Rushwind Labradors & Border Terriers

July 12 2021

Rest in Peace Sweet “Navy” 3/18/2011 – 6/9/2021

I have had a hard time with this, so Navy’s death announcement is overdue. Dan wrote this note to a couple of his old Navy buddies and I thought it said it all:

Lost a Best Friend

On June 9th we had to put one of our Black Labs down due to a terminal illness.

We kept her in Hospice for several months, doing all we could for her.

She was only 10 years old.

You can tell by her eyes that she was a sweet dog.

Her name was Navy.

I found this picture today and thought I should share it with you guys.

All the best,

Dan

RUSHWIND WANNA BE A NAVY SEAL

NAVY IS THE BLACK GIRL ON THE LEFT IN THE BACK OF THE RANGER.

This is our “Navy Girl”. Gone but Never Forgotten.

April 4 2021

THE STORK HAS LANDED….. (with the Trixie X Rusty Litter)

Becky Border Terrier Puppies, News

…..BRINGING US A BEAUTIFUL BASKET OF EASTER PUPPIES! TRIXIE X RUSTY LITTER

I will be posting all details after we get settled in and Trixie kicks in to “mother mode”.

Sweet Trixie shortly after her C-Section on 4/3/2021

TRIXIE AND COMPANY LESS THAN 24 HRS OLD.
MR. BLUE
MR. GREEN
MISS YELLOW
MISS ORANGE

TRIXIE’S FABULOUS FOUR. ALL HEALTHY AND GAINING DAILY.
5 DAYS OLD

Rule of thumb: Pups will double their weight in the first week. THEY SURE DID!

All is well in the Puppy Box. Babies are 12 days old. Looking forward to their eyes and ears opening in the next few days.

WE ARE 2 WEEKS OLD TODAY! EYES JUST BEARLY “PEEKING” OPEN.

MR. GREEN AT 2 WEEKS. BOTH OF THE BOYS ARE IDENTICAL IN WEIGHT.

MISS YELLOW TAKES HER TURN GETTING NAILS CLIPPED.

MAMA TRIXIE WITH THE KIDS AT 3 WEEKS OLD.

May 1st was National Purebred Dog Day!
“Rusty and Lizzie”

First time outside, but we don’t want to stay in the Pool! Pups are 4 weeks old today.

“Are you our Mother?”
Nyx just loves babies!

The pups really got to explore the big wide world.

“We will soon wear down and go in for a nap!”
TRIXIE’S PUPS AT 4 WEEKS

THE BOYS AT 4 WEEKS
MR. BLUE ON THE LEFT
MR. GREEN ON THE RIGHT

THE GIRLS AT 4 WEEKS
MISS YELLOW (L)
MISS ORANGE (R)

Some quick snapshots at 5 weeks 2 days. We are waiting for the weather to warm up so we can do a photo shoot outside!
DARLING MR. BLUE

BABY GREEN BOY 5 WEEKS Such a Happy Fella

MISS YELLOW – SHE MIGHT JUST BE THE LEADER OF THE PACK!… FOR NOW, ANYWAY.

Here we are at 6 weeks old. From L to R:
Miss Orange-Mr. Blue-Mr. Green-Miss Yellow May 17, 2021

A concrete form from Home Depot serves as our new play equipment!

Busy Puppies at 6 weeks
Lovin’ the outdoors!

THE “PUPPIES IN THE PAIL” PICTURES WERE TAKEN AT 7.5 WEEKS OLD. IT WAS NOT EASY AT THIS AGE, BUT ENJOY. HERE ARE THE BOYS.

MR. BLUE THE GREAT ESCAPE ARTIST!
MEET “LOKI”

LITTLE BABY ORANGE, NOW NAMED “DOTTIE”. SWEET, SWEET

MR. GREEN NOW NAMED “SCOUT” IT’S WINDY AND SCARY UP HERE IN THIS PAIL!

LOKI AND SCOUT TRYING TO FIND A WAY OUT!

HERE’S “ROSEY”!
MISS YELLOW- ALWAYS SO CONFIDENT, BUT SURE DIDN’T LIKE THIS PHOTO SHOOT!

ANOTHER ONE OF SWEET “ROSEY” 7.5 WEEKS OLD

WE ALL HAVE A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH AND 1ST VACCINE! MAY 28, 2021

YUP, THAT’S LOKI – MR. BLUE, TRYING TO ESCAPE AGAIN!

BREAKFAST ON THE PATIO MEMORIAL DAY 2021

PUPPY PICK UP WEEKEND JUNE 4 – 6, 2021
Seth came to pick up Mr. Blue (LOKI) but seemed to be a big hit with all the puppies!

Lea and Seth, along with daughters Addie and Claire are so excited to have Loki join their family in Bloomington, MN. Active Camping Family that are former BT owners.

THE HARVEY FAMILY FROM SPRINGFIELD, IL WILL BE “ROSEY’S” NEW FOREVER FAMILY. She will not be lacking in attention!

Tim and Polly along with 2 of their children, Lucy and Patrick drove up to pick up their pup, Miss Yellow, “Rosey”.. Former BT owners also.

ANOTHER FORMER BT OWNER. WILLIAM AND SHORTY AND WILL’S DAUGHTER VALKYRIE ARE SO EXCITED TO TAKE “SCOUT” HOME. HE’S A LUCKY BOY! HEADING TO MILACA, MN.

WILL WITH HIS NEW BABY, MR. GREEN (SCOUT)
TRIXIE AND RUSTY LITTER
BORN 4/3/2021

“DOTTIE’S” LAST DAY AT RUSHWIND. HER NEW FAMILY HAS RETURNED FROM VACATION AND WILL PICK HER UP SOON. SHE IS A DOLL!

JANINA CAME TO RUSHWIND BY HERSELF FOR PICKUP. TAKING DOTTIE BACK TO BUFFALO, MN TO MEET HER NEW FAMILY. LUCKY PUP!

“DOTTIE” WITH HER NEW FAMILY OF KIDS, AND “RUBY” THEIR LABRADOR. WHAT A FUN LIFE SHE WILL HAVE!
HERE ENDS THE TRIXIE X RUSTY PUPPY ADVENTURE.

March 9 2021

THE STORK IS CIRCLING OVER RUSHWIND AGAIN!

Becky Border Terrier Puppies, News

On March 8th Trixie had a Pregnancy Ultrasound. CONFIRMED, there will be Border Terrier Puppies arriving early April 2021! WE ALREADY HAVE SEVERAL APPLICATIONS FOR PUPPIES OUT OF THIS LITTER.

RUSHWIND LIL’ BAG OF TRICKS (Trixie) X 17 OAKS RUSHWIND RUSTY (Rusty)

“Rusty” is a Blue and Tan. BEAUTIFUL STACKED PHOTO WHEN HE WAS A PUPPY.

December 18 2020

SUGAR BABIES HAVE ARRIVED!

Becky Labrador Puppies, News

“Is it dinner time yet?”
Number 9 puppy is off goofing around and missed the photo this time. (Photo taken on Feb. 1st, 2021)

Sugar decided that she would start Labor on Weds. December 16th (2 days before her scheduled C-Section.)

So away we went to the Stillwater Veterinary Clinic and we came home with 9 beautiful, healthy yellow lab puppies! Sugar is doing great and is such a wonderful Mom!

6 Females and 3 Males

Here begins another Fun Adventure at Rushwind! Can you imagine 9 Rowdy Labrador Puppies indoors in the dead of winter? Yikes!

Watch the puppies grow, as I will be posting weekly pictures.

MISS “SUGAR” The quiet evenings in front of the Christmas tree are over.

Mama Sugar is hanging out with her babes before her bath.

Sugar is on the look out because the Border Terrier Moms (Journey and Trixie) already want to come in the box to help.

We catch these moments when we can. See how the pigment is coming in already. Little black noses and foot pads.

It’s the night before Christmas Eve, there’s a winter storm outside, and we have some “Christmas Caroling” in the house! The puppies are 1 week old today. Miss Green, Miss Yellow, and Miss Pink

Miss Green, Miss Yellow, and Miss Pink (left to right) Just Precious…

We interrupted these girls feeding time and they were not in the mood for a photo shoot! Miss White, Miss Red, and Miss Purple. “Phooey on this!”

All Pups are doing so well and gaining each day.
Miss White, Miss Red, and Miss Purple.

Here are the Boys! The 3 “B’s” Mr. Black, Mr. Blue, and Mr. Brown

Next week at this time our eyes will be open!
Mr. Black, Mr. Blue, and Mr. Brown at 1 week old. Lovely pups!

HEY, OVER HERE MR. BLUE! Below are the Girls at 2 weeks old.

NOW YOU CAN SEE THE EYES COMING OPEN. MISS WHITE

3 weeks old today.. 1/6/21
**Miss Pink** on Left and **Miss White** on Right

Dan with 3 week old
**Mr. Brown** on left
**Mr. Black** on right

More Girls!
**Miss Red**– on the left
**Miss Purple**– on the right

**Red Girl** (L) and **Purple Girl** (R)
3 weeks old

Our box seems to be getting smaller. Making plans for a move to the big kennel area soon.

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Click on the IMG above to see a short video.

Pups at 2.5 weeks old.

“We went to the pool while Mom changed our bedding….

…and set up some new toys to keep us busy.”

“Here we are in our new spot in the kennel” We love it…so much room to run. 4 week old pups

“Mom can still come in and nurture us, but we’re big kids now and eating puppy food.”

MR. BLUE looking straight on.
Mr. Black on the side.

Another one of Miss Yellow and Miss Purple. 4 wks

Shhhh…Pups have been fed, exercised, bedding changed, and now down for a Nap. 5 wks 2 days

Hangin’ out with Uncle Rusty..they love him and he loves them. 1/22/21

The following photos are from our “Puppy Evals” at 6 weeks.
This is Mr. Brown.

MAN! THESE PHOTO SHOOTS JUST WEAR US OUT!

7 WEEK PUPPY PHOTOS
MR. BROWN AND MR. BLUE

LEE AND LESLIE ARE ANXIOUS TO TAKE MR. BLUE **“BROR”** HOME TO HUDSON, WI HE GOES HOME TO AN OLDER LABRADOR SISTER “ELLIE”. FUN LIFE AHEAD..

DON AND SHEILA ARE BACK AFTER 11 YEARS TO PICK UP THEIR NEXT RUSHWIND PUP. THEY ARE HEADING HOME TO FOREST LAKE, MN WITH MISS PINK **“STEVIE”**!

PEGGY AND HER SON TOM DROVE OVER FROM GREEN BAY, WI TO PICK UP THEIR 3RD RUSHWIND PUPPY! SUCH EXCITEMENT! LUCKY PUP. MISS GREEN, NOW NAMED **“BILLIE”**

JERRY, KRISTI, ZACH, AND VAUGHN WERE SO EXCITED TO LEARN THAT MR. BROWN WAS THEIR BOY! **“GORDIE”** GOES HOME TO STILLWATER, MN TO MEET HIS LAB SISTER,
RUSHWIND “ZOE”.

JERRY AND KRISTI AND THE BOYS WERE HERE WHEN MR. BROWN WAS ONLY 5 WEEKS OLD.

GREG AND SANDY, GAVIN AND SMITHY DROVE ALL THE WAY UP FROM CHICAGO AREA TO PICK UP THEIR PRECIOUS **“RIGBY”** MISS WHITE. HER BROTHER “RAFFI” IS ALSO FROM RUSHWIND.
THEIR HEARTS WERE FULL!

LITTLE MISS YELLOW GOES HOME WITH SOME PRETTY EXCITED “PARENTS”. YVETTE AND KEITH ARE STILL WORKING ON JUST THE RIGHT NAME FOR HER. (UPDATE: MISS YELLOW’S OFFICIAL NAME IS **“PIPPA”)**
HEADING TO THE HUDSON, WI AREA.

MR. BLACK MET HIS NEW FAMILY TODAY. HE PLAYED SO HARD THAT HE COULD HARDLY STAY AWAKE FOR THE PHOTO!
HEADING HOME TO WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN.
WITH BOB, BRITT, ANNA, AND EVE.
MEET **“GUSTAVO”**

BARY AND HIS SON NICK MAKE THE TRIP TO PICK UP THEIR GIRL **“ASPEN”** MISS RED. HER EARS ARE THE SHAPE OF AN ASPEN LEAF. THEY LOVE HER!

MISS PURPLE WON OUR HEARTS AND WILL STAY AT RUSHWIND WITH US.
DAN WITH **“LIZZIE”**

ANOTHER ONE OF OUR SWEET **“LIZZIE”** WITH BECKY.
ALL 9 PUPS GOT WONDERFUL HOMES AND FAMILIES. WE ARE GRATEFUL. THE END OF ANOTHER PUPPY ADVENTURE.

December 10 2020

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM RUSHWIND

Becky News

It was 2 weeks before Christmas, and no one was in the mood.

Mom thought we should do photos, as not to be rude.

There’s been no Covid grooming, no nail clipping, or diets.

We’re just as we are, happy little tyrants.

“Banks” got to go first, because he’s their SPECIAL BOY.

“Mimi” went next cuz’ they knew she’d keep her eye on the TOY!

“Trixie” hated every minute, but tried to be good.

And next came “Journey”, in her postpartum mood.

“Thomas”, who is always so photogenic, laid down and did his best.

“Rusty” came last and by golly, he passed the test.

At the end, there was no debating;

We had to get a photo of

The Lady in Waiting.

Miss Rushwind “Sugar”

MISS “SUGAR” Due to have her babies on Dec. 18th.

November 23 2020

“SUGAR” X “REAGAN” Confirmed Labrador Pregnancy!

Becky Labrador Puppies, News

Sugar had her Pregnancy Ultrasound at the Stillwater Vet Clinic in Stillwater, MN today.

Approximate Puppy Count: 8, maybe 9 puppies. Due Date: December 19, 2020 with Pups Ready to go in mid-February 2021.

This will be an all yellow litter and we are so excited!

Sugar had to ride along with the Border Terrier puppies to the Vet today.
Nov. 23, 2020

Nice head shot of the Sire of Sugar’s Pups
“REAGAN”

September 27 2020

So, I am a natural planner and usually quite organized. However, I really procrastinated in getting the whelping area ready and supplies out for Journey’s delivery. Having done this dozens of times, I knew that there would be plenty of time once I saw that labor had begun.

It was Friday mid- afternoon, and Journey was acting uncomfortable and would pant now and then. Dan and I sat down to take a little snooze as it was looking like it might be an “all nighter”. She hopped up on the couch and would press in to me and would pant. Around 3:30 pm I thought I had better start getting some things prepared. So, Dan took Journey on his lap and I went about getting the scale, gloves, the stack of towels, suction bulbs, the scissors and clamps, etc. out and within reach of the whelping box.

Within those few minutes, Dan had put Journey down and started to fall asleep. I came back around the corner and could not believe it, but there was the first puppy entering the world on the living room floor! It was 3:54 pm!

It was a flurry for a few minutes, but we got everything in place and Journey proceeded to deliver all 4 puppies and was done by 6:02 pm! It was fun, it was daylight, and she did it in 2 hours and 6 minutes!

Introducing the Journey X Linus litter. Born September 25, 2020.

1 Female and 3 Males. All very nice size and healthy. This will be a fun adventure! Stay tuned weekly for updates and pictures.

We are not taking applications for this litter, as they will be placed in homes of the families on my waiting list.