Puppies
Northwest Forest Litter: Spring 2025
Ava
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Pippin
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Birth - 5/18/2025
Back on March 19th, Ava and Pippin had their fateful first meeting. Turns out, Ava's progesterone test that day said she was ready for romance... like, right then! Who needs a candlelit dinner when you have a vet's office? Despite the less-than-romantic setting and both being first-timers, these two clearly hit it off, and our backup AI (artificial insemination) wasn't even needed.
Then, this past Sunday, May 18th, after keeping us on our toes with a long wait after her temperature drop, Ava decided it was finally time! She naturally delivered 9 beautiful puppies in just over 8 hours, at a nice, steady pace. Most made a quiet entrance, but Cedar, the firstborn, was clearly impatient to join the world and literally kicked his way out!
Meet the new additions: 7 tawny bundles of joy (4 males, 3 females) and 2 dashing black & tans (1 male, 1 female). And as a sweet bonus, each pup has at least a few white toes, looking like they've been dipped in milk. So cute!
So now, the moment you've all been waiting for, we would like to introduce the puppies of the Northwest Forest litter, in order of appearance:
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Sex:
MaleWeight:
1lb 1ozName Origin:
Commonly associated with Western Redcedar. It is commonly found from the Pacific Northwest to Southeast Alaska. Historically, it has had a wide range of uses among Native American tribes, from weaving baskets to constructing canoes and homes. It is also an important part of the ecosystem, providing food and habitat for a wide range of wildlife..jpg)
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MaleWeight:
1lb 3ozName Origin:
Often associated with Douglas-fir, this tree is widespread throughout the Pacific Northwest and western British Columbia. In old-growth forests, Douglas-fir can exceed 300 feet in height and provides important habitat for several endangered species. Of note, while commonly called a "fir," Douglas-fir is not a true fir; it is actually a member of the pine family..jpg)
Sex:
MaleWeight:
1lb 2ozName Origin:
Larch is not widely distributed in the Northwest, but it can be found in parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Unusual for conifers, larches are deciduous and shed their needles each year. Some species can live for up to 1,000 years, and in rare cases, close to 2,000 years..jpg)
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FemaleWeight:
1lb 0ozName Origin:
Oregon ash is the only ash species native to the Pacific Northwest and ranges as far south as central Southern California. It is often found in wetland areas and near streams in mixed forests, and it regrows quickly after flooding or other clearing events..jpg)
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MaleWeight:
14ozName Origin:
Another member of the pine family, spruce trees can be identified by their hard, prickly needles. One species in particular, Sitka spruce, is among the largest conifers in the world and can exceed 300 feet in height, with trunks reaching up to 16 feet in diameter at the base. Sitka spruce is found only in coastal areas and valleys of rivers that flow to the ocean. Most large Sitka spruce in the Northwest were removed by widespread logging during the 1900s..jpg)
Sex:
FemaleWeight:
1lb 0ozName Origin:
Western juniper is the most common juniper species native to the Pacific Northwest, typically found in dry, rocky soils at higher elevations east of the Cascade Range. Recognizable by its scaly leaves and berry-like cones, it thrives in arid environments where few other trees can survive. Historically, Indigenous peoples used various parts of the tree for medicinal and ceremonial purposes..jpg)
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FemaleWeight:
1lb 2ozName Origin:
Several species of pine are found in the Pacific Northwest. Western White Pine is usually found west of the Cascade Mountain range and growing alongside other trees in evergreen forests, while Lodgepole and several other types of pine are found in more arid or coastal regions..jpg)
Sex:
MaleWeight:
1lb 3ozName Origin:
Western hemlock is the state tree of Washington and is commonly found in the moist, temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest. It thrives in shaded environments and is often seen growing on nurse logs or in dense stands of mixed conifer forests. Western hemlock plays a vital ecological role by helping to stabilize soils and support a wide range of plant and animal life. Its bark and needles have historically been used by Native American tribes for medicine and ceremonial purposes..jpg)
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FemaleWeight:
1lb 1ozName Origin:
Red alder is a fast-growing deciduous tree commonly found in areas with moist soil. It quickly establishes itself in disturbed areas such as clearings or after logging or fires and plays an important ecological role as a pioneer species by fixing nitrogen in the soil and allowing for the establishment of evergreen forests.of
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