Official Valentine of Valentine, Nebraska 2015
It would be near blasphemy if I did not wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day, since I am a native of Valentine, Nebraska! Sorry that I’ve been absent on the blog, my schedule has been extremely hectic. I was supervising a high school debate tournament on the last day of hunting season and it rained/snowed all day, so Charles didn’t go out into the slop.
Last night there was a raccoon on the prowl in the woods behind the house, so the dogs were in full frantic mode outside and I brought them in for the night. It was a good chance to check BB out. Not that I don’t spend time with her outdoors, but when we’re out there she is always on the move so I don’t get a good opportunity to analyze her behavior. At this point in a dog pregnancy they don’t show much, so watching behavior is the best way to figure it out. She is pudgy and whereas before she would play with Fire and Sam, she wants nothing to do with them now. She is also very food and bone protective, which she isn’t normally. I’m very confident that pups will be arriving in March. Right now I have 16 reservations and am not taking any more.
As far as Velma goes, she has a stockier build to begin with so Aaron isn’t sure. We will keep watching her and hope for the best.
My brother has been sending over pictures of retired mama Mae. She is enjoying her retirement in Valentine with her Siberian Husky friend, Whisper.
Nap time for Whisper and Mae
Whisper and Mae hanging out in the yard.
Pupdates
Susan in North Dakota has been out cross country skiing with 3 year old TracHer from our 2012 “C” Litter between Sam and Mae. Zephyr is also a griff, but not from us.
TracHer, Zephyr, and Susan enjoying the snow.
Matt had TracHer’s sister Josie, from our 2013 “F” Litter of Sam and Mae’s out enjoying some snow time too up in South Dakota.
Josie snow profile
Josie’s snow run
Jimmy in Oklahoma takes 2 year old Zoey, from our 2012 “E” Litter of Sam and Sue’s, out into the oil fields with him. Here she is begging the trucks for treats.
Zoey scoping for snacks
Kaylee in Missouri put together a cute birthday card for Fire’s sister, Willow. They are both now 1 year old, from our 2014 “G” Litter from Sam and BB.
Willow is 1!
Thanks to everyone for keeping me updated on their pups, it is always fun to look at the great photos and read the stories. If you’ve left a message for me and I haven’t called you back, I will do so tomorrow. Today is an official holiday for me, so I don’t want to disturb anyone. I will check back in a few weeks with some belly pics of BB. If you are looking to get a hold of us right now, the best way is by e-mail at bluestemkennels@cox.net. The school district asked me to fill in full time this semester in high school English and debate, plus I’m doing my last semester of grad school and helping with the Griffonnier magazine. It is super busy and I’m looking forward to the summer. Talk at you in a couple of weeks.
Happy Valentine’s Day from your official representative of The Heart City, Valentine, Nebraska!
Bluestem Kennels 
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