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Northwest Forest Litter: Spring 2025

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Birth

Week 1

Week 1 - 5/25/2025

The Northwest Forest Litter has successfully completed its first week! All puppies are gaining weight quickly and are healthy. Ava is proving to be a wonderfully attentive mother to her pups. Even at this early stage, their individual personalities are starting to emerge.

Pine (white) is a natural climber, often scaling obstacles in pursuit of food, and is one of the larger pups in the litter. Fir (orange) is quite vocal in his sleep, and we're even seeing some early signs of "zoomies" in his dreams! Juniper (purple) is incredibly mild-mannered and enjoys being held. Spruce (blue), the smallest of the litter, has a very calm disposition and is perfectly content to snooze in your lap for extended periods. Hemlock (black) is the heaviest and remarkably strong for his size. Finally, Alder (pink) is a bit of a drama queen, making sure everyone knows when something isn't how she likes it.

This week we began their puppy stimulation exercises. These exercises, though seemingly simple, are crucial for helping them become better-adjusted dogs. They can lead to improved resistance to cancers and disease, increased stability, enhanced exploratory behavior, and faster learning abilities. These small stressors actually help stimulate electrical activity in their developing brains.

The exercises involve holding the pups in various positions, such as cradling them on their backs (which is incredibly cute!), and briefly placing them on a cold, damp cloth while gently tickling their toes with a Q-tip.

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They will continue these exercises for another week and a half, after which we'll introduce different activities to desensitize and socialize them as they grow. It’s hard to imagine how "stressed" they truly are, especially since they often just sleep peacefully while being held on their backs!


The Northwest Forest litter (as always in order of appearance):


Desert Sol Cedar

Sex:

Male

Weight:

1lb 14oz

Name Origin:

Commonly associated with Western Redcedar. It is commonly found from the Pacific Northwest to Southeast Alaska. Historically, it has had a wide range of uses among Native American tribes, from weaving baskets to constructing canoes and homes. It is also an important part of the ecosystem, providing food and habitat for a wide range of wildlife.

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Desert Sol Fir

Sex:

Male

Weight:

1lb 14oz

Name Origin:

Often associated with Douglas-fir, this tree is widespread throughout the Pacific Northwest and western British Columbia. In old-growth forests, Douglas-fir can exceed 300 feet in height and provides important habitat for several endangered species. Of note, while commonly called a "fir," Douglas-fir is not a true fir; it is actually a member of the pine family.

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Desert Sol Larch

Sex:

Male

Weight:

1lb 12oz

Name Origin:

Larch is not widely distributed in the Northwest, but it can be found in parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Unusual for conifers, larches are deciduous and shed their needles each year. Some species can live for up to 1,000 years, and in rare cases, close to 2,000 years.

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Desert Sol Ash

Sex:

Female

Weight:

1lb 11oz

Name Origin:

Oregon ash is the only ash species native to the Pacific Northwest and ranges as far south as central Southern California. It is often found in wetland areas and near streams in mixed forests, and it regrows quickly after flooding or other clearing events.

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Desert Sol Spruce

Sex:

Male

Weight:

1lb 7oz

Name Origin:

Another member of the pine family, spruce trees can be identified by their hard, prickly needles. One species in particular, Sitka spruce, is among the largest conifers in the world and can exceed 300 feet in height, with trunks reaching up to 16 feet in diameter at the base. Sitka spruce is found only in coastal areas and valleys of rivers that flow to the ocean. Most large Sitka spruce in the Northwest were removed by widespread logging during the 1900s.

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Desert Sol Juniper

Sex:

Female

Weight:

1lb 13oz

Name Origin:

Western juniper is the most common juniper species native to the Pacific Northwest, typically found in dry, rocky soils at higher elevations east of the Cascade Range. Recognizable by its scaly leaves and berry-like cones, it thrives in arid environments where few other trees can survive. Historically, Indigenous peoples used various parts of the tree for medicinal and ceremonial purposes.

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Desert Sol Pine

Sex:

Female

Weight:

1lb 15oz

Name Origin:

Several species of pine are found in the Pacific Northwest. Western White Pine is usually found west of the Cascade Mountain range and growing alongside other trees in evergreen forests, while Lodgepole and several other types of pine are found in more arid or coastal regions.

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Desert Sol Hemlock

Sex:

Male

Weight:

1lb 15oz

Name Origin:

Western hemlock is the state tree of Washington and is commonly found in the moist, temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest. It thrives in shaded environments and is often seen growing on nurse logs or in dense stands of mixed conifer forests. Western hemlock plays a vital ecological role by helping to stabilize soils and support a wide range of plant and animal life. Its bark and needles have historically been used by Native American tribes for medicine and ceremonial purposes.

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Desert Sol Alder

Sex:

Female

Weight:

1lb 10oz

Name Origin:

Red alder is a fast-growing deciduous tree commonly found in areas with moist soil. It quickly establishes itself in disturbed areas such as clearings or after logging or fires and plays an important ecological role as a pioneer species by fixing nitrogen in the soil and allowing for the establishment of evergreen forests.

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