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Hello OwyheeStar,

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Zeke (Mollie X Dusty 2007)

I have been meaning to send you some pictures of Zeke. He is absolutely amazing and very smart. To this day he has never chewed up a shoe or anything for that fact and came to me potty trained because he never had a problem with that either. I used the crate to potty train and it worked so well. Within just a few weeks I could trust him to let me know when he wanted to use the rest room. He is energetic and a great hunter. He does not bark unless he is startled or he finds something he wants me to look at. He is literally with my best friend or I twenty-four hours a day and as a result he pretty much understands English.  To clarify, I can ask him to do something (anything) and he will figure out what it is I want him to do in just a few tries. I taught him from the get go in non-verbal signs and then went to verbal. The result was him first looking at my hands then reacting to my voice.  He is 10m away from me and I yell Zeke, he will turn around and react to which way I point. In case he is off course. OR in case I forgot to get the remote control for the TV off the coffee table before I sat down I can get him to bring it to me. It is so much fun working with him and my friend loves it to. I am afraid to say he is spoiled though. Sometimes I can not help but to bring home a new toy for him.He loves other dogs and gets along with other breeds of all sizes and is never too rough. We are going pheasant hunting in Liberal, Kansas, hopefully I can get some better pictures of him. I want to get him on a commercial or something. He is so good looking. Those pics I sent you did no justice since I took them with my phone. The picture with the squirrel is a good story. We were working behind my house and that squirrel tried to make it across the yard without Zeke seeing it. We will just say that was a bad day to be a squirrel!

I love him so much and I wanted to thank you for having such a great operation.

Austin (Tahlequah, OK) November 11, 2009

Breeder’s Note: Thank you Austin for the kind words or endorsement. We are ecstatic that you love him and that he has done so well. Although we didn’t house break Zeke prior to you getting him, we try to have all our pups ready to train. If a person works with the breed’s concrete thinking; we find that house training mostly goes well. Some do better than others! The first few weeks are very important. You picked your baby up and flew on the airplane carrying him in a Sherpa Bag. We feel that having that initial time together and using the bag probably made some difference! We know you worked hard at raising Zeke and we appreciate all you have done. Thanks ever so much for the kind words.

We appreciate our clients……….

~Shela and Cliff

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Note: If you are part of the extended OwyheeStar family or on our waiting list, then please feel free to share your questions, comments, pointers, insights, experiences, and valued tips. Please keep in mind that all of our information is based from our experience and is our personal opinion.  Information found within this blog and on our website is not meant to replace that of your personal Veterinary. We are not licensed Veterinarians or licensed Vet Techs. We do not give treatment advice, diagnose illness, or consider ourselves the final authority on Veterinary medicine.
You may print or copy items ONLY for your own personal use! This Blog, information, and photos posted herein are copyright protected and remains the sole property of Cliff and Shela Nielsen. No unauthorized use is permitted. Owner’s Weim pictures are used with permission and the photos remain the sole property of their owners. (Confidentiality–OwyheeStar does not share names, phone numbers, Email addresses, or other contact information)

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So many of us chew sugar-free gum if we chew gum it all. Unfortunately, many sugar-free gums contain xylitol. Xylitol has potential to cause harm to your Weimaraner (weakness, collapse and seizures) which may result the loss of life. In 2005, the ASPCA noted that they managed 170 xylitol-related cases. The xylitol incidences appear to be rising in number each year. There are so many places other than chewing gum for your pet to discover xylitol. The use of xylitol is not limited to chewing gum. It is found in cookies, cupcakes, and candies developed for diabetics.

6a00e54ed05fc28833010536d46c18970c-800wiA Weim is apt to discover xylitol in our handbag, sitting on the dash of the car, or on the kitchen table. Chewing gum is not something we think of as toxic. Who would think to worry about an all natural sweetener that is safe for diabetics?

Within 30 minutes of consuming a small amount of a xylitol-sweetened product, the ASPCA says, dogs can experience a dramatic drop in blood sugar, and they usually begin vomiting, become lethargic and can have difficulty standing or walking. Some have seizures, develop internal hemorrhaging and lesions and suffer liver failure. As few as two or three sticks of xylitol gum could be toxic to a 20-pound dog, the ASPCA says.

Xylitol is an all-natural sugar substitute derived from beets, birch tree bark, corncobs and other natural sources. It’s as sweet as sugar but has 40% fewer calories. Unlike sugar, xylitol does not require insulin to be metabolized.

http://www.aspca.org/pressroom/press-releases/082106.html

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.asp

http://www.wagreflex.com/2009/01/sugarfree-gum.html

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-03-18-xylitol-sweetener_N.htm

http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/aug/27/sugar-free-ingredient-called-dog-killer/

http://www.pawnation.com/2009/09/08/sugar-free-gum-and-snacks-can-be-deadly-for-pets

Here are 2 links promoting the benefits of xylitol:

http://www.dentalgentlecare.com/trident_advantage_gum.htm#Products_with_Xylitol

http://www.epicdental.com/

Eclipse by Wrigley popup_germ_killinguses a different approach– The germ-killing benefits of MBE, which has origins in traditional Chinese medicine, were revealed by a 2007 Wrigley study. Two compounds, called “magnolol” and “honokiol”, which occur naturally in MBE, are responsible for the ingredient’s germ-killing properties. We have found no reports that these ingredients are unsafe, however, sorbitol was linked to irritable bowl syndrome in one report. Here is what Wrigley had online:

INGREDIENTS: MALTITOL, GUM BASE, SORBITOL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ACACIA, LESS THAN 2% OF: GLYCEROL, MANNITOL, SOY LECITHIN, ASPARTAME, ACESULFAME K, COLORS (TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE), CARNAUBA WAX, BHT (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS). PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE
Wrigley’s goal is to keep our online nutrition information up-to-date and accurate. However, we always recommend that you check our labels, or call 1-800-WRIGLEY, for the most up-to-date ingredient and nutritional information.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorbitol

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/chewing-gum-ingredients.html

http://www.foodintol.com/food_intolerance/hot_ibs.htm

Today we discussed yet another threat that can cause your pet/pets problems. We included various other links that talk about the benefits of sugar-free products as well as some interesting cautions.

Our primary goal was to provide you with information that might thwart a life-threating incident to your ever inquisitive Weimaraner. Regardless, there appears to be no end to things that could cause a problem. Natural ingredients, artificial ingredients, and some foods are toxic to your Weimaraner. When in doubt forgo sharing your snack. Guard your snack foods etc. and keep them away from your exploring Weimaraner’s nose.

Note: We keep snacks and even bread put away:

  • inside the cupboard–usually in a sealed bag/container.
  • in our second oven–a place we store the occasional cake or pan of goodies.
  • in our refrigerator.
  • in the pantry.
  • on the counter in a glass container (with lid) or the cookie jar.

Remember ~ If it is on the counter for a moment unguarded then it is fair game. In that moment, it could fall onto your Weim’s lips. In another split second, it could be ingested as they scamper off with their find! To them it is a game!

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MAY you be spared the Chaos of the unknown…

MAY YOUR WEIMY Remain SAFE…

MAY YOU AVOID EMERGENCY TRIPS TO YOUR VET!

~Shela and Cliff

Note: If you are part of the extended OwyheeStar family or on our waiting list, then please feel free to share your questions, comments, pointers, insights, experiences, and valued tips. Please keep in mind that all of our information is based from our experience and is our personal opinion.  Information found within this blog and on our website is not meant to replace that of your personal Veterinary. We are not licensed Veterinarians or licensed Vet Techs. We do not give treatment advice, diagnose illness, or consider ourselves the final authority on Veterinary medicine.
You may print or copy items ONLY for your own personal use! This Blog, information, and photos posted herein are copyright protected and remains the sole property of Cliff and Shela Nielsen. No unauthorized use is permitted. Owner’s Weim pictures are used with permission and the photos remain the sole property of their owners. (Confidentiality–OwyheeStar does not share names, phone numbers, Email addresses, or other contact information)

There must have been something in the air this last weekend….

Remember Wellie???

http://owyheestar.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/wellies-success/

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Here is a note we received on the morning of November 9th, 2009 from Carrie regarding Wellie! (Emma was not the only Emergency Vet Visit this last weekend!) Please Read about Wellie’s Emergency!!

So we had a scare with Wellie this past weekend & thought we’d share the story, perhaps there will be a Beware of Rocks blog at some point & our story can help.

Early Saturday morning we woke up to some thuds on our wood floors. I got Rocks expelled by Wellie!up to investigate thinking it was Wellie causing some sort of ruckus, as it was around 4 am and his internal breakfast clock hasn’t completely made the daylight savings change. I was completely shocked to find he had thrown up 6 decent sized river rocks!? And he threw up 2 more immediately after, for a total of 8.  (Pictured left- the rocks with a quarter for reference). We cleaned up the mess & he drank water & ate his breakfast as normal. As shocked & as concerned as we were, he was acting like his normal self so we just were watching him at this point. Tyler took him to run & fetch & swim with his dummy later that morning & he was acting like typical Wellie.

When they got home, the weather turned stormy & Wellie & I curled up on the couch & watched TV for a good part of the afternoon, also totally normal for a morning after a good amount of exercise. It was around 3 PM when he started throwing up again. No rocks this time, just his breakfast & some grass. He had ate some grass earlier, which we noticed, but I had asked the vet about this on our very first visit with Wellie as he was eating grass even at that point & he said some dogs do this & to be aware that it can cause them to throw up. He told me to only be concerned if he was doing this paired with not eating, and in that case that eating grass meant his stomach was actually upset. So now we are really getting worried. We tried to give him a little food & he wasn’t interested in it, which was a total red flag. Normally Wellie would eat 3 consecutive meals if we let him. He also wouldn’t drink any water, which we know can get serious in a hurry. We called our vet and they advised us we were most likely headed to Emergency, but to go ahead & bring him in so they can check him out & at least get the x-rays out of the way there.

The vet could immediately feel a rock by touch. They gave him an x-ray and there was indeed one rock in his stomach. The good news is that it seemed to be in a good position in his colon. They explained just how serious & dangerous of a situation this can be depending on the path the rock could have taken. They took another x-ray from an alternate view, to be sure it seemed like this could be something he could “pass” on his own. The vet advised we could certainly take him to the emergency clinic on our own, but if it were her dog she would be comfortable waiting 12 hours to see if thingsWellie X-raymoved along on their own before she went that route. They gave us a copy of his records & the x-rays just in case.

They also gave him an injection of fluids, to keep him hydrated & an anti-nausea medication. She could also see from the x-ray that he was going to have diarrhea, so she told us we could give him a dose twice a day of OTC Imodium AD, AFTER the rock was out of his system of course.

The vet assistant was telling us in the office that they see a lot of rock eaters and they all seem to be mouthy bird dogs, then she specified that it is mostly young male bird dogs. She said unfortunately they see a lot of repeat offenders as well. The vet said that Wellie was very intelligent & well-behaved, which I took to mean perhaps he could have learned a lesson from this, but not to count on it. We’ll be removing the river rocks from our backyard.

Interesting thing is that he’s not in our backyard unattended for any length of time so it happened quickly. If we’re not out there with him he doesn’t have much interest in staying outside. We do let him out by himself but other than doing his business or checking out the occasional bird or squirrel on the fence he’s pretty much back inside where we are. We’ve caught him with rocks in his mouth, amongst many other things he shouldn’t have, and just like anything else, we take them away, tell him NO! I was always more concerned it would chip his teeth, not that he’d swallow one, or 9! We feel very lucky that we did find the rock early Sunday morning and were able to avoid a surgery &/or other complications & emergency expenses. I’m happy to report that Wellie is doing just fine & back to his normal, loveable self.

We are all extremely thankful for Wellie’s quick recover! This morning we heard from Emma’s parents that she is doing much better and is home and recovering!

http://owyheestar.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/emma-update/

Both of these Weim families are of the MOST DILIGENT TYPE. These things can happen quickly and without any warning! Below is the blog (Dangerous Delicacies) we posted last April on this topic:

http://owyheestar.wordpress.com/2009/04/29/dangerous-delicacies/

Additional Breeder’s Note: Often we have felt bad bringing up the dangers that lurk everywhere. The dangers awaiting opportunity to snag your smart, inquisitive, and ever exploring Weimaraner’s attention. Please keep in mind that what endears the Weimaraner to us, also puts that at risk. Even more disconcerting to us, is once a behavior starts the ‘concrete-thinking‘ nature of the Weimaraner makes it difficult to break the addiction. The best approach is continued vigilance, however, even the most diligent Weimlovers get foiled from time-to-time.


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We rejoice that Emma is now home and feeling much better. The cloth was in bits and didn’t pass through. Although she is feeling better, eating, and drinking she is not 100% by any means. Regardless, she is on the mend and Laurie and Mark are no more glad than Emma to have her back home.

http://owyheestar.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/emma-oh-emma/

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Just wanted to update you with a note about Emma and warn everyone especially the owners of her litter-mates to be especially vigilant watching what their Weims have access to, I know it is something you give advice about to prospective puppy owners but it is so easy to relax your watch a bit when they start settling down like Emma has done in the past couple of months.

We had quite a scare with her last night. Emma had not really eaten much Friday, not unusual for her in itself, she sometimes picks at her food all day rather than eating her kibble all at once. She had thrown up once earlier in the day but she seemed fine and we had company over and she was happily licking the baby’s face every chance she got and visiting with everyone. When our company was ready to leave Emma started heaving like she was going to throw up so as Mark let the visitors out the front - I opened the back door to the fenced yard and let Emma outside. I went out front waved to everyone and walked back to the back door expecting to let Emma in and no Emma, unusual for her not to be right back at the door especially at night when she thinks there is still company in the house. So I went out back and she had collapsed on the back lawn. When I called her name she did not even try to raise her head so I went to her and stroked her head and she did not move -by that time Mark was back with me and he scooped her up in his arms, it was about 9:30 p.m. and he told me to get ahold of the vet. Mark started checking her vital signs and she was limp, breathing hard, and the inside of her mouth was white and although her eyes were open she was not responding to him.

The vet met us at his office and examined her and couldn’t feel anything at all in her intestines but he couldn’t get ahold of her stomach to palpate it.  So he took some blood and ran a complete panel and her albumin was five times higher than it should have been, which he said indicates the liver not making enough bile to digest the proteins. Although he suspected some kind of a blockage the whole collapsing in the yard and ’shocky appearance’ was unusual and he figured she may have had a cafe coronary, which he said is a coronary caused by choking on vomit. So he wanted to see if he could get her albumin levels to  normal and get things moving through the system without anything more invasive. We came home last night with medication to settle her stomach and instructions on how to change her food and she actually seemed a little like her old self, went to bed and slept through the night but this morning when I got up with her I could tell by her lethargy and the look in her eyes she was not well. When she threw up the little bit of water she had drank and refused her food I called the vet again and said he wanted her back in for some x-rays. About 10:30 a.m. this morning the vet called and said she definitely had some foreign object in her stomach and it would not pass so they performed surgery to remove it. He called around two this afternoon to tell us she made it through the surgery okay and was waking up from the anesthesia, he said he’d call us later tonight with an update. He said “she was full of cloth” and we have no idea what it could be – Mark and I are just perplexed because – we thought she never leaves our sides so how could this happen? Was it a tasty looking dish cloth she gobbled down in a millisecond? But, we have never seen her try to eat anything like that. She does have a passion for Mark’s socks, but generally she just grabs them and brings them to me.

In closing, of course we are so grateful that we did not lose her, I can even imagine it – the last 24 hours have been a nightmare-  and of course we feel guilt over what she might have eaten.

I’ll give you an update when I know more. Hope things are well.

Laurie

Breeder’s Note: Our hearts go our to Laurie and Mark. Yes we do warn people of the dangers. There are so many danger that we sometimes feel like the “Bad Weim News Express”. As some of our clients know we are working on a new private blog that will have some information for our own clients. Included is going to be information about dangers. We will, however, continue to post information, warnings, and important news updates on this OwyheeStar blog.

There is a post (http://owyheestar.wordpress.com/2009/04/29/dangerous-delicacies/) that is both humorous and scary regarding the things that Weims eat. They will eat almost anything. They also never totally grow up. It is beyond understanding but it is an explanation as to why they get into so many situations. The baking Weim family cannot afford to leave the sack of raisins, the bag of chocolate chips, or the baking cocoa on the counter unattended for a moment. Cookies, chewing gum, candy, etc. that might sit around the house in most homes is put away in the Weim’s domain.

It is not because they are bad. It is the way they are tempted, curious, and adapt at getting things you would never think could happen. One client told us she would make the kids a PBJ sandwich and turn her back and Rainy would snatch the sandwich as quick as lightning and run with it. Some might think you could beat this tendency out of the Weimaraner, however, that would break their spirit.

We are saddened by the news of Emma’s emergency but happy that Mark and Laurie acted quickly. It saved her life!  We anxiously await an update on her condition.

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Sadie (Mollie X Blue) 4 Months

Hello OwyheeStar,

Dad says you are busy with lots of little versions of me running around so I thought I would send you a picture of me typing this email to you.  I use the computer allot when dad isn’t watching.
Also I still have my furry chewy guy that you gave me, I chew it every morning.  Love Sadie

Note: Sadie (Mollie X Blue) born 06/26/2009 is a handful but nonetheless a gorgeous girl. She is larger in size than most of the OwyheeStar Weimaraners. Mollie has produced many fine hunting companions (CZ to mention one) and Blue earned NAVHDA Prize in 2008 (Cliff Nielsen, handler).

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http://www.avma.org/public_health/influenza/new_virus/

There is little more disconcerting than a sick child or pet.

While the H1N1 is sweeping through schools and causing school closures, most of us have not worried much for our pet’s safety. For all the Pillot's Greta Oct 2007P1000428jokes floating around the Internet about the swine flu and pigs some pig farmers are not laughing. Earlier this month a pig farm in Indiana got the news that their swine were infected with H1N1. Click on the above link to learn more.

As always, those at the greatest risk are the ones with compromised immune systems.  Also at higher risk are the young, teens, and the elderly.  In addition to spreading the H1N1 influenza to our friends and family, we need to be concerned about infecting our pets. Recently, a 13-year-old cat in Iowa contracted H1N1. Besides the confirmed H1N1 infected cat and swine herds, there have been confirmed cases in turkey flocks and ferrets. It appears the H1N1 is not choosy about where it goes and can infect most living creatures.

To date experts report that animals infected with H1N1 have shown mild respiratory illness or no illness at all. Nevertheless, in Oregon, a ferret was confirmed as having H1N1 after their owner had recently been ill with H1N1. In Nebraska, a family contracted the H1N1 and shortly thereafter their ferrets took ill. The 4 Nebraska ferrets were confirmed as having the H1N1 virus. One of the 4 ferrets died. It is the only animal death thus far contributed to H1N1.

Good sanitation is primary to limiting the spread of  H1N1, even then it is clear exposure can lead to being infected. After you have been ill if your Weim should take ill, take them to the Vet. A mild case might not warrant a Vet visit, however, monitoring their temperature and making sure they do not become dehydrated is important. Ultimately, dehydration can be the undoing of your Weim’s health and well-being.

We don’t feel there is cause for panic. It might be a good time to avoid high traffic areas for your pet. High traffic areas include dog parks, boarding facilities, and even your Veterinary office. Avoiding exposure to those humans and pets that might be infected seems warranted.

Here is another link that might be of interest to you:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swine_influenza

Wishing you and your Weimaraner good health….

~Shela and Cliff

Note: If you are part of the extended OwyheeStar family or on our waiting list, then please feel free to share your questions, comments, pointers, insights, experiences, and valued tips. Please keep in mind that all of our information is based from our experience and is our personal opinion.  Information found within this blog and on our website is not meant to replace that of your personal Veterinary. We are not licensed Veterinarians or licensed Vet Techs. We do not give treatment advice, diagnose illness, or consider ourselves the final authority on Veterinary medicine.
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Remington "Remi" of Camino, California Enjoying the Good Life!

There is little more disconcerting than a Weim that is oppositional, stubborn, and resistive. For this reason, it is important to get your puppy at the right time and begin working with them in a positive manner.

We talk a lot about the Weimaraner being a ‘concrete-thinking’ creature of habit. For early training this can become a tool you use to your advantage. Soon, however, you will want to adjust your routine and stretch their protocol a bit. If you do not change-up your routine, their way of doing things, etc. it will become so deeply ingrained in their being that when something changes they can act-out. They act-out due to their frustration or perception of being slighted by the apple-of-their-eye. It is not a joke when we say that your Weimaraner actually cannot deal with certain changes.

One of the best examples is separation anxiety. If your pup doesn’t learn to stay alone early, then they will most likely develop severe separation anxiety. The Weimaraner is prone to separation anxiety but many people find their Weimaraner is able to stay alone and do well. This is a learned behavior. Trust is earned in tiny steps, but be aware that at any point in time your Weim could become stressed and act-out if something seems out of kilter to them.

Our Email has been graced by many a tale of the good Weim suddenly gone bad. The trusted Weim ate Mom’s designer shoes, the arm on the couch, or destroyed the carpet. This was after months or years of no incidents. Usually if you look into the situation you can find a trigger. Most often the trigger is a change in routine. Mom fails to come home and go to the dog park one night after doing that for months. The shoes are eaten out of frustration.

These are not a personal affront towards you; but rather are a way of dealing with their anxiety. Humans sometimes scream, cry, throw things, shop, complain, or whatever but most Weims act in a destructive or disconcerting way. They might chew on something–your shoes, underwear, Sheet rock, the sofa, or whatever. They might dig and dig and uproot a medium-size tree, unearth your favorite bush, excavate under the sidewalk. They might bark and bark in hope you will hear and rescue them. Therefore, to help limit or avoid these situations we recommend the following:

  • Crate train from the beginning–even if it is difficult!
  • Teach them to stay alone in the crate for short periods of time from the beginning!
  • Change your schedule. Change their schedule. Arrive home at a different time. Feed a little early or a little late. Put them to bed a little early or a little late. You get the idea.
  • Move things a bit. Move their crate to the opposite side of the room or a few feet away from where it is normally located. Move their food dish a little ways.

We know this probably sounds silly but we can tell you that it will stretch their ability to cope with change. This is a good thing. In the early weeks though using the ‘concrete thinking’ to your advantage can really be a benefit. We always say get it right up front. Life will go better all the way around.

One way to use this ‘concrete thinking’ to your advantage is with housebreaking. Don’t let the accidents start in the house. Take them out to the same spot in the yard and they will be running out there to potty before long.

Use the crate next to your foot while you type on the computer. It is not going to damage their personality! When they wake up stop what you are doing and take them out to the yard to their potty area. If you cannot have your eye on them use the crate. Keep it near where you are working and give them a toy, a peanut butter filled Kong, or an all Natural Pig Ear to nibble.

Pictured above is “Remi” who has been this couple’s dream Weim. It was their first but they have excelled with the pup doing all the right little steps. We truly believe she was also more teachable than some Weims because of the work we do to prepare our puppies before they ever leave here. Nevertheless, even the most difficult (and ill-raised) Weimaraner pup will benefit from these tips. All too many end up at rescue because their family doesn’t understand their nature. This is beyond sad for them and the breed as a whole.

Note: People wonder why many Weim breeders are so careful about puppy placement. There is good reason as to why they need to take care with placing puppies. All too many people see a well trained and elegant Weim on the beach, running by on the street, or at the dog park. They become enamored with the idea of having a Weimaraner. Even some who do research on the breed fail to recognize they operate or think different than their beloved Labrador. We humans tend to equate what we know to that which we have no experience or understanding projecting wrong impressions on the Weimaraner.

AAA Kimber 036Getting from the early beginning to where you can just relax and enjoy being together takes commitment, energy, time, and a special knack at getting them to follow your lead. You being the leader is A Sahra & Robin_1954important. This is not about being a heavy-handed Alpha-type pack leader but rather about touching their heart, gaining their trust, and earning their respect. This breed is truly not for everyone, however, for those that understand and work with their quirks it can be a rewarding experience. Some of us cannot imagine life without a Weimaraner or two!

Keep in mind that it is our job to do what is best. When you start off with the pup it seems unthinkable to leave them alone, however, they must learn to stay alone. If not, then there will come a time when they must and it will be a disaster. Even if the time never arrives we believe this makes them a better balanced Weim. Our goal is to help them be the best they can be!

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So today, we bring you a puppy face ….

Here at OwyheeStar we are about the business of taking care of some young pups. There is always bedding changes. Moms need to go in and out. Moms need to eat several times a day.

The laundry seems to run almost around the clock to keep up with our clothing, puppy bedding, and the other misc items. A Sahra & Robin_1954What a joy it is though to serve you in this way. What a thrill to know that your life will be forever changed by a Weimaraner.

One day not so far distant each of these little fluff-balls will be spending time with someone very special.

There are adventures ahead. Walks, fetch, and exploring together. Talks by the fireside that only you two get………

All of these wonderful things are ahead for those awaiting their pup’s arrival. Of course, there are challenges and obstacles to overcome along the road to being out and about. We hope our new planning blog will greatly assist you in being ready for those challenges!

This week Shela is busy also working on updating materials to facilitate client preparation. We believe this new way of doing things is going to make things better for everyone. Cliff is busy catching up, doing repairs, and getting ready for winter.

All is well at OwyheeStar!  We appreciate your continued interest and friendship. Thanks for dropping by to check on us and our OwyheeStar Weimaraners………

~Shela and Cliff

100_0729Wellie (Torrie X Zee 2008)

Note: We received this photo from Tyler and Carrie. We appreciate the work they have done to train Wellie. We appreciate this great photo………..

OwyheeStar

  • Star's photo shoot has been taken and some pictures should appear before long....we will post a link soon! 7 hours ago
  • Diva here for OwyheeStar--what a made dash around here in the mornings! Star's puppies are demanding and trying to run all over the house 9 hours ago
  • Moxie's babies had a photo shoot and were wormed this AM.Star's babies are in the yard again and doing well.Tomorrow is their update-Woof.. 1 day ago
  • Diva here with info about Sugar Free Gum ~ http://bit.ly/bM0pW 1 day ago
  • Tweet ~ Star's pups are enjoying the great weather. We have a lot of great sunshine today! 2 days ago

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