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 5 - 11/26/2023

Over this last week all pups grew by leaps and bounds with the 5-week weights ranging from 6 to over 8 pounds. All the pups are eating the puppy mush very well and look forward to the meals. Keelie and Myka both have backed off on the nursing, so the pups are maintaining a healthy weight gain. The puppies are eating meals 5 times a day until week 6 when they will be decreased to 4 times a day.

Last week’s focus was on introducing the pups to the world individually by having them all spend time in the front yard alone. During this time, they were able to spend time with our cat, Lily, without Aunt Myka pushing the cat away from the litter. In addition, they met some of the neighborhood children. We continue to expose them to loud sounds and music.

On Thanksgiving Day, the pups were introduced to two family-owned dogs, which after the initial excitement they paid little attention to any of the big dogs. The pups were much more interested in the new humans they met and all the love and play time they had. They were very much tuckered out by the end of the day.

The puppy’s play has become more aggressive towards each other as they explore their capabilities of running, jumping, and fighting with each other. They have started to play tug of war with some of the toys and the blue pee pads. Leaves have become one of their favorite toys when they are outside.

The pups also continue to learn to potty in their area and are doing better in doing their business in the proper area. During the next few weeks there should be an improvement in the use of the potty area.

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Their personalities continue to show individualities. The calmer ones are Gremlin, Adaro, Kobold, and Griffin. Gnome, Pixie and Siren are the adventurous ones. Gnome really likes to spend time outside the pen and explore the house. Lutin is becoming the cuddler and is always the first one up to any human.

This next week we will continue to add different sounds and textures. We will also add some treats in the snuffle blanket and introduce them to low steps and a slide to start them on stair training.

Puppies

Mythical Creatures Litter: Fall 2023

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Desert Sol Vitality Keelie (Keelie)

'PR' Sea Smoke Puck (Bruin)

Birth

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Week 5

Week 5 - 11/26/2023

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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