Announcing the repeat breeding of Makena x Ruger

We had such a successful breeding with Makena x Ruger, two years ago, we decided to do it again! The puppies are due around April 6 and will be available around the 6th of June, looking forward to this amazing match once again! See posts in 2008 for the details on the dogs and our breeding philosophy!

Puppy "Emma" now known as "Ohana"

Ohana is co-owned by Julie Schilling, the owner/breeder of Ruger. She is just 2 points from her CH. title.

Puppy formally called "Namatiti" now know as "Gunner"

Before the age of 2, Gunner became a Canadian Champion as well as an American Champion, on February 20th he became Grand Champion! He is now GCH American/Canadian Ch. Raviro Chiposhi Remington Rimfire.

Our puppy nicknamed "Bear" now known as "Chakotay" at 2 1/2 years old

Here is a current pic of "BEAR" he is doing well with owner Andrea, she has him involved in field coursing and playing with her growing Rhodesian brood! Not to mention herding, therapy training, etc. His title is ever growing Raviro Chiposhi Chivindi Desta CGC, HIC, ATTS, QC, TDI, RN (these titles are Canine Good Citizen, Herding Instinct Certificate, American Temperment Testing Society, Qualified Courser, Therapy Dogs International, and Rally Novice) his latest is ROFL, as Andrea has coined her own title, "Rolling on the Floor laughing!"

PUPPIES IN ALL THEIR GLORY!

Sleeping is what we do most of, Namatiti in the purple, Ace and Butler in a pile.

Reva eating the bars, oh my!

Leaves are so entertaining!

Emma wants out, in fact they are all about getting out these days!

The Big Bear sleeps!

We're getting sleepy!

Hey, what's wrong with her?

Butler, also known as P-Diddy, has grown from the smallest to the middle of the pack, he is making up for lost time and has huge paws!

Frankie catches the Giraffe!

Namatiti in the arms of a friend

Puppies falling asleep, Rocky on the left in the back and Clifford on the right.








Reva shows her stuff, she's the spunky one of the group, full of all kinds of personnality and life

Reva looking on. Ace in front with the black tail.

Tweetie and Clifford catching some zzz's after conquering the Giraffe. They are the twins of the group, male and female and look the most like mom. Very sweet and not demanding at all.

Emma and Rocky horsing around, yes play fighting has become quite the sport these days, Emma is in the front of the pic.

Makena continues to nurse the babies, they are getting a little big and overwhelming, definitely a waning thing in the puppie lives.

Namatiti looks on, just a quiet moment in his life, he is usually full of play and spunk

The puppies are playing hard these days and getting their legs under them, it's great seeing them run and the glee with which they do it, much like 1 year old children running from their moms when they realize their legs work for them .

Meet the Puppies

Here are the pups. These pictures were taken on August 11, 2008 and give a general quick look at each pup. At this time there is no knowing how they will turn out in structure /conformation. We will be having the pups evaluated by Pat Hastings on September 12 and then will know which would be considered show quality or pet quality.

EMMA

EMMA - Emma was second born, the first female. She is the largest of the females and the lightest. On her chest is a white horseshoe she also has quite a bit of white on her toes. She is very healthy and has always been successfull getting her share of food.

FRANKIE

FRANKIE - The Biggest of them all! This is Frankie, he is the biggest boy of the litter. He is a sweet and gentle boy. Nice coloring, however he does have a kinked tail and therefore is not show quality.

NAMATITI

NAMATITI - Namatiti is another large boy. He has the lightest coloring. He rough and tumbles with the rest of them and is definitely boy.

REVA

REVA - Reva or Reva the Diva as she was called when she first appeared, she seemed to be quite talkative at first. She has mellowed out and has become quite inquisitive and confident on her own.

ROCKY

ROCKY - so appropriately named, he is big with the biggest paws of them all. He has a nice dark coat and is quite a love. He loves to fall asleep cradled in your arms.

ACE

ACE - Ace was born first of the puppies. He's one of the larger boys and healthy and inquisitive. He was the first to climb out of the puppy pool where they have lived up until now.

BEAR

BEAR - another of the BIG BOYS. He's healthy and active. His coloring is a little lighter than Ace's, however still a nice red wheaton color.

BUTLER

BUTLER - in yellow. Butler is the smallest of the litter, he is also the darkest in coloring. He is full of personality and rascally, always rough housing with his siblings.

CLIFFORD

CLIFFORD - THE BIG RED DOG, Clifford is oh so curious, another of the escape artists of the group, very inquisitive.

TWEETIE

TWEETIE: She is our princess, She seems to resemble her mom the most, smaller than her brothers and very beautiful.

Puppy at 1 week old

Here they are 1 week old! Makena and her pups are doing well. At 4 days old they had their dew claws removed, that was the most trauma in their little lives thus far. I had to wait out in the car while it took place, ugh! But they are healed now and doing just fine. All the puppies have gained double their weight and getting close to opening their eyes! Too cute!