May madness

We have had a busy but lovely weekend.  Saturday saw a visit from Julia and Kevin, who bred our Zar.  I was glad that they had chance to see him in the flesh again and think they were pleased with how he was looking.  

The alpacas have been enjoying the drier weather today.

Encore

Filbert

Moselle and Fuschia

We were visited by Hazel Drew and her lovely girls Pip and Fizz for a spot of training today.  Firstly the pups went out and then a couple of the older dogs.

Pearl and Herby waiting for a run

Hettie, who will be heading off to France soon

Nettie

Nettie

Pearl waiting for her run

Chris and Isla also had fun!

Spring update

I thought an update was long overdue.  As usual it is busy, busy, busy here but not much news.

The puppies have started leaving us and we are looking forward to a quieter life shortly!  One will be staying extra especially longer since she will be heading over to France.  The ones that have left are doing very well and we look forward to monitoring their progress.  This litter has been a bit special since we own both parents, a first for us!

The cats are doing well although I am afraid there is no photo update.

The alpacas are no doubt enjoying this brighter spell and I hope the cooler spell we are due this week doesn't last too long.

Isla with the gang

some 2011 cria

the dogs

the wires

Pearl and Maggie having a stand off over a rabbit foot

Cezar

Nettie,who is joining our gang

What a beautiful weekend

The lovely weather this weekend provided the perfect opportunity to get out and about with dogs and alpacas.  Below are some pictures of the puppies and alpacas in the very welcome sunshine.

Isla with Daucus who will hopefully be shortly heading south to become a much loved pet.

First taste of food and the outdoors

Today saw two "firsts" for the puppies.  This morning they had their first taste of solid food, and they loved it, no coaxing necessary they dived straight in.  This was followed by a VERY brief foray into the garden for a quick sniff around before returning to their warm room.  It no doubt won't be long before they would rather be out than in!

the preferred mode of transport