Oranges litter
Mushu x Penny
DOB 09/12/2024
5 puppies: 4 males and 1 female
DOB 09/12/2024
5 puppies: 4 males and 1 female
Sire
Ryla's BCs Guardian Of Lost Souls BCAT TKA
"Mushu"
DNA - Optimal Selection Clear
OFA - Good hips, Normal elbows, Normal shoulders, Normal patella, Normal spine, Normal heart
Dam
Old Hemp’s Lucky Day CGC TKI VHMA
"Penny"
DNA - Optimal Selection Clear, Carrier EAOD
OFA - Good hips, Normal elbows, Normal shoulders, Normal eyes
Ryla's BCs Guardian Of Lost Souls BCAT TKA
"Mushu"
DNA - Optimal Selection Clear
OFA - Good hips, Normal elbows, Normal shoulders, Normal patella, Normal spine, Normal heart
Dam
Old Hemp’s Lucky Day CGC TKI VHMA
"Penny"
DNA - Optimal Selection Clear, Carrier EAOD
OFA - Good hips, Normal elbows, Normal shoulders, Normal eyes
This is Penny’s second litter (first was the Apples litter) and Mushu’s first. Penny is my co-own from the National Parks litter, out of my Abigail and you can read all about Penny on her page.
Penny’s first litter is nearly 2 years old and they have grown into excellent dogs. Of the litter of 9, there are sport dogs (rally, obedience, agility, disc), one service dog, and several active family pets. They all have fabulous temperaments and are good natured dogs. Drive levels mostly fall around medium. Size ranges are from 30lbs on the small end to 50lbs on the large end.
Penny is a medium drive and overall low energy Border Collie with a wonderfully friendly, outgoing and stable temperament who enjoys doing whatever her person is doing, be it going to farmers markets, parties and events, walking around cities, going on hikes, beach days, or just relaxing at home. While she is a more medium drive dog overall, Penny does have very high toy drive - for tugs, discs, balls, you name it. Her favorite is probably tug and she has a very full and firm bite. She has some foundational training in a few sports (primarily agility and herding, where she showed a lot of promise) but is mostly a working service dog and excellent companion. She has a lot of potential for sports and has had great feedback from many trainers but her owner's life doesn't accommodate trialing at this point. Penny is very social, loves all people, is great with dogs, kids, and all of the hustle and bustle of city life. She doesn't show any environmental sensitivities and takes on new settings with grace.
Mushu is a high drive and medium/high energy Border Collie who is always up for fun. He is very sporty and has impressive physical skills like high natural hops and great coordination. He loves to play, loves disc and is naturally very cooperative. He also loves to tug and play competitively and will shake and thrash with all his might, but if he’s playing with a child (which he loves to do) he tones it down and is super gentle and intuitive with them. He and Penny are similar in what they do, as he is also a working service dog, task trained and public access trained, who dabbles in several sports with lots of potential for greatness but a lack of access to most dog sports. Although he is a high drive dog, he is very mentally stable and his structure is also very nice and functional.
I am expecting some great, very versatile puppies with lovely temperaments and the drive to do sports but also the ability to be good active pets and companions, like their parents.
Penny’s first litter is nearly 2 years old and they have grown into excellent dogs. Of the litter of 9, there are sport dogs (rally, obedience, agility, disc), one service dog, and several active family pets. They all have fabulous temperaments and are good natured dogs. Drive levels mostly fall around medium. Size ranges are from 30lbs on the small end to 50lbs on the large end.
Penny is a medium drive and overall low energy Border Collie with a wonderfully friendly, outgoing and stable temperament who enjoys doing whatever her person is doing, be it going to farmers markets, parties and events, walking around cities, going on hikes, beach days, or just relaxing at home. While she is a more medium drive dog overall, Penny does have very high toy drive - for tugs, discs, balls, you name it. Her favorite is probably tug and she has a very full and firm bite. She has some foundational training in a few sports (primarily agility and herding, where she showed a lot of promise) but is mostly a working service dog and excellent companion. She has a lot of potential for sports and has had great feedback from many trainers but her owner's life doesn't accommodate trialing at this point. Penny is very social, loves all people, is great with dogs, kids, and all of the hustle and bustle of city life. She doesn't show any environmental sensitivities and takes on new settings with grace.
Mushu is a high drive and medium/high energy Border Collie who is always up for fun. He is very sporty and has impressive physical skills like high natural hops and great coordination. He loves to play, loves disc and is naturally very cooperative. He also loves to tug and play competitively and will shake and thrash with all his might, but if he’s playing with a child (which he loves to do) he tones it down and is super gentle and intuitive with them. He and Penny are similar in what they do, as he is also a working service dog, task trained and public access trained, who dabbles in several sports with lots of potential for greatness but a lack of access to most dog sports. Although he is a high drive dog, he is very mentally stable and his structure is also very nice and functional.
I am expecting some great, very versatile puppies with lovely temperaments and the drive to do sports but also the ability to be good active pets and companions, like their parents.
In birth order;
Valencia - female
Sumo - male
Tangerine - male
Mandarin - male
Clementine - male
Valencia - female
Sumo - male
Tangerine - male
Mandarin - male
Clementine - male
Valencia - newborn - 11.2oz/318g
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Sumo - newborn - 11.9oz/338g
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Tangerine - newborn - 13.3oz/378g
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Mandarin - newborn - 10.7oz/304g
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Clementine - newborn - 12.0oz/340g
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Valencia - 2 weeks old - 2lbs 3.9oz/1kg 20g
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Sumo - 2 weeks old - 2lbs 3.5oz/1kg 6g
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Tangerine - 2 weeks old - 2lbs 5.6oz/1kg 65g
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Mandarin - 2 weeks old - 1lb 14.0oz/852g
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Clementine - 2 weeks old - 2lbs 3.6oz/1kg 10g
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As both litters graduate from being neonates and make their way into the transitional phase and socialization period, let's talk a little about it!
Neonates are just tiny little heat-seeking missiles on a mission for sustenance, spending most of their time resting and growing at a very rapid rate. This is the stage during which we implement ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) and ESI (Early Scent Introduction), which consist of small series of exercises that activate different parts of the pups' brains and nervous systems, providing lifelong benefits. These are the only real "work" that can be done with such young puppies, aside from lots of touch and getting them accustomed to being handled. Neonates are very fragile, and I joke that they're always just 24 hours from dire straits, so the biggest thing we do as breeders during this period is to ensure that everyone is healthy and thriving.
Then the pups wake up! They open their eyes, begin to hear, and start to perceive their surroundings. You'll start to see the dams licking the pups' faces and interacting with them differently. The pups begin toddling and playing with one another; they start to wag their tails and become social. This is when the fun really begins! I start to introduce new experiences every day, including sound desensitization, startle recovery, tactile experiences, classical music, their first toys, and even their first meals. I rearrange the whelping box a little and add a distinct potty area and separate sleep area—because yes, potty training begins this early! Pups will almost always choose to be clean and not soil their resting and living spaces if they are given the opportunity. You'll even see them, before their eyes are totally open, stumble away from the sleep nest to potty as soon as they are able to do so. It’s something I take full advantage of and continue to encourage as they grow! We also keep up with lots of love, snuggles, and handling, as well as visits from select people. This period of time is low-key and very fun. It's my personal favorite!
Neonates are just tiny little heat-seeking missiles on a mission for sustenance, spending most of their time resting and growing at a very rapid rate. This is the stage during which we implement ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) and ESI (Early Scent Introduction), which consist of small series of exercises that activate different parts of the pups' brains and nervous systems, providing lifelong benefits. These are the only real "work" that can be done with such young puppies, aside from lots of touch and getting them accustomed to being handled. Neonates are very fragile, and I joke that they're always just 24 hours from dire straits, so the biggest thing we do as breeders during this period is to ensure that everyone is healthy and thriving.
Then the pups wake up! They open their eyes, begin to hear, and start to perceive their surroundings. You'll start to see the dams licking the pups' faces and interacting with them differently. The pups begin toddling and playing with one another; they start to wag their tails and become social. This is when the fun really begins! I start to introduce new experiences every day, including sound desensitization, startle recovery, tactile experiences, classical music, their first toys, and even their first meals. I rearrange the whelping box a little and add a distinct potty area and separate sleep area—because yes, potty training begins this early! Pups will almost always choose to be clean and not soil their resting and living spaces if they are given the opportunity. You'll even see them, before their eyes are totally open, stumble away from the sleep nest to potty as soon as they are able to do so. It’s something I take full advantage of and continue to encourage as they grow! We also keep up with lots of love, snuggles, and handling, as well as visits from select people. This period of time is low-key and very fun. It's my personal favorite!
Valencia - 3 weeks old - 3lbs 0.4oz
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Sumo - 3 weeks old - 3lbs
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Tangerine - 3 weeks old - 3lbs 2.7oz
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Mandarin - 3 weeks old - 2lbs 8.6oz
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Clementine - 3 weeks old - 3lbs
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Tangerine - 5 weeks old - 5lbs 14oz
Valencia - 6 weeks old - 6.2lbs
Observant, driven, mindful, outgoing, friendly, playful, very sweet with humans
Observant, driven, mindful, outgoing, friendly, playful, very sweet with humans
Sumo - 6 weeks old - 6.6lbs
Bold, outgoing, driven, playful, forward, confident, friendly, big kisser
Bold, outgoing, driven, playful, forward, confident, friendly, big kisser
Tangerine - 6 weeks old - 7.2lbs
Thoughtful, focused, observant, driven, friendly, mindful and calmer than siblings
Thoughtful, focused, observant, driven, friendly, mindful and calmer than siblings
Mandarin - 6 weeks old - 5.4lbs
Playful, driven, outgoing, confident, friendly, sweet, well rounded little guy
Playful, driven, outgoing, confident, friendly, sweet, well rounded little guy
Clementine - 6 weeks old - 6.2lbs
Focused, driven, sweet, affectionate, bold, confident, pushy, curious
Focused, driven, sweet, affectionate, bold, confident, pushy, curious