The puppies are doing very well, they are now excited to get out of the kennel a few times a day instead of being scared to go out of it. It is hard to believe that they will start going home two weeks from tomorrow. After the week of rain we’ve had some nice sunny days, so it gives them the opportunity to experience all of the sights, sounds, and smells of spring.
We’ve been running the big dogs out in the country every weekend now, it really helps with control when we’re back at the house. Although we have an acre that is attached to the neighbors’ 4 acres, they need to get out into a hunting field that often to blow off steam. Plus it is good exercise for us and kids.
Here are the pictures of the pups:
Girl: Hope
Girl: Harriet
Boy: Hez
Boy: Harold
Boy: Herbert
Here is the weekly video update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAKwT7lR9ak&feature=youtu.be
Susan and Tom shot some video of practicing with a live duck retrieve with TracHer up in North Dakota. TracHer really gets out there and swims just like her dad, Sam. She is from our 2012 “C” litter of Mae and Sam. Thanks to Susan and Tom for letting me share their video: https://vimeo.com/93433615
Happy 4th birthday to my “A” Litter of 2010 from Sue and Sam, the litter that started all of this craziness! It is funny how all of this versatile hunting dog stuff has totally taken over our lives and I am so thankful for all of the wonderful people we have met through pup and clubs such as NAVHDA and AWPGA. Time to get outside and let everyone out, so I’ll catch up with you next week.
Bluestem Kennels 
May 06, 2014 @ 07:38:01
Good morning, yes we are happy to report our Winston who is Four is a wonderful friend and companion. He loves living out here in the countryside of Minnetrista MN exploring and controlling all the ducks, turkeys, pheasant and wildlife. We are blessed to have him as part of our family. Thank you for doing a wonderful job of breeding and training.