The puppies are all about 1 pound now, more than doubling their birth weight in their first week.

Billie Jean seems to be the smallest pup now, we will be happy if she stays small.

Patience has very strong muscle tone and is a high energy little girl.  Seth is a chunky, easy going boy.

We enjoy holding these snuggly little bundles, there is not nuch nicer than puppies!

Sailor had her litter of three beautiful pups yesterday, 7-23-09.  This is six months to the day when she whelped her last litter.

At a dog show this last weekend this darling little girl spent lots of time with me and little Pilgrim pup.  We had some fun together, but high temperatures and boredom eventually began to have a negative effect on some of our moods.

for folks who don't like his naturally long tail:

This is the coat of arms of Furstenfeldbruck, Germany (in Bavaria) where I was born.  It has a big church, several actually, and a bridge. Its sister city is Wichita Falls, TX.

Brand new, just for her!

Jake and his family were a big hit with the family in Sparks!  Sophie and Hanna showed Jake and Pilgrim in the brace classes, winning first place both shows.

Jake won "Best Male" and "Best of Variety" in both shows he competed in.  His ring manners are improving with training!