Welcome Spring and Welcome to Banjo's Page

Thanks Carol.  Cooper is adjusting to his situation, but it is not easy for a Dog that is so used to being off leash, and playing all the time.  There is very little flat ground here, so it was difficult at first to get him to go in the Grass.  They always went up the hill into the Woods.  Raining for three Days now, and at least two more to go, so have to cover cast, and keep my self dry in heavy downpours.  He really gets upset when I go in the Car, and he can't go.  Both Dogs love to ride, even if it is just ten minutes to go  to town and get mail.  I was comparing Insurance costs when this happened, and Neighbor had given me an article saying it doesn't pay to get it.  Oh well, this is the first time in owning Dogs for almost Fifty years of my life that I have ever had a Dog injured, so I learn the hard way.

Actually Spring has been a little rough for me and the Dogs.  Cooper and Claire were chasing critters, and got in a wood pile, and Cooper got his leg jammed, tearing the Ligaments in his lower Front leg joint.  Surgery about three weeks ago, and on June first we go back for X-Rays.  Then a decision will be made to leave Cast, or cut down size, and how much longer before Splint, and finally total removal of support.  Worse thing was that Claire got into Deramex on way home from the Emergency VET, and ate 16, so I ended up having her in Emergency intensive care for three Days!!!  Have to keep Cooper quiet and confined to small area for at least Eight Weeks.  I hope your Spring is a lot better, and always look for pictures of Banjo

PS:  I know what you mean about the motorcycles.  I had a ducati that I used to love to ride everywhere but I got rid of it a while back.  Now I hate going anywhere without Lola!

Thanks Carol.  No, Lulu the Bear is more like a cousin :)  So funny, Lola would play with her like she was another puppy.  Clearly no idea that in about 6 months that puppy will eat her for a snack!  Aw, Chicago isn't so bad ... just make sure to bundle up.  Although I agree, that is kind of a strange time for a wedding.  PS:  My middle name is Alton.  Funny.

Eve is supposedly 25 lbs, and Sundance is close to 25 lbs. They are saying 18-25 for the litter, but I would be fine if it was higher than that. Nutmeg is definitely one of the larger of the litter. She doesn't have any markings, but several did have white on their chests. We chose her because of her coat (straighter vs. curly), blockier snout, and initial personality assessment based on (albeit very early) temperment testing that Melisa did. Was Banjo's coat similar to Nutmeg's when she was very young? Re: food, we are also getting some of the current food to mix with the new. Hopefully we won't have too many issues.

Hi Carol - Nutmeg's parents are Eve and Sundance. Eve is from Sunny and Pierre's X-mas Eve 2009 litter, perhaps Banjo's litter as well? If so, I think that makes Banjo Nutmeg's uncle, right? Unrelated question: what kind of food did you feed Banjo as a puppy? We are going to try Blue Buffalo Wilderness, so we'll see how it goes.

Well if you are bringing Banjo and have time for a doodle play date here on LI-be sure to let us know!  Happy Spring!  

Thanks Carol! Camilla helped me with the settings on this portrait :)