Happy New Year!

On behalf of our family, Finn wishes everyone a happy and healthy 2018!!

We'll have a Blue, Blue, Blue Christmas!

From our family to yours,

Merry Christmas and all the best for 2018

... and now for something completely different

For all of you Doxie lovers out there... I know who you are!! :)

In Memory....

CH. SHIREOAK THE MIDNIGHT STORM "Ciron"
Feb. 26, 2004- Sept. 23, 2017

Anyone who has ever had the privilege of meeting Ciron at Brighthope Kennels knows what a wonderful dog he was.  Some may have decided on getting a Blue just by meeting him.  He was, by far, the best Ambassador of the breed.  He carried himself with dignity and grace - even up to his last days.  There will never be a Blue like Ciron ever again.  Forever loved, deeply missed. 

Dogs' lives are too short.  Their only fault, really.

- Anges Sligh Turnbull

Okay, so its been a while....

.. its been quite a while, actually.  So long that seasons have changed.. and changed again...

I am now officially, the worst blogger!  I have so many Blog posts and updates to do, but first things first.

It is Thanksgiving here in Canada and how can I let this occasion go by without 'giving thanks' for all I hold near and dear - my wonderful husband, my very handsome son and my three fur children: Zoë, Coullah and Finn.  

(...so hard to write something touching when the men in your life blast the Leaf Game on the big screen and you can't even really think.... just part of the current soundtrack of my life!!)  Anyways all, I managed to capture all Blues - without leashes with Kypros the other day.  I'm always thankful for the leash free shot!!)

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

The Abominable Snow Blue: Part Deux

On behalf of Zoë, Coullah and Finn ... Merry Christmas!

With a dog in your life, Christmas is that much better.

Sleep in heavenly peace... sleep in heavenly peace

It's Christmas Eve! Peace on Earth (and in the kitchen too...)

After a long day of playing outside in the snow, Coullah and Finn are ready for a quiet Christmas Eve

The Blues support our Boys in Blue Too!

This year, Zoë, Coullah and Finn decided to give back.  After careful consideration, it was decided that we would purchase a 2017 Calendar from the Durham Regional Police K-9 Unit.  Proceeds from the 2017 calendar will help support the Alzheimer Society, Autism Ontario and The Animal Guardian Society (TAGS) of Durham. Although, we are not located in this part of Ontario, the calendar produced by this group year after year is fantastic - and giving back to the Community to three great groups is the icing on the cake! 

Finn was able to relax now that his K-9 Unit Calendar has arrived

Countdown to Christmas: December 22

Finn and Zoë:  Where's the mistletoe?

Countdown to Christmas: It's the first day of Winter!

Coullah contemplates Winter

Countdown to Christmas: Day 3

Queen Zoë

Countdown to Christmas continues!!

Finn:  Full throttle!

Countdown to Christmas!

The snow has arrived and that means great fun for the Blues!  From now until December 25th, I'll post some great winter fun with the wee doggies!

So, here's today's photo...

Finn and Coullah 

"Yay!!" for me!!

"Finn":  Proud recipient of 3rd place at the 2016 Rockton Fair Photography contest

We've got snow!!!

Long time, no Blog!!

Our "Finn"

Introducing our newest family member...

Many would shake their heads and claim that we were completely nuts for even considering yet another dog.  But we have never been too worried about what others think.  We forged ahead with our plan, without having a timeline in mind - but when I met this guy, it was love at first cuddle....

Our new boy was born April 22, 2015.  He is the son of `Dapper`and `Arine`.... and for Erika... he is `Puppy Number 5`.   Temperment:  Wow!!  Absolutely spectacular!!  Zoë and Coullah are wonderful, but Finn is the sweetest, most affectionate dog EVER!  He takes snuggles seriously and loves curling up on the sofa with us, giving gentle kisses and will follow Kypros and I everywhere.  He is beautifully obedient (shout out to Katelyn for all her work!).  We think that we`ll take him for more classes and perhaps he can become a CKC Canine Good Neighbour!  He certainly has the smarts for it!

His name:  Well... it WAS Travers.  But we changed it to `Finn`.  He started coming to his new name on his second day with us... and no, he wasn`t coming to `Finn, Come` just plain old Finn.  

Love at first snuggle - 2015

Annual Picardy Picnic - September 2015

On the move at Brighthope!

His new sisters:  Well, that has gone very, very well.  Zoë and Coullah are very easy-going dogs and have made their new `bro`feel very welcome.  All is good - as evidenced below..

Nap time on the sofa  (L to R: Zoë, Finn, Coullah)

Our Finn today!  So handsome... just like his Daddy....

Dapper

Thank you Vicki, for yet ANOTHER beautiful Blue from Brighthope Kennels!!

They say "Two's company"...

... but three's the Charm...

..coming soon!!!!

Ever wondered what Bliss looks like?

I'm thinkin its gotta be pretty close to this...