Pups

"What the lion is to
the Cat the Mastiff is to the Dog, the noblest of the family; he stands alone, and all others sink
before him".

From a published article in Cynographia Britannica 1800

We are hoping to have one of our bitches mated in September 02 which means that we should have pups available mid February 03

On September 9th 2000 Amber had her first litter, due to the events of her giving birth we have decided not to breed her again although we have one of her pups who is now at breeding age.

Pups being stimulated to breath after being handed to myself, my wife and two friends at the vets.

There was a serious moment of concern for Amber due to blood loss, because of the number of pups, two incisions had to be made to get them out Thankfully Amber is fine an nursing her pups..

All 9 pups shortly after birth, 2 dogs and 7 bitches.

My Son Lee aged 7 with Amber and her pups in her whelping box.

We lost one of the dogs in the first week, we intend to keep one of the bitches and are now taking deposits on the others.

Say Cheese! oop's one missing.

Pups now at 5 weeks and regularly venture from their box, they have become quite playful. we are now having some success in house training them. They are raised in the home with children.

The pups were:
Keeta of Kennmoor, Celtic Warrior (Deceased), Deena Dan Deena, Magmars Mindy, Misty Jade, Nordic Princess, Sparkling Ginney and Opal Lady

We kept one of the pups and called her 'Keeta of Kennmoor', the photo opposite is of her at about 7 months (jumping) and Amber, plus myself in our front yard.

Over the past couple of months we thought we would have ago at showing our dogs and we have attended about 5 exemption shows. On Sunday 5th August 2001 Keeta took best pup in show at the 'Blue Cross Animal welfare Charity Exemption Dog Show'.

Keeta of Kennmoor

Best of Breed - Sept 2001 West Country Dog Club Open Show

Best of Breed - Jan 2002 West Country Dog Club Open Show

Reserve Bitch- Bath Canine Society open show 2002

This is Misty Jade who 's house name is Cassie and is now owned by my wife's sister. She is what is known as a fluffy meaning she turned out with long hair this means she cannot be entered into shows but has made a wonderful pet.