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

Week 1

Week 1 - 10/29/2023

This first week has flown by. Keelie and the pups are doing wonderfully well. All pups were great sucklers from the start and thus have all grown very well. Three of the pups are already over two pounds. Keelie is a very protective mom and did not like having the pups taken out of the whelping box for the first few days. She now will leave the pups after feeding so she can get some well-deserved uninterrupted sleep.

Daily routine includes cleaning, feeding momma, neural stimulation exercises for the pups (days 3-16), twice daily weights (week one and then daily for week two) and trimming of the nails as needed. Of course, daily snuggles are a must to help socialize these little ones. It is a difficult job, but someone needs to do it. Around day three Keelie decided she could resume a daily walk of about ¾ of a mile, she has a bounce in her step as she enjoys the outdoors and visiting the neighborhood dog smells. Interestingly she never dug in the dirt during her pregnancy but now has a pretty large crater going on in the back yard.

The pups had their first outing this week on Wednesday to the vet for the pups. All traveled well and momma was great. The pups are getting around the whelping pen and are vocal about when they need momma’s attention. Pixie, who is the smallest, makes sure that she makes her way into the milk bar and can easily push aside her litter mates.

Their eyes and ears should be opening in a few days and there is no telling how their activities will change as they start to push themselves up on all four legs. We have noticed how the colors on many of the puppies have begun to change to a tawnier color and the tan color is starting to show more on the two black and tan males.

As a side note: Keelie’s name is also from a mythical creature based upon a massive wyvern in the Throne of Glass book series. The character, Keelie, exhibited deep loyalty to her rider, Petrah, and loved her so much that she is willing sacrificed herself to save her rider. She also manifested compassion, as she appeared to attempt to be friendly with other dragons. Our Keelie very much lives up to her namesake as she is very loyal and loving to her family, protective and tolerant of small children and very compassionate. She will often wake you up if you are having a nightmare and cuddle with you until all is well.

We'll see you at next week's pupdate. Until then, keep watching that puppy cam and hanging out with us on Instagram and Facebook!

Puppies

Mythical Creatures Litter: Fall 2023

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Desert Sol Vitality Keelie (Keelie)

'PR' Sea Smoke Puck (Bruin)

Birth

Week 1

Week 1 - 10/29/2023

The Mythical Creatures litter (as always in order of appearance):

Desert Sol Pixie

Desert Sol Gremlin

Desert Sol Gnome

Desert Sol Lutin

Desert Sol Griffin

Desert Sol Kobold

Desert Sol Adaro

Desert Sol Siren

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