As I have said before in these posts, my family is hooked on Labrador Retrievers! My parents have had 4, and their latest, Beau, they had for 9 years. He was a great dog, but about 8 months ago he got run over. It has taken a while to heal, and he is still missed. However, my mom thought that she was ready for another, so for Christmas we all decided to get her a puppy. This time she thought she wanted a yellow lab instead of black like all of their previous dogs. We looked for a bit, found some really good looking dogs, and went to see the pups. I was instantly in love. There were 3 left from a litter of 7, and all were males. The biggest was really good looking, but he was really shy and reserved. The smallest one was just that, small. But, the middle one was just right. He was a really good looking puppy, and he was very social! I knew that he was the one!! So, we bought him, and about 2 weeks later my parents got to go pick him up. She named him Trooper, and he is super cute and fun. However, it is pretty funny to watch the parents with a puppy again. I think that they have forgotten just what it is like to have a little furry bundle of joy underfoot! After all it has been 9 or 10 years since they have had one.
Anyway, this weekend all of the family was home for Christmas, and the grand kids and the grand puppy met their new Uncle Trooper. I know that Bauer just can't wait for little Trooper to grow up, so they can play rough!
December 21, 2009
December 1, 2009
Ready for Christmas
We were feeling super festive the other day, so we stopped by the pet store and picked up some reindeer antlers for our little Rudolph! Now, we are all ready for Christmas!
November 28, 2009
Thanksgiving Swim
We went Northeastern Oklahoma for family Thanksgiving, and lots of fun. While we were there the weather was nice, so we decided to get Bauer out and about and go to the lake for some water fun. Bauer always loves the water, but he is still a little unsure about actually swimming. He is more of a bobber, and when it gets over his head he generally heads back to shore. So, he was out in the water and Kaleb had crossed and was calling him to the shore on the other side. Bauer decided to go a different route than where Kaleb had tried to lead him. The water was over his head and he was in the middle of the water. At first he panicked and got up next to a little , so he just went for it. He was kind of scared which we didn't like, and Kaleb could see his legs flaling all out of sink. But, nonetheless, he leveled out and swam across!! He swam on Thanksgiving Day! It was awesome, and I can't wait until the weather is warmer and we can be in the water with him swimming! 
November 22, 2009
Puppy Uncle
The little brown dog is no longer the newest addition to the family. His Grammy and Grampy just brought home their new Austrailian Shepard puppy, Boo. He is quite a little bundle of fuzz... and he actually looks like a little panda. Now Grammy and Grampy's house has two other dogs to play with, Uncle Duece and Uncle Boo! Super fun!
Pictures to follow!
Pictures to follow!
November 16, 2009
Trekkin' to the Duck Pond
We went to the duck pond at the grandparents' this weekend for a little fun and training, and the pictures were too good not to post... 
November 5, 2009
The Escapades of a Little Brown Dog!
Bauer is growing so fast, and as he grows we are definitely noticing some stages. Right now he is just so funny and full of himself that I had to post about it. In the past 24 hours he has just been hilarious.
It all started a couple evenings ago when Kaleb had taken him to the office in the afternoon to play with his uncle Duece. After work they went to visit Grammy and after many tasty treats and a trip to play in the pond, they were ready to come home. Kaleb called for Bauer to come and headed for the door. Bauer forgot to notice that there was a glass door between him and the outdoors. After hitting the window with a thud he crumpled into a little pile and looked at Kaleb like, " What? How was I supposed to know there was a window there?"
Another daily goal of the little dog now is to sneak into the closet and grab a flip flop and discretely run into the living room to use it as a chew toy without getting caught. The problem is that the little cocky puppy struts around like a banty rooster when he has stolen something he is not supposed to have. It makes it pretty hard not to notice when he goes strutting by like, "Look at me and what I did!" Anyway last night as we were getting ready to go out Bauer had been hanging out in the bathroom with us, but in his boredom decided to go into the living room to play. To our surprise, when Kaleb went to get his shoes he realized that one was missing. he had successfully snuck passed both of us on his stealth flip flop mission! Victory was his! But it was pretty short lived, and no damage was done.
It all started a couple evenings ago when Kaleb had taken him to the office in the afternoon to play with his uncle Duece. After work they went to visit Grammy and after many tasty treats and a trip to play in the pond, they were ready to come home. Kaleb called for Bauer to come and headed for the door. Bauer forgot to notice that there was a glass door between him and the outdoors. After hitting the window with a thud he crumpled into a little pile and looked at Kaleb like, " What? How was I supposed to know there was a window there?"
Another daily goal of the little dog now is to sneak into the closet and grab a flip flop and discretely run into the living room to use it as a chew toy without getting caught. The problem is that the little cocky puppy struts around like a banty rooster when he has stolen something he is not supposed to have. It makes it pretty hard not to notice when he goes strutting by like, "Look at me and what I did!" Anyway last night as we were getting ready to go out Bauer had been hanging out in the bathroom with us, but in his boredom decided to go into the living room to play. To our surprise, when Kaleb went to get his shoes he realized that one was missing. he had successfully snuck passed both of us on his stealth flip flop mission! Victory was his! But it was pretty short lived, and no damage was done.
That is only a couple of his crazy antics, but everyday he tries something new and mischievous.
October 23, 2009
At Home Sick Today With the Puppy :(
Well, sad day. I think I have the streptococcus... so I am home sick today and can't go to work... hence, the sad face. I guess the little brown dog, along with the doc, will have to nurse me back to health!!
I would love to write more, but I think it is time to go back to bed.
October 16, 2009
The Walk...
When we got Bauer at 8 weeks old we began to go on short walks to get him accustomed to leash walking and for exercise of course. He pretty immediately took to it and we both really enjoyed the walks. It really relaxed both of us, and it added to his trust in me and mine in him. My hubby also walked him a couple of times, and he walked on a loose leash just like a champion.
Earlier this week, after staying in his outdoor kennel during the day and only a lunch hour to run and play in the yard, Bauer was really hyper when I got home. I thought that the walk would calm him down, but instead it was a disaster. He just could not focus, and even though I was trying to be super patient and encouraging, I think he ended up confused and I ended up frustrated. I just could not figure out why all of the sudden there was this change. So, the next day I let him run around and play in the yard a bit after I got home, and played a long game of fetch with him to use all of that puppy energy in a positive way. Then we went on our walk. He was perfect! (Well, maybe not perfect but close to it.) All of the reading I have done says that a dog that gets regular exercise, they are more balanced and happy. I am a believer! I have truly seen how puppy behavior changes when a dog is not getting enough exercise. It isn't that they are hyper, they just need the chance to burn off energy in a positive way!
Earlier this week, after staying in his outdoor kennel during the day and only a lunch hour to run and play in the yard, Bauer was really hyper when I got home. I thought that the walk would calm him down, but instead it was a disaster. He just could not focus, and even though I was trying to be super patient and encouraging, I think he ended up confused and I ended up frustrated. I just could not figure out why all of the sudden there was this change. So, the next day I let him run around and play in the yard a bit after I got home, and played a long game of fetch with him to use all of that puppy energy in a positive way. Then we went on our walk. He was perfect! (Well, maybe not perfect but close to it.) All of the reading I have done says that a dog that gets regular exercise, they are more balanced and happy. I am a believer! I have truly seen how puppy behavior changes when a dog is not getting enough exercise. It isn't that they are hyper, they just need the chance to burn off energy in a positive way!
October 14, 2009
Healthy Puppy Ears...
Yesterday was Bauer's 12 week vet appointment, and he weighed in at a healthy 25 pounds. From what the vet says, from seeing his parents, and from the look of him and his Clydesdale feet, he could be a monster! At his 9 week appointment his vet thought that he would grow 10 pounds in three weeks and he was right on. Now he is expecting another 10 pounds by our next appointment in three weeks.
At our last appointment the vet also told me to keep an eye on Bauer's ears. Dogs that do not have erect ears are more prone to ear problems, in particular those that love the water. (Are you seeing where this is going?) He suggested cleaning his ears when needed and looking and smelling them to check for any foul odor or discharge. We have been cleaning them after his bath each week. On Sunday we smelled a slight odor in his ears and saw some dark, blackish waxy residue that looked like more than crazy outdoor puppy dirt. I hadn't noticed any symptoms from him other than this... like scratching at his ears or inflammation or anything. So, I cleaned his ears then, and I have been watching for the last couple of days to see if the discharge reappeared.
During the exam the vet swabbed Bauer's ears to check for any kind of ear mites or infection and looked into the ear canal. He said that there were no mites, but that on the slide he could see a lot of yeast. He was just starting to get a bit of a canine yeast ear infection. He gave us an ear rinse solution that is supposed to help reduce the yeast and clean the ear canal of the discharge. You just squeeze it in and massage the ear canal on the side of his little head. Bauer actually kind of likes it, just like any other time that someone rubs on or around his ears!
So, I wanted to do a little research to learn more about this problem, what causes it, and ways to treat and prevent it from reoccurring, so we don't have ongoing problems. I found a couple of good articles like this one from the Labrador Retriever Guide. I learned there that the unlike our human ears the dog's ear has a much longer ear canal. The long canal makes it hard for the dogs ear to stay dry and dogs with pendulous ears are or predisposed to ear conditions. As the ear folds, it covers the ear canal and prohibits air from entering and drying the canal. The result is a moist, warm ear canal that is a perfect environment for organisms to grow, especially yeast.
Numerous types of bacteria and the yeast cause ear infections. The normal, healthy ear has a good defense against these organisms, but if the ear environment changes due to allergies, hormone abnormalities, or moisture, the bacteria and yeast can greatly multiply and break down these defenses.
Typically you will see your dog shaking its head or scratching at its ears, and smelling the ear usually verifies a problem if the cause is yeast. If the infection persists, the ear canal will become inflamed and often discharge. Often, treatment will include flushing the ear canal with an antimicrobial solution and drying agent. But, there are several different reasons for infection and inflammation, so have your vet examine the dog before choosing a treatment. Sometimes ear problems can be due to an allergy, ear mites, or another health issue.
At our last appointment the vet also told me to keep an eye on Bauer's ears. Dogs that do not have erect ears are more prone to ear problems, in particular those that love the water. (Are you seeing where this is going?) He suggested cleaning his ears when needed and looking and smelling them to check for any foul odor or discharge. We have been cleaning them after his bath each week. On Sunday we smelled a slight odor in his ears and saw some dark, blackish waxy residue that looked like more than crazy outdoor puppy dirt. I hadn't noticed any symptoms from him other than this... like scratching at his ears or inflammation or anything. So, I cleaned his ears then, and I have been watching for the last couple of days to see if the discharge reappeared.
During the exam the vet swabbed Bauer's ears to check for any kind of ear mites or infection and looked into the ear canal. He said that there were no mites, but that on the slide he could see a lot of yeast. He was just starting to get a bit of a canine yeast ear infection. He gave us an ear rinse solution that is supposed to help reduce the yeast and clean the ear canal of the discharge. You just squeeze it in and massage the ear canal on the side of his little head. Bauer actually kind of likes it, just like any other time that someone rubs on or around his ears!
So, I wanted to do a little research to learn more about this problem, what causes it, and ways to treat and prevent it from reoccurring, so we don't have ongoing problems. I found a couple of good articles like this one from the Labrador Retriever Guide. I learned there that the unlike our human ears the dog's ear has a much longer ear canal. The long canal makes it hard for the dogs ear to stay dry and dogs with pendulous ears are or predisposed to ear conditions. As the ear folds, it covers the ear canal and prohibits air from entering and drying the canal. The result is a moist, warm ear canal that is a perfect environment for organisms to grow, especially yeast.
Numerous types of bacteria and the yeast cause ear infections. The normal, healthy ear has a good defense against these organisms, but if the ear environment changes due to allergies, hormone abnormalities, or moisture, the bacteria and yeast can greatly multiply and break down these defenses.
Typically you will see your dog shaking its head or scratching at its ears, and smelling the ear usually verifies a problem if the cause is yeast. If the infection persists, the ear canal will become inflamed and often discharge. Often, treatment will include flushing the ear canal with an antimicrobial solution and drying agent. But, there are several different reasons for infection and inflammation, so have your vet examine the dog before choosing a treatment. Sometimes ear problems can be due to an allergy, ear mites, or another health issue.
So, for the little brown dog, I guess we will just flush out those ear canals for a couple of weeks, keep up with regular cleaning, and try to keep his ears dry in the future to hopefully prevent this from happening again.
October 12, 2009
On the Road Again...
This past weekend Bauer made the three hour road trip to the grandparents' farm. It was full of new adventures like hunting pigeons in the barn, playing on top of the hay, eating some cow poop, running like a girl when he saw the bull coming through the gate, playing frisbee, and most importantly meeting the human cousins Levi and Madison. Little did he know that there were small humans that had more energy than he did.
Here he is on the road trip using Ducky as a pillow and getting all rested up for the big adventures that awaited.
He played frisbee with cousin Levi. It was less fetch and more of a throw and race to go get it.
Maddie getting suited up for the fun!
One of the few quiet moments...
At one point things actually got so crazy that Bauer crated the kids! Ha! This is more like it!
October 7, 2009
Routine
Since I have become a new mother, I just cannot help myself. I am constantly reading and researching for tips on dog training and behavior. The one thing that is consistent in all of my readings has been consistency in training and commands and scheduling to aid in potty training. With it just being Kaleb and I, it has not been too hard to stay a united front in Bauer's training and schedule. After all, we are the pack leaders. Most articles claim that staying on a schedule helps the dog to stay balanced and happy, and so far it seems to be working like a charm!
From the second day we got him we have been exposing him to new people and places fairly consistently while taking along his own crate, blanket, and toys for comfort. He has been to several Oklahoma State football game days to root on the Pokes and play with his puppy cousin Indy Ana Jones, to a fraternity house, and on several visits with the grandparents to explore the farm and play with his big dog uncle, Duece. This has worked extremely well with him. He is very social both with people and other dogs and is not afraid of much of anything new. He is just curious, and whenever he gets cautious, we just encourage him and reward him for trying new things.
We have also settled into a really comfortable routine with the little brown dog. In the mornings after he goes out to potty, we let him come onto the bed to cuddle and play before the day starts. He really looks forward to this, and after pottying will go and stand by the door and wait for the one of us that got up with him to put him into bed. After a little cuddle and wake-up time, he eats breakfast and hangs out until time for us to go to work. Then we put him in his outside kennel to play until his lunch break, and then again until after work. After I get home in the evenings, we play a little fetch in the yard and go for a nice brisk walk. We started him out right after we got him going on short walks to get him used to the leash, and we are consistently adding some additional distance. He loves it, and he so much better behaved when he has this kind of positive outlet for his puppy energy. After his walk, he gets to eat and then spends time playing with us and his toys throughout the evening. He could play fetch forever, and he loves to retrieve his duck! Typically he winds down by about 9 or so and catnaps or lays on his bed until bed time. Then, he goes out one last time to potty and goes into his crate for the night.
From the second day we got him we have been exposing him to new people and places fairly consistently while taking along his own crate, blanket, and toys for comfort. He has been to several Oklahoma State football game days to root on the Pokes and play with his puppy cousin Indy Ana Jones, to a fraternity house, and on several visits with the grandparents to explore the farm and play with his big dog uncle, Duece. This has worked extremely well with him. He is very social both with people and other dogs and is not afraid of much of anything new. He is just curious, and whenever he gets cautious, we just encourage him and reward him for trying new things.
We have also settled into a really comfortable routine with the little brown dog. In the mornings after he goes out to potty, we let him come onto the bed to cuddle and play before the day starts. He really looks forward to this, and after pottying will go and stand by the door and wait for the one of us that got up with him to put him into bed. After a little cuddle and wake-up time, he eats breakfast and hangs out until time for us to go to work. Then we put him in his outside kennel to play until his lunch break, and then again until after work. After I get home in the evenings, we play a little fetch in the yard and go for a nice brisk walk. We started him out right after we got him going on short walks to get him used to the leash, and we are consistently adding some additional distance. He loves it, and he so much better behaved when he has this kind of positive outlet for his puppy energy. After his walk, he gets to eat and then spends time playing with us and his toys throughout the evening. He could play fetch forever, and he loves to retrieve his duck! Typically he winds down by about 9 or so and catnaps or lays on his bed until bed time. Then, he goes out one last time to potty and goes into his crate for the night.
September 28, 2009
The Grandparents Came to Visit!
On their way home after going to Colorado for a week to four wheel in the mountains with their friends, the little brown dog's grandparents stopped in to spend part of the weekend and meet him for the first time. Bauer just loves a slumber party! He just loved them, and they loved him too. I don't know how long it is going to take to break him of all of the new bad habits, but man he had fun!
Getting some attention from "Poppy," and thinking... "I have got him wrapped around my finger already!"
He played so hard that at the end of the night he crashed. He definitely loves a slumber party!
Getting some attention from "Poppy," and thinking... "I have got him wrapped around my finger already!"
He played so hard that at the end of the night he crashed. He definitely loves a slumber party!September 21, 2009
Water!!
It is a fact that most Labs love the water. From early on, we have been exposing Bauer to the water and making it fun for him in the back yard, but we want to expose him to all kinds of water since he will hopefully be a duck dog. So, when we went to Kaleb's parents for the afternoon on Sunday, we took him to the creek. We were a little nervous that maybe he wouldn't love it. Kaleb took him and put him in the water, and he wasn't super sure. Then he followed Kaleb around for a bit. About that time, his dog uncle Duece came running by and splashed into the water, and Bauer took off chasing him. He had a blast and even got into water over his head and had to swim a bit. It was great, and as you can see from the pictures... I think he liked it!
September 17, 2009
Crate Training
I have read how important it is to crate train your puppy to help with potty training and to help your puppy have a safe place or den of their own. From the time we brought him home we began crate training. We had purchased a wire crate with an adjustable divider so he only had room to sleep and not to play. We also put a soft blanket and one of his toys in the bottom.
Bauer's first night was a little rough. He woke up about every three hours, so we would take him out to potty and then kneel down beside his crate and tell him firmly to go to sleep. You could tell he just missed his puppy brothers and sisters and was adjusting to his new family. It worked pretty well once he figured out that he was ok even though things were new, and he was not going to get out to play. However, we were soooo exhausted the next morning after a night of taking turns getting up with him. The second night, after going to Stillwater to meet his Aunt Sarah and Uncle Cayton, he was tuckered out. He slept through the entire night without whining! Now, six nights in, he is consistently sleeping through the night and only waking up in the morning to go out. During the day while we are at work, we are also crating him. He is doing so well, no whining or complaining so far... just happiness to see us when we come home.
Also, I had read about hanging a bell on your doorknob and ringing it whenever you take your puppy out to potty to train him to ring the bell to go out. Eventually you can take the bell down, and the dog will just go to the door when they want out. So, I decided to try it. I got jingle bells from Hobby Lobby and hung them from the doorknob on a lanyard. Remarkably, two days later... HE IS RINGING THE BELL TO GO OUT!! The hardest part about it is that whenever they ring the bell while they are learning, you have to let them out. So, when I am in the floor playing with him and he rings the bell, I am trying not to take offense. I am sure it has nothing to do with him not wanting to play with me... I am cool... And, he loves me, after all! :)
Bauer's first night was a little rough. He woke up about every three hours, so we would take him out to potty and then kneel down beside his crate and tell him firmly to go to sleep. You could tell he just missed his puppy brothers and sisters and was adjusting to his new family. It worked pretty well once he figured out that he was ok even though things were new, and he was not going to get out to play. However, we were soooo exhausted the next morning after a night of taking turns getting up with him. The second night, after going to Stillwater to meet his Aunt Sarah and Uncle Cayton, he was tuckered out. He slept through the entire night without whining! Now, six nights in, he is consistently sleeping through the night and only waking up in the morning to go out. During the day while we are at work, we are also crating him. He is doing so well, no whining or complaining so far... just happiness to see us when we come home.
Also, I had read about hanging a bell on your doorknob and ringing it whenever you take your puppy out to potty to train him to ring the bell to go out. Eventually you can take the bell down, and the dog will just go to the door when they want out. So, I decided to try it. I got jingle bells from Hobby Lobby and hung them from the doorknob on a lanyard. Remarkably, two days later... HE IS RINGING THE BELL TO GO OUT!! The hardest part about it is that whenever they ring the bell while they are learning, you have to let them out. So, when I am in the floor playing with him and he rings the bell, I am trying not to take offense. I am sure it has nothing to do with him not wanting to play with me... I am cool... And, he loves me, after all! :)
September 11, 2009
Bringing Home Baby!
Today is my 27th Birthday, and although I was out of town all week on a business trip,my husband drove three hours to go pick up Bauer, so I could have him on my Birthday. Such a sweetie!! So, I came home to the two sweetest boys that a girl could ever ask for! I know this is going to sound silly, but I instantly fell in love him. With Kaleb it took months, but this was instant. This must be a fraction of what it feels like to become a parent for real.
September 4, 2009
Seven Week Pictures
After the puppies had their shots at 6 weeks they could finally go outside for pictures. There is nothing cuter than a Chocolate Lab puppy! Here are some of my favorites...
September 2, 2009
Puppy Pick Day!
Today we got to pick out our puppy. From the early pictures Kaleb and I have had a favorite two puppies. We were so scared since we were not the first or second pick that both of them would be gone by the time it was our turn. Luckily, only one of our picks was chosen when our turn came. Whoo Hoo!! Since there were seven males in the litter, the breeder has been identifying them by the names of the seven dwarfs. We picked Happy! We just hope he is true to his dwarf name, and is a happy little guy! He seems super social and inquisitive! Here are some pictures of him over the past few weeks...
At three weeks... Isn't he so cute just laying there like, "Yeah, I am cute. Pick me."
At five weeks... A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!
At three weeks... Isn't he so cute just laying there like, "Yeah, I am cute. Pick me."
At five weeks... A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!
August 31, 2009
Puppy Preparations
For the past month we have been preparing for our new little bundle of joy, and I am starting to think that puppies are as expensive as children! We have bought a crate, a dog bed, toys, food and water bowls, a collar and leash, a brush, doggy shampoo, an outdoor kennel, a dog house for the kennel, and we paid to fence our yard. (And we haven't even bought his food or scheduled his first vet appointment yet!) So, this got me to thinking, what all does a puppy really need...
After a pretty exhaustive online search, it doesn't look like we went THAT overboard. The things that most sites suggest are:
- A Name - I have read that two syllable names are best because they are easier for the puppy to differentiate between their names and one syllable commands.
- Food Dish
- Water dish
- Leash
- Collar
- Wire Crate - We got one big enough for Bauer when he is full grown, but it can be adjusted for proper puppy size.
- Pet Bed
- Toys
- Brush
- Veterinarian Care and Puppy Shots - Our health guarantee that comes from our breeder requires a vet health check within two days of getting our new puppy, so we will have an appointment set up before he even arrives.
- Puppy Food
August 9, 2009
August 6, 2009
The Name
As I have said before, my plan has always been to name my Chocolate, Barkley. However, as it goes with marriage, there must be compromise. We would like for our dog to be a duck dog and a family pet, so Kaleb says he needs a strong manly name. He also claims that Barkley does not denote masculinity... What? Anyway, we have decide to name him Bauer. Bauer... it has a nice ring to it, doesn't it!
August 5, 2009
Our Labrador Puppy... The Saga!
From as far back as I can remember I have always wanted a Chocolate Lab. As a child my family had three Black Labs and a Golden Retriever. They were very exceptional dogs that were the most loving and loyal pets a family could ask for. All of that to say, I have always wanted a Chocolate, so I told myself that one day when I got married and settled that my first dog would be a Chocolate named Barkley!
When my husband Kaleb and I got engaged last December, we immediately started planning for our first puppy. After a lot of searching, we found a breeder that we really liked that was expecting a litter in the spring. We liked both the sire and bitch, so we put down a deposit for the first pick male. The difficulty was that the breeder was in Minnesota and we live in Oklahoma. So, in making the decision whether to have him shipped or drive to pick him up, we decided to go to Minnesota for our honeymoon. I was not super thrilled about driving 21 hours on our honeymoon, to go to MINNESOTA, but the promise of a puppy was enough to overlook it. A few months later, we found out that there would be no litter because the pups were born premature and did not make it. Disappointed, we made other arrangements, and went on a beautiful honeymoon in Charleston, SC instead.
We kept checking back with the Minnesota breeder on future litters to no avail. So, we started over in our search in early summer. We found an Oklahoma breeder with a litter that was born on July 14th. The parents were blocky English type Chocolate Labs, just like we have been looking for. So, we again we put down our deposit, and now we wait!
When my husband Kaleb and I got engaged last December, we immediately started planning for our first puppy. After a lot of searching, we found a breeder that we really liked that was expecting a litter in the spring. We liked both the sire and bitch, so we put down a deposit for the first pick male. The difficulty was that the breeder was in Minnesota and we live in Oklahoma. So, in making the decision whether to have him shipped or drive to pick him up, we decided to go to Minnesota for our honeymoon. I was not super thrilled about driving 21 hours on our honeymoon, to go to MINNESOTA, but the promise of a puppy was enough to overlook it. A few months later, we found out that there would be no litter because the pups were born premature and did not make it. Disappointed, we made other arrangements, and went on a beautiful honeymoon in Charleston, SC instead.
We kept checking back with the Minnesota breeder on future litters to no avail. So, we started over in our search in early summer. We found an Oklahoma breeder with a litter that was born on July 14th. The parents were blocky English type Chocolate Labs, just like we have been looking for. So, we again we put down our deposit, and now we wait!
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