Our litter is leaving us!

This last Sunday Skeeter met her new family. I believe she will love it in sunny Colorado. I almost wish I was her since she will be living within a couple hours of our old place in NE. We really like her owners and are tickled pink that we've had such great people contact for pups. They even sent us home with music CD's that Skeeter's owner recorded. We've enjoyed listening to them. So long Skeeter! I keep counting you as I watch the pups. "Where is number 6? Oh yeah, I only have 5 now!" The count down begins.

This is a day perfect for twirling!!!!! We have some really exciting news to share: Today we had our final home study!!!!   In a couple weeks our profile can be shown to potential birth parents. This is BIG! I mean HUGE! Gigantic! Memorable. Today marks the end of the paperwork trail -although we will still go to classes and continue to read!

Most of you know that we started on the adoption process last summer and after pounding on the adoption door for 9 months and it is now swinging wide open. It is daunting, exciting and unrealistic. Can this finally be happening? We could possibly have a child in a month. Our birth mom may or may not be pregnant yet. We've yet to know the birth parents who will trust us with their child. What a huge sacrifice for them. What an honor for us. Daraby wants another sister and Dakota wants a brother. We- we want a baby!

We are prepared that it may take up to three years until another little one joins our family but we are praying that it wouldn't take that long and we'll be chosen sooner. I would love for the kids to be close in age and friends. We will see what the future holds.

"Take a picture of me Mom!" I hear this a lot but she rarely sits still long enough for me to take it. She wants to run back to me to see herself on the digital screen. Daraby is starting to be a big ham with people and says things that make me laugh and cringe. Today Daraby and Dakota talked to our social worker without us and I can just imagine what she said. The social worker came out laughing. Daraby is so outspoken and I love her natural curiosity for life.

This is Abby, Wilson and Neefy after our walk. The pups played in the reeds at the edge of the pond while Abby swam and swam and swam after a muskrat that she just can't catch. Today she probably swam over an hour trying to catch him. She is getting so skinny and she has unlimited food to eat. She still nurses twice a day or so. She likes to lay outside in the grass to nurse the pups. She rarely goes in the box with them anymore. She enjoys playing with them outside. She rolls around and lightly bites the pups. The pups are a constant nuisance to her- tugging on her ears, biting her legs, and nipping at her nipples. Little heathens! I would have weaned them a long time ago.

Wilson and Neefy are playing in the shallow water by the pond.

Neefy

Oh Audi- you rascal! I won't mention that you ran completely away from me today. A good block away. I haven't ran that fast is a very long time. Did God send you to be my new diet plan?

I still need an excellent home for this beautiful boy. He is quiet and inquisitive. He likes to follow Abby and be outdoors. He is smart and takes his time as he learns things. He doesn't rush headlong into anything. He calculates his steps and when he does something he does it well. He isn't the first to meet you at the edge of the box but he is the last to leave. He's content and doesn't cry.  He has great endurance- he'll chase his mom our entire walk. He doesn't need a lot of attention- he just likes to be near me. I often forget he is in the kitchen or out of the box. He isn't needy and doesn't cry so I forget and then I'll find him curled up asleep somewhere. If you know someone interested please tell them about Hugh- name subject to change based on owners. $350 Firm

Puppies are coming your way!

So many of you are getting antsy to get your pup and I would be excited too. I wish I could keep them but I'm thrilled with they families they are going to. Currently I still have one male left for sale. We call him Hugh!

Other than that the rest of the pups are heading out soon or in the next few weeks. I know most of you are wondering what we are feeding these little fur balls. I did a ton of research and since we are a natural family I settled on this dog food. It is made without wheat or corn. In nature would you see a dog consuming a bunch of wheat or corn? They are meant to eat meat. Most of dog foods now are made up of fillers and cheaper ingredients to cut costs. I want the best for our dogs. For a long time we fed Abby a vet recommended dog food but since switching her to this she has more energy and her coat is much healthier. It just makes sense to me to feed her the best food since she only eats 2 cups a day.

So I highly reccommend this food but you may switch your pup to whatever dog food you desire. Just make sure you mix some of the dog food I give you with some of the dog food you will be feeding your dog. That helps on their digestive system- which means no runny poop for you.

No matter what food you choose, you'll want to make sure you are feeding them a puppy food for medium bred dogs. That way they will get the nutrients they need to grow and mature. When we meet I'll have vet checks, a bill of sale, papers to register your dog and a small tupperware of food. We look forward to see you and handing over your new pup! See you soon!

AKC English Springer Spaniels Update

Audi- actually sitting still for just a moment. She is a very active pup and a bit of trouble maker. She is a handful but I hope she'll be a heartful too. She tries my patience but what a cutie!

This is a pup we call Sarg. His family is still deciding on a name. He likes to get under the deck and scrummage around.  

This is the other girl that we currently call Skeeter from the movie/book- "The Help." She is a really sweetie.

Another good photo of Skeeter. She will meet her new family this Sunday. We are excited for her! Look out Colorado here she comes.

This is Wilson. I believe that will be his forever name. My brother-in-law and sister-in-law have decided to give this pretty boy a home. We are excited that he will stay in the family. Daraby has fallen in love with him. She plays with him everyday while Dakota tortures the rest.

Wilson likes to bury in deep. In this picture he is digging into the diaper bag.

He slept in there for a few hours and Daraby toted him around the house. He woke up hungry and ate and ate.

Hugh, Skeeter, Sarg

Dakota couldn't see what the big fuss was about the pups eating grass so she decided to try some too.

Daraby's typical look. I really like this photo as it reflects her to a tee.

Dakota likes to snuggle and have all the pups attack her. On the other hand, Daraby likes the pups to chase her.

We are really enjoying the pups yet although I'm ready for these early morning pee seasons to end. I let the pups out every three hours or so. Most are going potty really well outside. They still pee in their box occasionally but for the most part they all poop outside. I'm sure the neighbors have had some great chuckles about me chasing Audi around in the wee morning in my PJ's. Crazy dog doesn't listen and the great thing is that she is mine. All mine folks! Who said the owner should get first pick? She is strong willed like her owner. Nuts!

The pups really like being outside and I've seen some just flourish and not want to come back in. We have a wonderful deck with a gate so I can leave them out for quite some time. Flynn, one of the males, loves to be outside. He chases leaves and eats twigs.  He is stout and thick and has a lot of natural instinct to hunt. He is for sale so if you know of anyone wanting a good hunter- tell them to look us up.

We also have another male for sale that we call Hugh. He looks very English, is very flashy looking and fine boned. I love his looks. He likes to be held and is very laid back. He likes to cuddle up and be near people- would be a great family dog. He has these uncoordinated bursts of energy that make us all laugh.

I would like to find great families for these guys. If you know anyone interested please let them know about Flynn and Hugh.

AKC English Springer Males For Sale

Sire on the left is Cappy, Dam on the right is Abby

The sire is a phenomenal hunting dog and his owner takes him on many group hunts with various dogs. Cappy lives to hunt. He is a hunting fool and will kill himself hunting if he isn't regulated by his owner. Abby loves to hunt as well but we mostly keep her as our family dog. She goes everywhere with us and loves our kids. She is the best dog I've ever and I'm not that biased. She is kind, smart and committed to us.

The male on the left has strong English features. He is laid back and very lovable. Very calm in the house and likes to be held. The male on the right is a go getter. He wags all the time and loves people. He is very curious and is always on the move.

This is the male on the left up top. We call him Hugh for now. He reminds me of all things English. He is very polite and soft. He likes to be outdoors and is curious about twigs and grass. He is a real sweetie! He is cuddly and content.

This one is from the top right. He is active and very curious. We call him Flynn- you may name your pup whatever you desire. He is passionate about life. He wants to move and go and wag all the time. He is constantly happy as long as he is moving and investigating. He loves people and will be stout. He has a bigger body build and will be beefy. Great for hunting!

Both dogs have their paper work for AKC. $350 Firm

email me at darcycbeck@yahoo.com if interested!

D & T Pup

This puppy is D & T's pup! I know that this pup will fit well with their family. We are thrilled for them.

This guy is a fun. He likes to move a lot so I hard time getting photos. He is friendly and curious. He likes to check things out and cuddle up close. He likes toys! Our kids are rough with him and it doesn't phase him. He just waddles away.

When you pick him up he just melts into your hand and is content to lay there until you put him back down again. Then he is off to investigate whatever is new.

We have three pups that love to give kisses and he is one of them. He likes to lick, lick and lick. XOXO