Slevin the boy and the girls is Harley







Harley is now 50lbs and 24" to shoulder




















Slevin is 29" at the shoulder and 70lbs












Slevin, Harley, And their 8year old GSP

On Thu, Jul 26, 2012
 I just happened to notice on your blog that you had another litter of pups this year.  Did you get rid of them all?  They are good looking but I don't think any of them are as smart and goodlooking as #3 2010 - Misty.  LOL....  I am kinda partial to her.  She is doing excellent by the way. Last year she got me up about 15 pheasants and was able to catch one on her own (without a shot even being fired).  She was so proud when she brought that one back to me.  She retrieves, points and all the other things that a good dog is supposed to do.  One of these time you will have to stop by and see her when you are in Richmond visiting your parents.  I attached a picture of Misty on her 1st Hunt last fall.

Puppy #3-Misty

Hey its great to hear from you. I've been going to send you an update but I could not remember your email address.

Yes, Misty is doing great, she is so full of energy, I usually take her out for a long run every other night. This has been her routine for the last 8 months or so. If I miss a time she becomes very hyper. Its been fun to see her progress. I didn't think that she was ever going to point on a bird, but here a month ago she pointed on her first pheasant. She was so excited and from that time on she knows what it is she is really looking for. I think at first she just thought it was a free for all and she was just out for the exercise. She has been a very expensive dog. Last spring she got out of her kennel and followed some kids home from school. I hunted everywhere with no luck. Then the following day I called all the pounds and there she was at the one in Richmond. It cost me $140 dollars to get her out. They had to chip her, charged for bording, licensing and rabbies. I needed them anyway. Then here about 3 months ago while we were out on one of our runs she hit a metal fense post and layed her chest open, the vet had to put her to sleep and sew her up 16 stitches internal and external, another $100+ . She is a good dog though. She is a bit spooky when it comes to loud noises, I have been very careful with shooting a gun around her. Hopefully when we get into the birds it will not even phase her.

Anyway thanks for the note. Attached is some pictures of her at 4 months, 8 months, and a month ago on her first point. She has darkened up and lost any white coloring that she had.

take care ....

Misty



misty 8 months











Misty Pointing Oct 2011

Week 5 of puppy madness, it isn’t really, but it can get crazy at times. The puppies are becoming more independent. They are now eating solid dog food. Mom has been weaning them gradually. Every once and a while they pin her down for a nip, but it has become less frequent. They cry less now that they know that solid food is good. We keep them outside all day to explore the backyard. Not a one has escaped, and they are content. Mom is free to come and go as she pleases, in and out the doggy door. They will soon be six weeks before I know it. Some of them will be going to their new homes soon. I’m excited that our puppies will bring joy to some great families.




#1~solid female



#2~Male




#3~small spot Female


#4~Large spot on shoulder, female



#5~Solid Male



#6~Female


#7~Solid Female

This was our second birthday party for the month. I planned not a single activity. Put out dress up clothing, but knew the puppies would be the stars of the party again. I had the kids let the puppies rest all day. When the party stated they were played with for the first thirty minutes. Then they needed to go in for a nap again. At the end of the party they came out again. You can tell they are still very young by the amount of sleep they really do need.

Our Puppies that have deposits on them are wearing collars. #1 is in a green reflective color. #6 has a blue collar. #3 &#4 are in a red collar. #5 is in a black collar. I will try and post more individual pictures of them all soon.

Week four, the giggles in my house are endless. Our puppies are a lot of fun. Their ears have defiantly opened up. They are more vocal then ever. I started them on soft food Sunday and they love it. You can now come and see the puppies if you would like. I will also take a deposit to hold a pup. Sorry, from experience, I can not hold a puppy without a deposit. I will Take as little as a $50 deposit. Feel free to call me if you would like to come (435)787-2906.

My daughter recently turned nine. The highlight of her party was the sweet German Shorthair puppies. She wanted everyone to enjoy them as much as she does.




































































Rose Playing the new game with the kids.

This week has been the best so far with the puppies. There eyes have now opened. They are starting to walk, rather then crawl around. Almost, they still have a hard time on the slick floors. Some are stronger then others. Our puppies are beginning to socialize with each other. I find them sitting up a lot more and looking at what is going on around them. The next mile stone, there ears will open up.
#1~She is stunning.---->












#2~Male, maybe I should have gotten pictures when they are more active, next time.


#3~She did not what to sit still long enough to get a picture, just wanted to know what was going on around her.


#4~ Again, this picture may describe her better.





















#4~Sweet girl,












#5~Male, always finds his way to the bottom of the puppy pile.









#6~ Miss independent, I have lost this pup the most often.















#7~ she is defiantly the smallest of the litter.
Her marking on her chest is much larger then her oldest sister.






I came home from work today and Rose was whining. The two solid liver girls had escaped the playpen. The fun begins, The girls surprised me, they seem so mellow.





They have found there voice and are getting around.