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| Litter D - pups whelped January 18th 2008 |
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"Cash"
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Owned by The Pittman Family
(Cash (aka "Denali") is a classically marked Tri-colored Llewellin)
Greetings Bob and Laura,
"Cash" has acclimated well in our home.
His sister is a bit jealous but has protected him from the cat so she must like him some. They mainly fight over toys!
He is having fun chasing his sister in the snow and checking out his new surroundings. He is very curious and not afraid of anything. Everyone loves him so expect some calls soon.
I have attached some pics. More pics soon. Hope all is well.
---The Pittmans, March 2008
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"Hickory's Indiana Belle"
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Owned by Aaron Atkinson
(Indie (aka "Darby") is a White/Black Llewellin)
At 10 weeks old, Indie is a bundle of wonderful, puppy energy. She plays hard and fast (and with sharp little teeth) and when she’s tired, she crashes in my lap in an instant. One of the things that I’m proudest about is that she has been perfect in her housebreaking – not a single accident indoors!
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Out of the house, she knows no stranger - every dog or person that we come upon gets a wagging tail and a bunch of kisses. She is already pointing her toys and the quail wing like a pro. It is incredible to see her natural instincts come out as she stalks and points and repositions to try and cut off her toy’s escape.
This early in the game, we have just been spending time with each other and seeing as many new things as we can. We certainly do enjoy each other’s company. What a puppy!
--Aaron Atkinson, March 2008
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Photos owned by Aaron Atkinson and used with permission.
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"Hickory's Doc Leo O'Joy"
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Owned by The Williamson Family
(Leo (aka "Doc") is a Tri-colored Llewellin)
We have "Doc" from litter D (now known as "Leo") and he is training us very well
so far! He is adjusting well to the crate, but would prefer to sleep in a lap if
possible.
Our 3 year old ES, Harvey, wants to play poke and chase. Leo
rolls on his back when Harvey pokes him, then when Harvey turns his back to walk
away, Leo springs up and chases him, then their 'game' repeats. Fun to watch.
Harvey is a certified therapy dog. The only thing he hunts is pizza and
cheese quesadillas from our table. However, on a walk, he is a hunting legend in
his own mind, frequently stalking/pointing birds, leaves, pop cans......Our hope
is that Leo can follow in Harvey's paw prints as a therapy dog. Puppy class
starts April 7.
Leo went for his first elevator ride today...a glass one at that's in a local building here.....he wasn't phased a bit....like he'd been doing all his life! He also negotiated the revolving door very well. As you can see, his training is taking a little different track than Hope's :0) Today was Harvey's day for therapy dog at a local nursing home. The residents were excited to see him and we had a good time.
He loves to be held when snoozing. He hasn't barked -- well, maybe one time he
let out a 'yip'. I think he was as surprised as we were. He loves to be with his
'big brother.' Wherever Harvey goes, Leo wants to follow. Leo seems a little
more independent and capable of entertaining himself than I remember Harvey
being at this age. He's a pretty laid back and mellow-fellow, in relative puppy
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--Rex Williamson, March 2008
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"Hickory's Daisy Duke"
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Owned by Tim and Pat Sims
("Daisy" is a Tri-colored Llewellin)
I absolutely LOVE Daisy. She is smart, quick, beautiful and sweet as she can be.
If she is still long enough and if I stare real hard, I can see her grow. I
weighed her yesterday at 18 pounds. I think it would be fun to count her Sharpie spots everyday and chart the number
on a spreadsheet. (Sorry, that last one was a lie), I do enjoy seeing her beauty develop as the ticking becomes more
pronounced.
She looks less like a puppy every day, but still very much acts like
one. She is very playful with our mini schnauzer and bats her around with her paws. They are quite competitive for our attention and just with each other in general. But, they both miss each other when one is away. We currently are challanged with her biting at everything, but that has also improved. We just keep placing chewable items in front of her when she gets in that mood.
Daisy is doing really well on her potty training...she rings the bell we hung at the front and back doors when she needs to go out! No "accidents" lately! She usually only gets up once per night, goes potty and gets right back in the kennel until after I get up for the day. Most nights she decides when she's ready for bed and puts herself in the kennel.
Although there is no longer any such thing as spare time, I enjoy my time
with Daisy and look forward to training and ultimately.....huntin' with daisy.
--Tim Sims, March 2008
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| Litter C - pups whelped January 14th 2007 |
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"Hickory's High Desert Paco"
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Owned by Allan Polenz and Marla Nelson
(Paco (aka "Cisco") is a Chestnut Llewellin)
We stopped in Boise on the way home so my daughter could see the pup. We met near her work which is fairly close to the airport. While waiting for my daughter to arrive, an airliner came right overhead. Upon hearing the noise, Paco stopped, sat down and looked up at the plane, watching it fly overhead. We were surprised he could figure out the source of the noise and actually follow the plane's flight. No sign of it spooking him. In fact, I have been amazed that almost nothing seems to faze him. He certainly doesn't seem to be one that will spook easily. Marla and I feel he is very intelligent......on his way to being "Mr. Super Dog."
Paco is a real character, much different than our retrievers were at this age. His introduction to pigeons has gone well, and he really enjoys "working" them. Fired a cap pistol the other evening while working the other dogs and it didn't phase Paco one bit.
We have a fair number of California Valley quail around here and he has encountered them from time to time; seemed mostly curious when he saw them fly. A few evenings ago while on a short walk...he had his first real wild bird point! He was running along and came to a stop, half bent around, tail straight back and "pointing" uphill. About 5 seconds later a pair of quail flushed about 20 feet above him. He really liked that.
---Allan Polenz, May 2007
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Paco is a grandson of Hank from the show
Hunting with Hank.
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Hickory's High Desert Paco
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Photos courtesy of Allan Polenz and Marla Nelson
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Marla and Allan Polenz
with their two Llewellins,
Skye and Paco.
(photo taken at the Hickory Hollow Pheasant Hunt at Granite Springs Lodge in South Dakota)
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"Hickory's Honey"
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Owned by Cassandra Steadman
(Honey (aka "Chloe") is a Chestnut Llewellin)
Bob and Laura,
I just thought I'd give you an update. Honey is doing great! She is such a fast learner! She went on her first hunt when I was home on leave... we didn't find any pheasants, but she did a wonderful job! I was really impressed with how amazing her raw instincts were. She was so happy to be out there as well! I look forward to taking her out again on Christmas [break] and hopefully very often next season.
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I am also interested in getting Honey certified as a volunteer dog. When I bring her to the nursing home to visit my grandfather I am stunned at how great she is there. When we arrive, she is very happy and overly excited, but the second we step through that door and she sees the "old folks" she just relaxes. She walks right up to the patients in wheelchairs and sits next to them so they can pet her.
At home she is still treated as a lap dog, but she just knew not to try to jump on them. She is always so gentle and calm with these people and it completely makes their day. She adores the attention.
I always have people stop and ask me what kind of dog Honey is, where I got her, how much, what town you are near.... people get so excited with her behavior! I feel like a proud beaming mother. I also like telling them how lucky I was with her being your pick and you letting me have her. I just wanted you to know how great of a dog she is becoming! I look forward to many many years with her!
--Cassandra Steadman, November 2007
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Photos courtesy of Cassandra Steadman
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"Hickory's Chile Pepper"
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Owned by Jeremy Mayrose
(Chile (aka "Coon") is a Tri-Chestnut Llewellin)
My name is Jeremy, and my first Llew is named Chile (Coon from Litter C). I can't say enough about this dog, Chile has amazed me since I picked him up in Iowa. Chile started pointing at about 10 weeks old and has not stopped since. My wife Amy and I were expecting a baby when I decided to contact Laura about Litter C. Lets just say Amy wasn't too keen to the idea. I have two other hunting dogs already in the house and a puppy and a new daughter, ha ha I talked her into it.
Anyway, I did some basic training with Chile until he was five months, then Olive arrived. So my plan was to send Chile to a pro trainer for 2 to 3 months while I became a dad without the distractions of training the new puppy. This worked pretty good, Chile was sent to Dale Taylor of Premier Gun Dogs in Halem NE. This was simply the best thing for Chile. Dale is a dog man. I visted Chile almost every weekend, to check his progress and to learn Dale's training systems. I was completely stunned every week I went to see Chile, he was becoming the hunting dog that I dreamed of having. So fast, so strong, and best of all, ALL OF THE NATURAL INSTINCT I hoped he would have. Well 3 months later Dale cut Chile loose to me, and said "It makes it a lot easier to train a dog when owners do their research and buy a dog with proven bloodlines" -- Thank Hickory Hollow for that.
So I've been guiding at Loess Hills hunt preserve with Chile since then about three days a week. The preserve hunts English Setters and Chile is the first Llewellin. It's been a great first year with him.
In late October I guided Colonel George E. "Bud" Day. Colonel Day is the most distinguished military vet. in U.S. history. Tom Brokaw came to film the Col.'s hunt, to air on TV during vetrans week. I was in awe. First point of the day went to Chile and the Col. dropped the bird. Very cool. I love hunting with this dog.
---Jeremy Mayrose, April 2008
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"Abbey"
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Owned by Al and Barbra Toenjes
(Abbey (aka "Bugsie") is a Tri-colored Llewellin)
We are enjoying Abbey so very much; she's sweet and obedient and seems to enjoy her home here.
Al has taken her to South Dakota hunting 2 times. This last time he said she was great! She goes and goes and finds the birds, but not staunch on point yet. We are so delighted with her. She's around 37# and she loses weight during the hunting season because she doesn't eat great, just wants to hunt. Al said she slept the entire 9 1/2 hours home from SD, except for the potty breaks.
She still sleeps with her puppy blanket and at times gets it out of her crate and prances around the living room with it hanging out of her mouth. What a character!
As you can see we are so happy with her and our choice of her. She is so smart... Of course your care before and after birth helped greatly. I'm certain her brothers and sisters have done well also. Good luck with your next litter.
Al & Barbra Toenjes, September
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(Left)Abbey and I went to obedience class and here's our graduating picture!
(Below) At 15 months pointing a toy.
-- Barbra Toenjes, December 2006
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Photos courtesy of the Toenjes
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"Hickory's Banjo"
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Owned by The Barker Family - Brian, Karen, Meghan and Katie
(Banjo is a Tri-colored Llewellin)
We can't believe how fast Banjo's first year has gone. He has certainly settled in and has become a huge part of the family. He has his own "spot" on the couch and sleeps right up on the bed with us! We celebrated his 1st birthday (on January 27th, 2007) and wanted to share some of the photos. As you can see, he is an extremely handsome dog!
Banjo is definitely a momma's boy. I guess I shouldn't say he's just a momma's boy, he constantly jumps up to give us a hug and looks to Brian to pick him up. He has an amazing amount of trust - Banjo will lean outward so he can give lots of kisses, and then has no qualms about being set down on his back on the couch. We figure most dogs would panic being upside down, but not Banjo! He also loves to lean into you so he can get scratched on his side. When the time is right, he flips around so he can have the other side scratched.
---The Barker Family, January 2007
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My invisible fence was installed
(shortly after the photo was taken)
I like it though,
since I have a huge yard to run in now!
-- Banjo, May 2006
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Banjo on his 1 year Birthday
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Photos courtesy of The Barker family
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