Friday, October 31, 2008

Count, Cookie And Boo

Today is the last day of puppies on the farm. Bright and early tomorrow morning we're loading the last 3 boys up for their road trip to Ohio and Michigan. We will hand them off in Indianapolis to Jamie and Allie. These boys are the sweetest boys so far! They come running just to sit in your lap!! I will miss the puppies once they're gone. Even though they're LOTS of work, it's all worth it. I had hoped to keep 1 pup to train out, like last year, but no such luck. Everyone found a good home straight away. As it should be!

Monday, October 20, 2008

No More Puppies

Well our last unsold puppy just left the farm! Krispie is going to live down the road a bit to be gun dog. Our neighbor is an avid hunter and Krispie will live the good life of a duck dog.

We have a trip to Michigan/Ohio in a week to drop off 3 more puppies and then our 2008 puppy season will be over. It's always a bit sad to have the puppies leave, but everyone is going to join a great family. Some pups will be gun dogs and some a family pet, but we know they will all be happy!

Saturday, October 18, 2008

8..7..6..5..4..3..2.. and 1 Puppy Left!!


Cocoa Puff left the farm today to go live in Jonesboro with Haley and Chance and be a hunt dog! We know that she will make a very good hunt companion and we look forward to watching her grow into her full potential. Also, maybe we'll get an invite to come down there and hunt with the girls. Hint Hint! As a bonus she gets to stay a Razorback! GO HOGS!

**Not sure why photo is so small. Sorry.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Our Last Two Arkansas Babies

Cocoa Krispie


Krispie is super scrappy and can hold her own with the rough and tumble boys. She is our "little" girl weighing in at 14 pounds. Don't let her size fool ya a couple of pounds doesn't make any difference to this girl!! She is the farm favorite because she is so spunky! Personalty to spare!

Cocoa Puff



Puff the student. She is a super quick learner and loves a good belly rub! She continues to show great hunt promise, loves the water and loves to sniff out upland game. Also, loves a good ear rub. Not much she doesn't love! Pleasantly butterballish at 17 pounds, barley shy of the boys! Super pup!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Sugar Bomb was the bomb!


Another puppy has left old Dragonfly Farm! Sugar Bomb went home to Little Rock with her new mom, Angie. Angie produces outdoor programming for ESPN. She is also the creator of a show called "Water Dog" that airs on the Versus channel.

So... they are a perfect match! We couldn't be happier that Sugar Bomb found such a wonderful home! Angie is planning on writing an editorial blog for ESPNOUTDOORS.com about life with a new puppy. Who knew our little Sugar Bomb was going to be famous??!! We are so proud. As soon as she's up and running we'll link to her blog so you can get updates of life off the farm.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

So Long, Farwell, Aufverdersane...GoodBye

Yesterday, Chuck and Chuck of Crook's Kennel came to pick up their two puppies. 1 boy pup for allowing us to use Drake as the Papa! Thanks Crooks' and thanks Drake. Fine job old boy! And 1 girl pup because they couldn't resist. Shallbe is of really good lineage, War Eagle breeding is very desirable. So, off they left with 2 new puppies.

Well, we sadly say goodbye to Cap'n Crunch and Cocoa Pebbles! This part is always hard because we come to love the puppies so much, but know that they will make great dogs for their lucky new owners. Although, this morning was sorta nice only have to chase 6 puppies instead of 8! I think Shallbe is ready to move on as well. Her milk is beginning to dry up and I don't envy her feeding job with all those puppy teeth! OUCH!

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Puppy Weigh-IN

I've been getting a lot of questions as to what the puppies weigh and how big they are. Well here is the answer. Fat & Big!! This weigh in is 6.1 weeks of age. When I say they are fat butterballs, I ain't lyin'!


Cap'n Crunch 17 pounds
Count Chocula 16 pounds
Cookie Crisp 14.5 pounds
Boo Berry 15.5 pounds

Sugar Bomb 12 pounds

Cocoa Pebbles 11.5 pounds
Cocoa Krispie 13.5 pounds
Cocoa Puff 15 pounds

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Chocolate Lab Swim Lesson Video

Black Lab Swim Lesson Video

Puppies' Afternoon At The Lake

Yesterday was the big day, first day of swim lessons!! Although they don't really need lessons. We have taken them to the lake before, but haven't let them swim only wade. Well, today EVERYONE went for a dip. Labs are naturally inclined to go in the water and the puppies were no different. We had a harder time getting them to come OUT than go in!