4 weeks old and up and about!!

Doris' pups are really getting around now. They are all quite enchanting - of course; this young pup definitely has something on his mind!! He quite determinedly marched over to see what was going on!!!

If you try to sneak in for a look your find that you are the one under scrutiny. 9 pairs of bright blue eyes wondering whether you will make a good meal, or maybe just have brought a good meal.  Skinner's puppy food is what they are now eating and thoroughly enjoying!

This young man may be a bit blurred, but he was quite certain there was something worth getting up for! Those in the background are just waiting for him to let them know if it was worth moving for  ;)

They were wormed at 2 and 4 weeks and have had their claws trimmed so that they don't injure each other when they try pup-mountaineering. It also protects poor Doris when they are pumping her for milk.

Little and large here team up to intimidate the photographer.  Both are full of energy and absolutely adorable.

Up and Running!!

Well, actually not running but walking very sturdily around and barking if there is any chance of food coming their way!

Keeping an eye out; nails clipped, bright eyed and bushy tailed!!

Doris keeping an eye out for marauders, or passing food!

Still keeping watch while the others sleep - just in case food arrives, they can be first to get to it :)

Day 10 in the whelping box

Feeding frenzy at Doris' milk bar. So cozy that this pup is practising the inverted drinking method - usually reserved for exclusive clubs!!

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yum, yum, yum!!!!

Aren't I pretty? Can I come out now?....please!!!! Doris is actually a very good mum :)

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Who's the daddy ...and the Mama?

Eastdale Kenny at Mistigri

With a hip score of 11, clear elbows and eyes as well as a current clear eye test and clear Optigen and CNM tests; Kenny is handsome, steady dog with a lovely temperament. He is demonstrating his fantastic pedigree which is jam packed with Field Trial Champions as he progresses through his own gundog training.  You can see more fabulous photos and Kenny's pedigree if you follow this link:

http://www.mistigrigundogs.co.uk/Stud%20Dogs%20Black%20-%20Eastdale%20Kenny.htm

As Kenny is a Mistigri dog, he can be seen alongside the dam, beautiful Remstock Mucky Duck at Mistigris, know to her very many admirers as Doris.  Her hip score is 9 and she has a current clear  eye test.

Here she is today with her lovely puppies.   Doris is a fabulous dog with a wonderful calm temperament which she has passed on to her previous litters.   Her previous puppies  have all been equally well natured, biddable and have trained up well.  One in particular is sitting here with her head on my lap as I blog.

Here you see how she loves her pups and is a little unsure just what that photographer is up to!!!

As you can see, she is a very loving mum to her pups.  Here you can see her tendency to put her paw protectively around her pups!



Doris has Puppies to Kennel mate Kenny

On Sunday 2nd October, Doris waited for everyone to go home before starting to produce her 9 gorgeous puppies.







Doris kept Gaynor, a Kennel Club accredited breeder and gundog trainer, as well as being  an A panel Field Trial Judge, up all night though; because Doris decided that a 4 hour snooze between pups would be nice.











There were 4 girls and 5 boys. The first to be born, little titch continues to be tiny and very sweet. Naturally, she gets lots of cuddles, as do the others who are all beautiful.