Puppies

Sweethearts Litter: Fall 2018

Kiki

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Sammie

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Kiki and Sammie both have excellent temperaments that we hope are passed on to their pups. Kiki loves to hike in the woods in Oakland, CA and near Lake Tahoe, while Sammie is an avid beach runner from Southern California. Both love being with their families just as much as being out and about.

Kiki has great movement, tawny coloring with unique darker neck markings, and exceptional rear angulation. Her personality is very similar to her mom Kyra's (the chesterh Sweetie award winner from several years back). Sammie has a nice front, great personality, and a good head. Both have great health, no allergies.

These pups are being raised in Northern California (Oakland). If interested in a puppy from this litter please fill out a puppy application on our website.

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'PR' Desert Sol Kiara (KEE-AR-UH)

Birth Date: 5/2/2014

Pedigree: Click here to see Kiki's Pedigree

Hips: OFA Good

Eyes: OFA Normal 5/4/2018

Stats: 60 pounds, 24 inches

Genetic Test Results: Dwarfism: Clear, MDR1: Clear

Other: Seizure & allergy free

If life were a beauty pageant, Kiki (Desert Sol Kiara) would be in the running for "Miss Congeniality." This friendly, sweet and loving girl gets along with everyone, from her two brother/sister cats at home, to all the skiers, hikers, bikers and dogs (big and small) she meets on the trail -- to even the postman! While shy at first when meeting dogs on the trail, she waits patiently and politely for them to greet her, then inevitably tails are wagging all around. She also maintains a bit of polite decorum as she greets strangers and accepts their friendly and loving pets, before moving along and staying with her family pack on the trail. At home, she's definitely more wildly enthusiastic about greeting (and licking) visitors on her home turf, roo-ing with excitement.

Kiki possesses the typical balance of the Chinook who is equally ready for any outdoor trail adventure or a day spent curled up at home with lots of belly rubs. She gets a lot of mileage each week running among the redwoods of her Oakland Hills home parks, and in the winter enjoys adventures in the snowy playground of Lake Tahoe. She's also a typical Chinook in being bad on-leash (pulling like her sled dog genes depend on it), but thankfully she has great voice recall and can run freely off-leash. She sticks close to her family on the trail, often running back and forth between the lead person and the last person to make sure everyone's on track -- true to her devoted and selfless personality.

'PR' Sirius Rising Samwell Tarly (Sammie)

Birth Date: 4/22/2016

Pedigree: Click here to see Sammie's Pedigree

Hips: PennHIP >75% LDI=.39 RDI=.39

Eyes: OFA Normal 5/14/2018

Stats: 72 pounds, 26 inches

Genetic Test Results: Dwarfism: Clear, MDR1: Clear

Other: Seizure & allergy free

Sammie (Sirius Rising Samwell Tarly) entered this world with a philosopher's soul and has been a dedicated family companion. Sammie loves just hanging with his people, playing with his big sister Bella, hiking trails, and running on his favorite beach in Southern CA. His gorgeous dark eyes and happy smile are characteristic of his fabulous personality. After an adventuresome day or just hanging around the house Sammie is the best at cuddling! PennHip and eyes have both tested clear!

Week 1

Week 2

Week 2 - 12/16/2018

The second week with the Sweethearts Litter was filled with milestones. The puppies nearly tripled their birth weights, opened their eyes and started “walking.” We use the quotation marks because it was more like staggering or limping around. It was funny to see that some of the pups would be off-balance leaning far forward and nearly pile-driving themselves into the carpet, while others were bottom/back-heavy at first. Eventually, they got the hang of walking, albeit still lopsided from side to side.

Vocalizations also started in earnest, with the pups’ “yips” and growls first coming spontaneously in their sleep, and then more deliberately in their waking hours. Still, it seemed like some of the pups were startled by the sound of their own voice.

Puppies living up to their sweetheart names

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The Sweethearts litter (as always in order of appearance):

Desert Sol Bec

Name Origin:

"kiss" Québécois

Sex:

Male

Weight:

3lb 13oz

About Bec:

Bec continues as the champion eater, easily outweighing his siblings by 5-6 ounces. He’s a gentle giant, though, with a sweet demeanor that invites you to just cuddle or snuggle with him. His favorite sleeping position involves having his chin and head supported, whether it’s cupped in your hand, atop a rail in the whelping box, or laid on top of Mama or a sibling’s head or leg. He’s fast asleep soon after settling in.

Desert Sol Baci

Name Origin:

"kiss" in Italian

Sex:

Male

Weight:

3lb 4oz

About Baci:

Baci was the first to explore around after opening his eyes, and to use his mouth as a secondary exploratory tool. He gently mouths everything he comes into contact with, so he might take after his mother if he graduates to licking with his Chinook tongue. He has also been the most playful, instigating head bumps with his siblings and the start of what might soon become full-blown wrestling matches. He has responded most casually to new stimulation like being placed on new surfaces or being held up perpendicular to the ground, relaxing fairly quickly to each new surface or position.

Desert Sol Dolce

Name Origin:

"sweet" Italian

Sex:

Female

Weight:

3lb 6oz

About Dolce:

Dolce continues her mild-mannered, sweet ways. She seems the most coordinated walker among the pups, but maybe because she takes it slowly and deliberately (as opposed to Baci, who pitches forward in his excitement to move around). She always seems to get buried by her siblings at the Milk Bar, but always comes out none the worse for the wear. She’s distinguishable by a small dark spot on the top of her face, and seems to have the darkest coloring on her back. Such a sweet, sweet girl!

Desert Sol Bisou

Name Origin:

"kiss" French

Sex:

Female

Weight:

3lb 6oz

About Bisou:

Bisou continues to be our spunkiest puppy, living up to the stereotype of youngest in the litter. She is the most vocal by far, always “talking” when she’s nursing, or whining as she searches or explores around the whelping box. She’s a great cuddler, though, once she settles down.