The Jane and Cash litter of 2/6/2021 turned 4 months old yesterday. Time to start thinking about taping ears. The female I kept, See See, did have both ears up, but one has flopped back down. I am showing her this Friday in a puppy show, so I decided to tape today. Unfortunately, I hadContinue reading “Taping 4 month old GSD Ears”
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Reclining Together
This is Pony, although he has a new name now. He is with his Golden Retriever buddy all crammed onto a recliner. He’s got a nice dark face! And his feet are bigger than the Golden’s! Many of Jane’s puppies went to homes with children of all ages, other dogs, and other pets, including horsesContinue reading “Reclining Together”
GSD Puppy Ears
This video illustrates how a GSD Puppy’s ears might look at just under 4 months of age. Especially note how sometimes this puppy’s right ear is flat and pointed hard backwards, and sometimes it is flopping. The left ear is up nicely. This is all within the range of normal in my experience, especially basedContinue reading “GSD Puppy Ears”
Winston the Babysitter
At two years old, Winston’s temperament is superb. He is a half brother to Clyde and See See, who are 16 weeks old. He does a great job of playing gently with them, and they learned how to be respectful of a larger dog from their mother Jane.
Playtime with Brother Winston and Ears are Up!
Puppy training
A couple of the puppies that went to homes in the Richmond area came over on Saturday for some informal training. We worked on walking on a leash and coming when called. Of course, we had to have play sessions! My two short coats, Clyde and See See, got to play with Chief (formerly knownContinue reading “Puppy training”
Another natural retrieve!
In her new home, Connie’s new mom checked out the natural retrieve instinct. Here it is!
Connie’s new family
I love the way Connie is already adapting to her new family! The Jack Russell and Connie are already curling up together. This was love at first sight! She settled in on Saturday, and these pics were taken on Sunday.
GSD puppy with baby stroller
Here is the puppy formerly known as Quarter with his new family out for a walk next to the baby’s stroller. And check out those perfect ears!
German Shepherd puppy as natural retriever
I love this video that one of my new puppy owners sent! It shows an 11 week old puppy doing a natural retrieve. Natural, meaning not taught, just pure instinct. This is definitely a big characteristic in my bloodline and something I’m particularly proud of. Natural retrieving is the instinct most highly correlated with trainabilityContinue reading “German Shepherd puppy as natural retriever”
