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!

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Thank you so much Pam and Mark Turner from Tennessee River Chinooks for raising and socializing these puppies so well! Pups are all fantastic with sweet personalities and varying energy levels. Whether a pup moves forward in our breeding program or simply becomes a great family dog, each one of these owners have shown immense support for intentional crossbreeding by adopting this adorable little ones! Thank you one and all!

As is common with our litters, pups are spread out all over. This time we have one staying near home in Tennessee, two that will live within 20 minutes of each other in Georgia, California, Utah, Indiana, Oregon, and Ohio. Check out the pups destinations and final family photos below.

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

Desert Sol Darby Pearl (formerly known as Pixie)

Call Name:

Darby

Sex:

Female

Destination:

Darby only had to drive one hour away as her new family lives in TN too! Kevin and Ali and their two teenage daughters were lucky enough to get to visit the pups a few times before they went home. When coming up with the name Darby, it was on the list of Irish names they like (family is Irish, kids have Irish names, etc.) and Pearl, as it’s a southern name, and their families are and have been in the Deep South. The Irish meaning of Darby is “free from envy”….. perfect for the girl who has it all!

Desert Sol Poke Gremlin (formerly known as Gremlin)

Call Name:

Poke

Sex:

Male

Destination:

Poke went to southern CA with Destrie and Malcolm and their son Makai. Malcolm has been keeping his eye on the Chinook breed for some time and was very excited to be getting a pup from this litter. The story behind Poke’s name is Malcolm and Makai are native Hawaiian and they all wanted a Hawaiian theme name.

Desert Sol King Chewie (formerly known as Gnome)

Call Name:

Chewie

Sex:

Male

Destination:

Chewie went to UT to live with Eddie and Brittany and their kids. As previous black and tan Chinook owners, they had a soft spot for the two black and tan boys in this litter. Their kiddos even drew some pretty cute drawings of their family with a black & tan pup! Regarding the name, the family considered their interests and discovered these pups have a recent ancestor with the name Jedi. Being big Star Wars fans they kept that theme and chose "Chewie" (for Chewbacca). However, their son was set on the name "King" and Eddie is a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan. Considering all of that they came up with “King Chewie” - shortened would be K.C. Around the house he’ll just be called Chewie!

Desert Sol Shaconage Bodhi (formerly known as Lutin)

Call Name:

Bodhi

Sex:

Male

Destination:

Bodhi went to IN with Kim and Todd and their 3 boys who we think will keep him very busy! Although Bodhi will be running around and playing with the boys during the day, he also has a very important job of snuggling with mom and dad at the end of the day too. They named him Bodhi as it looked like a pup who could be happy hanging out on the beach or playing with the boys. Shaconage (Sha-Kon-A-Hey) is Cherokee for “Place of Blue Smoke”, which is what they called the Smoky Mountains. This name was selected to pay homage to Bodhi’s birthplace in Tennessee.

Desert Sol Dume (formerly known as Griffin)

Call Name:

Dume

Sex:

Male

Destination:

Dume went to OR to live with Joe and Kira and will be their first pup together! They will be having lots of fun hiking, skijoring, bikejoring and walking in the beautiful mountains in OR. They chose Dume as a reference to a character from one of their favorite TV shows, "Star Wars: Rebels". They chose to name him after a character who is known for his bravery and loyalty, using his name from before the Clone Wars as a nod to the ending of Rebels.

Desert Sol Forest (formerly known as Kobold)

Call Name:

Forest

Sex:

Male

Destination:

Forest is going to GA with Robin & Jake. They chose his name to be Forest as that is where they spend much of their time hiking and camping, and it brings them peace and happiness. Being out in nature is a passion of theirs and they can’t wait for their boy to enjoy it with them and they hope he loves it as much as they do. He’s already been on a few backpacking trips to get introduced to dad’s favorite hiking spots and as a bonus, he lives near his brother Doug and they have puppy play dates together!

Desert Sol Douglas (formerly known as Adaro)

Call Name:

Doug

Sex:

Male

Destination:

Doug is also going to GA to live with Lauren and Allen. His new family loves human names for pets (Wesley was their previous dog name and Walter is their current cat’s name) and they landed on Douglas. The name was inspired by one of their favorite authors, Douglas Adams. As mentioned before, Doug lives really close to his brother Forest and they have fun having brother puppy play dates!

Desert Sol Dorothy Dotts the I (formerly known as Siren)

Call Name:

Dottie

Sex:

Female

Destination:

Dottie went to OH to live with Alex and Jeff and their BMD Vitality dog Clara. They wanted to continue with the BMD Vitality Project with the Chinook/BMD pup and Dottie fit the bill! Dorothy, or Dottie as she is called routinely, gained her name partly out of a household tradition and partly out of appreciation for the classic Wizard of Oz character. Their household tradition is to select "old" human names for their pets, those that would have been popular in the first half of the 20th century or before, and so Dorothy fits the bill. They also appreciate that the character Dorothy is a winning combination of sweet, innocent and bold and perfectly willing to overcome her fears as she navigates obstacles on her journey.