Puppies

Mythical Creatures Litter: Fall 2023

Keelie

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Bruin

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This litter was born October 22, 2023!

Keelie and Bruin are quite the pair! Both dogs are huge cuddle bugs, quite chatty, friendly, empathetic, and very people (and animal) oriented! Bruin is a curious and affectionate boy who loves all animals and people who he meets. He has that Chinook quality of bringing a toy over to greet you if you come to visit. He loves going on walks and car rides and is a great adventure buddy. Keelie is a giant mushball who loves all the people in her family, including the grandchildren. She will get jealous if her sister Myka is getting attention, so she will plop herself down in your lap to be sure she's the closest to you and your affection! She was an excellent big "aunt" to Myka's last litter of puppies. She would lay in the whelping box, help clean up, play with the pups and even tried helping feed them! We think she'll be an excellent mother herself! The puppies from this pairing should be very loving, social and maybe a tad on the chatty side... ;o)

This will be a satellite litter for Desert Sol Chinooks with the puppies being raised in Clarksville, Tennessee with Keelie's family and Desert Sol assisting Keelie's family as much as possible, including the screening and supporting of the puppy’s new homes. Since this is a Chinook Breed Conservation Program, we'll be especially interested in homes willing to keep their dogs open for future breeding.

Desert Sol Vitality Keelie (Keelie)

Birth Date: 10/25/2019

Pedigree: Click here to see Keelie's Pedigree (sire information available to puppy owners)

Hips: OFA Good

Elbows: OFA Normal

Eyes: OFA Normal w/ breeder's option 8/4/2022

Stats: 74 pounds, 25 inches

Registration: COA CBCP - X20-0112-50%

Genetic Test Results: Dwarfism: Clear, MDR1: Clear

Other: Seizure & allergy free

Keelie is a very sweet and goofy soul. She also loves people and her sister but is happy to play by herself or sunbathe. One of Keelie’s favorite things is to cuddle with anyone that will let her. She thinks that she is a lap dog. She likes to play fetch, go for car rides, and play with her sister and dog cousins. However, she draws the line of playing with the other dogs and people when it comes to swimming as she does not like water of any kind. Unlike her sister, she can be vocal when she sees things she wants like food or playmates. Keelie loves children and is very tolerant of them, she enjoys having them crawl on her as much as she likes to cuddle with them. She is always right there playing with our grandchildren in whatever current adventure they are on from building things to make believe trips around the house and back yard.

Keelie is very empathetic towards people and animals. If I have a bad dream she comes and soothes me and she was a great assistant to her sister’s litter. She stayed with Myka, helped nurse the pups and played with them as they grew. Keelie is a member of both the Chinook Breed Conservation Program and the Bernese Mountain Dog Vitality Project. Future Chinook and BMD litters will bring better health and diversity to both breeds.

'PR' Sea Smoke Puck (Bruin)

Birth Date: 5/11/2018

Pedigree: Click here to see Bruin's Pedigree

Hips: PennHIP Right DI = 0.33, Left DI = 0.31

Eyes: OFA Normal 8/11/2023

Stats: 72 pounds, 24 inches

Registration: UKC - B221,571

Genetic Test Results: Dwarfism: Clear, MDR1: Clear

Other: Seizure & allergy free

Bruin is a handsome, healthy and intelligent four-legged companion! Bruin’s curiosity knows no bounds, and he's always eager to learn new tricks and explore new adventures with his favorite humans. When guests come over, Bruin's warm heart shines through. He can't resist bringing a toy to anyone who visits, making them feel instantly welcome and loved. One of Bruin's most endearing qualities is his love for all dogs. He's the ultimate playdate partner, making friends wherever he goes. Whether at the park or on long walks, Bruin is the social butterfly who brings out the best in every furry friend he meets.

Speaking of walks, Bruin absolutely adores them! He's the ideal walking buddy and he'll happily accompany us on long strolls through the neighborhood or hikes in the great outdoors. His enthusiasm for car rides is just as infectious, making him the perfect co-pilot for all our adventures. In the morning, Bruin is known to be quite chatty, but his wagging tail and bright eyes are a cheerful way to start the day. And when it comes to mealtime, he's the picture of patience, waiting for his dinner or treats with unwavering loyalty. We look forward to seeing Bruin's best qualities in these pups!

Birth

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Week 7

Week 7 - 12/10/2023

This last week has flown by. It is so hard to believe that there is only one week left before these precious pups go to their forever homes. This last week consisted of continuing to hear loud sounds, taking short rides (Gremlin & Lutin got to visit the small pet store and received lots of love from the workers), leash introduction and individual time outside. As many of you know, Saturday of this week we had storms roll through Tennessee with our community getting hit hard, the pups weathered the thunderstorms very well and we received no damage in our area thankfully. However, we were prepared to retire to the basement if needed with our 10 dogs and 2 cats.

The pups are playing with each other very well and have started to master the ability to jump off and over things. They have the art of hopping all around down. They have spent a lot of time off the puppy cam as they have been getting comfortable exploring the house. Often even sleeping around the living area. They still have not gotten the courage to tackle the stairs inside the house but are very comfortable going up and down the outside steps. Keelie and Myka continue to teach the pups play techniques and setting boundaries. I am sure that Keelie appreciates the help that Myka provides.

Weights for week seven ranged from 11 to 14 pounds and the pups are pretty much on dry kibble now. We will transition this next week to feeding 3 times a day.

Kristy fell in love with Adaro on her visit to TN

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These pups are so sweet, and their favorite activity is to see their humans on the floor and to shower them with kisses and cuddles. They are going to make some families very happy.

This last week will be to focus on getting the pups ready to leave with their new families and going to the vet for their well puppy checkup on Monday. They have a visitor with our breeder, Kristy, who will do the puppy evaluations and spend time getting puppy love for a few days. Continue to tune into the puppy cam for this last week and experience their continued development.