10-15-12 Duncan's Birthday

It's My Birthday!!  Welcome to my party!!

Mom made Peanut Butter Cakes to share in my advanced training class!  Yum - Yum!!

10-14-12 Koa With Springs!

What can you say?  The kid has springs for legs!  Perfect picture!

Koa is now allowed to have the kitchen to herself!  She has found her favorite spot and loves to sit on the window sill and watch everything that is going on outside!

10-15-12 Happy Birthday Kids!

Happy Birthday To YOU!!!

I will add more kids as I get their pictures!

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08-03-12 Litter Comparison

07-21-12

Wow, Mom took me to Dallas to see my puppies Mommies and our babies (who are grown or growing up fast)!  Of course, they picked the hottest day in Dallas and broke a temperature high that day.  We went to see Koa and Mike first (unfotunately Candice was in East Texas - LOL).  Then, we met Lori, Bogie, and Susan for lunch at Taco Dinner on Preston.  After lunch, we went over to Susan's house to see Brandy!  When we left Susan's house, it was 104.  On the way home, it reached 106.  Right before we arrived home, Mom asked Dad to turn off the A/C before she was freezing in the car.  The temp had dipped to 100 degrees!  We noticed it immediately!  Mom will be adding video and pictures.  She started editing pictures last night.   My Belles is sitting on her lap as she works at the computer slowing her progress down a bit!  My puppies are I were very hot, so we weren't looking our best.  Maybe you will be able to see what everyone looks like at 9 months!  Hope you enjoy!!

Koa and CoCo

More to come!  Sorry it takes awhile to load and edit the pictures!

06-16-12 Duncan and Lucy

Duncan and Little Sister Lucy

Duncan and Lucy have the same father Dugan!  Duncan was 2nd in command in his litter behind Koa, but is TOP DOG in his family now!  He was also lighter than all the other puppies in his litter. I love his coat!  And how cute is Lucy with her black mask!  When I saw Lucy at Julie's house, she was very quiet and kept to herself.  Looks like she is enjoying her big brother!

Their mom says:



With Wednesday's storms, we had 3-inch hail hitting our house and as a result we had some roof damage.  Duncan must have thought some one was at the door, and he kept barking all the time the hail was hitting.  Lucy was quiet.

Lucy is as fearless as Duncan when climbing and jumping off furniture.  She gets on a chair, and you can see the wheels turning... How high can I go.  She follows and imitates Duncan.

When Duncan is not in sight she is more timid.  She won't go to the end of our yard by herself. I think she likes to be cuddled more than Duncan, and she seems frightened by the dog next door (female) where Duncan is over by the fence socializing.  Puppy class should help.  Both high energy as you know.  Duncan loves being groomed, Lucy not so much.

I might also add Duncan still loves ice cubes and at first Lucy did not care for them, but now they both come at the sound of ice coming out and both want a cube. 


Ducan has finished INTERMEDIATE TRAINING!  Lucy will be taking PUPPY TRAINING next.  They look so much alike it is hard to believe they are from different litters!

Comment:  Wow Duncan - Congrats!!!  We are so proud of your progress!!  Flopsie loved those ice cubes also!  She can still get excited if they are "accidental" dropped on the floor!

 

06-08-12 Koa - The Swimmer

Koa's father wants everyone to know about pool safety. 

How cute is this!  Great pictures of her swimming!

Timeline of Koa's Progress in Her Summer Swimming Lessons

We started pool school last weekend.  As I have mentioned, our vet had told us years ago the most common cause of accidental death in pets in the home was drowning.  So, we introduced Koa to the pool, and the way to get out.  So far, she has done well when placed in that predicament close to the only exit.  We will increase the distance she has to travel and have her practice finding the right corner of the pool to exit over the next few weeks.  She might not be totally thrilled by the experience, but she will know how to save herself if that should ever be necessary. (May 9, 2012)

All Cairns can swim, so it's easy to think they would be OK if they accidentally fall into the pool, but it is the panic and confusion in getting out that leads to tragedy.  They need to be introduced to all areas of a pool and be able to find the exit steps without assistance multiple times to have them prepared to accept the problem and solve it without succumbing to panic. (May 11, 2012)

Koa has taken a few weeks to prepare for a possible emergency exit from the pool.  However, she has become an accomplished swimmer (she was surprisingly awkward at first) and has learned how to recognize her exit spot from anywhere in the pool regardless of her orientation.  So now, she heads directly there instead of scrambling in a panic to the nearest edge and makes a graceful exit via the steps. (June 06, 2012)

Pictures show:  Koa being released in the pool, swimming alone, and finding her way out to safety.

(June 8, 2012)

We were in the pool today reclining on a float.  Koa joined her Mom on the float until she became restless, so she abandoned ship and swam right past her me (instead of seeking my help) to her exit spot.  I think she has it figured out! (June 17, 2012)

Note:  She did fall in twice before her swimming classes, but was scooped out immediately!

05-19-12 Visiting Bailey and Family

May 2012 Visit

Unfortunately, the visit didn't go as Bailey's mom and I had dreamed.  I had to leave earlier than anticipated due to my Dad's health, and Belles was in her first heat.  When we arrived at Bailey's house, her PMS arrived also!  For some reason, she didn't want anything to do with Bailey.  Bailey reacted very well and basically igorned her!  Flopsie enjoyed playing with Bailey. 

Bailey is a quick little thing, and it was very hard to get her pose for our pictures!  She is darling and reminds me of CoCo's brother - Bear!  Nothing seems to both her, and she is so sweet!  Hopefully, CoCo will be able to go visit with Belles next time, and we will be able to compare them more.

05-10-12 KC's Accident

Tribute to KC

One of CoCo's little puppies was killed today around 9AM.  We will miss knowing she is in our world and giving love and happiness to her parents.  It is very hard to believe and our prayers go out to Toni and her husband.  God created her, and he will take care of her now.

KC brought many joyful moments into her parent's lives.  We want to take time to remember this wonderful little girl.

KC was born on October 15, 2011.  She was my surprise puppy.  CoCo's water broke at 3AM.  She had puppies until 5:29 AM.  After awhile, I went to talk to my husband because I knew CoCo had more puppies, but she wasn't giving birth.  KC was born between 5:45AM to 11:30AM.  CoCo kept her puppies close to her and with all the hair it was hard to see she had another puppy while I was out of the room.  When I went to get CoCo ( to take her to the Vet), I looked at the puppies and started counting.  There was a fifth puppy, and it was KC!  KC is recognized in some of her photos with the lavendar collar.  KC did a moonwalk on November 11th, started chewing around Nov 14th, started having fun in the boxes on the 14th, and became a little swirmy around the 15th.  I told her Mother that she liked to cuddle, was more delicate, was alert, brave, and liked to investigate.  She was one of the kids that had fun scaling the wall with Koa.  Koa and KC had a race for awhile to see who could be the first one over the wall.  In some of KC's pictures, I see Belles eyes and expressions.  KC's mother thinks they were almost identical except for one patch of color around the eyes was on the opposite side of the girl's faces.

KC was a good little girl who stayed at her parents heels and because of this they felt they didn't have to leash her near the house.  Unfortunately, all Cairns need to be leashed at all times.  KC was gone so fast and ran toward a car on the highway.  Cairns are like laser beams that focus and lock on to something and go after what peaks their interest.  They must always be leashed to protect them.  If nothing else, this is a reminder to all of us how fast we can loose our precious pets.  I know KC's mother just wants is to hold her again.  The regrets are very hard to live with, so please take care of your dogs for your sake and their sake.  I know how much KC's mother and father loved her.

All the Cairn parents are thinking and praying for you to get through this time of sorrow in your life.  We will always remember KC and how fun she was to have around.

Message from Toni:

Cindy, I can only say....


Where on this earth does one find words to express or describe heaven and really get it across to others. The closest I can come right now is only by saying KC. From the moment I brought her home she lit up our world and lightened our hearts and created beautiful new smiles everywhere. She delved out love by the bucket load. Get on all fours on the floor and she ...was there right underneath you ready, excited, playful. My 9 year old Aussie and Border Collie were elated! Tails wagging, Scooter and his eyes so big like he couldn't believe what he was seeing. Chance immediately taking on the duty of puppy watcher. Scooter would lay by her pen and just watch. As she grew and they learned to know one another, it was true love.
My husband J and I were enraptured. When someone would ask me how KC is, I would gush like a little girl and say, "Gosh, I am so in love with that dog!" She came to bed with me everynight and we played for 10 or 15 minutes and then both settle down. She would stay on the bed unless I got up and took her off to go to the bathroom. Eventually as she grew, I put an ottoman at the end and it was perfect for her to jump up and down on her own. She went in and out the doggie door at will and wander the backyard. Just this last weekend she brought me her first kill. A little fledgling. I removed it and she was ok. She was so well behaved at feeding time. As I picked up the feeding bowls, she would go to her food container and sit while I filled it. Then she would go to the boys' food container and sit. When it was all ready, she would run to her feeding mat and sit and wait and then eat.
In the mornings, while I showered, she waited, then waited while I dried my hair and dressed and makeup. Sometimes, she would be sitting there just looking at me and I would have to stop and pick her up and put her on my shoulder like a baby. She liked that. I did too. Made me feel like she wanted my affection. Very strangely, the morning we lost her, she was sitting by the shower while J bathed and I was at the mirror. I looked at her and said "Aww, don't look so sad!" because for some reason she did look sad. Of course I immediately picked her up and held and rocked her. I placed her on the bed and kneeled down to her level and rubbed her and kissed her telling her how much I loved her.
Losing KC is the most excruciating experience I have ever had. I hated to leave her to go to work, and couldn't get home fast enough at noon and after 4 just to see her come to meet me.
Life for all of us changed Thurs morning. It started out normally and when I left for work, I never dreamed I would go to work telling all my coworkers about J's back surgery and go about my business and suddenly get a call from my husband. I can't explain the disbelief, the NO! I grabbed my purse and ran out the door making the five minute drive home to total dispair. From the top of the mountain, to the depths of hell in a heartbeat.

I was a first time Cairn mom. It won't be my last. The spirt, the love, the giving of the breed is nothing I have ever experienced and I want it again. I have learned the hardest lesson I could ever imagine. I have lived the greatest joy I have had since the birth of my children. I love you KC. Mommy will hold you again someday.

Thank you Cindy.
Toni

To Toni,

I have been crying many tears for you and KC.  I wish it could be different for you, and I could take away her pain and your pain.    It always seems unreal when this happens and so hard when they aren't at our side anymore.   I know you will be able to love another Cairn again and enjoy them in the future just as much as you did KC.  Hopefully, her death will make all of us remember to cherish all our loved ones and puppies every day and not take our time for granted with the ones we love. 

Cindy

Time will heal:

I had to stop crying before I could respond.  Thank you Cindy for the tribute.  We could both go on and on about that charmer.  She was vveeerrry smart.  Thanks to all of you following these poast (on Facebook) on KC.  I will forever be changed because of having loved her.  I was a much happier person withher and I will have to work very hard to continue without her.  I will love another.  But I will never ever never forget my first love for a Cairn.  Cindy you are a wonderful breeder and trainer.  My heart goes out to you and CoCo.  The tears never seem to stop.  I know they will some day.  -- Toni

05-09-12 KC Talking to the TV; Koa's Progress

This is the night before the accident. 

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Koa gets about 2 miles a day of walking/running, and she is a real physical specimen.  Though we don't encourage it (but we can't stop it), when she gets wound up and tearing around the house, she will start a leap about 6-7 feet away from where we sit and land beside us on a chair or sofa.  Plus, her vertical lift from a standing start can get her head almost to my should height.

She's in a barking phase now when she feels she is not getting the attention she deserves.  We are trying not to reward the behavior in anyway, and hope the phase will pass soon.

 

05-02-12 Koa's in a Contest

http://www.planoprofile.com/planoprofile/contest/caninecontestants3.asp

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Koa has been entered in the Cutest Canine Cover contest with the Plano Profile Magazine!  Check it out!

Koa's Mom writes:

She loves her walks and this weekend we're going swimming so she can learn how to get out of the pool.  Does great on her walks with "sit" when we stop at corners, "right" and "left" when we turn now make sense.  Really loves to go after birds! Darn near caught a squirrel tail the other day but they turn on you sometimes so won't let her get that close again. All in all, getting more fun each day as we grow together.  

Weight:  14.5 lbs

Comment:  Sounds like Koa is fast like her Mom!  Mine are always at the base of the tree.  The squirrels won't come down, but do a great job of teasing the Cairns!

03-13-12 Bailey

She was playing ball and really didn't want to be bothered (with a picture).  She has lost all of her baby teeth except maybe a couple of molars.  The new teeth are straight and very white...just beautiful.  She weighs 11.5 lbs.  Everyone who sees her tells me how "cute" she is.  She still hasn't met anyone who she doesn't like.  We just LOVE her and have so much fun with her. 

04-20-12 Bailey

Bailey would not take this ball out of her mouth this morning.  [Comment:  Oops, she has the CoCo gene!]

04-25-12 Baily's Boo Boo

Baily's had her surgery on April 25th.  This picture is taken the next day while she was recooperating.  But she is on the mend now!

We are so glad to hear all the puppies can through their surgeries!

04-14-12 CoCo's New Play Toy

Went on a Saturday to work in the garden.  Steve had just thrown CoCo a ball.  I turned around to look at her, and she was having a grand time playing with this snake!  Just tossing it up and down!!  Scared me to death.  By the time I ran to the garage to get a shovel, Steve was finally figuring out what I had been yelling about.  I think I picked up some cookies and was able to get her to put the snake down for the cookies!  Then, I chopped his head off!  THE END!

04-26-12 CoCo and Belles

Belles finally learned DOWN.  So, I could take a picture of Mother and Daughter together!

04-27-12 Belles Relaxing

04-21-12 Rescue Harley MacDugal (Fly Boy)

On April 21st, Sharlene and Bart flew to Centerville, Texas to bring back Dugal.  Formerly known as Dugal, then MacDugal, and now he is known as Harley MacDugal!!

I received this picture of Dugal on the 19th and posted to Facebook and spread the word that he needed a home.  A lady took the time to find someone who would find him a home instead of taking him to a pound by looking on Breeders.net where she connected to my Lords and Ladies Cairn Terrier breeding website.

Sharlene and Bart had a fly-in to Centerville on the 21st and picked him up!  Looks like he didn't have a problem adapting to his new life style!

Meeting new brother and sister or cousins?  The question is:  Will Sharlene's mother get him as her dog or will he live with Rowdy and Treasure?  Whoever he lives with... he is adapting well to a new pack and new backyards!

Thanks Sharlene and Bart for picking him up so fast and getting him to a safe home!

03-13-12 Belle's Vacation

What did Belles do on vacation this year at Sharlene and Bart's house? Does she look like she made herself at home or what?

Playing

Many naps were taken!

Went exploring!

Met Sharlene's Mother!

Looked cute for Sharlene!