Cute picture of the kids...

I got lucky enough to snap this picture of the puppies while they were relaxing so I thought I would pass it on to you...

Bart and Jade are growing up...

Wow time goes so fast... seems like just the other day I could hold each puppy in one hand, this is no longer the case. The kids are over 10 weeks old now and have developed real personalities (some less desirable than others). Jade, the puppy I decided to keep and show for myself is at the bottom and Bart is at the top. As you can see its almost time to pull the first puppy coat to start them on there journey to adulthood. They spend most of there time out in the kitchen now and when I arrive home its play time, soon it will be an occasional outdoor visit with the adults to play.

Bart has made good progress in building strength back into his rear leg. I suspect he will be on this taping regiment for a few more weeks and then back to the vet for an evaluation. When he has recovered from his injury he will make a wonderful pet for someone as he has a very loving personality for sure.

Jenny leaves for the "Great White North" !

Update time!

This past weekend I personally delivered Jenny to her new family in Calgary Canada. I think the hardest part was letting her go as I have gotten so attached to all these little guys... finding the Germsheid was a perfect match.

As the Germsheid family already has a wonderful Westie Riley, Jenny (renamed Coco now) had a new playmate to get use to. It was a wonderful sunny day as I met the entire family. We all went into the backyard to talk and watch Coco explore her new grounds. She easily took to all parts of the yard, running playfully along checking everyone and everything out. Coco showed no fear when it came time for her close examination by Riley. It's always an adjustment for a puppy to be accepted by the "head of household". In no time at all they will be best of friends...

Calgary is a beautiful city with many things to offer. A wonderful variety of culture and scenic beauty for sure. It has everything to offer from a number of professional sporting events to beautiful lakes and mountain getaways. If a person was looking for a happening place to live with many great opportunities for employment Calgary Canada would be a wonderful place to start!

8 1/2 weeks old now...

Hello Everyone,

Sorry it's been a little while for me to post new pictures of the kids but everything takes so much time and I have a big show coming up in Redmond Washington this weekend. If you only knew how much time it takes to get a dog REALLY ready to show in AKC conformation...(though I am sure some of you do and can appreciate it).

The puppies are doing really well. They have decided it's time to figure out who the boss is amongst them though so we have had a few disagreements and time outs..

It was bath time again tonight but pictures came first this time. The second time around was much nicer for me and for them. They were really good in the water and during the brushing and drying evolution as well.

Identification time!

TOP LEFT is the dark grizzle girl.
LOWER RIGHT is the boy.
LOWER LEFT is the lighter grizzle girl.

At this point I have selected a wonderful home for one of my two girls. The Germshield family in Calgary Canada will be receiving there new family member Memorial Day weekend. I have just about decided which girl I will keep and make a final decision after I come back from the dog show this weekend. There have been no placement decisions made for the male puppy as of yet..

My best to all of you and keep checking back!

First shot's and Pepper's update....

At 7 1/2 weeks old it's time for the puppies first shots. Two of the three puppies were not really happy about this event but soon got over it. Since they have been pretty quiet so I am keeping a close eye on them.

We are starting to see more horsing around in these little guys. I have discovered a few chew parks on some ears but neither other puppy will fess up to it, all halo's here!

It amazes me how fast they change day to day, watching there movement and structure to choose our next future AKC conformation Champion.

On a different note... Our girl Pepper is doing very well after her Surgery. She is in much better spirits today and ate all her food last night.

A sad day for Pepper.....

Its a sad day at White Diamond Terriers today... Our primary Norwich Terrier AKC conformation Champion Shonleh Kill Deer better known as Pepper has contracted Pyometra http://www.thepetcenter.com/sur/pyo.html Pepper's illness was suspected early due to prior experience witth this issue. She had been a little listless and had a loss of appetite but the clincher was her 104 degree temperature which made me very suspicious. I took her into the Emergency Vet clinic last night and after an initial blood panel and x-ray it was not apparent what was wrong with her. She stayed the night with IV fluids and medication then I brought her into my vet Dr. Benson at Desert Vet Clinic in Richland Washington first thing this morning. After his initial exam to include a second set of x-rays and blood panels he decided to do exploratory surgery and discovered her diagnosis...Pyometra. She was spayed earlier this afternoon and is recovering nicely... Pepper will now join my other retired girls waiting for a perfect retirement home where she can live out the rest of her life on the couch in front of the TV. Your thoughts and best wishes are always appreciated.

First baths!

Welcome back to White Diamond Terriers!

Your watching Rachel and JR's 3 puppies continue to grow up. Above you will see our puppies first bath pictures from tonight.

They actually did pretty well for a first bath. Don't let anyone tell you any different, Norwich get a puppy dander as there coat thickens up. It is a yellowish flake that resembles human dandruff but it goes away with normal bathing and blow drying.

The puppy on the left in the pink towel is the lighter grizzle girl. She did really well during her bathing and was pretty reasonable with the blow dryer as well.

The middle puppy in the yellow towel is the grizzle boy. He was a little reactive during his bath and wanted to run around during his blow drying.

The soapy puppy on the right is our dark grizzle or red girl. She was the most energetic during her bath but pretty relaxed during her dryer experience.

All the puppies will be 7 weeks old tomorrow... wow they grow up so fast. They are developing relationships with each other, playing together and having a ton of fun tearing paper towels and playing tug-o-war in the kitchen daily.

Till next time...