Beautiful Sarah and two of her children, husband, and their new X-litter puppy Angel. The pup was named in honor of someone very special.
From Patti with Blue collar boy:
All is well, I did call this weekend to tell you in person how much we love this puppy! He is a total delight, really a bright little guy, so eager to please. Sleeps all night! Although, this is the only advantage to having to get up at 4:30 am! I have to wake him up to go out and potty! I have raised a lot of puppies, and I can tell how much effort you have put into your breeding program. He gives me great eye contact, really pays attention. You would be so proud to see him trot out on his leash to potty, piddle and trots right back to me for a love and praise fest!! Martin is as smitten as I am.
From Laura with Lime-Green girl:
Xhotzie is really a sweetheart and continues to do well with the crate — and sleeping through the night! Those two traits are much appreciated! I confess I did forget how sharp those little puppy teeth are though. Holy cow! She hasn’t yet learned that toes / feet / ankles/ fingers — are off limits. Casey and Sophie and really good with her and Kaline is coming around. I still would not leave him with her unattended, but we have been able to take everybody for a walk together — and that is progress.
XO call name Echo, Pink-camo girl
Sorry Karen about your eyes being shut but Leah looked so good in this picture!
Hi,
I was hoping to get an AT puppy. Julie and I corresponded quite a bit, but it turned out to be complicated, as I am in Cambridge Ma. Anyhow, I got a great puppy closer to home. She is very busy, friendly, adorable and learns fast–sit, down, stand, go to place, a little healing. But she is mouthy and her puppy teeth are sharp. I try to quickly give her a toy. I sharply tell her no. Sometimes she gets wild and I just put her in her pen. I do not want to be arguing with her all the time. What do folks recommend. I am a bit discouraged bec. she seems incorrigible!
On feeding, to keep her occupied, her trainer says put her food in a Kong so she has to work for it. I don’t know if I should freeze it–anyhow, she does not seem to be able to get it out. Maybe Kong is too big or too small. (By the way, on mouthiness, trainer says all the things I have tried.
Suggestions on both topics gratefully received. She is a happy, friendly puppy with good nerve.
Thanks, nancy
Try a kong wobbler for her kibble. Keep something with you and in areas around the house where she is allowed that you can grab to put in her mouth when she goes for you. The mouthiness will go away, but it seems like it lasts forever when they have those baby shark teeth.
Ana is very sweet and it sure sounds like she has passed her sweetness to her children. X-cellent reports! Best wishes to all with the little X-kids.