Bluestem Kennels

It has been a busy week of homegoings for the 8 week old “E” litter this week!  I will just give you a quick run-down with the photos:

Esther went home to Cheyenne, WY with Stephen and Taylor on Saturday

Also on Saturday, Jimmy’s family came by and took Edith home to Oklahoma

Right afterward, Brian’s family took Evangeline to Eastern Missouri

Sunday, Bob and Faith took Edward to Minnesota, eh.

Elizabeth started the journey to Maryland with Ben and Marilyn on Tuesday.

We were excited to meet all of the new families and are hopeful for years of fun, adventure and love for all of them!  Looking forward to getting updates about how they are doing in the future!

I have 3 puppies from the “F” litter left here with me.  Two will leave soon and one will board with me until Memorial Day weekend.

Edna will move across town on Friday

Eustace will catch a plane to Ohio on Monday

Etta will be my temporary pet until she leaves for Colorado

All of the “E” litter puppies had 100% pass rate on their veterinary inspections and weigh between 10 and 14 pounds.  Speaking of passing inspection, right before Ben and Marilyn arrived on Tuesday, a vehicle marked “State of Nebraska: Department of Agriculture” pulled into my driveway.  It was time for my annual surprise inspection as a licensed commercial dog breeder.  He checked the that the kennels are in good order, with proper equipment, housing and sanitation practices, that the dogs all look healthy, then reviewed my health records and veterinary plan.  Those inspections always make me nervous and I’m always happy to pass with no required corrections needed.

Oh we mustn’t forget the “F” Litter!  It has been raining every day for a week, but they are finally starting to move around outside the kennel a bit.  Usually once they get to the point of crossing the threshold of the fence, it is all over from there.  So by this time next week, they will be all over the place.

The “F” Litter at 6 weeks: Fern, Frieda, Francis and Flora

Fern in action

Frieda playing in the dirt

Francis stretching out

Flora peeking out of the dog house

It is supposed to be a sunny and warm weekend, so it will be the “F” litter’s turn to go on an outing away from the house.  I will be sure to capture some new video of them before they start heading for their new homes soon too!  Having two litters at once has been a wild ride, but there isn’t anything better than watching helpless little sausages turn into big strong dogs right before your eyes!

Spring is finally here for good this time, hoping that it comes to those of you still buried in snow soon.  See you next week!