Marabil Australian Shepherds
| Riot & Canny Litter Born 01-15-09 Two Blue Merle Boys One Black Tri Girl One Black Tri Boy |
Click the links below as they become active to see the puppies grow. Also, click
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Niner - Blue Merle boy #1
Niner continues to be Mr. Personality! The most active
of the puppies by far and always the first to check out
anything new in the box - be it a toy, a new dog bed, or in
this case Daddy!
The joy he takes in continue to beat up his littermates is
not going unnoticed by the way and Niner has found
himself the target of a few gang retaliations this week,
usually led by Raven, the other "thug" in the litter! *LOL*
Niner continues to be Mr. Personality! The most active
of the puppies by far and always the first to check out
anything new in the box - be it a toy, a new dog bed, or in
this case Daddy!
The joy he takes in continue to beat up his littermates is
not going unnoticed by the way and Niner has found
himself the target of a few gang retaliations this week,
usually led by Raven, the other "thug" in the litter! *LOL*
Raven - Black Tri girl
Raven has such a cute personality. She is quick
to demand attention and she loves to give kisses
whenever possible. Of course, she is also the first
to bite my feet or chew on my pants leg too! The
funniest thing about Raven is that, after she eats,
she is ready to PLAY! Her brothers all eat and
immediately want to sleep (typical men), but
Raven is fired up! So, when no boys are awake to
play, she entertains herself...thus this picture.
She was on her back, feet kicking in the air,
having an absolute ball!
Raven has such a cute personality. She is quick
to demand attention and she loves to give kisses
whenever possible. Of course, she is also the first
to bite my feet or chew on my pants leg too! The
funniest thing about Raven is that, after she eats,
she is ready to PLAY! Her brothers all eat and
immediately want to sleep (typical men), but
Raven is fired up! So, when no boys are awake to
play, she entertains herself...thus this picture.
She was on her back, feet kicking in the air,
having an absolute ball!
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Steeler - Blue Merle boy #2
It's not my intention to always have sleeping
pictures of Steelers, it's just that he is SOOOO cute
when he is sleeping! I can't seem to help myself.
If I walk in the room and Steeler is asleep, out
comes the camera! *LOL* Steeler is Raven's
shadow these days and happily follows her into
whatever trouble she's cooked up for them. He is
also the peacemaker of the group. If a play fight
gets too growly for Steeler's liking, he will very
quietly go in between the brawl and hand out
kisses. He reminds me a lot of Riot in that sense
and oddly enough, some of my most treasured
photos of Riot are while he is sleeping too.
It's not my intention to always have sleeping
pictures of Steelers, it's just that he is SOOOO cute
when he is sleeping! I can't seem to help myself.
If I walk in the room and Steeler is asleep, out
comes the camera! *LOL* Steeler is Raven's
shadow these days and happily follows her into
whatever trouble she's cooked up for them. He is
also the peacemaker of the group. If a play fight
gets too growly for Steeler's liking, he will very
quietly go in between the brawl and hand out
kisses. He reminds me a lot of Riot in that sense
and oddly enough, some of my most treasured
photos of Riot are while he is sleeping too.
Titan - Black Tri boy
I supposed no one will be surprised that
Titan was the first to figure out that licking
the edge of the food bowl did not give you the
same results as leaning into it a few inches.
This boy takes his mealtime VERY seriously
and has an appetite that is befitting his husky
stature! While everyone else eats, takes a
break and then eats some more....Titan just
EATS. Then, much like his mother and not
his father, he finishes off the meal with a nice
big belch! Canny is such a dainty roll model!
I supposed no one will be surprised that
Titan was the first to figure out that licking
the edge of the food bowl did not give you the
same results as leaning into it a few inches.
This boy takes his mealtime VERY seriously
and has an appetite that is befitting his husky
stature! While everyone else eats, takes a
break and then eats some more....Titan just
EATS. Then, much like his mother and not
his father, he finishes off the meal with a nice
big belch! Canny is such a dainty roll model!
Each week is better than the last when it comes to these guys! I introduced food to the mix
this week and have found that the "Fearsome Foursome" are the most polite eaters you will
encounter! No mess, no pushing, no shoving. Just four very big eaters that seem to have
already figured out that there is always enough for everyone and no drama is required! *LOL*
The puppies have also found that Mama Canny has a role other than "milk machine".
Everyone, especially the boys, LOVES to play with Canny and she continues to be awesome
with them. Canny will climb in the box just for playtime and she really seems to enjoy the
puppies climbing over her and giving her kisses. It is so special to watch their interaction.
Riot is also a favorite visitor to the box and it always causes a commotion with the puppies
when Daddy sticks his head over to say hi. Riot loves the puppies at this age and will continue
to think they are the cutest things in the world until they are about 9 weeks old. Then he
doesn't want anything to do with them until those sharp little teeth are replaced by nice,
respectable adult ones! Really...who can blame him? Those teeth are SHARP!!
this week and have found that the "Fearsome Foursome" are the most polite eaters you will
encounter! No mess, no pushing, no shoving. Just four very big eaters that seem to have
already figured out that there is always enough for everyone and no drama is required! *LOL*
The puppies have also found that Mama Canny has a role other than "milk machine".
Everyone, especially the boys, LOVES to play with Canny and she continues to be awesome
with them. Canny will climb in the box just for playtime and she really seems to enjoy the
puppies climbing over her and giving her kisses. It is so special to watch their interaction.
Riot is also a favorite visitor to the box and it always causes a commotion with the puppies
when Daddy sticks his head over to say hi. Riot loves the puppies at this age and will continue
to think they are the cutest things in the world until they are about 9 weeks old. Then he
doesn't want anything to do with them until those sharp little teeth are replaced by nice,
respectable adult ones! Really...who can blame him? Those teeth are SHARP!!
Click on any of the pictures
on this page to enlarge them!
on this page to enlarge them!
This picture cracks me up
because it looks like
Niner and Steeler are
brawling and Raven and
Titan are sitting on the
sidelines taking bets!
because it looks like
Niner and Steeler are
brawling and Raven and
Titan are sitting on the
sidelines taking bets!
All that play fighting wears a puppy out!
When Niner & Raven figured out
that the best way to be first in
line at meal time was to actually
sleep in the food bowl, Titan
wanted to give it a try. Poor
Titan, he needs the "husky" size
bowl. *LOL*
that the best way to be first in
line at meal time was to actually
sleep in the food bowl, Titan
wanted to give it a try. Poor
Titan, he needs the "husky" size
bowl. *LOL*