2009 Puppies

Elsa gave birth to these 4 dog puppies and 4 bitch puppies right on schedule on 28 October 2009.

The puppies are all contented in their new homes. Two of the puppies, Baxter and Balina, have very nearly qualified as assistance dogs with Dogs for the Disabled.

Pictures updated 08/12/2009 and more recent pictures HERE

Here are videos of the puppies at almost 5 weeks and then at 6 and a half weeks.

Elsa mated with Murphy on 25 and 26 August 2009.

We chose Murphy because he has a sweet nature, a wonderful golden coat, he is very good example of the breed (Show Champion) and because he has a proven record of passing on his good hip score (4:7) to his progeny.