MERRY CHRISTMAS

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas.
Vicki & Dave and the Blues of Brighthope

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS

It took 3 adults and 10 minutes to get all the puppies quiet for these pictures. Once they find their legs there is no stopping them.

SAFE AND SECURE UNDER THE PRESENTS

THESE TWO WERE THE ONLY ONES WHO DIDN'T KNOW THAT THERE WAS A PHOTO SHOOT  GOING ON

TAKE THE PICTURE QUICK

BREAKFAST AT BRIGHTHOPE

With ten puppies wanting to eat all at the same time I wonder if they have to make reservations??

Arine is doing a great job of looking after these puppies. She is constantly hungry and we are constantly feeding her !! We trimmed nails the other night "180 nails" if you are wondering. I always say this, with every litter, how amazing these little guys are, strong and healthy and growing. One more week and they will start on food, and what a lot of food they will go through.

NEW LITTER AT BRIGHTHOPE

The next two months will be a very busy time here at Brighthope. With 10, yes 10, new little Blues delivered on November 22 we will have our hands full. Love these little guys already!!

7 MALES AND 3 FEMALES

BRIGHTHOPE BLUE PICARDY PICNIC

The month of August has flown by here at Brighthope, it is hard to believe that our picnic is already just a week and a bit away.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH

11AM, LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED. STAY FOR THE DAY OR A FEW HOURS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.

BRING YOUR LAWNCHAIRS. WE WILL GO RAIN OR SHINE.

PLEASE LET US KNOW BY TUESDAY SEPT. 1ST IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO COME SO WE CAN PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

We always love to see our "puppies" come home for a visit.

See you on the 5th.
Vicki, Dave and all the Brighthope Blues

BRIGHTHOPE BLUE PICARDY PICNIC

BRIGHTHOPE PICARDY PICNIC

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH

11am until all the Blues are tired. 

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

THERE IS CAMPING AT INVERHURON AND MACGREGOR POINT BOTH ON BEAUTIFUL LAKE HURON. About 30-40 minutes from BRIGHTHOPE.

WATCH HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AND WE WILL NEED TO KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND SO WE CAN PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

COMPANY

Kim says she would like to come and see the puppies. Kim always makes a trip to Brighthope at puppy time. She sees it as a time to play with puppies and take pictures and cuddle with puppies.......I see it it as   YEAH, I HAVE KENNEL HELP !!!!!

PET ME KIM, NO ME, I WILL GIVE KISSES IF YOU PET ME.

Thanks for the help, Kim

QUIET PLEASE

We were at a party today...........our party, yes puppies do have parties !!

ARINE'S LITTER, YES LITTLE WINK IS THERE

ECLAT'S LITTER

The sun came out and cleared away the heavy frost from the night before and the puppies were ready to meet all their visitors. The parents had to pry the children away when it was time to go, but the next time they come to Brighthope, they get to take a puppy home. Which one will it be....
We brought all the puppies back inside when everyone left and not even the flash of the camera could bring them out of their slumber.  SSHHHHH !
Dave and I both agreed, we get to meet some really great people because of our Blue Picardy Spaniels.

EARLY MORNING AT BRIGHTHOPE

Grandchildren and puppies are a perfect combination. Eclat's litter was ready for breakfast and  after their tummies were full it was playtime. What a great time we had with grandchildren still in pajamas and messy hair after a good nights sleep we headed to the kennel room for a romp with the puppies.

ZANDER, JACK AND PAIGE

PAIGE AND JACK

ZANDER

JACK

JACK AND AUDREY

PERFECT !!

GROWING AND GOING

The puppies are growing and the washing machine is going and going and going......Ok I will admit two litters at the same time is a lot of work. Eleven sets of toenails to clip takes time, I can do each litter on a different day though. Eclat's puppies have started on goats milk and pablum and lick the bowl clean each time. They were out exploring the family room today and now are fast asleep all tired out from their venture. Arine's litter is at the "drunken sailor" stage but most are finding their feet. I am starting to see different personalities in each puppy. As I said before this time will go quickly and I am starting to think about how to set up the puppy pen for two litters.

ECLAT'S PUPPIES ARE ALMOST TOO BIG FOR THE SCALE

BEST PLACE TO BE AFTER EXPLORING!

ARINE'S BABIES AT 17 DAYS OLD

GROWING AND GROWING

The Brighthope puppies seem like they are growing and changing daily. With only 8 days difference between the two litters the development is evident.
Eclat litter has eyes all open and are trying their best to walk. They are responding to sounds and are starting to interact with each other.
Arine's litter is a week old and growing quickly.

ENJOYING SOME SUNSHINE

LUNCH ON THE PATIO

DON'T WORRY I'M NOT THE ONLY CUTE ONE

WE HAD TO HAVE LUNCH INSIDE AND NOW IT IS NAP TIME

S'MORE PUPPIES

Brighthope is busy. Arine decided that April 22nd was a great day to bring her babies into the world. We now have a litter of 3 females and 3 males. This is Arine's first litter and she is proving once again that our Blues love to be moms.

Arine looking a bit tired

YES ARINE, WE TAKE LOTS OF PUPPY PICTURES

ECLAT AND HER GROWING KIDS, SHE GOT THE NEW WHELPING BOX !!

So all total we have 11 puppies here at Brighthope. We have freed up the calendar and will be staying put for the next couple of months. Well worth though, we are proud of our Brighthope Blues.

On a side note Arine's litter was duel sired by Ciron and Dapper. This litter will be DNA tested..............Who's your daddy !!!

ECLAT AND DAPPER MAKE LOVELY BABIES

So I have not been very good about posting on this blog over the winter, but with springtime and puppies here I will "try" my best to keep everyone updated.
Once again Eclat and Dapper have produced a fine group of puppies for us. Born on April 14th, we have 3 females and 2 males. Eclat as always, is a great mom and Dapper..... well.....Dapper doesn't even know yet. We'll let him know when it comes time for "babysitting" !!!

VERY PROTECTIVE OF HER KIDS

HOW SWEET IS THIS

Stay tuned litter number 2 is due next week. A first for Brighthope having 2 litters together. So looking forward to watching all these guys develop. Lots of morning coffees sitting beside Moms and babies.

JACK AND JOURNEY

We were so pleased when we learned that Journey (a Suede/Nola puppy from 2009) had become a Therapy Dog. We had the pleasure of meeting and dining with Jack and Jeanne when they made the trip to Canada to pickup Journey.

JACK & JOURNEY IN THEIR "UNIFORM"

Jeanne writes: I am letting you know that Journey and Jack were certified as a therapy dog team by K-Pets (Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services). They went through 10 weeks of instruction before being certified. As part of the training, Journey also passed the AKC Canine Good Citizenship test. They enjoy visiting a nursing home, assisted living facility, freshmen students at a local college, the library, and a facility for developmentally challenged adults. They have recently applied to a local hospital for their acceptance for therapy dog services. Journey is a good ambassador for the Blue Picardy Spaniel in this part of the USA. We always have wonderful things to say about the breed.

Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful news. Yea, I am a proud breeder.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND ALL THE BEST IN 2015

IT'S IN THERE, I KNOW IT IS

CIRON AND ALLLURE

ARINE SAYS "KEEP LOOKING"

HEY!! THIS IS MY PHOTO SHOOT

 

The Brighthope Blues are loving the snow.