Meko (f.k.a. Xanadu) & Torch (f.k.a. Yancey) Pictures

All of the puppies except Topper (Tater Tot) have gone to their new homes. Topper (Tater Tot) is still looking for a nice show/performance home to call his own. He is in New Mexico with Penni and she let me know that they will try to get current stacked pictures of him. I thought I would post some recent pictures of the smooshies I received from their new owners. I love getting pictures of the puppies off on new adventures!
On another note, it looks like ear taping may be in order for those smooshies who haven't quite tamed their big ears to stand at attention. There should be a handout in your puppy information notebook.

Meko (f.k.a. Xanadu) in San Francisco

Meko (f.k.a. Xanadu) in San Francisco

Torch (f.k.a. Yancey) looking dashing in his tape crown

Torch (f.k.a. Yancey) in Oregon

Xanadu Heads Off To Her New Home

Well, little Ms Fluffer Nutter Xanadu and I made an early morning trip to DFW airport this morning to meet up with her new mommy. Julie flew in from San Francisco, CA so that Xanadu could ride in the cabin of the airplane. Ms Fluffy Pants will get to live the sweet life as a pampered companion with Julie, her husband and their 11 year old son. They promise to send lots of pictures and may even do some non competition agility to challenge Xanadu's mind.  I hope Xanadu has fun on her new adventure! :-) I know I will miss you Little Ms Pouffey Pants!

Xanadu after the ear tape was taken off 1 day ago (only 1 ear is still standing now)

Fun With Tape :-)

Well, at least it is fun for me! Maybe challenging is a better word! It is VERY hard to tape ears on 12 week old puppies (by myself) that would rather be doing anything else but holding still.
Regardless of this, the girls (Riley, Zoey and Xanadu) have had to have a little help with getting their big Cardi ears to stand at attention. Granted, they would still look cute with airplane ears but there is just something enchanting about those upright ears where they are supposed to be! :-) Plus, they get GREAT reception in most buildings! :-)
The following pictures show just how mistreated the girls think they are. Never mind the mass amount of treats involved in the process!

Xanadu

Zoey

Riley

Xanadu all tired out

Lazy Sunday Morning....

So far the dogs and I have had a very relaxing weekend. The small amount of rain we received over the last few days and the cooler temperatures (actually in the 80's) have been a welcome relief. Please enjoy these pictures of smooshies (& mommy Ditto) enjoying their Sunday morning naps! :-)

Mommy Ditto still loves her smooshies!

Upward facing Zoey

Ms Riley found the cool spot under the desk

Zoey (left) loves her sister Xanadu (right)

Ms Riley catching some sun :-)

Xanadu Is Still Looking For a Home!

Sweet Xanadu is a fluffy brindle girl that is looking for a good performance/companion home. She will be 12 weeks old tomorrow. She is active, attentive and is eager to please! :-) If you are interested in adding this sweet girl to your household please fill out a puppy application on Penni's blog.

Topper 11 Week Stacked Pictures

 

This is Topper (a.k.a. Tater Tot). He is 11 weeks old in this photo.  His pedigree can be seen here.  His dad is the Chase ( Am/Can CH C-Myste Baledwr Pursuit of Happiness CD HSAs RN VC CGC TT) and his mom is Ditto (CH Coedwig’s Dejavu), a Carbon daughter.  Topper is DM clear (both parents were DNA tested clear).  Both parents are OFA certified for Hips and Elbows.  Chase’s health clearances are all on his website. 
I also have Topper's  fluffy brindle sister available to a performance or companion home. She is very smart and responsive. Photos of her can be found on previous blog posts. Please contact Penni or I if you are interested in either Topper or Xanadu.

New Mexico Trip

I had a GREAT time at Penni's place in New Mexico this weekend. Topper rode well in the plane on the trip there. He will stay with Penni until he finds a good show home. I also brought 'baddog" Riley back to Texas so that she can learn to be a true Southern Belle! :-)
The landscape of New Mexico was awesome! It is so neat to see so many mountains. Plus, it was nice to go outside and not die of heat exhaustion! I got to go with Penni and see Little Miss Nola herd ornery sheep and goats. It was a new experience to see Cardi's doing what they were bred to do. It makes me think, I need to find a herding club somewhere around Dallas or North Texas. Penni was also nice enough to let Nola sleep in bed with me since I was missing my bed buddies. :-)
We also took current stacked pictures of Topper and Riley. I will post them tomorrow. Until then, appreciate the beauty of New Mexico. :-)

The view from the side of the road

Sunset

Sunset over the mountains

The view from the herding site

Beautiful Landscape

Rainbow with Sunrise