved by Erin & Todd, Soren & Kjell.
Gusto Chester “Chester” (Mr. Green), loved by Mary, Jason & kids along with Manny the Border Terrier.
Gusto Jax Tell Yer Momma “Jax” (Zappa) newly loved by Stacie & Eric and girls.
Gusto Crazy Train “Ozzy” (Ozzy) newly loved by Betty.
Gusto Glitter in the Air at Meadowlake or Gusto Lets Get The Party Started at Meadowlake “Pink” loved by Karen and her crew.
Here are the first photos of the puppies.
I’m going to keep adding photos to this google album. So keep checking back for new photos.
We heard about a “bottle pool” for puppies. So we are giving it a try. Apparently this will help make the puppies very comfortable when stepping on things that move, hearing noises around them and having their bodies touched by non-living objects. It can build courage and overall confidence. I think it looks like just plain fun! As I sit here typing this I hear the rustle of bottles 🙂
Click here to view Razzle entering the bottle pool.
BREEDER’S GUIDE TO RAISING SUPERSTAR DOGS – PUPPY DEVELOPMENT, IMPRINTING AND TRAINING
We are trying some additional activities with this litter of puppies. We had done the Early Neurological Stimulation and lots of socialization with our last litter. In addition we are going to give Jerry Hope’s “Superstar” puppy program a try, detailed in Jerry Hope’s book, The Breeder’s Guide To Raising Superstar Dogs. http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DG226
Jerry’s program follows canine development through the different phases (critical periods) with targeted activities for the breeder to perform to help each puppy’s brain develop optimally during each period. This program helps us fulfill our responsibility to produce confident, outgoing puppies who can adapt to new situations and environments with ease, and give them the ability to best canine companions they can be.
The five benefits that have been observed in canines that were exposed to early neurological stimulation exercises are:
1. Improved Cardiovascular Performance
2. Stronger Heart Beats
3. Stronger Adrenal Glands
4. More Tolerance to Stress
5. Greater Resistance to Disease
In tests of learning, stimulated pups were found to be more active and were more exploratory than their non-stimulated littermates. Secondary effects were also noted regarding test performance: in simple problem solving tests using detours in a maze, the non-stimulated pups became extremely aroused, whined a great deal, and made many errors. Their stimulated littermates were less disturbed or upset by test conditions, were calmer in the test environment, made fewer errors and gave only occasional distress vocalizations when stressed.
This is Jerry Hope’s description of the critical periods:
Birth – 12 days: Neonate Period
Introduction of Bio-Sensor
13 days – 20 days: Transitional Period:
Auditory and Visual Stimulation Introduced
21 days – 28 days: Awareness Period
Introduction of Sudden Sounds
3 weeks -14 weeks: Socialization Period
Introduction to People & Other Animals; Basic Skills (sit, down, stand, etc.), Bite Inhibition, and House
Training Introduced
8 weeks – 11 weeks: First Impact Period
Lots of Care and Gentle Guidance During This “First Fear Period” Are Necessary (and part of why we
don’t let our pups go to their new homes until they are past this critical period)
12 weeks – 13 weeks: Puppies Leave For Their New Homes
13 weeks – 16 weeks: Seniority Classification Period
Puppy Starts to Become An Individual (personality starts to develop); Sharing (food, toys, etc.), Bite
Inhibition, and Intensity of Play Must Be Taught
14 weeks – 8 months: Flight Instinct Period
Continued Socialization (puppies are very brave and investigative during this period), Surviving
Teething, Solidifying Basic Skills, Avoid Establishing “Bad Habits”, Reinforcing House Training
6 months – 15 months: Second Impact Period
Reassurance Though Fearful Situations, Relearning of Old Skills, Building on Basic Skills
It’s all very fascinating, and I hope this will give our puppies the solid foundation that our puppy owners can build upon for having a great family companion.
Bronze Grand Champion Meadowlake Sharp Dressed Girl AX AXJ ME RN (ZZ) and Champion Tyrolian Talk of the Town (Buzz) would like to announce their new litter, born July 26, 2013. Four grizzle boys and three grizzle girls. ZZ delivered her puppies last night about 10 pm with 6 being born by 11:15 pm. Then the last girl arrived at 1:00 am. All are healthy, weighing between 6 and 6.5 ounces. Mom and puppies are resting comfortably.
ZZ & Buzz Litter Announcement
ZZ went in for her X-ray today, and looks like there are 7 puppies!!! Her due date is Saturday.
We had a great time in Rhode Island. ZZ had to stay home because she is expecting. But Skittle and Henri had a great time visiting with Til and playing the BT games of earthdog, agility and dog show. Henri Q’ed in Master and Senior, and Skittle place 4th in 12-15 month puppy bitches in sweepstakes. Skittle had a great showing in Bred By Exhibitor class, making the top 6. I was very proud of her performance, she really showed her personality and beauty.
Skittle has experienced conformation two weekends, Jefferson WI shows and this last weekend in St Peter MN. She’s improving, but is still all puppy. She will prance and loves to greet everyone, so is very happy. She needs a little more confidence, calm down a little and she’ll be on her way. We are going try the Jordon MN shows in a few weeks for more practice.
Very exciting is Bliss finished her championship today!!!
