Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!
May your home be filled with the joy of family, friends and loving pets, and may the New Year bring you health, happiness, and prosperity. Thanks for visiting.
Around the corner I
have a friend
In this great city that has no end,
Yet the days go by and weeks rush on,
And before I know it, a year is gone
And I never see my old friend's face,
For life is a swift and terrible race,
He knows I like him just as well,
As in the days when I rang his bell,
And he rang mine.
If, we were younger then,
And now we are busy, tired men.
Tired of playing a foolish game,
Tired of trying to make a name.
"Tomorrow" I say "I will call on Jim"
"Just to show that I'm thinking of him."
But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes,
And distance between us grows and grows.
Around the corner - yet miles away,
"Here's a telegram sir - Jim died today."
And that's what we get and deserve in the end...
Around the corner, a vanished friend.
If you love someone, tell them.
Remember always to say what you mean.
Never be afraid to express yourself.
Take this opportunity to tell someone what they mean
to you.
Seize the day and have no regrets.
Most importantly, stay close to your friends and
family,
for they have helped make you the person that you are
today
and are what it's all about anyway.
Pass this along to your friends.
Let it make a difference in your day and
theirs. The difference between
expressing love and having regrets
is that the regrets may stay around
forever...
Dogs and People
PowerPoint presentation for download:DogsAndPeople

Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Put the giving back in Thanksgiving!

Come to West Fest, The 40th Anniversary of The Woodstock Festival, FREE in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, October 25, 2009. Register for The Jimi Hendrix Guitar Ensemble, too!
You can find all the
information for the events at the following links:
West Fest, The 40th Anniversary of the Woodstock
Festival:
http://www.2b1records.com/woodstock40sf/
Register for the World’s Largest Guitar
Ensemble playing Jimi Hendrix “Purple
Haze”:
http://www.steveroby.com/Jimi_Hendrix_Archives/Register.html
The Jimi Hendrix Ensemble Weblog:
http://web.me.com/mculmore/hendrix.html/weblog.html
Greta is coming into cycle
Come to West Fest, The 40th Anniversary of The Woodstock Festival, FREE in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, October 25, 2009. Register for The Jimi Hendrix Guitar Ensemble, too!
You can find all the
information for the events at the following links:
West Fest, The 40th Anniversary of the Woodstock
Festival:
http://www.2b1records.com/woodstock40sf/
Register for the World’s Largest Guitar
Ensemble playing Jimi Hendrix “Purple
Haze”:
http://www.steveroby.com/Jimi_Hendrix_Archives/Register.html
The Jimi Hendrix Ensemble Weblog:
http://web.me.com/mculmore/hendrix.html/weblog.html
Call me if you have any questions, and see you
there!
Summer is here! Get out with your dog! Let them make new friends!
CoCo and Merlin's puppy progress
Navy Blue ribbon:
Large female born 3:50pm Sun 3rd of May.
30 hrs. 8:25 oz
55hrs. 9:25 oz.
3days. 10.25 oz.
4 days. 11.00oz.
5days. 12.50
6 days. 13.50
7days. 14.50
Powder Blue ribbon:
Largel male born 4:20 pm
30 hrs. 8 oz.
55
9oz
3days. 10.25 oz.
4days. 11 oz.
5days. 12.50
6days. 13.50
7days. 14.50
Black ribbon:
Small male born 5:47 pm
30 hrs 6:25 oz.
55 7 oz.
3 days. 8. oz
4 days. 8.75 oz.
5 days. 9.50 oz
6 days. 10.50
7 days. 11.50
CoCo and Merlin have 3 puppies
Individual pictures of CoCo, Merlin and some previous litters of theirs together can be seen on our Litters, Photos webpage.
Contact Daniel now for availability probably around mid-July or so at: 972-960-7171 or 818-693-0975
Take a look-

CoCo and Merlin having puppies in Dallas
Mensona Kennel Club "B" Match
MENSONA
KENNEL
CLUB
“B” MATCH
SATURDAY,
MAY 2, 2009
SONOMA
COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
1350 BENNETT VALLEY ROAD
SANTA
ROSA, CA
CONFORMATION CLASSES:
PUPPIES - 4-6 months, 6-9 months & 9-12 months;
ADULTS- 12-18 months & Open
PRE-ENTRIES:
ALL CLASSES $8.00/DOG;
PRE-ENTRIES CLOSE ON April 27,
2009
DAY
OF MATCH ENTRIES:
ALL CLASSES $10.00/DOG
(8:30
AM TO 10:00 AM)
JUDGING
BEGINS AT 10:30 AM
CGC/TDI
Testing:
$15/DOG Maximum 20 dogs. Same dog with 2 handlers is
no extra fee. Maximum 20 dogs.
AWARDS:
TROPHIES
WILL BE AWARDED FOR BEST IN MATCH PUPPY AND
ADULT
RIBBONS
WILL BE AWARDED FOR: 1ST
THRU 4TH
IN EACH CLASS
ROSETTES
WILL BE AWARDED FOR: 1ST
THRU 4TH
IN EACH GROUP, BEST PUPPY AND ADULT IN
MATCH
JUDGES
BREEDS & GROUPS:
SPORTING - Vince Mulligan; WORKING - Diane Collins;
HOUND – Don Delmore except Pharoah
Hounds - John Fitzpatrick; TERRIER and HERDING
– Michael Lynch; TOY and NON-SPORTING –
Joanne Reed BEST PUPPY IN MATCH ---- Diane Collins
BEST ADULT IN MATCH ---- John
Fitzpatrick
GENERAL INFORMATION;
ALL
JUDGING WILL BE OUTDOORS ON THE CARNIVAL LOT
WINS AT SANCTIONED MATCHES CARRY NO AKC
POINTS
NO
CHAMPIONS MAY ENTER
MAJOR
POINTED DOGS MAY BE SHOWN
RARE
BREEDS WELCOME (BRING COPY OF
STANDARD)
PUPPIES
AND ADULTS WILL NOT COMPETE AGAINST EACH OTHER
NO DOGS WITH RACKS OR BANDAGES ARE ALLOWED TO
ENTER
POODLES
MUST BE IN REGULATION CLIP
PROFESSIONAL
HANDLERS MAY HANDLE ONLY THEIR OWN
DOGS
ALL
AKC RULES FOR SANCTIONED MATCHES WILL BE
FOLLOWED
MENSONA
KENNEL CLUB RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SUBSTITUTE
JUDGES
THERE
WILL BE
NOFOOD
OR DRINK AVAILABLE AT THIS MATCH
BRING YOUR OWN SHADE!
DIRECTIONS
TO SONOMA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS:
FROM
HIGHWAY 101 NORTH OR SOUTH, TAKE HIGHWAY 12 EAST TO
SOUTH “E” STREET/DOWNTOWN EXIT
(1ST
EXIT EAST OF HIGHWAY101). PROCEED ON BENNETT VALLY
ROAD TO BROOKWOOD AVENUE AND TURN RIGHT. PARKING WILL
BE ON THE LEFT ACROSS FROM FAIRGROUND ENTRANCE. FROM
HIGHWAY 12 WEST, TAKE SOUTH “E”
STREET/DOWNTOWN EXIT (1ST
EXIT WEST OF FARMERS LANE) AND TURN LEFT ON BROOKWOOD
AVENUE AND GO UNDER FREEWAY ON BROOKWOOD. PARKING
WILL BE ON THE LEFT ACROSS FROM FAIRGROUND
ENTRANCE.
SPECIALTY
PLAYDAYS:
(the
following Specialty clubs will be holding play days
immediately following BEST in
MATCH)
Redwood Empire Mastiff Club
Miniature
Pinscher Club of Northern CA
The
Friends of Norwich and Norfolk
Terriers
Estee is now in Dallas with Mom

Dog First Aid Tips
This information comes directly from Dr. Paula Terifaj, DVM, in Brea, California, who regularly publishes a Blog from a veterinarians perspective on basic health, care, and assorted topics at:
http://30minvetconsult.com/blog
Dr. Terifaj has generously agreed to allow the reprinting of a topic near and dear to all of us, the care of our dogs. All links are also available from the article for your convenience.
Thanks from all of us.
Estee is going to my Mom in Texas
We hope all of you wish her a safe journey.
Wow! A 10 year old Sussex Spaniel wins Best of Show!
Westminster Dog Show final tonight
Take your Sweetie to a Dog Show
Happy New Year!
Fonzi and Carolyn
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Fonzi is moving to Marin!

Best Bichon and Dog Books for the Holidays
1) The AKC Book of Dogs, any and all Bichon Frise Breed Books
2) Behavior Books:
a. The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog by Ann Seranne- not just about show dogs
b. Clicker Training Books and Kits by Karen Pryor.
We also recommend Gift Cards from Dog.com and credits for future vet visits available from most vets offices. Also, any actual dog training classes by local trainers at your home are great investments in you and your dogs life together.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Estee fooled us!
Thanks to everyone who contacted us.
DogCastRadio.com Interview #74 and #75 now available
They are a great resource, and if you haven’t visited the site yet, click either of the links above and go to their homepage.
Estee, Charles puppies due mid November
New testimonials and pictures posted
DogCastRadio.com Interview #74 now available
They are a great resource, and if you haven’t visited the site yet, click either of the links above and go to their homepage.
DogCastRadio.com Interview #2 complete
Enjoy the autumn outside with your dogs wherever you live.
CoCo and Merlin have puppies in Dallas
Birth Sept. 9:
Paulette - blue ribbon - 5:30 pm - 4 ounces
Ambrose - black ribbon -6:15 pm - 3.5 ounces
Danielle - red ribbon - 7:00 pm - 3 ounces
Angelique - powder ribbon - 7:45 pm - 3 ounces
Sept 16:
Paulette - blue ribbon - 11.02 ounces
Ambrose - black ribbon - 10.75 ounces
Danielle - red ribbon - 9.5 ounces
Angelique - powder ribbon - 9.25 ounces

Anton (Fonzi) gets his first puppy cut
| Anton is going on his 5th month
of age and it was time for Patricia to give
him his first puppy cut. He was very calm and
looked so good we just had to take a few
pictures. This one is of Patricia and Fonzi
practicing stacking.
|
See more pictures on Anton’s webpage.
September Update
| The first of September is off to
a busy start. Estee is off with her Prince,
CH Devon Charles Yu for their annual soiree.
Anton is growing into a very beautiful and playful pup who seems to play all day with Einstein, while Greta loves to watch them race around the yard alternating who chases who. She is really the most elegant girl we have ever had the pleasure of living with. So graceful, with the prance of a Tennessee walker and a tail like a flag, held high and always waving. Einstein continues to mature and is a true gentleman who really loves to keep Greta licked clean, especially while courting. He is enjoying being at home, as life on the road of a show dog is about as fun as being in rock and roll band on the road. The audience is the only ones who think they are having fun and not realizing it is work to the players, and their handlers. Our hats are off to those who do it week in and week out, really. |
Dog Show Sabbatical
| Beginning today and going through mid-October we are going to take a sabbatical and work with Einstein and equally important, Anton. |
Einstein and Michael look forward to August and September Dog Shows in Sonoma
| Einstein and Michael look
forward to August and September Dog Shows in
Sonoma. Provided ample numbers of entries at
each show allowing points to be earned we
will compete in both. Stay tuned for updates
as the events get closer. Anton will make his
first visit to a Dog Show to smell the air. I
will be working the Mensona Show both days as
it is the Kennel Club Patricia and I belong
to, and Mensona Kennel Club is the hosting
club of the event.
Mensona Kennel Club - Santa Rosa - Sonoma County Fairgrounds - August 16-17 Saturday August 16 - Bichons Frises -10:45 am Ring 2 - Did not show |
| Sunday August 17 - Bichons
Frises - 9:00 am Ring 2 - White Ribbon 4th
Place
|
| Redwood Empire Kennel Club -
Petaluma - September 6-7 - Withdrew -
Vacation/Sabbatical
|
Little Fonzi (Anton) passed his CERF eye examination with flying colors.
| Little Fonzi (Anton) passed his
Canine Eye Research Foundation (CERF) eye
examination with flying colors. Dr. Burwell's
exam at Eye Care for Animals in Santa Rosa
and submission to CERF certified "No
inherited eye disease found".
After October 19th he will be eligible for his first entry in a Show in the 6-9 month Puppy Class. |
Now that's what I call a well socialized dog

| Hey friends,
Just wanted to let you know that Hopps (snowball) is doing great. He's been getting in a ton of beach days where he will outrun any dog that comes around. (so fast for a little guy) He's been camping with us where a baby deer and he became friends for the weekend. Health is great. Grooming has been hard with all the outdoor activities, but at this point we just drop him off at a local groomer and hand them a bunch of money. Hope things are well with you both. Tonya is trying to convince me to get a playmate for Hopps so who knows. I'll attach a photo for you. -Sammy |
Hot time, summer in the city.

Happy Birthday Einstein!
Anton will also be getting his second series of puppy shots and be implanted with a microchip at Dr. Hauser's. He sure is a precious dog.
Puppies weight at nearly 10 weeks; Hannah and Hunter go home today
Anton is looking more and more like Einstein. He has a great hop and beautiful hand gestures. In about 7 weeks he will start Conformation training. Anton can start showing at six months, or mid October, in the Puppy Class, for entries 6-9 months of age.
Anton - male - RESERVED for Training and Show in Puppy Class (6-9) - 5 pounds 0 ounces
Hannah (was Giselle) - female - ADOPTED - 6 pounds 0 ounces
Hunter - male - ADOPTED - 6 pounds 0 ounces
Einstein and Michael win again in Long Beach/Beverly Hills KC Shows
Friday June 20:
Long Beach Kennel Club (Florence Males, Judge)
First Place Open Dog (Blue Ribbon)
Winners Dog (Purple ribbon)
Saturday June 21:
Kennel Club of Beverly Hills (Roberta Campbell, Judge)
First Place Open Dog (Blue Ribbon)
Winners Dog (Purple Ribbon)
Best opposite Sex (Red/White Ribbon)
Puppies weight at 9 weeks; the first ones start going home tomorrow
Pavlov (was Logan) - male - ADOPTED - 5 pounds 4 ounces
Anton - male - RESERVED for Training and Show in Puppy Class (6-9) - 4 pounds 0 ounces
Hannah (was Giselle) - female - ADOPTED - 5 pounds 2 ounces
Daisy (was Chloe) - female - ADOPTED - 4 pounds 13 ounces
Hunter - male - ADOPTED - 5 pounds 2 ounces
Einstein and Michael looking for points at the Hills of Beverly, Kennel Club that is...
| 6-20
|
Long Beach
|
Long Beach Kennel Club
|
1-4(1-2)
8 |
Mrs. Florence A. Males
|
Ring 11
1:00pm |
||
| 6-21
|
Long Beach
|
Kennel Club of Beverly Hills
|
1-4(1-2)
8 |
Dr. Wanda V. Spediacci
|
Ring 12
10:00am |
Puppies weight and status at 8 weeks
Pavlov (was Logan) - male - ADOPTED - 5 pounds 0 ounces
Anton - male - RESERVED for Training and Show in Puppy Class (6-9) - 3 pounds 8 ounces
Hannah (was Giselle) - female - ADOPTED - 4 pounds 8 ounces
Daisy (was Chloe) - female - ADOPTED - 4 pounds 8 ounces
Hunter - male - ADOPTED - 5 pounds 0 ounces
Summer swim time, visitors today for Logan
Not only was today a good day for a dip, but Sile jumped right in and adopted Logan, and he was renamed to Pavlov. Lucky dog.

Einstein and Michael continue their winning ways at Contra Costa KC Vallejo Shows on June 7,8
Veterinarian Check-up Reports at 7 weeks, weights, status
We have been asked in the past, what exactly does the vet check for? How about the following 13 items being Normal in addition to the Body Condition Score of 3, or Ideal.
The 13 items are checked as Normal or Abnormal or No Exam are:
-General Appearance
-Integumentary
-Musculo-Skeletal
-Circulatory
-Respiratory
-Digestive
-Genito-Urinary
-Eyes
-Ears
-Neural Systems
-Lymph nodes
-Mucous Membranes
-Dental
All of our pups passed with flying colors. Individual reports go with each dog, and prospective buyers can always request viewing any of these documents prior to selection.
Status and weights a few days before 7 weeks:
Logan - male - AVAILABLE - 3 pounds 14 1/2 ounces
Anton - male - RESERVED for Training and Show in Puppy Class (6-9) - 2 pounds 15 1/2 ounces
Hannah (was Giselle) - female - ADOPTED - 3 pounds 15 ounces
Daisy (was Chloe) - female - ADOPTED - 3 pounds 12 1/2 ounces
Hunter - male - ADOPTED - 3 pounds 15 ounces
Contact us if you would like to see Logan.
Puppies weight at 6 weeks, status; vet check, first shots this week
Logan - male - Available - 3 pounds 5 ounces
Anton - male - Reserved for Training and Show in Puppy Class (6-9) - 2 pounds 8 ounces
Giselle - female - Adopted - 3 pounds 7 ounces
Daisy (was Chloe) - female - Adopted - 2 pounds 14 ounces
Hunter - male - Adopted - 3 pounds 2 ounces
Contact us if you would like to see Logan.
Hannah (who was Giselle) and Hunter are moving to Lake County
We just posted new pictures of the individual pups...
What started with Showing Einstein could continue with Anton
Logan - male - Available
Anton - male - Reserved
Giselle - female - Available
Daisy (was Chloe) - female - Adopted
Hunter - male - Available
Contact us if you would like to set an appointment for visitation and selection this weekend.
Einstein and Michael excel at Hangtown KC in Placerville; Vallejo Show cluster June 5,6,7,8
Puppies progress, weight and individual pictures at 5 weeks. Visitation and selection starts today.
If you have been waiting, contact us now by phone or email as shown on the Contact page. New individual pictures are now posted on the Estee and Charles Puppies page. New pictures taken today of The Baroness Greta can also be seen on the Jubilee's Baroness Greta page. Enjoy.
Logan - purple ribbon - 2 pounds 12 ounces
Anton - black ribbon - 2 pounds 0 ounces
Giselle - red ribbon - 2 pounds 14 ounces
Daisy (was Chloe) - peach ribbon - 2 pounds 6 ounces
Hunter - blue ribbon - 2 pounds 10 ounces
Chloe has been adopted, and her new name is Daisy
Hangtown Kennel Club Show in Placerville this weekend for Einstein and Michael
Saturday - 9:30am Ring 3 - Judge Mr. Kenneth E. Berg
3 Entered 1-2(0-0)
Sunday - 10:00am Ring 3 - Judge Mr. James E. Fredericksen
3 Entered 1-2(0-0)
Setting up selection and visitation appointments for this weekend and next - Contact us Now
Einstein goes Reserve Champion at Coyote Hills Kennel Club Show, Best Bichon Frise Dog
Judge Mrs. Toby Branch, Handler Michael Lynch and
Einstein at Coyote Hills KC Show
Puppies progress and weight at 4 weeks, Calls now for adoption appointments
Now is the time that Patricia is setting up visitation appointments now, so if you are waiting, contact us now through phone or email as shown on the Contact page.
Logan - purple ribbon - 2 pound 6 ounces
Anton - black ribbon - 1 pound 12 ounces
Giselle - red ribbon - 2 pound 5 ounces
Chloe - peach ribbon - 2 pound 4 ounces
Hunter - blue ribbon - 2 pound 8 ounces
Einstein and Michael Showing at Coyote Hills KC in Vallejo Sat-Sun, May 17-18
Saturday - 12:15pm Ring 6 - Judge Ms. Mary Schroeder
9 Entered 3-4(2-0)
Sunday - 9:30am Ring 6 - Judge Mrs. Toby Branch
10 Entered 3-5(2-0)
Go, guys!
Patricia will be making puppy visitation calls this Wednesday and Thursday
Puppies weight and individual pictures at 3 weeks
Logan - purple ribbon - 2 pound 3 ounces
Anton - black ribbon - 1 pound 8 ounces
Giselle - red ribbon - 2 pound 0 ounces
Chloe - peach ribbon - 1 pound 14 ounces
Hunter - blue ribbon - 2 pound 0 ounces
Puppies weight and a picture at 2 weeks of age
Logan - purple ribbon - 1 pound 9 ounces
Anton - black ribbon - 1 pound 2 ounces
Giselle - red ribbon - 1 pound 6 ounces
Chloe - peach ribbon - 1 pound 6 ounces
Hunter - blue ribbon - 1 pound 8 ounces
Estee and Charles puppies first pictures available
CoCo is going to Texas today to join Merlin at The Grooming Table
Puppies weight at 1 week of age
Logan - purple ribbon - 1 pound 2 ounces
Anton - black ribbon - 0 pound 12 ounces
Giselle - red ribbon - 1 pound 0 ounces
Chloe - peach ribbon - 1 pound 0 ounces
Hunter - blue ribbon - 1 pound 0 ounces
Estee has puppies
Logan - purple ribbon - 2:40 am - 8 ounces
Anton - black ribbon - 3:30 am - 7 ounces
Giselle - red ribbon - 4:15 am - 9 ounces
Chloe - peach ribbon - 6:58 am - 8 ounces
Hunter - blue ribbon - 7:29 am - 8 ounces

Einstein and Michael win another 1st Place and a Blue Ribbon Sunday
Einstein and Michael win 1st Place and a Blue Ribbon today
Einstein wins 2nd Place, a Red Ribbon and Trophy his first time out with Michael
And it's Showtime: Go Einstein, Go! Einstein's first Dog Shows April 11, 12, 13 at the Bichon Frise Club of Northern California Specialty and Sacramento Kennel Club Show in Sacramento
Michael Lynch, an All Breed Professional Handler from Sacramento, with over 20 years experience, will be handling Einstein. We want to start Einstein with the best possible chance of finishing him, and Michael provides the greatest opportunity. Go Einer!

Show times are:
Friday: Bichon Specialty 11:00 am Ring 11
Saturday: Bichons 11:00 am Ring 11
Sunday: Bichons 12:45 pm Ring 11
Join us at
Cal Expo Fairgrounds
& Center
California Expo Fairgrounds and Center
1600 Exposition Blvd
Build C
Sacramento, CA 95815
Link for Map To Site
Not only can you feel Estee's puppies, you can see them moving around
Jubilee's Baroness is coming to Windsor
The Baroness was born April 30, 2005 and is AKC Registration number NP093463/03. Full grown, she weighs 13 pounds and 5 ounces. You really need to view her Pedigree, as she has a rather extensive champion blood lines, with 13 Champions in 4 generations, very heavy on the outstanding lines from Paray with parents from California, Canada and Brazil. We anticipate a love match between The Baroness and Einstein to take place this summer with their first litter in the Fall of 2008.
Puppies are due in about 2 weeks
Estee is looking very pregnant
Chelle Calbert, Pet Photographer, and her photos of Einstein
See all the previous photo on this page: Estee, Merlin by Chelle Calbert. The new photos are posted here: Einstein's Pix by Chelle Calbert. Here is a teaser below.
Another bit of hot news from Culmore Canines is also coming in April, as well as Estee should be having pups around April 17th. Stay tuned.

Estee's progress at 4 weeks
Bichon Frise Club of Northern California Specialty and Sacramento Kennel Club to be Einstein's first Dog Shows
Michael Lynch, an All Breed Professional Handler from Sacramento, with over 20 years experience, will be handling Einstein. We want to start Einstein with the best possible chance of finishing him, and Michael provides the greatest opportunity.
Join us at:
Cal Expo Fairgrounds & Center
California Expo Fairgrounds and Center
1600 Exposition Blvd
Build C
Sacramento, CA 95815
Link for Map To Site
Bichon Frise Club of Northern California Specialty and Sacramento Kennel Club to be Einstein's first Dog Shows
Michael Lynch, an All Breed Professional Handler from Sacramento, with over 20 years experience, will be handling Einstein. We want to start Einstein with the best possible chance of finishing him, and Michael provides the greatest opportunity.
Join us at:
Cal Expo Fairgrounds & Center
California Expo Fairgrounds and Center
1600 Exposition Blvd
Build C
Sacramento, CA 95815
Link for Map To Site
Puppies weight at 8 weeks, Adoption pick up starts today
Weights at 8 weeks of age:
Angel - pink ribbon - 2 pounds 13 ounces
Star - yellow ribbon - 3 pounds 14 ounces
Magdelena - white ribbon - 3 pounds 3 ounces
Gaspar - blue ribbon - 4 pounds 1 ounces
Gloria - red ribbon - 2 pounds 15 ounces
All of CoCo and Einstein's puppies adopted
We should know about the success of Estee and her Prince Charles breeding period together soon.
Vet health check normal, weights and first vaccinations today
-General Appearance
-Integumentary (Skin)
-Musculo-Skeletal
-Circulatory
-Respiratory
-Digestive
-Genito-Urinary
-Eyes
-Ears
-Neural Systems
-Lymph nodes
-Mucous Membranes
-Dental
Weights at almost 7 weeks of age:
Angel - pink ribbon - 2 pounds 10 ounces - Adopted
Star - yellow ribbon - 3 pounds 9.5 ounces - Adopted
Magdelena - white ribbon - 2 pounds 15.5 ounces - Adopted
Gaspar - blue ribbon - 3 pounds 11 ounces - AVAILABLE
Gloria - red ribbon - 2 pounds 11 ounces - Reserved
Today, Dr. Hauser gave Heartworm medication and the following vaccinations also:
-Distemper
-Hepatitus
-Parvovirus
-Coronavirus
-Parainfluenza
Grooving, on a Sunday afternoon...

New pictures of the puppies at 6 weeks
Gaspar available, Gloria status, puppies weight at 6 weeks
6 weeks of age:
Angel - pink ribbon - 2 pounds 1 ounces - Adopted
Star - yellow ribbon - 2 pounds 13 ounces - Adopted
Magdelena - white ribbon - 2 pounds 6 ounces - Adopted
Gaspar - blue ribbon - 3 pounds 0 ounces
Gloria - red ribbon - 2 pounds 1 ounces
Culmore Canines Update
Gaspar, the only pup available, is really a gentle dog and affectionate towards the entire litter. He really takes after his father, Einstein, in that he is a real snuggler. His conformation is excellent.
Weights will be posted Friday and new pictures by Sunday.
The first shots and vet check are scheduled for next week.
Puppy availability
Star - yellow ribbon - Adopted
Magdelena - white ribbon - Adopted
Gaspar - blue ribbon - Available
Gloria - red ribbon - Reserved for my Mother
Pictures of the adopting families and their puppies are being posted as available through out the weekend on the CoCo, Einstein's Puppies Now page.
Puppies weights at 5 weeks of age, visitations start today
5 weeks of age:
Angel - pink ribbon - 2 pounds 0 ounces
Star - yellow ribbon - 2 pounds 6 ounces
Magdelena - white ribbon - 2 pounds 2 ounces
Gaspar - blue ribbon - 2 pounds 8 ounces
Gloria - red ribbon - 1 pounds 15 ounces - Reserved
A Man and his Dog
Miss Marseilles, a wonderful Bichon Frise who comforted my mother BJ and loved my parents for 15 years, rejoined Doug January 30th. He has been waiting with open arms for 10 years for her. Fare thee well.
New pictures of all Puppies and a movie
Click the triangle on the left to play the movie.
Puppies weights at 3 and 4 weeks of age, first 5 visitations next week
4 weeks of age:
Angel - pink ribbon - 1 pound 11 ounces
Star - yellow ribbon - 2 pound 0 ounces
Magdelena - white ribbon - 1 pound 12 ounces
Gaspar - blue ribbon - 2 pound 4 ounces
Gloria - red ribbon - 1 pound 12 ounces
3 weeks of age:
Angel - pink ribbon - 1 pound 7 ounces
Star - yellow ribbon - 1 pound 11 ounces
Magdelena - white ribbon - 1 pound 7 ounces
Gaspar - blue ribbon - 1 pound 14 ounces
Gloria - red ribbon - 1 pound 9 ounces
My Mother is doing fine and the pups are back online...
As you may know my 85 year old mother had a series of heart attacks, one of which caused her to fall and break her hip about 3 weeks ago. Pins were inserted into her femur and a new style combination pacemaker and defibrillator was implanted in her shoulder area in Dallas. I was there the whole time and was unable to do any updates as a result. We do appreciate your patience and prayers.
An update of their weight progress will be posted as soon as Patricia has finished.
15 days old and really beautiful
Due to my Mothers surgery we will post pictures as time allows.
Angel - pink ribbon - 1 pound 2 ounces
Star - yellow ribbon - 1 pound 4 ounces
Magdelena - white ribbon - 1 pound 2 ounces
Gaspar - blue ribbon - 1 pound 6 ounces
Gloria - red ribbon - 1 pound 3 ounces
Puppy pictures at 10 days

Puppies weight at 1 week of age
Angel - pink ribbon - 10 ounces
Star - yellow ribbon - 12 ounces
Magdelena - white ribbon - 9 ounces
Gaspar - blue ribbon - 14 ounces
Gloria - red ribbon - 11 ounces
Their AKC Litter Number is NP185168. For litter details see the AKC Breeders Classifieds at AKC.org. Search by Bichon Frise in California or the entire U.S. to see all AKC breeders and their litter rankings presently available. We continue to receive he AKC's highest ratings as you will see.
CoCo and litter doing just fine
For the record their name, ribbon colors, birth weights and order of birth follow:
Angel - pink ribbon - 6 ounces
Star - yellow ribbon - 7 ounces
Magdelena - white ribbon - 6 ounces
Gaspar - blue ribbon - 7 ounces
Gloria - red ribbon - 6 ounces
Also see the CoCo and Einstein Puppies NOW page. Their AKC Litter Number is NP185168.
CoCo and Einstein are parents!
From left feeding: Star, Gloria, Angel, and Gaspar,
with Magdelena laying across in front.
CoCo has added 30% to her body weight, puppies very soon
Puppies are showing signs of movement
New pictures of CoCo and Einstein

About 15 days to go and puppies are being reserved - New pictures of Einstein at 17 months
Cecelia and Mirabelle are the first to reserve a puppy. We are so happy as Cecelia brought CoCo into the world and into our lives as the breeder and owner of CoCo's parents, Sire Petit Nuage and Dam CoCo Le Mieux.
Another potential family came to meet the Pack Sunday.
New pictures of Einstein at 17 months are also available here: http://homepage.mac.com/mculmore/Bichons/einstein.html
CoCo is 3 weeks away from whelping
CoCo is putting on weight

Patricia, Matthew and Culmore Canines New Members of Mensona Kennel Club
Please visit their website at Mensona Kennel Club.
CoCo and Einstein have tied the knot
Dog Cast Radio.com interview with Culmore Canines now Live Online
Matthew and Patricia Culmore breed Bichon Frise dogs, and their highly acclaimed kennel is in California. Some of their recent litter have been ranked top in their State, and in the top three for the whole of America.
Producing high quality dogs with excellent temperaments is a priority at Culmore Canines, and health tests are done as well as well as making sure the puppies get the best start in life they possibly can.
In this interview, Matthew tells us how to recognise a good breeder, and passes on some of the measures he takes to make sure his pups end up in loving homes. We all want a breeder who has put the same effort into breeding a pup that we will put into raising it, and you can hear some wonderful advice about good breeding practices.
To see some of the beautiful Culmore dogs, and to read about Matthew go to the Culmore Canines website.
To hear the broadcast go to Dog Cast Radio Episode 51, and when you're finished, be sure to fully explore their site and subscribe to the Podcasts through iTunes.
You may also hear Episode 51 by playing it below:
51_DogCast_Radio
Estee is fine after a false pregnancy
Estee is taking her sweet time with this litter
Estee is about 8 days away from whelping
Testimonials are posted for CoCo and Merlin's litter, Estee's progress
Estee is really putting on the weight and showing and feeling of life inside, with rest her main priority. About 2 weeks to go. Hold those good thoughts.
Estee and Charles Puppies in 3 weeks
Jet weighs in at 4 pounds
Culmore's Einstein is now his Official AKC Registration name
Belinda fell in love with Jet and so did Frank
Jet is looking beautiful at 10 weeks...

Update on adoptions and all of The Pack
Einstein is doing fine with his Conformation classes, and we get to go to the Mensona Kennel Club Show this weekend at the Fairgrounds.
Jet is one handsome dog, and is developing well, and weighs in at 3 pounds. Good boy!
CoCo is glad all the nursing is over so she can regain her girlish figure.
Estee is now into just sleeping and putting on a little weight as September 28th puppies are not really that far away. Several puppies are already being reserved as this is her first litter in a year and she has such awesome puppies.
Puppies weight at 8 weeks, adoption starts today
His Majesty Prince Jones - 3 lb. 8 oz.
Benny Jet - 2 lb. 8 oz.
Peaches'n Creme - 3 lb. 0 oz.
Topo Gigio - 2 lb. 1 oz.
Snowball - 3 lb. 4 oz.
Estee is back in Windsor after renewing her vows with Charles...
Prince has a new family
Snowball has been adopted
Puppies weight at 7 weeks of age - adoption time getting close
His Majesty Prince Jones - 3 lb. 3 oz.
Benny Jet - 2 lb. 4 oz.
Peaches'n Creme - 2 lb. 10 oz.
Topo Gigio - 1 lb. 14 oz.
Snowball - 3 lb. 2 oz.
Dr. Hauser gives vaccinations and all puppies passed their 1st check-up
The 13 items are checked as Normal or Abnormal or No Exam are:
-General Appearance
-Integumentary (Skin)
-Musculo-Skeletal
-Circulatory
-Respiratory
-Digestive
-Genito-Urinary
-Eyes
-Ears
-Neural Systems
-Lymph nodes
-Mucous Membranes
-Dental
At this time, Topo Gigio and Peaches have been reserved for adoption, while Snowball and Prince are interviewing potential parents. Patricia and I are holding back Jet until at least 16 weeks to make an initial evaluation as to whether he will be kept longer for potential for show. He already exhibits outstanding traits. Come see us!
Estee and Charles are on their honeymoon....
Puppies weight at 6 weeks of age
His Majesty Prince Jones - 2 lb. 12 oz.
Benny Jet - 1 lb. 14 oz.
Peaches'n Creme - 2 lb. 4 oz.
Topo Gigio - 1 lb. 8 oz.
Snowball - 2 lb. 8 oz.
Topo Gigio and Peaches'n Creme have been adopted
Puppies weight at 5 weeks of age
See the pictures at CoCo and Merlin's Puppies Now.
His Majesty Prince Jones - 2 lb. 3 oz.
Benny Jet - 1 lb. 10 oz.
Peaches'n Creme - 2 lb. 2 oz.
Topo Gigio - 1 lb. 5 oz.
Snowball - 2 lb. 4 oz.
New pictures of the puppies at almost 5 weeks of age
Einstein gets his AKC DNA Profile
Puppies weight at 4 weeks, first shots July 28th, reserve now for middle of August adoption
Prince - 2 lb. 0 oz.
Jet - 1 lb. 8 oz.
Peaches - 1 lb. 14 oz.
Topo Gigio - 1 lb. 4 oz.
Snowball - 2 lb. 0 oz.
Individual pictures of the puppies now available, including their weight at 3 weeks
Prince - 1 lb. 12 oz.
Jet - 1 lb. 1 oz.
Peaches - 1 lb. 8 oz.
Topo Gigio - 14 oz.
Snowball - 1 lb. 8 oz.
AKC registration of Present Litter shows Culmore Canines #1 in California, #2 in United States!
We have received AKC Registration for this litter, NP168348.
Puppies weight at 2 weeks of age
Prince - 1 lb. 3 oz.
Jet - 14 oz.
Peaches - 1 lb. 5 oz.
Topo Gigio - 10 oz.
Snowball - 1 lb. 5 oz.
Einstein did outstanding last night in his first Confirmation Training for Show. All of the dogs, Maltese, Scotties, Yorkies were totally buff. Man, I'm glad I'm not competing against those Maltese, that's for sure. All Champs, most are on the circuit now. One took 2 awards in 2 days. Well on it's way to finishing. We were the only Bichons this time.
Gestation Calculator for Dogs Now Available FREE for Apple Computers
- Description
- This Widget is a program for dog breeder, that on the basis of the date of the first service to the day of the birth of the puppies, the progress of the gestation, the gestation week and the days up to the birth calculation.
- With the input of the name of the dog, one can keep the overview of several dogs.
- The Widget is multilingual and is present in German and English, and further languages are in progress.
Merlin acquired by the Grooming Table in Dallas to put some shine on the Star of Texas!
Puppies weight at 1 week of age
Prince - 11 oz.
Jet - 9 oz.
Peaches - 12 oz.
Topo Gigio - 7 oz.
Snowball - 12 oz.
Einstein has passed his C.E.R.F. exam
| Einstein XXI
has now had his eyes certified and been given
C.E.R.F. # BCF-29882007/12. Way to go Einer
my 49er!
|
Please Help Defeat California Spay/Neuter Law AB 1634 -AB 1634 Passes Assembly-The Fight Continues
AB 1634 Passes Assembly — The Fight Continues
Assembly Bill 1634, the California bill that will require any dog or cat over the age of four months to be spayed or neutered unless the owner qualifies for and obtains an intact animal permit, has passed the California State Assembly on a vote of 41-38, the bare minimum needed for passage. The vote tally is listed below.
Please thank the legislators who voted to oppose AB 1634. We need to let them know how much their support means to us.
The American Kennel Club wishes to thank all the people who have worked so hard to defeat this legislation. The fact that the vote was so close and that final passage only occurred after 10 hours of lobbying demonstrates that we had a very large impact!!
AB 1634 will now proceed to the State Senate.
Concerned dog owners, breeders and fanciers are encouraged to contact their State Senator and ask him/her to oppose AB 1634. Remember, hard copy letters are better than emails and office visits are even better! To find out who represents you in the California State Senate click here.
As soon as the Senate Rules Committee assigns the bill to a policy committee, we will post that information to our Action Center. Due to the floor deadlines this week, it will likely be at least next week before that happens.
For more information, contact AKC's Canine Legislation Department at (919) 816-3720, or e-mail doglaw@akc.org.
Please see the AKC website here for action you can take NOW: http://www.akc.org/canine_legislation/CA_action_center.cfm
CoCo started whelping at 2:00pm June 13
Birth weights:
Prince - 6 oz.
Jet - 5 oz.
Peaches - 6 oz.
Topo Gigio - 5 oz.
Snowball - 6 1/2 oz.
See the first pictures on this page: CoCo and Merlin's Puppies NOW
CoCo ready to whelp any day now...
Puppies next week
CoCo will have her OFA test in late September, well after the puppies have gone.
CoCo has passed her C.E.R.F. eye tests again and is 2 weeks from Puppies
CoCo's new CERF # is BCF-2767/2007--24
CoCo weighs about 14 pounds now and is expecting around June 15, so stay tuned.
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3 weeks until CoCo and Merlin have their second litter
The puppies should be ready to go home with new families around August 15-17, 2007
CoCo is beginning to look very Motherly
Dog Trainer Joellen Luttrell worked with the pack today
Learn more about Joellen at:
http://www.dogtrainingbyjoellen.com/
CoCo is putting on weight...
CoCo and Merlin Mating Completed on Schedule
Litters Planned for 2007
CoCo and Merlin:
CoCo's cycle started: April 4, 2007
Mating: April 13-17 CoCo and Merlin tied the knot for the first time of this cycle about 7 pm on the 13 th.
Birth: June 15-17
Ready to go home with new families: August 15-17, 2007
Estee and Charles:
Mating: July 15-19, 2007
Birth: September 16-20
Ready to go home with new families: November 13, 2007
Please refer to Estee, CoCo and Merlin's individual web pages regarding their specifics as well as individual pictures and Certifications and Registrations.
Previous litters, puppy pictures and photo albums are located at: http://homepage.mac.com/mculmore/Bichons/litphoto.html
You may contact us for further information by clicking on the link at the bottom of any page. Thanks.
Apollo, oops, Beau Thomas has been adopted by Nancy and Dillon
Family pictures of all adopted puppies are posted on CoCo and Merlin's Puppies November 2006 page on the last 2 rows.
Congratulations to all!
Apollo is 8 weeks old and Ready for Adoption
Photos taken today of Apollo are displayed below and on row 11 of CoCo and Merlin's Puppies November 2006 page.

Athena, Dionysis and Hermes are Adopted; Apollo is waiting for You
Patricia and I are fully aware that there is someone out there looking to experience on of the finest things in their lives, puppy breath. It is a life changing experience, and Apollo will be glad to help you through it. Come experience it for yourself!
Veterianarian Check-up Reports at 6 weeks and 5 days
We have been asked in the past, what exactly does the vet check for? How about the following 13 items being Normal in addition to the Body Condition Score of 3, or Ideal.
The 13 items are checked as Normal or Abnormal or No Exam are:
-General Appearance
-Integumentary
-Musculo-Skeletal
-Circulatory
-Respiratory
-Digestive
-Genito-Urinary
-Eyes
-Ears
-Neural Systems
-Lymph nodes
-Mucous Membranes
-Dental
All of our pups passed with flying colors. Individual reports go with each dog, and prospective buyers can always request viewing any of these documents prior to selection.
Hermes: 3 lb. 2 ozs. - RESERVED
Apollo: 2 lb. 13 ozs. - AVAILABLE
Dionysis: 3 lb. 4 ozs. - AVAILABLE
Athena: 2 lb. 15 ozs. - ADOPTED
Individual photos are posted on rows 9 and 10 of the CoCo and Merlin's Puppies November 2006 page. Enjoy.
Puppies weight and pictures at 6 weeks - Vet check and shots 12/21, Adoption pick-up Soon
Apollo: 2 lb. 8 ozs. - AVAILABLE
Dionysis: 3 lb. 0 ozs. - AVAILABLE
Athena: 2 lb. 14 ozs. - RESERVED
Individual photos taken today are posted on rows 9 and 10 of the CoCo and Merlin's Puppies November 2006 page. Enjoy.
Hermes has been Reserved by Cindy and John...
Puppies weight at 5 weeks of age - Reserve Now!
Apollo: 2 lb. 4 ozs.
Dionysis: 2 lb. 8 ozs.
Athena: 2 lb. 2 ozs.
Individual photos taken at 4 weeks are posted on rows 7 and 8 of the CoCo and Merlin's Puppies November 2006 page.
Estee and Merlin Calendar Photo Shoot Pictures by Pet Photographer Chelle Calbert

Athena is now Reserved by Pam and Christian...
CoCo and Merlin's puppies weight and pictures at 4 weeks of age
Apollo: 1 lb. 12 ozs.
Dionysis: 2 lb. 2 ozs.
Athena: 1 lb. 13 ozs.
New individual photos are posted on rows 7 and 8 of the CoCo and Merlin's Puppies November 2006 page.
CoCo and Merlin's puppies weight at 3 weeks of age - Reserve Now!
Apollo: 1 lb. 8 ozs.
Dionysis: 1 lb. 9 ozs.
Athena: 1 lb. 8 ozs.
Individual photos are posted on the CoCo and Merlin's Puppies November 2006 page.
CoCo and Merlin's puppies weight and pictures at 2 weeks of age
Apollo: 14 ozs.
Dionysis: 15 ozs.
Athena: 1 lb. 2 ozs.
New individual photos are posted on the CoCo and Merlin's Puppies November 2006 page. Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone!
Patricia's surgery was a Success...
Master Bailey Thomas is now a City dog
CoCo and Merlin's puppies weight at 1 week of age
Apollo: 10 ozs.
Dionysis: 12 ozs.
Athena: 9 1/2 ozs.
New individual photos will be taken next Saturday of all puppies, but here's a group picture after weigh in.

Website Update Today
We will be weighing the puppies tomorrow and posting their growth, new pictures will be next week unless you want to see the progress early on any specific pup. Just let us know.
CoCo and Merlin announce their First Litter!
CoCo is ready to whelp!
Adoption pick up should start around Christmas and the first week of January, 2007, when they will be about 9 weeks of age. So, Christmas and New Years here we come!
Bailey is 17 weeks old and ready for adoption
Master Bailey Thomas now has his own web page and detailed information is posted there.
CoCo and Merlin's first litter together due November 4 - 8
Bailey is 15 weeks, Crate Trained, House Trained, and has New Photos
Master Bailey Thomas, the original pick of the litter, is crate trained, house trained, very well socialized and loves playing with the pack; Estee, Merlin and CoCo. He is very attentive and responsive to his name. His confirmation to the breed standard is very well displayed and he saunters around with a beautiful gait. His dense white fur and black features are now well defined. He has been given all of his shots, been wormed and received a Veterinarian check up on each visit. Bailey is available with full breeding rights. He comes with AKC Registration and documentation, a Health Guarantee and Adoption Kit.
The pictures below of Bailey are new today, at 15 weeks and 3 days of age.. His early pictures can be seen on the July Puppies 2006 page. Family pictures of new owners with their pride and joy are also now located on the same page on the last two rows.
Surprise! Surprise! CoCo is pregnant!
Merlin and CoCo's October 15 Wedding
WOW! Did somebody just get REAL lucky! Bailey has become available!
Master Bailey Thomas comes from Estee de Rancho Cotati, a dam with AKC Champion blood lines, OFA, CERF and DNA Certified and Charles, an AKC Certified Frequently Used Stud with registered DNA. Bailey was born July 7, 2006 and is 9 weeks of age now and ready for adoption Bailey is home raised, well socialized, healthy, happy, started with crate training, and is available with full breeding rights. He was given his first shots, wormed and received a Vet check up. Bailey comes with full documentation and a Health Guarantee.
Check out his pictures on the July Puppies 2006 page.
Who's coming to take who where and which way is he going?
Weights of the puppies at 9 weeks of age just before Adoption pick-ups
Liberty: 5 lbs. 4 ozs. Liberty is now Maxwell
Master Bailey Thomas: 4 lbs. 10 ozs.
Murphy: 4 lbs. 12 ozs.
Einstein: 4 lbs. 3 ozs.
Well, actually 9 weeks less 1 day. We updated weights today because of the short week and Bailey, Einstein, Murphy and Belle are being picked up between Saturday and Monday, with Liberty going home next weekend. We also need to prepare our "World Famous Bichon Frise Adoption Kits", the contents of which are so top secret, only us and new parents will ever know their contents.
We hope to get pictures of all the new families posted soon. A group picture of the pups will be posted tomorrow towards the end of the day.
Update on the puppies weights at 8 weeks
Liberty: 4 lbs. 14 ozs.
Master Bailey Thomas: 4 lbs. 4 ozs.
Murphy: 4 lbs. 5 ozs.
Einstein: 3 lbs. 15 ozs.
Check out the newest picture of Liberty below.
New pictures are also posted on Rows 8 and 9 of the July Puppies 2006 page of all the pack.
Belle has been adopted...
We are so happy to see our "children" go to such wonderful homes, one and all, past and present. Seeing Lisa, Ernie and Chandler over the course of the last few days, which are littermates from the last 2 litters, including Merlin, further confirmed that we are receiving the highest compliment, the continuing love and affection towards our puppies from where they were placed. We thank you all.
Liberty and Belle are waiting for You to add them to your Family
Important Information on our Breeding Program - next puppies Fall of 2007
The bad news is that we will not be able to take on another puppy at this time, which means that Belle is now available for adoption along with Liberty. We surely hope someone wanting to breed Bichons adopts her, as she is just beautiful and mirrors Estee so much in looks and physique that she should have wonderful pups.
What this means to our breeding program is that Estee and CoCo will not be bred until at least next July or August of 2007, which would not make puppies available until September or October of 2007. We will be taking reservations for adoption and Merlin will still be available for Stud service. His OFA test is this October.
Update on the puppies weights at 7 weeks
Liberty: 4 lbs. 4 ozs.
Master Bailey Thomas: 3 lbs. 13 ozs.
Murphy: 3 lbs. 13 ozs.
Einstein: 3 lbs. 6 ozs.
Belle is now available. Please read the above posting for how this has come about.
Now showing: Bailey and Liberty in Dogzilla!
Click the triangle on the lower left of the movie to play.
New pictures and puppies weights at 6 weeks of age
Liberty: 3 lbs. 8 ozs.
Master Bailey Thomas: 3 lbs. 3 ozs.
Murphy: 3 lbs. 3 ozs.
Einstein: 2 lbs. 12 ozs.
New Photos will be taken later today and posted on the July Puppies 2006 page on Rows 6 and 7.
A quick Quicktime Sunday movie
Click the triangle on the lower left of the movie to play.
Revere has morphed into Einstein because...
Yvonne, Aaron, Finn, Ella and Romy
Puppies weight at 5 weeks of age
Liberty: 2 lbs. 12 ozs.
Master Bailey Thomas: 2 lbs. 12 ozs.
Murphy: 2 lbs. 10 ozs.
Revere: 2 lbs. 6 ozs.
All the pups are growing rapidly, eating well, and developing outstanding Bichon Frise confirmation and characteristics. Next weeks pictures should be very impressive. Anyone wanting a sneak peek, let us know.
Puppy Update
Starting today at 5:00 p.m. the pups ate their first hard kibble, the Science Diet Puppy Small Bites in the bag. They have been eating the Science Diet Savory Chicken Entree soft food in the can since last Friday night.
All puppies are walking very well, and quite briskly in the yard. Teeth are coming in upper and lower. Their eyes are clear and dark with very thick white fur. Eye halos, nose and foot pads are blackening well.
Weights will be updated Friday as usual.
Veterinarian check and the first shots are on Saturday the 26th of August. Remaining shots should be given about each 4 weeks after that until completing the series or as directed by your vet.
Sunning on a summer Sunday afternoon
Belle, Murphy, Master Bailey Thomas, Liberty and Revere at play in the yard and later Merlin, Estee and CoCo watching over the sleeping puppies on the deck.

Message to New Owners
Thank you.
Murphy is the new name for Benjamin
Puppies weight at 4 weeks of age and New photos
Benji: 2 lbs. 2 ozs.
Liberty: 2 lbs. 6 ozs.
Master Bailey Thomas: 2 lbs. 3 ozs.
Revere: 2 lbs. 0 ozs.
New Photos will be taken later today of all puppies and will be located on the July Puppies 2006 page.
New photo of Liberty and Owner Update
Belle: Staying with us.
Master Bailey Thomas: Julie and Jason #1
Benji: Julie and Jason #2
Liberty: Is looking for you to give him a home this September!
Revere: Finn, Ella, Romy, Yvonne and Aaron.
Revere has been adopted
New photo of Revere
Update on New Owners and Puppy Availability
Puppies weighed today
Master Bailey Thomas: 1 lb. 12 oz.
Benji: 1 lb. 12 oz.
Liberty: 1 lb. 12 oz.
Revere: 1 lb. 10 oz.
All eyes are now wide open, they are starting to support themselves on their hind legs and are moving and talking like champs!
New pictures will be posted next Friday, and maybe the Podcast will be up by the end of the month.