Elby at two years
Baptista or "Elby" at three and a half years.
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Last month we received a letter with an important health update from the owners of one of our Litter B puppies. We immediately wrote to ask for more. The following is compiled from three letters from Elby’s owners, written in September and October 2010:
 Taga's Weika, Lady Elsinore  Uultje-Remy Lyske V. Doralyteira
 Litter B puppies
Brannigan, a puppy from Rosewood’s B litter in 2008, is one of the kooikerhondjes to be featured in Animal Planet’s Dogs 101 this December.  Brannigan, two years old Today Justin from Dogs 101, Animal Planet, filmed at our house for an upcoming Dogs101 clip. We invited all the kooikerhondjes we know in New England: all four made it. Continue reading Joyce’s Dog Blog–Filming for Dogs 101 in Boston, Sept. 13 Notes from the family of Baptista Minola, call name “Elby”, upper state New York
8 weeks/2 months  Elby's photo album
Well it’s been a fast week and he seems to be adjusting just fine. He’s doing quite well at potty training and is starting to show his true colors, quite an adventurer. He would like to play with the cat but the cat isn’t quite ready yet, right now he’s trying to help type. He launches himself off the couch like a retriever and managed stairs by his third day. He does extremely well in his crate but didn’t like being left in the kitchen . . . and howled all night, a tip from my son who has dogs said to put him in his crate in our bedroom and he was great, sleeps from 11 to 6 without a peep, amazing. . . . Our son and daughter-in-law came over with our youngest grandson, Case, and they had a great time. The dog was really good with him, very patient. Continue reading Baptista “Elby” Balthasar/Harley from his home in California 3 months  Harley's photo album
Harley is doing GREAT. He did great on the flight home and made himself at home right away. He’s a perfect addition. We went to the vet today and got great marks. He’s weighing in at 14.7 lbs. He’s liking his two pack mates, Jack and Kep, but they are not 100% in love with him right now. In time I expect it to improve and Harley is not taken aback at all by dominance. He continues to try and play with them. I’m quite impressed. We will keep you posted, but I wanted to thank you again. He’s in a fantastic home and he will be very much loved. I appreciate all your work and careful breeding. Also 3 months He’s quite at home and has a great time barking at Jack. He weighs 17.5 lbs as of today. He’s not at all shy – actually quite persistent and strong willed. So . . . strong willed . . . he is VERY persistent and if doesn’t want to do something he makes that perfectly clear. It’s interesting. He has had to be put in “time out” a few times in puppy play class for barking at other dogs if they won’t play with him. Funny. Anyway . . . it’s all good and he’s getting along well and seems to love other dogs as well as people. As of Monday he was 17.9 lbs. From the home of Brannigan, living in Massachusetts  Brannigan's photo album
4 months Brannigan is growing so quickly! He got his rabies shot last week at 17 weeks and weighed in at 21 pounds – it seems like I have to let his collar out every week. Brannigan is always happy and loves to play with people and other dogs. I’ve been taking Remy and him for walks together several times a week and it’s been interesting to watch their relationship evolve. Brannigan tries so hard to emulate the things that Remy does, such as chasing birds and marking trees. Remy has grown more tolerant, but still occasionally disciplines Brannigan. . . . 8 months This evening I took a walk in the rain with an enchanting couple and their delightful little girls. They were interested in acquiring a Kooiker puppy and wanted to know about the breed. I brought my little angel and extolled the virtues of the breed. Had I remembered, I would have told the tale of the ancient hound that saved Prince William of Orange. All this puffery was obviously too much for Brannigan. I now show you the true character of the Kooiker. Be forewarned.  The Perpetrator  The Evidence – Steve Benvolio/Beni, from his home in Massachusetts 3 months Beni is doing wonderfully – very sweet, very active and growing by the second. He has changed the dynamics of our house, that is for sure! 1 year  Beni's photo album Since it’s his one year birthday, we decided to celebrate a bit. And this included party hats and a couple of treats for the Ben-dog. Well here’s to one year! 1 year, 4 months When Beni was about four months old, my sister, nieces and I took him to the beach and he had a great time. He visited everyone and people could not resist asking about him and the breed. One woman could not stop looking at him and told me he had “soulful eyes” and I was certain she was going to dognap our puppy. She was right – Benvolio aka “Romeo’s Best Friend”, is soulful. He is sensitive and attuned to our family; eager to please and therefore, quite trainable. He loves to be outside with someone as well as to run but understands when he needs to be leashed and sits (somewhat) patiently for it. If he sees another dog he wants to go visit and play but is learning to be both a bit more cautious as well as protective. Of course, he has a strong sniff sense and makes marks as a male would. Our house has been filled with teenagers, who he loves, especially our son who handles him like no one else. Beni wrestles with him, lets him pick him up and “talks” with him. He loves to tug and chase and also plays a sort of “hide and seek”. He has been a blessing to our family – Laura  Bel Canto "Rookie" Two years, 43 lbs.  Rookie's photo album
October 12, 2010: Two years, 9 Months. We have come to the conclusion that Rookie is not a hunter and will never be a hunter. He HATES to go to the cabin, and if he is there will not venture very far. Rookie is always looking for the first vehicle to take him home. There are times that we can’t find him, we now know to go look in the car that has the doors open. He is happily sitting in the back seat hoping for a ride home. We’ve actually had a fall this year! Not very common for Texas. Rookie is spending all day outside soaking up this beautiful weather. He doesn’t like the heat too much, can’t say I blame him, but seems to love the crisp mornings and warm afternoons. He loves chasing the grasshoppers and bees, actually I think he has acquired a taste for them. I should take video of him stomping in the backyard, trying to kick up the bugs. It is a funny sight. May 25, 2010: Two Years, 4 Months Took Rookie in for his check up today! He is a very healthy 43 pound dog. He has ear infections in both ears. The vet packed his ears with medicine that will last for about 3 weeks. That way we don’t have to give him pills twice a day. Modern medicine, gotta love it. Rookie is still very active and loves his walks, where he chases the squirrels and rabbits. Rookie isn’t much into hunting. He is still very afraid of the gun noise. As a matter of fact he is afraid of all loud noises, clapping, bubble wrap, air compressors, clapping, trumpets, sometimes even ice cubes falling out of their trays. When we are able to go to our cabin he stays inside tucked safely in a farthest corner of the cabin, unless there is a chance that he can go for a ride on the four wheeler. He loves to ride in/on anything with four wheels. Rookie is the goofiest dog we have ever owned, we just love his personality and all his quirks. - Amy 10.5 months It’s . . . hunting season, Larry has taken Rookie down to our cabin twice. The first time . . . he had a blast running after jack rabbits and goats. The second time he went down, with actual guns going off, he preferred hunting the cabin!! Not too happy with the noise. . . . We are working with him with his noise phobias. . . . We take him on 2 walks a day, more like we walk he runs around looking for squirrels and rabbits. - Amy 7 months Rookie weighs 37 lbs 18.5″ (h) 43″ (l) Shows no signs of slowing down. He enjoys evenings swimming at the lake playing fetch with sticks and catching bugs on the water. It has taken some time for him to adapt to the Texas heat but looks for water at every chance to cool off in. He plays well with kids and other dogs. He likes going on walks and hikes especially when he is able to run free. He is very attentive and minds well for a 6 month old pup. He is loved by the girls on our daughters’ softball teams. He helps set up fields and makes sure the dirt is ready to play on prior to games and practices. 6 months We had a little scare with him on Saturday evening. It appears that he had a seizure. We took him to an emergency vet . . . Rookie is on 3 different medications and is doing very well. He actually was back to normal on Sunday. . . . Just got a call from the vet. His tests came back clear. . . . WHEW!!! (Note: At one year and nine months, Rookie continues to be a healthy dog. He hasn’t had any subsequent seizures and the cause of the first remains unclear.) 4 months He is growing by leaps and bounds. He is up to 25 lbs. I don’t see him slowing down anytime soon. He has such a sweet personality. He makes friends where ever we go. We went to a dog park in Fort Worth a couple of weekends ago. . . . He did really good with all the different types of dogs. 3 months This past weekend . . . we found a river and took Rookie down to see what he thought. Before we knew it, he was in the water sticking his nose in and blowing bubbles. We started throwing sticks in the water and he would go out to retrieve. By the end of the day, he was running and jumping in the water to retrieve sticks. . . . Everyone just loves him and we get a ton of questions about him. Most people can’t believe how calm of a puppy he is. 2 months He LOVES being outdoors and eating leaves. The bigger the better. . . . Walks are still a work in progress, we usually end up carrying him half way. He loves being carried with his paws on you shoulders and his head next to you neck. Just too sweet!! He gives love bites to the top of you ears. |
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