One Last Bit Of News

The reports have been great on the boys.  Everyone has settled into their new routines very nicely and are showing what good boys they can be.  I look forward to lots of good stories in the future.

Additionally, Ash has his own blog to share his adventures.  http://vizslaash.blogspot.com/

Fly Away Jack

Jack left today with his new buddy Alex who was accompanied by his mom Becky and Aunt Ruth.  Jack was on his best behavior, except when he got a bath which Alex got to do with Drew.  After that he showed how quickly he can fall asleep and be the perfect little angel. They didn't know that he had been running with Pixie outside, wrestling with her inside and running like a madman through the house for an hour before they got here :-)  Anyway, the bath was a perfect opportunity to show how though they can be sweet and accepting, it takes work and patience to get them that way.  They have to learn that sometimes things just have to be done and that they can have positive side effects like treats and cuddling but sometimes you just have to take it and move on. Alex is just the young man for the job.

Introducing Ash, formerly Jack, with his new best friend Alex.

I have loved almost every minute of getting these boys started.  Who can enjoy a 430 am wake up call?  I look forward to many wonderful updates over the years to come.  Kelsey has already sent an update on Quixx (FKA Nimble-green).  The transition to their home has gone very smoothly and he is settling in beautifully.  There is a little controversy on who his favorite family member is right now but I'm sure they will all feel like they have a special place with him.

I must again thank Debbie, Kevin and Alycia for allowing McCoy to be the Baby Daddy.  These have been a wonderful bunch to raise.  I can't wait to see how their little futures pan out.  I have a special shout out to my weekly weighing partner Terri.  She has been a great addition to my puppy raising plan.

This is my last post about the McPixies.  I hear Ash will have his own blog so I will link to that when it is available.  The new background is called Aloha which I think is appropriate.  Aloha McPixies.  Otherwise, until next time.....Give your own pups a hug and see you McLater! 

Jack's Last Night

Even though Henry has played with the pups all of the time this is one of the only pics I've been able to take.  They were watching a football game.  Apparently it wasn't that exciting.

Jack had some kind of last day.  Some play.  Some crate time.  Some xpen time.  Some outdoor time.  Some sleep time.  Some lap time.  Some wrestle time.  Inbetween and during all of that he barked, bit, jumped, ate, dug, climbed, screeched, and snored.  What a fun little pup.  So essentially today was the first day of being on the road to being a good big boy.  Lots of lessons learned, lots of fun to be had.  Jack leaves tomorrow.  Even with Pixie here our house will be too quiet.  But Roady will be happy once again that everything is back to normal with no rotten pups around :-)

One Is The Loneliest Number

Today was go home day for two of the pups leaving poor Jack/Ash on his own until Tuesday

Goodbye Kisses

Quick (blue) is ready.

So is Nimble (green)

Introducing Patrick and Kelsey Esber and Windrunner's Over the Candlestixx - Quixx formerly Nimble (green)

Introducing Susan Brownfield and Windrunner's Old King Cole - King formerly Quick (blue)

 Jack found someone else to play with him. 

What's next?

He can't drown his sorrows

Jack (orange) can entertain himself.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from Windrunner Vizslas!

'Twas the Day/Night Before Christmas

The boys are growing by leaps and bounds.  I can't believe how big they are.  Pixie is so going to miss them.  She plays with them constantly.  She still pinpoints Quick (blue) more than the other two.  Kind of funny.  He has been the not so obvious boss of the little McPack.  Today they had lots of play sessions and met my cousin, Lane's border collie Roni.  Roni was a little overwhelmed when she first got pounced on by three little hooligans but she was wonderful especially when they were one-on-one.  Lane is getting her own BC puppy in a few weeks so chaos is going to reign soon with Roni.  I have been very fortunate to have been able to expose the pups to multiple adult dogs who are great with puppies so they learn nice lessons about respecting big dogs.

Was it my breath?

Jack (orange) gets some snuggle time.

One of these things is not like the others.

Cole really likes the pups.

 The boys are figuring out car riding.  Tonight they were put into their crate and all settled in to lie down without bum rushing the door to get right out.  They are now sleeping in individual crates in separate rooms.   My sister takes one, Drew has another and I have the third. 

Pixie loves playing with her boys

One more day until Nimble and Quick go to their new homes.  Too much to do and not enough time. 
Pixie wont be the only one to miss theses babies.  I was whistling a different tune earlier today when 5 sets of muddy paws were coming into the house. 

Leashes, Bujas and Tunnels

Today the boys got to go to my agility building and work on walking on a leash.  No pictures because I was by myself but let me just say they were stellar pups!  They walk into every place like they own it.  Such brave boys.  The leash work was easy.  They learned quickly that treats come when you are close to me.  They also did minimal chewing on the leash.  I foresee 3 Best In Class puppies in their puppy classes.

The Buja board is just a continuation of the tippy board.  They were happy to make it move and were each starting to figure out that I was shaping them to make it move.  I somehow managed to get them each through a full-sized tunnel on my own. And as usual they had no problems going through it.  I just can't find much that fazes the McTrio. 

We ended out the afternoon with a play date at mom's house.  Lots of fun to be had except when they tried to run for the hills when I was getting them back in the car.  Bad Boys!