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SUGAR BABIES HAVE ARRIVED!

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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.
4 days old
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!
Keeping Mama busy!
MR. BROWN – 2 WEEKS TODAY.
MR. BROWN AT 2 WEEKS OLD
MR. BLUE
MR. BLUE AT 2 WEEKS OLD
MR. BLACK

 

MR. BLACK AT 2 WEEKS OLD
Another one of MR. BLACK
HEY, OVER HERE MR. BLUE!                 Below are the Girls at 2 weeks old.
MISS YELLOW
PRETTY MISS YELLOW
MISS PURPLE
LOVELY MISS PURPLE
LITTLE MISS RED
CUTE LITTLE RED GIRL
NOW YOU CAN SEE THE EYES COMING OPEN. MISS WHITE
PRECIOUS MISS WHITE
WOW! MISS PINK
COOPERATIVE MISS PINK
GOOD GIRL, MISS GREEN!
MISS GREEN AT 2 WEEKS OLD
3 weeks old today.. 1/6/21
Miss Pink on Left and Miss White on Right
L-Miss Pink
R- Miss White
Little Miss Green 3 wks.
Becky with Miss Green
Dan with 3 week old
Mr. Brown on left
Mr. Black on right
Brown boy– L
Black boy– R
Silly Mr. Blue
Mr. Blue at 3 weeks old
More Girls!
Miss Red– on the left
Miss Purple– on the right
Red Girl (L) and Purple Girl (R)
3 weeks old
Miss Yellow at 3 weeks
Cutie Yellow Girl
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.”
Pups at 3.5 weeks old
“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.”
MISS PINK          4 weeks
MISS GREEN
MISS YELLOW 4 weeks
MISS PURPLE
MISS RED 4 weeks
MISS WHITE (FRONT)
MR. BLACK 4 weeks
MR. BLUE looking straight on.
Mr. Black on the side.
MR. BROWN 4weeks old
Another one of Miss Yellow and Miss Purple. 4 wks

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM RUSHWIND

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”

BANKS
MIMI
TRIXIE
JOURNEY
THOMAS
RUSTY
MISS “SUGAR” Due to have her babies on Dec. 18th.

“SUGAR” X “REAGAN” Confirmed Labrador Pregnancy!

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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”
REAGAN at 2 yrs. old.

“JOURNEY” THE WONDER WHELPER!

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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.  

A Happy Mama!
The lovely babes in black and white. One of them is the pillow for the others.
JOURNEY
1st litter, but knows exactly what to do. Very attentive and gentle.  Puppies are just hours old in this photo.
September 29, 2020     Puppies at 4 days old.
The Boys are Mr. Yellow, Mr. Mint Green, Mr. White, and of course, little girl is Miss Pink!
THE TWO “GRANDMA’S” OVERSEEING THE FEEDING OPERATION.
MIMI AND TRIXIE JUST CAN’T WAIT TO TAKE THEIR TURN TO “MOTHER” THE NEW BABIES!
All is well in Journey’s world. Loves her babies!
SWEET, SWEET PILE OF PUPPIES.  1 week old.
Oct. 7, 2020  A very calm evening in the puppy box. We will be taking 2 week photos in a couple of days.
Hanging out with Dan after being weighed. Mr. Yellow is the biggest at 1# 6oz.
Mr. White, Mr. Mint Green, and Miss Pink all tied for 2nd place at 1# 4oz. Such a consistent litter.
CHARMING YELLOW BOY 2 WEEKS OLD   OCTOBER 10, 2020

 

MR. YELLOW
Mr. Yellow at 2 weeks
Pups are trying out a new bed today. Trixie wants to help so bad!
BEAUTIFUL COLORING ON MISS PINK!
MISS PINK LOOKING LIKE SHE HAS SOMETHING TO SAY!
LITTLE PRECIOUS PINK GIRL AT 2 WEEKS
NOW, THAT’S WHAT YOU CALL A HANDFUL OF PUPPIES!
LOVELY MR. MINT GREEN AT 2 WEEKS
“CAN WE HURRY UP?, IT’S NAP TIME!
MR. MINT GREEN
“LOVIN’ MY PUPPY DADDY.”  MR. MINT GREEN
MR. WHITE  (couldn’t you just kiss that little mug?)
“OK, I AM READY TO GO BACK TO THE BOX.”
MR. WHITE
SWEET MR. WHITE AT 2 WEEKS OLD.                                                           October 16, 2020   Journey and Linus puppies are 3 weeks old today.  The box is getting a bit busier!  They are up on all 4’s and wobbling around.  They see each other and are noticing some of the toys and will nudge them with their noses.  The pictures did not turn out as clear as I wanted, but here they are:

 

 

MR. GREEN PEEKING THROUGH THE PUMPKINS!
MR. MINT GREEN AT 3 WEEKS
SWEET AND COOPERATIVE MR. MINT GREEN
MR. YELLOW HANGIN’ OUT IN THE PUMPKIN PATCH! HE IS A “PUNKIN”
LOVELY HEAD AND EXPRESSION.
MR. YELLOW AT 3 WEEKS
BABY PINK GIRL NOW HAS A NAME.
RUSHWIND’S WANDERING GYPSY ROSE!
“GYPSY” GETTING READY FOR HALLOWEEN
3 WEEKS OLD
CUTIE MR. WHITE.
“WHY DO I ALWAYS HAVE TO BE LAST?  I’M TOO TIRED FOR THIS NONSENSE”
“HOW CAN I GET OUT OF THIS?” MR. WHITE
“OK, I’M DONE! OUTTA HERE! MR. WHITE AT 3 WEEKS
“OK, JUST ONE, SO SNAP FAST!”
SILLY MR. WHITE
OH, OH. CAUGHT MIMI IN THE BOX AGAIN. SHE IS A GREAT BABYSITTER AND JOURNEY DOESN’T MIND.

 

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LOOK HOW BIG WE’RE GETTING!

 

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Pretty Pink Girl. Miss Gypsy Rose. She had a special visitor yesterday!
“GYPSY” AT 4 WEEKS OLD
MR. WHITE! YOU ARE FINALLY AWAKE FOR THE PHOTO SHOOT!
MR. WHITE AT 4 WEEKS OLD.
“JUST MINDING MY OWN BUSINESS”
MR. YELLOW
TALK ABOUT HANDSOME! MR. YELLOW AT 4 WEEKS OLD
MR. MINT GREEN AT 4 WEEKS
SLEEPY MR. MINT GREEN. HE WAS HAVING A HARD TIME KEEPING THE “PEEPERS”
OPEN.
YUP, I THINK WE LOST HIM. Mr. Mint Green
WE CANNOT KEEP GRANDMA TRIXIE OUT OF THE PUPPY BOX. GUESS EVERYONE IS FINE WITH IT!

 

 

PHOTOS TAKEN ON 10/31/2020 AT 5 WEEKS OLD.                        ELECTION DAY 2020 IS COMING UP!  THE PUPS ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO GO VOTE!             MR. WHITE

 

 

 

 

 

STUNNING MR. WHITE AT 5 WEEKS OLD.
HANDSOME AS CAN BE..
MR. YELLOW AT 5 WEEKS OLD
“WHAT?, I DIDN’T DO IT!”
MR. YELLOW
PRECIOUS MR. GREEN AT 5 WEEKS OLD
MR. GREEN, JUST STAYING OUT OF TROUBLE…OR IS HE??
ANOTHER CUTE ONE OF MR. GREEN!
CUTIE PIE, GYPSY!
SHE KEEPS ALL OF THE BOYS ON THEIR TOES.
PINK GIRL..
MISS GYPSY ROSE AT 5 WEEKS
A little blurry, but oh so Cute! The day after Halloween 2020.
Journey (and Trixie’s) Pups at 5 weeks old!

 

Puppies are 6 weeks old!
This is beautiful Mr. Yellow.
6 weeks old.
What a great picture Mr. Yellow!
Lovely Mr. White just loving the outdoors in this 70 degree weather!
Nov. 7th, 2020
Mr. White (now named Theo (or) Teddy) is still trying to find a way out of these photo shoots!
Miss Gypsy Rose at 6 weeks.  She can’t wait to snuggle with her Dad.
Oh Gypsy, you always have something to say!
6 weeks old.
Precious Green Boy at 6 weeks. He is our Explorer!
Mr. Green, just sitting here waiting for this to be over…
6 week photo shoot.
Top: Teddy
Middle: (L) Gypsy (R) Morty
Bottom: Crosby
Dan in his “man cave” with an arm full of LOVE!

 

Great picture of Gypsy Rose!
Uncle Rusty having a little chat with Teddy.
Rusty is so gentle and teaches good play skills.
7 week old pups. You have to be quick to catch them all together.
NOV. 21, 2020  Our granddaughter, Nellie was here today and agreed to help with the 8 week old puppy photos.
Mr. Yellow “Crosby”
Lovely “Crosby”  Love his head markings
Dan did a little grooming today. Each pup had their ears, legs, and body tidied up a bit. Looking more mature at 8 weeks.
Mr. White “TEDDY”
SWEET “TEDDY” (and sweet Nellie)

 

Miss Pink “GYPSY” has some sass! Her and Andy (her owner) will have a great time at performance events.
Rushwind’s Wandering Gypsy Rose at 8 weeks.
Mr. Green had a name change this week. He will now be called “FRODO”.   It seems to fit him nicely!
Rushwind’s Frodorick of Ravelston
FRODO at 8 weeks
I guess we are done with this photo shoot!
“LINUS” the Puppy’s Father came bearing gifts for the kids to take to their new homes! What a nice visit!
“LINUS” with his Mom Barb.
“LOTS OF FOXES!”
Thank you Barb and Linus!
OUR TRIP TO THE VET FOR HEALTH CHECKS AND 1ST SHOTS.
GETTING READY TO GO TO OUR NEW HOMES THIS WEEKEND 11/27/20
Andrew has been waiting a long while for his Girl!
Patience paid off after 2 years and today he left Rushwind with “GYPSY ROSE”.
Very Excited for both of them.  Heading home to Chaska, MN
Dawn drove to WI to pick up her precious “TEDDY”.
Heading back home to Denver, CO in a few days.
Good Bye Sweet Boy!
“CROSBY” is in for a Long Ride home. Darla and Sheldon are just ecstatic to pick up their boy. Gorgeous puppy heading to Muskegon, MI
Darla and Sheldon’s son, Jason is back up babysitter for Crosby and lives in Chicago.
Little Mr. Mint Green went to a Veterinary couple from the Madison, WI area. He is joining his BT brother McLaren and his human brother Logan.  They have decided to call the puppy “MacGregor”.

 

 

 

Trixie’s Boy, “Jasper” comes for a visit

Jasper and his folks came to Rushwind for a visit and to get some grooming instructions this last weekend.

He is a lovely pup with a wonderful temperament and personality!  A pup that could very well be a therapy dog.  Love him!

“JASPER” at 5 months old.  Cute as can be!
Jasper is so laid back and gentle.

Our Next Labrador Breeding

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Sugar is gearing down from a fun filled, active Summer to settle in to Motherhood again this Winter. Planning her breeding for Fall 2020.  The Sire is from upper Michigan, and this is the best photo I have of him so far.  “REGAN”.  All Yellow Litter.
“REGAN” What a Hunk!

 

 

 

PARTING WITH OUR BELOVED “KRAMER”

GCH RUSHWIND’S KRAME DE MINT

3/22/2006 – 8/27/2020

It was March 2006.  We had a lovely litter of 8 Labrador puppies here at Rushwind.  Some people called it a jackpot litter because we got 7 Yellow Females and 1 Yellow Male.  As the pups grew, we kept being drawn to the Funny boy.  That’s what we called him, “You Big Funny  Boy”.  By the time he was 6 weeks, we knew that he wouldn’t be leaving, thus joined our family and got the name “Kramer” from the Big Funny Guy on Seifeld.

Kramer was special in every way.  He made us proud in the show ring earning his Grand Champion.  He made us proud when he sired a couple litters of puppies.  He made us proud in the field and made us proud when visitors came.  He was so gentle and considerate of all.

He lived a wonderful long life and on August 27th, 2020 at the age of 14+ years he told us that he could no longer fight to get up and go another day.  He passed peacefully that afternoon at 4:03 pm.

Thankful for all he taught us and the love he gave.  Very hard to see him go.

Kramer in his prime showing days.  One time he took Best of Breed over 51 other Labradors at the Jefferson, WI Show.  That was Huge!
South Dakota hunting birds in his younger years
“Kramer” on the Left
Kramer always made me proud!  On the grooming table at the St. Paul Show.
So happy to take his last ride in the Ranger. It was a beautiful afternoon and we took him to all of his favorite spots. August 2, 2020
Kramer loved the days of running with the Ranger, or hopping in for a ride. Last ride August 2, 2020
He was so Happy!   Rest in Peace Sweet Boy.  Love you forever.

CONFIRMED BORDER TERRIER LITTER ON THE WAY!

Exciting Breeding

“JOURNEY”  RUSHWIND DON’T STOP  BELIEVIN’

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“LINUS” CH RUSHWIND’S GOOD GRIEF  (Linus belongs to Barb and they live in St. Paul, MN)

PUPPIES DUE AROUND SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2020

**These puppies will be sold to families that are already on my waiting list, and we are no longer accepting applications for this litter.

Journey with Dan
St. Paul, MN show

TRIXIE X LOGAN PUPPIES! BORN APRIL 3, 2020

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During this Covid-19 isolation time, look at these little “Gems” that are keeping us entertained!

On April 3rd Trixie had 2 lovely babies, one Male and one Female.  Mama and pups are doing well.  This was a repeat breeding.  See the other litter of Logan and Trixie pups under Border Terrier Puppies June 23, 2018.

Logan lives in Iowa with his family.

Although these 2 babies have wonderful families waiting, you can still follow my “What’s New” Blog for weekly photos and watch them grow.

Staying pretty close to our Mama.
Just chillin’
“I love being a Mom!”
Pups are 1 week old already.
Content Puppies. Getting plenty of milk and attention. 2 weeks old.
Little Miss “Sophie” at 2 weeks
Baby Girl’s eyes were peeking open this morning at 13 days old
Mr. Green – what a handsome young boy!
2 week photo
Miss Pink on left
Mr. Green on right
Journey is checking out her new sister.
Anxiously waiting for green grass so we can run on the trails!
“Co-parenting”. We just finished moving the 2 babies to their new and bigger box. I got busy and when I checked back, Mimi had hopped in and was gently trying to clean them. Trixie was outside for a break.
No alarm…our dogs always share mothering duties.
Baby Girl Sophie at 3 weeks old.
3 week old puppies. They are looking like twins!
SOPHIE WEIGHS IN AT 2# 4 OZ.
JASPER (LEFT)
SOPHIE (RIGHT) AT 3 WEEKS
JASPER’S A BIG BOY AT 2# 10 OZ.
PRECIOUS MISS SOPHIE AT 3 WEEKS
“SOPHIE”
JASPER AT 3 WEEKS
LOVELY LAID BACK JASPER AT 3 WEEKS
TRIXIE BABIES AT 3.5 WEEKS OLD.
MAY 3, 2020 4 WEEKS OLD
JASPER ON LEFT
SOPHIE ON RIGHT
IN THIS ONE, JASPER IS ON THE RIGHT AND SOPHIE ON THE LEFT.
SATURDAY MORNING CHILLIN’
JASPER AT 4 WEEKS
SOPHIE AT 4 WEEKS
JASPER (L)
SOPHIE (R)
Little Miss Sophie at 5 weeks old.
A DELIGHTFUL BASKET OF PUPPIES! SOPHIE.
SOPHIE AT 5 WEEKS
The puppies play hard, and then they sleep hard.
Lovin’ their Mama Trixie
JASPER
JASPER – 5 WEEKS
JASPER IN THE LAB PUPPY BASKET
Our Grandson, Ivan. He is a natural puppy lover and so gentle.
“OK, we just turned 6 weeks old and Mom went to the woods with Journey to hunt. She left us with Mimi to watch over us while we play outside!”
Jasper at 6 weeks
Sweet Sophie on the Right- 6 weeks old
Jasper on the Left
Our precious Grandpa, “Banks” just minding his own business…UNTIL…
“Look who comes along”
“I’M ONLY GOING TO TOLERATE THEM FOR SO LONG…”
I can’t stand it! How cute is this?
Jasper (L) Sophie (R)
6 weeks old
MAY 23RD, 2020
MEMORIAL WEEKEND
MAMA TRIXIE HAVING MORNING COFFEE WITH HER MASTER. ACTUALLY SHE’S UP ON THE BENCH TO GET AWAY FROM THE 7 WEEK OLD PUPS!
Noses are dirty and the Pups are beat! Digging up the flower garden takes a lot of energy!
Jasper (L) Sophie (R)
Wishing you well over the Holiday weekend.
JASPER AT 7 WEEKS OLD
SOPHIE AT 7 WEEKS OLD
JASPER IN THE BALL BASKET.
JASPER (L) SOPHIE (R)
SOPHIE BEING STILL FOR ABOUT A HALF SECOND!
UNCLE “RUSTY” JUST WANTED EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT HIS 1ST BIRTHDAY IS COMING UP THIS WEEK!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET BOY!
You catch these shots when you can! They’re getting fast!
Jasper all “stacked” up!
Sophie in a show stack at 7 weeks
Cutie!!
May 30, 2020. “Heading to the Vet for our 8 week health checks and first vaccine.”
Going for a car ride.
Jasper and Sophie at 8 weeks.
Look at those big babes still trying to nurse!
June 6, 2020 Jasper and Sophie are now 9 weeks old and will be leaving this coming week for their new homes. Bittersweet.
LOVE THIS PHOTO. HE POSED HIMSELF!
JASPER AT 9 WEEKS OLD
LOVELY JASPER 9 WEEKS OLD
ANOTHER POSE OF JASPER.
SOPHIE – THEY BOTH LOVE GETTING UP ON THE BACK OF THE TRICYCLE.
CUTE AND SASSY SOPHIE.
ALWAYS UP ON SOMETHING- SOPHIE
PRETTY POSE, SOPHIE!  9 WEEKS
JUNE 10 -12, 2020
PUPPY PICKUPS. OUR HEARTS ARE HEAVY, BUT SUCH WONDERFUL LIVES THEY BOTH WILL HAVE! JASPER HAS A HOME IN THE CITY AND A FAMILY FARM NEAR WACONIA, MN. IT HAS BEEN A JOY WORKING WITH RICK AND LAURIE.  HAVE A GREAT LIFE SWEET JASPER!
THE SOPHIE AND JASPER PUPPY ADVENTURE ENDED TODAY WHEN THE LAST PUPPY LEFT RUSHWIND.
STARTING HER NEW LIFE WITH JOHN AND LORI FROM BEMIDJI, MN
SOPHIE WILL BE LIVING ON A SAILBOAT MOST OF THE SUMMER.  SHE IS A LUCKY PUP AND WILL BE WELL LOVED.    THE END.   JUNE 12, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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