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Many new firsts for Tilly
Today was a big day for little Tilly. This morning, bright and early, I took her to meet our Vet and get her 3rd set of shots. She did really well, with just one small cry when he stuck the … Continue reading
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Happy Easter
We hope that the Easter bunny hid some tasty treats for you to fill your basket with!
Another life lesson for Tilly
I am laughing so hard that the tears are running down my face. Poor Tilly just learned another life lesson the hard way. I’ve been in the den getting caught up on emails for the last hour or so. … Continue reading
Nurse Tilly
Don has been convalescing at home this week. Not to worry…..he has had Nurse Tilly to keep him company. Here is a series of pictures of her snuggling and keeping a watchful eye on her patient.
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Tilly loves rawhide
We gave Tilly her first piece of rawhide. She wasn’t sure whether it was more fun to eat or play with it. She learned a valuable life lesson though. If you live in a multi-dog household, and you leave your … Continue reading
Puppies have spring fever
Last week was so beautiful with temperatures well above normal…..almost all the snow was gone but that all changed. Here it is the first official week of spring and the temperature has fallen and we’ve had snow 3 days in … Continue reading
Puppy mosh pit
Generally speaking, most German Shepherds are fiercely loyal and love their family but they often don’t really warm up to strangers. Tango is quite different. She is extremely affectionate and just loves all people When Don takes her … Continue reading
Clicker training begins
Now that Tilly has been with us for a week and she has settled into her new life, it is time to start training. We started out with ‘charging the clicker’ to teach her that a click is a very … Continue reading
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Celebrating 3 months
Today Tilly is 3 months old. She has really fit well into our ‘Dog House’. Wally and Tango seem to be accepting her and she is thrilled with them. Wally will allow her to snuggle with him but he doesn’t … Continue reading
Angel or Devil???
These two pictures perfectly capture Tilly’s dual personality. When our little Tilly is sweet….she is very sweet. She cuddles and licks and loves to be smooched……..but……when our little Tilly is bad…..she is really bad! She jumps and bites and … Continue reading
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Everything is a toy
People can spend a fortune on toys to entertain their puppies. In reality, everything is a potential toy … as long as it doesn’t have sharp bits or is small enough to swallow. Here is a video of Tilly … Continue reading
Puppy camouflage
It has been really hard leaving little Tilly at home while I go to work. I know that Don is taking good care of her but I still miss her. He brought her with him when he came to my … Continue reading
Tilly exploring her new world
We had an incredibly beautiful, sunny and warm day today. A little unusual for us to be this warm in mid March. Tilly got her first introduction to the backyard and it appears that she likes to go exploring. … Continue reading
Who switched my puppy??
Friday night and Saturday Tilly was an absolute angel. Very quiet, sweet and gentle. She was just content to snuggle up in my lap and sleep. Then came Sunday morning. I’m guessing that little Miss Tilly is feeling more confident … Continue reading
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Tilly meets Wally and Tango
Just a short video clip showing Tango and Wally meeting Tilly for the first time. Tango has this habit of using her long, pointy muzzle and ‘boinking’ other dogs when she wants to play. She almost knocks poor little Tilly … Continue reading
What a good puppy!
Last night everyone was just so exhausted after our long trip so we all curled up on the couch together. I just love this picture. It really helps to put into perspective just how small Tilly is compared to Wally. I … Continue reading
She’s Ours
We had a lovely visit with the breeder, signed the paperwork and we are heading home with the newest member of our family. Tilly seems to be pooped from all the excitement She is curled up against my neck and … Continue reading
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3 more sleeps
I can’t believe that the big day is almost here. Back in January it seemed like it was an eternity to wait. Now we are running around buying ‘stuff’ to make sure our new little princess has everything that a … Continue reading
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Meet Tilly
We had a lovely drive up to Cold Lake to meet the puppies. When we got there the breeder said that she had a puppy in mind that she thought would be perfect for us. She is from the … Continue reading
Our little girl is 7 weeks old
Our breeder sent new pictures today. It looks like both litters get to play together now. Aren’t they cute????? We are allowed to go and visit them now. We are planning for Feb 27th……I can hardly wait.
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More puppy pictures
The breeder sent us a new batch of puppy pictures. Aren’t they just adorable. They will be 6 weeks old in a few days so that means we are at the half way point of our wait to adopt our … Continue reading
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We have a breeder
Although both breeders were excellent, we have decided to go with the breeder from Alberta because she was the first one to get back to us. In fact she responded to my email the day I sent it. Talk about … Continue reading
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We have a name!
I am embarrassed to admit that I have already picked a name for our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel……before we even have one. I am hoping to call her Tilly. The reason I say “hoping” is because I generally prefer … Continue reading
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Finding a Cavalier King Charles Breeder
We have chosen our breed, now comes the big task of finding a breeder. For me, finding the right breeder is almost as important as finding the right breed. A good breeder makes sure that they only breed the best … Continue reading
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And the winning breed is……
Over the last 2 months I’ve googled, spent hours on YouTube and done research at the library. The good news is that I think I have found the perfect breed for us. The more I read about them, the … Continue reading
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New family addition?
It has been more than 6 months since we said good bye to our last foster puppy and it has been over a year since our little, sweet Shih Tzu went to puppy heaven. I’m feeling the overwhelming need to … Continue reading
