Puppies

Sweethearts Litter: Fall 2018

Kiki

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Sammie

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Kiki and Sammie both have excellent temperaments that we hope are passed on to their pups. Kiki loves to hike in the woods in Oakland, CA and near Lake Tahoe, while Sammie is an avid beach runner from Southern California. Both love being with their families just as much as being out and about.

Kiki has great movement, tawny coloring with unique darker neck markings, and exceptional rear angulation. Her personality is very similar to her mom Kyra's (the chesterh Sweetie award winner from several years back). Sammie has a nice front, great personality, and a good head. Both have great health, no allergies.

These pups are being raised in Northern California (Oakland). If interested in a puppy from this litter please fill out a puppy application on our website.

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'PR' Desert Sol Kiara (KEE-AR-UH)

Birth Date: 5/2/2014

Pedigree: Click here to see Kiki's Pedigree

Hips: OFA Good

Eyes: OFA Normal 5/4/2018

Stats: 60 pounds, 24 inches

Genetic Test Results: Dwarfism: Clear, MDR1: Clear

Other: Seizure & allergy free

If life were a beauty pageant, Kiki (Desert Sol Kiara) would be in the running for "Miss Congeniality." This friendly, sweet and loving girl gets along with everyone, from her two brother/sister cats at home, to all the skiers, hikers, bikers and dogs (big and small) she meets on the trail -- to even the postman! While shy at first when meeting dogs on the trail, she waits patiently and politely for them to greet her, then inevitably tails are wagging all around. She also maintains a bit of polite decorum as she greets strangers and accepts their friendly and loving pets, before moving along and staying with her family pack on the trail. At home, she's definitely more wildly enthusiastic about greeting (and licking) visitors on her home turf, roo-ing with excitement.

Kiki possesses the typical balance of the Chinook who is equally ready for any outdoor trail adventure or a day spent curled up at home with lots of belly rubs. She gets a lot of mileage each week running among the redwoods of her Oakland Hills home parks, and in the winter enjoys adventures in the snowy playground of Lake Tahoe. She's also a typical Chinook in being bad on-leash (pulling like her sled dog genes depend on it), but thankfully she has great voice recall and can run freely off-leash. She sticks close to her family on the trail, often running back and forth between the lead person and the last person to make sure everyone's on track -- true to her devoted and selfless personality.

'PR' Sirius Rising Samwell Tarly (Sammie)

Birth Date: 4/22/2016

Pedigree: Click here to see Sammie's Pedigree

Hips: PennHIP >75% LDI=.39 RDI=.39

Eyes: OFA Normal 5/14/2018

Stats: 72 pounds, 26 inches

Genetic Test Results: Dwarfism: Clear, MDR1: Clear

Other: Seizure & allergy free

Sammie (Sirius Rising Samwell Tarly) entered this world with a philosopher's soul and has been a dedicated family companion. Sammie loves just hanging with his people, playing with his big sister Bella, hiking trails, and running on his favorite beach in Southern CA. His gorgeous dark eyes and happy smile are characteristic of his fabulous personality. After an adventuresome day or just hanging around the house Sammie is the best at cuddling! PennHip and eyes have both tested clear!

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Week 3 - 12/23/2018

Sweethearts on the move! In Week 3, the puppies were mobile…in more ways than one! From gaining more stability on their legs and starting to romp and jump during playtime, they also made the move 180 miles north from Oakland to Truckee/Lake Tahoe, to spend the winter holidays (near) the snow.

The pups did great on the long, heavily trafficked drive. After a few minutes of excited yipping with the transfer to the car, they calmed down quickly into a “puppy pile” and snoozed in their crate alongside Mama Kiki. Halfway up to Tahoe, they made an efficient nursing stop in Sacramento (at a Starbucks parking lot, of course — beverages for everyone!).

Since settling into their new digs, they now have more room to explore…a weaning pen was added to their whelping box, and there’s even more space outside of the boxes to wander around (under close supervision, as some of the humans are OCD about toileting, ha!). They spend more of their time playing with new toys, pulling on blankets and wrestling with one another.

Mama Kiki is happy to be back in the mountains, where she’s resumed short, off-leash walks on the forested trails outside her home. She can sniff the pine trees and chase imaginary chipmunks, as I think those creatures have bedded down for the winter. But, let’s give her props for creativity!

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The Sweethearts litter (as always in order of appearance):

Desert Sol Bec

Name Origin:

"kiss" Québécois

Sex:

Male

Weight:

5lb 6oz

About Bec:

Every once in a while, Bec’s shy, quiet and gentle disposition is interrupted by a bark or yip as he discovers a new toy in his surroundings. His momentary surprise quickly gives way to a mellow acceptance or exploratory nudge. As always, Bec seeks out the best position for his head to be cushioned while sleeping, with his newest favorite spot being the sides of his Mama’s bolstered dog bed.

Desert Sol Baci

Name Origin:

"kiss" in Italian

Sex:

Male

Weight:

4lb 14oz

About Baci:

Baci continues to be the outgoing, extroverted explorer — very playful in his interactions with new toys and usually the one to instigate wrestling matches with his siblings. He’s already quite prolific in dispensing kisses and gently licking the arms of his human handlers, too.

Desert Sol Dolce

Name Origin:

"sweet" Italian

Sex:

Female

Weight:

4lb 7oz

About Dolce:

Dolce, named “Sweet” in Italian, has started to show her mischievous, outgoing side. She confidently and easily climbs up and over the doorways of the whelping and weaning pens, and has started to pull and tug on the surrounding blankets. She might be the champion in tug-of-war with her siblings; we’ll have to see…

Desert Sol Bisou

Name Origin:

"kiss" French

Sex:

Female

Weight:

4lb 12oz

About Bisou:

Bisou continues her spunky ways, and now seems to be sporting a smile much of the time. She whines less while nursing (she used to constantly “talk to” the Milk Bar when nursing), but still lets her feelings known when momentarily exasperated with a situation. She recovers quickly, though, easily and happily distracted by hugs, petting and new toys.