trial and error

Trying to figure out how to put pictures here. If this works, you will see pics of what happens when dad cares for the kids, Zoe and puppy love, and Boyd watching the little rascals that steal the attention he thinks is all his.

hello wind

Spring is here and with that the winds, although the weekend was very nice. Today the wind is blowing at 20 to 25, gusts to 30 and it is warm. The gals and Cinch are not liking the wind and the heat, they still got winter coats. Puppies are getting better looking every day and more and more playful. The kids and them were racing around the basement this morning, and i don't know who was louder the aussies or the kids. Clifford is a friendly fella and wags his tail when he comes running up. Yesterday we took Angel's kids outside for a run and a new adventure. They loved it. Gracie just loved them and wanted to let them nurse to lick them. She will make a great mother . Grover tolerated them but seemed to think maybe we are getting to many canines around. ( he' our black lab)

Quick update

Well spring is just flying in and very enjoyable! The puppies are becoming charming little individuals and becoming more independent. Their mothers are spending more time away and the little aussies really are fun to watch play with each other. Since Angel's kids are the first babies we raised, we are thrilled at watching how they grow from the first whine to the first bark, tail wagging, and all the developments they make. We got to figgure out how to upload pictures to the blog so that you can watch them grow. but for now check out dakotatoyaussies.com and we should have updated pics tommorrow. Check out mariposa (she is a doll), Clifford, and Batman and the rest ( the kid's named them)

What is this?

Snow!!! We had 2 inches of snow early this morning and the temperature was 31 degrees. Yesterday it was 52 degrees, only in the Dakotas does this happen! Tomorrow I have to get new pictures of the mini aussies on our website. The mini aussies have changed so much since the last pictures. All of Gidgets have their eyes open and they move around so much more. I heard lots of noise in the basement so went and checked. All of Angels puppies were looking over the edge of their box and barking and whining at her. They act just like kids!

Beautiful Day!

The sun is shining and no wind, it's absolutely gorgeous outside!.. The kids are running around and the dogs are right behind them. It's a good day to do something outside. I hung clothes on the clothesline for the first time since November. The mini aussie pups are enjoying the sunshine too. I have them in a basket on the couch soaking up the sunshine. Pretty soon the mini aussie pups will be running around too.

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Sunshine?!?

The sun hasn't shone for about 4 weeks. It's partly sunny today and about 5o degrees. Most of the snow is about gone except for the six foot drift in my garden. The mini aussies are really growing, they really look like miniature dogs instead of guineas!! The mamas like to be away from them more now, so the puppies have to entertain themselves. Even the tiniest toy is moving around instead of sleeping. All the dogs are sunning themselves now. The geese are flying overhead and the rivers are flooding, it's spring here in the Dakotas.

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Water, Water, everywhere

All the surrounding rivers are flooding. We are thankful we live on a hill top. The toy mini aussies are growing by leaps and bounds. They're so fun to watch! They wrestle and bark at each other and romp around, when the aussies aren't being played with. Today Emily had Clifford( the big red one) wrapped up in a pink blanket(he's a boy) and was playing her baby! So cute! The oldest mini aussies are 4 weeks old.

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Competition

Ever since Gidget had puppies, Angel secretly wants them! She walks over to Gidget's box and growls at Gidget and is so attentive when the toy mini aussies make noise. Gidget growls right back!! It actually didn't rain today but the yard looks like a war zone with mud puddles everywhere. We've been getting a lot of fog too. Last night it was so thick I couldn't see 50 feet in front of me. Hopefully the sun comes out soon!!

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An interesting Day

What a day! It has been raining all week and the snow is melting=a mess! We had a gravel truck come this afternoon so we could get a feed truck to our cattle but he took a corner to short and got stuck. I pulled him out with the tractor and he left. Shortly after the feed truck got stuck and I could not pull him out so he had to unload then the neighbor came over and pulled him out. The same driver took out our electrical line and everyone else's 1/2 mile down the road! Life is always interesting on a farm.

Puppy Sounds!

I started plants today for our garden this summer. We want to sell to the Farmers Market this year so hopefully they grow! Anyway, I have my plant lights set up downstairs and while I was messing around with that, the mini aussie puppies started barking! It was so cute! They're starting to play with each other by wrestling, growling and now barking! Gidget's puppies are growing so fast but they still sleep a lot.

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Rain, Rain, Go Away!

It's been busy raining the last couple of days. Uncovering the grass, which is starting to grow, just like the little aussie puppies! How can they be so cute? I enjoy weighing them and just holding them. The kids are starting to name them and the names somehow match their personalities. The biggest red/white mini aussie they named Clifford. The black tri Emily named Mariposa. The toy red tri we named little princess. We named one red merle Patches and the rest need to be named. All the dogs need baths, it's so muddy out there but that comes with spring!
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Cloudy

It's another cloudy day but the snow is melting. I weighed the toy aussie pup (possibly a tea-cup size) and he only weighs 7.9 oz at one week old. His tummy is always full but he is so tiny! The mini aussie pups love the attention of the kids, two of them sat on Emily's and Peirce's laps for an hour! Can you believe it? (That the kids sat that long!) Travis is making progress on the dog house. Two walls are up with the windows and door already in. Can't wait for it to be done!

Spring is here???

Well we've been waiting for spring and its here! Its upper 30's and raining and its terribly muddy outside. The puppies continues to grow well and even Gigdets littlest one (born at 6 oz) is gaining and doing well. While I'm writing this I hear the oldest kid of ours, Grover, a beautiful black lab/blue heeler, is barking outside. I think he wants to make sure he gets a mention once, too. He's been good to the new Aussies and they love him, except maybe for Cinch. ( alittle male competition, although Grover is neutered). He is seven years old, and in great health. His coat is so black and shiny it is almost purple. Grover is a great kids dog, our kids ride him like a horse and sometime gets alittle rough with him, and to date I have never seem him snap at them or even growl at them. Well, Grover there is your mention on dakotatoyaussies.com blog!!

Hello Sunshine!!

All the aussies are enjoying the bright sunshine. I wish I could just sleep in the sunshine all day! The toy and mini aussie pups are getting quite the personalities. The biggest red pup is such a big baby. He doesn't like to be alone and will quiet down if one of the kids holds him. The little toy red aussie is so sweet and loves to be held. At this young who knew they would have such strong personalities! Took pictures today so hope to have updated pictures soon. Bye for now.

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Growing!!

Angel's toy and mini aussies are growing so fast but so are Gidgets. The baby aussies have their eyes opened and look adorable! The kids can't keep their hands off of them. Still looks like winter here with lots of snow, but it is melting slowly! That's all for now.

Funny story

Our girls loove the puppies and carry them around like babies. Today our oldest girl took Angel's biggest aussie puppy and went to her bedroom. They were playing house with the toy aussie. I heard her come down the stairs in disgust. She said you were right mom we shouldn't take those puppies. Why I said and here comes her sister and said "He pooped on my burper!! I started laughing and she said "It's not funny, he hurt my feelings!" And this is only the beginning.....

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