Hello All! Things are progressing very well with Grace and Ellie! There is Ellie, this morning weighing in at just under a pound and a half–Yahoo! I have increased her bottle feedings to four to five times a day, using smaller amounts and I’ve added a bit more water to …
Read more...Grace and Ellie Day 9 Grace is doing fantastic! Do I dare say she is 2lbs already? She makes the cutest noises and is really curious with her nose when I pick her up to weigh her, clip her nails, do her exercises, etc. She is very alert and responsive …
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The pups are doing well. Grace is gaining weight by leaps and bounds. I have decided to help Ellie along by supplementing with bottle feeding. She nurses from Shay, but is obviously not getting enough for whatever reason. She is vigorous with nursing, seems to do just fine, but I …
Read more...We are going to call these two sweet gals Grace and Ellie. We’ve been calling them Peanut and Pudgy or Half-pint and Whole Milk. lol. I know–isn’t that terrible!? We better get the temporary litter names in use. So, Grace is officially a week old, now. She was born Saturday …
Read more...The creative side of my brain has completely shut down. I cannot come up with a special theme for these babies and really, really need your help! This is a very special litter and two very special gals. Also a litter of many “firsts” for us. The first litter in …
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Shay is coming along great and is able to get around well now. She still is not eating much, though. My normal chow-hound has barely eaten since Friday. We’ve had to coax her with hand-feeding. Everything I’ve tried–usually her favorites–she shows no interest in at all. As I write this, …
Read more...Okay, so, I just received an e-mail from our friends Dan and Sandi. They have come to my rescue with a solution …
Read more...Have you ever had one of those moments like … I just spent at least 5 minutes looking for the “other sock” …
Read more...Shay had her puppies via c-section today. There was a pup sideways that never turned, thus blocking the exit for all. We …
Read more...Ellie: Ellie is an orange belton beauty. Born just .2 ounces less, had not gained as Gracie did. But she is a …
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Shay sort-of faked me out a little bit yesterday. She wouldn’t eat all day and that is usually the first sign to …
Read more...Rain, rain, rain, and finally some flurries. The massive storm hitting the mid-west and north-east has brought loads of miserable rain to …
Read more...Why own a Llewellin? There’s a danger you know, You can’t own just one, for the craving will grow. There’s no doubt …
Read more...I think it is fairly well known how I feel about using planted birds and why I go to—what some might see …
Read more...Oh my gosh… I laughed till I cried! If you haven’t seen this already–enjoy! And, if you have seen it already enjoy …
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The Ruffed Grouse share my love of a long winter with a lot of snow. For them, however, this is critical to …
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Today is Scott’s birthday–Happy Birthday husband. We are lame (poorish) and did not do much of anything in the way of a …
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Santana has been bred to Steele with puppies expected the end of March. The video doesn’t show much at all–I was just …
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I am working on a few articles (more on hunting journals, Keeping and Using Pigeons for Training, The Six Pillars, What Traits …
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This is Mia from the Muscle Cars litter. Born April 2nd, 2010 out of Jenna by Steele. Mia is a lovely gal. …
Read more...From Inheritance in Dogs: With Special Reference to Hunting Breeds by Ojvind Winge: The hunting instinct has been proved to be hereditary. …
Read more...I know I have had much more time in the woods grouse hunting than most and I really shouldn’t have anything to …
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Received these great photos of Maddie (litter name Kenai from the Famous Trout Streams litter out of Dora sired by Luke). Maddie …
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This is Cooper (Dart from the Muscle Cars litter out of Jenna x Steele). Isn’t he a beauty? WOW. I can see …
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What to do on a cold, snowy weekend in January? Well, if Ruffed Grouse season is still in where you live, you …
Read more...It’s time to start considering Shay and Ike’s litter theme for the temporary litter names. Pups are due around February 10th. I …
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Geesh, already 10 days into a new year, can you believe it? I thought I would start some new things this year, …
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I received a lovely note and the above photo updating us about Sadie (Catalina from Jenna by Steele’s “Muscle Car” litter whelped …
Read more...We received a horrible phone call Friday morning. Blue, littermate to Midge, Count, Boone, and Maddie, was hit by a snow plow …
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We have heard that Copper pup is adjusting well to his new home and his new Llewellin brother, Caleb. Thought I would …
Read more...Had a great grouse hunt yesterday with Ike, Jenna, and Nashua. We had a long, tough walk, but that’s the way it …
Read more...– This is Remy (was Cougar of the Muscle cars litter out of Jenna and Steele). He looks so much like Jenna! …
Read more...A mink raided our pigeon loft last night and got all but four of our training pigeons. I am devastated! We had …
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I received a few photos of Stoney (now Riley, from the Streams–Dora x Luke, litter). What a handsome fellow–he looks just like …
Read more...This year, the Pennsylvania Bird Dog Challenge will be held at our favorite hunt club and preserve–On-Point Outfitters, Confluence, PA on January …
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I thought I should share an update on Rock (out of Dora x Luke), who now lives in Anchorage, AK. Here is …
Read more...I was thrilled to receive a new update and fantastic photos of Zeke (Remi from the Gunners—Maddie x Remus—litter), now just one …
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After a late start this morning, I got a lot of extra outside chores done like tons of new straw in all …
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I just love getting updates and hearing from our puppy owners. I smile all day when I get a new photo (I’ve …
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Photos of Gunni and his new family from eastern PA. Sorry I didn’t post these a long time ago! We hear he …
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Maisy and Jenna cuddling on the sofa. Under all that I have a really nice sofa… although I forget what it really …
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Lucy is out of the 4-wheelers litter, Shay x Brier November 2008. Lucy’s litter name was Ava (for Avalanche) and her litter …
Read more...I am so excited to get the latest photos of Chase and Milan (Shay x Brier, different litters), owned by Rodger and …
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We are thrilled to announce the breeding of Shay to Ike. We expect puppies the week of February 10th, 2011, going to …
Read more...David Leipe sent the following photos of Piper (Shay x Brier). I thought I would share. Click for a larger photo in …
Read more...Happy Thanksgiving to all! I have been busy settling back into life here in PA. I am trying to get the new …
Read more...Northwoods Bird Camp 2010 is now over. With a very heavy heart, I left my soul in the Northwoods and headed back …
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Do yourself a favor–salvage what is remaining of your 2010–2011 Ruffed Grouse season and order the Northwind Pro Hunter Workshop DVD series. …
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Chilly, chilly couple of days, but invigorating and beautiful. Incredible hunting in the Northwoods!
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