Welcome Litter "G"
(Theme: Great Expectations)
Swiss Sihouette's Bengta RE (aka "Bindi") x Windraider Zuppke's Flea Flicker  RN (aka "Zea")
Whelped on 1/20/2010

All pups are in their new homes.  We are so excited about all the new families and look forward to watching our pups grow and develop in their new homes.  Thank you to all of you!
I have removed most of the pictures of this litter growing up here, to make room for new pictures of them growing up with you. 
Whelping at the Leary house...never with out kids!

8 Wks:
Hood River, OR... getting a break from a very long day in the car!
Forever Home names Kennel names:
Tundra
 B.C. Canada





8 wks


Shelly
We decided that Estella is now Tundra, she seems to fit her new name. She doesn’t even seem to realize she left her family and momma. She is just amazing, all the way home she was so relaxed and only would make a big fuss if she had to pooh or pee, otherwise she was so quiet we would have to check on her a lot. No accidents in the car or house, she seems to let you know when something is up, (so far). She seems to like her crate on the way home, and Yogi is so intrigued with her he wants to see her all the time, we have to keep him from jumping up all the time.  We had them both together in the back of my escape for a few minutes and Tundra would steal Yogis Bully stick and if we gave it back to him she would keep taking it.  Then by the time we got home her personality really came out.  She really knows how to “rough house” with the best of them, she will climb and jump all over Yogis head and jump and fly tackle him,  growl and bark and there is a competition over all the toys, Yogi wants any toy we give Tundra and Tundra wants any toy that Yogi has, even if it is in his mouth (she tries to steal them) We really have to watch him because he is only 7 ½ months old and gets goofy and jumps all over and almost hurts her by accident because he is playing.  So I think we may have to limit play time together and the toys a little.  She slept till just after 5:00am this morning and then she was up, she did a running fly tackle on our cat Bear, and was chasing him around barking at him, Bear was not too happy about it, but wouldn’t hurt her.   Anyways it is like she was meant to be our girl and we just adore her, she is a pile of fun.  I think she is going to be the big boss around here!!!  Thanks so much for such a wonderful puppy.  She is amazing!!!  I attached some pictures.
too cute!
figures...under the chairs again!

what did you do to that sweet puppy that went home with you? LOL
ohhhh, there she is!

Shelly

Hi, I forgot to send you some pictures when Tundra was 10 weeks old, there is some really cute ones of her favorite spot to sleep, it is on the tile by our wood fireplace (not when it is on though, too hot for her of course).  She is so funny she lyes on her back with her feet up and she almost gets stuck under the fireplace or under the wood holder. She is now over 12 weeks and in the past week she seems to understand the pee and pooh outside, she has not had an accident in many days.  Even when we are out somewhere else unfamiliar to her she does not want to pee inside and holds it.  She also sleeps everynight till about 6:00am and it is great to have sleep again. She is a bundle of fun and no fear, she really keeps us on our toes,  she will drag us everywhere as she must visit with every human she sees, and is offended if we don’t let her.  She is personality plus and very fun. 


do you remember when you asked if she would have cute eyebrows?  Well...?~Shelly
 Estella
 1 lb. 2 oz
Wk. 1: 1 lb. 14 oz.
Wk. 2:  2lbs. 15 oz.
Wk. 3: 4 lbs. 6 oz.
Wk. 4:  6 lbs. 6 oz.
Wk. 5: 9 lbs. 1 oz.
Wk. 6:  12 lbs. 11 oz
Wk. 7: 15 lbs. 13 oz
Wk. 8: 17 lbs. 9 oz
Hank:
 Tacoma, WA






 
We finally got the camera to cooperate and get a few pictures. one is from 10 Wks, the rest at 11.

He really has been doing amazing. He loves doggy daycare and has many many puppy friends to play with. He loves his new home and sitting out in the rain. You did a great job raising these puppies, and we thank you for our new lifelong companion =]
 
Dickens
1 lbs. 2 oz
Wk. 1: 1lb. 13 oz.
Wk. 2: 3 lbs. 1 oz
Wk 3: 4 lbs. 7 oz.
Wk. 4:  6 lbs. 4 oz.
Wk. 5: 9 lbs. 1 oz
Wk. 6:  12 lbs. 4 oz.
Wk. 7: 15 lbs. 7 oz
Wk. 8: 17 lbs. 12 oz
Bohdi
Male
Bend, OR




 
 8 wks.

Hi Shelly,
Bohdi-Joe (his new name) is doing well and seems to be growing like a weed! He was 23 lbs last Saturday the 3rd at his first vet appointment with us. He seems bigger all over this week, longer and taller, but his weight is good and he’s eating well. Owen, our little boy, loves him and Bodhi loves our son too. Bodhi and our 10 year old Newf/lab, Gabe, are becoming best buds and Gabe is showing Bodhi the ropes on how to behave and play.
Here are few photos from our ride home and first night.




 Joe
1 lb. 5 oz.

Wk. 1: 1 lb. 14 oz.
Wk. 2:  3lbs. 3 oz
Wk. 3: 4 lbs. 13 oz
Wk. 4:  6 lbs. 14 oz
Wk. 5:  9 lbs. 9 oz
Wk. 6:  13 lbs. 8 oz
Wk. 7: 16 lbs. 5 oz
Wk. 8: 18 lbs. 13 oz
Baily
Female
Washougal, WA




I usually take 4-5 pictures to get one good one, but sometimes I just can't resist some of the oops' I get!



Hi Leary Family;
I just wanted to drop a note to all of you and give you an update on our Bailey.  She settled down remarkably well the first night and only cried a little bit before sleeping until 5:30am.  Each day, no I should say hours, more of her personality comes out.  She is so much fun.  She has introduced herself to our cat, Kasha and is trying so hard to get her to come and play with her.  So far, Kasha isn't having any of that.  I was able to massage her umbilical hernia in several times, and each time it pops out it is smaller.  She is just an amazing dog.  She is loving, lively, mischievous, and just so much fun.  Thanks again for our wonderful girl.  I will keep sending updates and pics as she grows.

Hi Shelly:
I hope all is well with you and your family.  Bailey is doing great, and we have fallen so in love with her.  She is attending puppy kindergarten, and loves it.  She has had her shots to date, and likes visiting our vet.  We have taken her to the beach, the tulip festival and an Easter egg hunt, and she had so much fun at each event, and of course, everyone she meets falls in love with her!  As of week 12 she weighed 30lbs, and was right on track according to the vet.  I am enclosing some new pics for you to see.  All our best.

 Biddy
1 lb.
Wk. 1: 1 lb.11 oz
Wk. 2:   2 lbs. 11 oz
Wk. 3: 4lbs. 2 oz.
Wk. 4:  6 lbs, 0 oz
Wk. 5:  8 lbs. 6 oz.
Wk. 6:  11 lbs. 10 oz
Wk. 7: 14 lbs. 7 oz
Wk 8: 16 lbs. 13 oz.
Tanda
Portland, OR





Hello.  Thought I would be getting back to you before this but forgot the intensity of the first few days with a new puppy!  We are delighted with Tanda(Charlie).  I am using his morning time napping to get some things done.  He seems to be adjusting to us fairly well and we to him.  Any problems in behavior seem to have more to do with us and are finding ways to "explain" our rules and for us to understand his communications to us.  So glad you started him on veggies.  It keeps us picking up the veggies before other treats, too.  Once I get another lesson from James I will send on some pictures.    Also the vet was very pleased with his health -- after we were in the waiting room all staff came out with their oohs and ahhs and hugs and kisses.  I felt bad for the two other pet patients, but was also pretty pleased.  One of them came in even though it wasn't her work day just to see him.  Good luck with all the family and families.

 Charlie
15.5 oz
Wk. 1: 1 lb. 11 oz
Wk 2:  2 lbs. 15 oz
Wk. 3: 4 lbs. 9 oz
Wk. 4:   6 lbs. 8 oz
Wk. 5:  9 lbs. 1 oz.
Wk. 6:  12 lbs. 13 oz.
Wk. 7: 15 lbs. 9 oz.
Wk. 8: 18 lbs. 2 oz		  
MR. G
 Male
Portland, OR



 

Irony: We named Pip and he was not much different that his siblings.  But, it soon became evident that Pip was going to have to fight for his spot in the litter.  Harmony took him under her 'Paw' and has helped raise him.  Who would have thought that Pip would take his name so seriously and BECOME the main character in the book! Pip is a survivor, he is healthy and active, but he will always be Pip in our eyes!  And yeah...that makes him pretty special to us:)
 
Excuse the pine chip on his nose!
 8 wks

Well, he is off to Portland, OR.  We will miss you terribly Pip!  On departure you weighed in at 17 lbs!  A full catch up!!  We hope you bring as much happiness to your new home as you did around here. 

Hi Shelly,
Pip was a total champ in the car, he slept till the Dalles and let me know it was time to stop for a break. We got home and he met tons of two and four legged friends and fit right in to all of it. My neighbors three year old won't stop calling him frosty the snowman. He is currently sacked next to me on the couch, he is going to be so spoiled. Thanks again Shelly. I'll be sure to send pics of his antics. He's a really good boy.
He is doing well with training and loves people and other dogs. A few of my friends and I were sitting around a couple of weeks ago and he came running into the room, plopped down, mumbled and fell asleep at our feet.  We started oooing about how gorgeous he is and thus his first nickname came up, Mr. G., or gorgeous george as I like to call him.  I have so many names for him...he mumbles all the time when he is sleeping, so mumbles came up also. Chompers and Mr. Digger for obvious puppy reasons...and of course the pipster.
I spent the weekend doggy proofing the garden area.  I think he is mad at me for killing one of his favorite playgrounds :)
All is well in Pip land.
Here are the pics from last week....he is getting so big!  Last weigh in he was about 23 pounds.

are you sure there aren't steroids in the into the wild food :)
George is doing great, every day is getting easier.  Took him in yesterday for his shots, he's up to 27 pounds.  He knows how cute he is.

Pip
1 lb. 2 oz
Wk. 1: 1 lb. 7 oz.
Wk. 2: 1 lb. 15 oz.
Wk. 3: 3 lbs. 0 oz.
Wk. 4: 4 lbs. 13 oz
Wk. 5:  7 lbs. 2 oz
Wk. 6:  10 lbs. 1 oz.
Wk. 7: 13 lbs. 7 oz
Wk 8: 16 lbs. 1 oz
Hero
male
Portland, OR





 8wks

Hello Shelly,

 We have named him Hero but I still call him Raymond sometimes. He is doing wonderful! The first couple nights he missed his family, but now we are getting him crate trained and taking him to puppy classes this week at Happy-Go_lucky, a local outfit with great reviews. He’s just been doing puppy things like chewing and barking and jumping, but us along with everyone else have been impressed with how well-mannered he is.
Hero is getting along with our son great. At first there was some rivalry for attention, but soon enough they were sharing food and wrestling (nicely).


 Raymond
1 lb. 1 oz
Wk. 1: 1 lb. 13 oz.
Wk. 2:   3 lbs. 1 oz.
Wk. 3: 4 lbs. 7 oz
Wk. 4:  6 lbs. 5 oz
Wk. 5:  9 lbs. 2 oz.
Wk. 6:  13 lbs. 0 oz.
Wk. 7: 15 lbs. 13oz.
Wk. 8: 17 lbs. 15 oz.
Hubble
 Las Vegas, Nevada




   8 wks.
Hubble
1 lb. 2 oz.
Wk. 1: 11 oz.
Wk. 2:   2lbs. 11 oz.
Wk. 3: 4 lbs. 5 oz
Wk. 4:  6 lbs. 1 oz
Wk. 5: 8 lbs. 14 oz
Wk. 6:  12 lbs. 5 oz
Wk. 7: 15 lbs. 11oz.
Wk. 8: 18 lbs. 13 oz
Gideon
 Fairbanks, Alaska





 8 wks

Hi Shelly,
We finally got some pics uploaded to send. Here are just a few.
He really traveled very well, mostly he just slept in the car and probably did the same on the plane.
Gideon loves Alaska and all the snow. He is very energetic, he is even wearing the munster out. He is learning to walk with the leash and will sit on command. He likes to chew on the furniture so we have to give him other options. He is not a lap dog, he likes attention but only while his 4 feet are on the floor. He is growing like a weed, we will let you know his weight on Friday, that's when he goes to the vet.




Wemmick
1 lb. 1 oz
Wk. 1: 1 lb. 12 oz
Wk. 2: 3 lbs. 2 oz
Wk. 3: 4 lbs. 6 oz
Wk. 4:   6 lbs. 9 oz.
Wk. 5:  9 lbs. 5 oz
Wk. 6: 12 lbs. 13oz.
Wk. 7: 14 lbs. 15oz
Wk.8: 17 lbs. 4 oz
Boone
Seattle, WA





 8wks

We are in heaven...Orlick, aka Boone is the very best.  He is so energetic and vocal..he fits right in.  Our shepherd accepted him immediately but Jack, the terrier, was not at all sure and had to be held so he didn’t attack Boone.  Boone, who had been quiet all day suddenly looked up at Jack and started barking and barking and then jumping around to play.  It was almost as if he said back off Jack and then said lets be friends and now they are buddies and the same size too.  He's already met an entire volleyball team and all of a sudden we are very popular.  we've had a revolving door of friends so he's getting lots of attention. 
Orlick
1 lb. 2 oz.
Wk. 1: 1 lb. 13 oz.
Wk 2:   3 lbs 0 oz.
Wk. 3: 4 lbs. 9 oz.
Wk. 4:   6 lbs. 2 oz.
Wk. 5:  8 lbs. 15 oz.
Wk. 6: 11 lbs. 13oz.
Wk. 7: 14 lbs. 7 oz
Wk. 8: 17 lbs. 0 oz.
McGregor





8wks
Hi Shelly,
Thank you, Thank you,Thank you!!!!
I have been wanting to write you how grateful we are to have McGregor AKA Wopsle. This has been the 1st day I have had time to sit for a few minutes. He looks so much like our Jaeger and acts just like he did, it is scary. He is a good boy and talks up a storm. We go to bed at 11:00pm and he sleeps until 5:00 am. At first he didn't like his crate but now he goes into it without to much persuasion. I will take a picture once Jimmie is feeling better.
He is doing wonderful and thank you again. 		Wopsle
1 lb. 4 oz
Wk. 1: 1 lb. 15 oz.
Wk. 2:  2 lbs. 13 oz
Wk. 3: 4 lbs. 11 oz
Wk. 4:  6 lbs. 14 oz.
Wk. 5: 9 lbs. 11 oz.
Wk. 6:  12 lbs.10oz.
Wk. 7: 15 lbs. 9 oz.
Wk. 8: 18 lbs. 3 oz.
Cooper
Male
Olympia, WA



Yes....my teeth are here!

And nobody ASKED if I wanted my picture taken!
Fine.....

  8 wks

Shelly, Wanted to drop you a note to let you know everything is going great. We named him Cooper and he is growing like a weed. Last weigh in 32 lbs!! We think he is amazing so easy to potty train, so well behaved.



Magwitch
1 lb. 2 oz
Wk. 1: 1 lb. 14 oz.
Wk. 2:  3 lbs. 2 oz.
Wk. 3: 4 lbs. 5 oz
Wk. 4: 6 lbs. 13 oz
Wk. 5: 9 lbs. 14 oz
Wk. 6: 13 lbs. 12oz.
Wk. 7: 16 lbs. 15oz. Wk. 8: 20 lbs. 0 oz.
Now, the reason I didn't get any outdoor pictures today:

Pups were outside playing and when I saw this...then in they came under much protest! 
3/13/10
The wind and clouds finally produced: