Hickories babies

Tink · 10-13-2008, 01:26 PM

I had the pups to the vet today for an exam and to remove their dew claws.
He agreed they're all very round and healthy!

I had to take some pics while i had the chance without Hickory standing over them. lol
48hrs old.jpg 48 hrs old 2.jpg

Tiramisu · 10-13-2008, 01:29 PM

OH, I wish I could have enough doggies to have puppies year-round!

Janet · 10-13-2008, 01:34 PM

Tink they are so cute. Look at those wavy coats!!

Tink · 10-13-2008, 01:37 PM

Sandy, dh and I were just discussing that. I have SO many more buyers than pups available for them that he's talking about building me a separate building with an office, indoor runs, a puppy viewing area, etc... so I can have winter puppies. He would like to do this WITH me when he retires, so it would be a good long term investment.

We both really enjoy the dogs and their babies; plus it's great to meet so many nice dog-loving people in the process.

DianaB · 10-13-2008, 08:51 PM

The puppies are so cute all cuddled together. I just love them when they're so little. I wish that I had puppies too!!!

Your indoor kennel sounds like it would be really nice and would really keep your program going in the winter too. Plus you wouldn't have to worry about keeping all of your dogs in the house all winter.

Marilyn · 10-14-2008, 04:02 AM

What a cute pile of puppies!!!!! Sounds like you are turning this into a really good retirement plan!!!! It's so wonderful that you have found something that you love doing that allows you to spend time at home. So hope this all works out for you both!!

Gina · 10-14-2008, 04:13 AM

Oh Tink.. They are soo adorable I just love puppies... Good luck to you sounds like a great plan.

Tiramisu · 10-14-2008, 06:45 AM

Tink, I hope it all works out for you. An office "get away" would be neat! Would you expand to more breeds?

Tink · 10-14-2008, 08:25 AM

Thanks for the support and kind comments ladies.

Sandy, I think I'd just stick to what I know and love. It's hard enough striving to be a Knowledgeable resource for 2 breeds (used in hybrids) I'm thinking it would be better not to bring more confusion into the mix. I'd rather focus on doing this little niche very well than to range out into others and do both marginally.
I could have 3 more litters in the next few months without ever buying another dog... if the market for them is still good at that time, I might look to add one or 2. If I did that I'd likely hire someone part time to do the cleaning and heavy work while I focus on the sales, marketing, and dogs themselves.

Tiramisu · 10-14-2008, 08:33 AM

I like your thinking! You could check the schools and see if there's a kid interested in animals/agriculture to help you out. My vet used high school kids in her office, checking patients, weighing, etc.

Tink · 10-14-2008, 08:41 AM

Well I actually have an Amish neighbor who has 9 kids and they're often looking for odd jobs to make some extra cash. They're not opposed to working around animals and getting their hands dirty. I would be very clear about how the animals are to be treated because often their vision of them and ours are quite different, but I think I might be able to work out something with them.

I've lived next to this family for 3+ yrs and have never seen them be cruel or harsh with their animals or children. So I think we'd do ok.

judy · 10-14-2008, 12:02 PM

What a wonderful idea Tink! You'll both be together, doing something you both love, and providing people with quality pets.

I love the idea!

DianaB · 10-15-2008, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tink

Well I actually have an Amish neighbor who has 9 kids and they're often looking for odd jobs to make some extra cash. They're not opposed to working around animals and getting their hands dirty. I would be very clear about how the animals are to be treated because often their vision of them and ours are quite different, but I think I might be able to work out something with them.

I've lived next to this family for 3+ yrs and have never seen them be cruel or harsh with their animals or children. So I think we'd do ok.

I bet that they'd be good help. I think that asking them would be a wonderful idea and they live close by.

donna1990 · 10-16-2008, 10:30 AM

Precious babies. Not to change the subject, have the leaves already peeked? I miss them so much. My favorite time of year when we lived in MN.

10-13-2008, 01:26 PM	#1
Tink Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rural Wisconsin Posts: 3,707	Hickories babies I had the pups to the vet today for an exam and to remove their dew claws. He agreed they're all very round and healthy! I had to take some pics while i had the chance without Hickory standing over them. lol 48hrs old.jpg 48 hrs old 2.jpg __________________ 'A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in.. And how many want out.' England 's Prime Minister Tony Blair'

10-13-2008, 01:29 PM	#2
Tiramisu Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Caney, Texas (outside Houston) Posts: 1,776	OH, I wish I could have enough doggies to have puppies year-round! __________________ SANDY

10-13-2008, 01:34 PM	#3
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	Tink they are so cute. Look at those wavy coats!! __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

10-13-2008, 01:37 PM	#4
Tink Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rural Wisconsin Posts: 3,707	Sandy, dh and I were just discussing that. I have SO many more buyers than pups available for them that he's talking about building me a separate building with an office, indoor runs, a puppy viewing area, etc... so I can have winter puppies. He would like to do this WITH me when he retires, so it would be a good long term investment. We both really enjoy the dogs and their babies; plus it's great to meet so many nice dog-loving people in the process. __________________ 'A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in.. And how many want out.' England 's Prime Minister Tony Blair'

10-13-2008, 08:51 PM	#5
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	The puppies are so cute all cuddled together. I just love them when they're so little. I wish that I had puppies too!!! Your indoor kennel sounds like it would be really nice and would really keep your program going in the winter too. Plus you wouldn't have to worry about keeping all of your dogs in the house all winter. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

10-14-2008, 04:02 AM	#6
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	What a cute pile of puppies!!!!! Sounds like you are turning this into a really good retirement plan!!!! It's so wonderful that you have found something that you love doing that allows you to spend time at home. So hope this all works out for you both!! __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

10-14-2008, 04:13 AM	#7
Gina Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,025	Oh Tink.. They are soo adorable I just love puppies... Good luck to you sounds like a great plan.

10-14-2008, 06:45 AM	#8
Tiramisu Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Caney, Texas (outside Houston) Posts: 1,776	Tink, I hope it all works out for you. An office "get away" would be neat! Would you expand to more breeds? __________________ SANDY

10-14-2008, 08:25 AM	#9
Tink Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rural Wisconsin Posts: 3,707	Thanks for the support and kind comments ladies. Sandy, I think I'd just stick to what I know and love. It's hard enough striving to be a Knowledgeable resource for 2 breeds (used in hybrids) I'm thinking it would be better not to bring more confusion into the mix. I'd rather focus on doing this little niche very well than to range out into others and do both marginally. I could have 3 more litters in the next few months without ever buying another dog... if the market for them is still good at that time, I might look to add one or 2. If I did that I'd likely hire someone part time to do the cleaning and heavy work while I focus on the sales, marketing, and dogs themselves. __________________ 'A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in.. And how many want out.' England 's Prime Minister Tony Blair'

10-14-2008, 08:33 AM	#10
Tiramisu Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Caney, Texas (outside Houston) Posts: 1,776	I like your thinking! You could check the schools and see if there's a kid interested in animals/agriculture to help you out. My vet used high school kids in her office, checking patients, weighing, etc. __________________ SANDY

10-14-2008, 08:41 AM	#11
Tink Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rural Wisconsin Posts: 3,707	Well I actually have an Amish neighbor who has 9 kids and they're often looking for odd jobs to make some extra cash. They're not opposed to working around animals and getting their hands dirty. I would be very clear about how the animals are to be treated because often their vision of them and ours are quite different, but I think I might be able to work out something with them. I've lived next to this family for 3+ yrs and have never seen them be cruel or harsh with their animals or children. So I think we'd do ok. __________________ 'A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in.. And how many want out.' England 's Prime Minister Tony Blair'

10-14-2008, 12:02 PM	#12
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	What a wonderful idea Tink! You'll both be together, doing something you both love, and providing people with quality pets. I love the idea! __________________ *Judy*

10-16-2008, 10:30 AM	#14
donna1990 Donating 4WT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 1,077	Precious babies. Not to change the subject, have the leaves already peeked? I miss them so much. My favorite time of year when we lived in MN. __________________

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