Seven Week News

Sorry for the lack of puppy updates -but its been hectic few weeks, the puppies are now eight weeks old and all happily settled in the lovely new homes, names applied for with the Kennel Club, it takes longer with overseas sires and when one owner cant settle on the name!!!

The full picture of puppy weights is below:

	Birth	Week 1	Week 2	Week 3	Week 4	Week 5	Week 6	Week 7
pup 1 (d)	340	800	1200	1900	2300	2800	3700	4300
pup 2 (d)	410	800	1200	1800	2600	3200	4250	4900
pup 3 (b)	360	700	1000	1600	2200	2600	3500	4200
pup 4 (b)	340	710	1100	1700	2300	2700	3700	4300
pup 5 (d)	400	900	1300	2000	2750	3600	4800	5500
pup 6 (d)	330	700	1150	1800	2575	3100	4300	4900
pup 7 (b)	400	700	1050	1700	2400	2800	3800	4300

Whilst at my surprise party Pia kindly took some photos - it was getting dark - so light was limited - but hope you will enjoy these 6 1/2 week shots

Elbereth Tuuri - now living with Irene & Dave

Elbereth Myrsky (aka Kuulen Tuulen) - now living with Kay & Charlie and Lacey the lappy

Elbereth Myssy - now living with mum at Bridus

Elbereth Taskuvaras - now living with Karen and Clive and the clever Taivas

Elbereth Tulin Kaukaa - joins Karen and Sheridan and the border collies, Meg & Bobby

Elbereth Tarmo - living with Kosley family and their GSD

Elbereth Leena - living with the Heath family 

Oh What a Night......

in late October!!!

I was planning one last trip over to Sue's before the puppies started to leave home, to take over yet more puppy goodies/papers, and would be leaving from our caravan holiday site in Liphook, Sue just said could I get there after 4.00 as she had an appt before. I thought might get there early to make sure I was back to site for Nepalese Curry with camping buddies!  But was delayed leaving for a  number of reasons!!!  Arrived at Stonepit Kennels about to sweep into my "usual" spot in car  park only to find - jam packed with cars - so parked in opening to field!  Why so many cars I asked myself - then guessed some of Emma's friends had left cars there on way to airport - plus a few clients collecting dogs etc etc.  As I walked round I saw Pia's Discovery and then thought she has finally popped by to get some pictures.  How daft/gullible am I!

Walked in kitchen to find loads of friends there to wish me Happy Birthday and celebrate Matka's new Championship title!  Then I realised why my camping buddies had been so reluctant to come to see the puppies with me, the so and sos were following behind with Stuart and Phillip and the dogs!

the lovely cake

Then Sue and Sam (the key instigators) disappeared - to get lemonade was explanation - not believable but I had no idea they were popping to Gatwick to get Jordie who had flown in from Holland!!!!!  Sue's Tony cooked a great BBQ, a lovely cake was cut in honour of Matka, and we had a super night.    How they all managed to keep the whole surprise from me I will never know - must be so gullible!!!  Was a late night back and so Sam and I never made it to Midland Counties show - but pleased to hear that Chris Murray's Elbereth Mikko ShCM took BOB, making up for her and Terry  missing the party too!

Thanks to everyone for being there, for making it so special, for the gifts, and special thanks to Sam and Sue for making it happen and to Helle for capturing the occasion on camera.

A lot is said about cut throat nature of dog showing - but I can say thanks to the dogs I have some lovely friends, and very special memories, thank you.

Puppy Eye Test

This week the pups headed off on their first big adventure - a trip to the vet to have their eyes tested.  Sue bundling all seven into the safety crate in her car and then bravely headed off, across the country lanes.  With the combination  of Sue's steady driving and Radio Two's soothing choice of music the pups made it there and back without being sick or making a mess, bodes well for their longish journeys to new homes.  The pups were checked over by Sally Turner, eye specialist, whilst DNA results for Mamo and Kepponen mean the pups cannot get prcd-1 PRA it is important to keep checking out for other conditions and Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous (PHPV) is congenital in some breeds - and is seen in Finnish Lapphunds - so always worth getting baby pups checked.  So pleased to report the little ones passed the tests, and were much admired.

The pup's are seven weeks old on Monday - and start to leave home from Tuesday, exciting and fun times ahead for their new owners.

Belated 4 Week and New Five Week Pictures

Pups are doing really well and enjoying the mild October weather and their outside puppy run - this week has seen lots of visitors and on Saturday they 'survived' the attentions of five extra people plus Sue, Tony and I!!!! and they loved it.

Ok so I realise I forgot to post the pictures and weights from last week - so double this week - with thanks to Karen for the week five pictures:)

	Birth	Week 1	Week 2	Week 3	Week 4	Week 5
pup 1 (d)	340	800	1200	1900	2300	2800
pup 2 (d)	410	800	1200	1800	2600	3200
pup 3 (b)	360	700	1000	1600	2200	2600
pup 4 (b)	340	710	1100	1700	2300	2700
pup 5 (d)	400	900	1300	2000	2750	3600
pup 6 (d)	330	700	1150	1800	2575	3100
pup 7 (b)	400	700	1050	1700	2400	2800

Pup 1 - Dog

Week 4

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Pup 2 - Dog

Week 5

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Pup 3 - Bitch

Week 4

Week 5

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Pup 4 - Bitch

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Week 5

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Pup 5 - Dog

Week 4

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Pup 6 - Dog

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Pup 7 - Bitch

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In Memory of Tuukka

Elbereth Tuukka at TabanyaRuu

Sire: Fin Ch Lumiturpa Nörri  Dam: WW02 Sulyka Mischa at Elbereth

26.04.2000 to 15.10.2011

The pet passport litter born on the 26/4/11 was a special litter in every sense of the word, and they have been a big influence on the breed here in the UK, and Tuukka was the essence of that litter.  Tuukka was a great big bear, who touched everyone's heart.  

Liz wanted a flashy marked pup from Echo's last litter, but every time she came to visit the big bear cub of a pup just caught her eye, he was laid back, had a lovely white chest and feet - but was dark!   How many hours did Liz and I deliberate, which pup would it be!!! 

I remember him well always laying out in the sun - trying to cool down laying flat on the grass, with his hind legs stretched back behind him, in the "frog" position that all who knew him called Tuukkaring! 

He grew onto be a super show dog, of great strength and balance - one of those dogs that is a delight to show - free standing and never putting a food wrong.  It was a pleasure to handle him for Liz, and when he won BOB at Crufts 2004 under Jeff Luscott, and we had to run hell for leather to the Group ring, it was a very special day, and we had a terrific fan club cheering us on .  

But more than a show dog -he was Tuukka, the gentle giant who accepted the little Spitz into the family, loved everyone - and through his great nature convinced many of today's owners that a lappy is a perfect dog.  Anyone who met him could not fail to love him.  His temperament continued to amaze the veterinary profession when 3.5 years ago an old injury meant he had his shoulder fused, and he became a bionic dog - under the amazing care of Noel Fitzpatrick. 

But sadly the wear and tear on his body just was too much, and after a perfect day in October he was given peace, reunited with his sire and dam.  A lot of tears have been shed by all who knew him, but were grateful to him for touching our hearts.  A special thank you to Liz, Rory, Dexter and Carelle for loving this special boy so much. 

Pups are Three Weeks old

and growing into proper little dogs, they are moving around so much more easily - and now are making noises to incite each other into play!  They are also really getting to grips with eating and are thoroughly enjoying their moistened dinners.  Have a look and see who is YOUR favourite this week!

And yes the tan markings are coming through - who was it that said they were solid coloured!!!!

Pup 1 - Dog - 1900g

Pup 2 - Dog - 1800g

Pup 3 - Bitch - 1600g

Pup 4 - Bitch - 1700g

Pup 5 - Dog - 2000g

Pup 6 - Dog - 1800g

Pup 7 - Bitch - 1700g