Final puppy portraits **SNIFF!**

[Ginny Nightingale]

This has been a lovely experience and it is almost over. I have met great new people (the new owners) and have had a chance to spend 8 terrific weeks with the 8 terrific pups--now we must prepare for the big send-off. I will be keeping a few at home a bit longer--they are staying in my breeder's program and will stay here until they go with her or to guardian homes. One is the red wool pup--his official name is now Sorcerer's Apprentice and his call name is Presto!

The other is Honey bear (purple pup) who is going to Italy where my breeder is working with an Italian breeder to start a therapy dog program with Labradoodles for autistic children. Everyone else will be gone by the 29th. I am pleased to say that Daisy, the little Yellow wool female is keeping her name! it certainly suits her, so that is nice.

 Everyone went outside today for their final puppy portraits--it was not a total success--too many distractions. All the pups had swivel necks--but I got a few good shots! I am also including a picture of my little friend Violet, who is 8 and had a good time visiting today. That is kelly green with those crazy eyes at the bottom.

       

Kelly green (now Enso)--his eyes are now light green

Poohbear (pink )

Jasper (Light blue, aka Nutmeg) has hazel eyes

 

 

Honey bear

Above is Winnie now known as Finlay (Royal blue). He is the cutest!!

 

I seem to be unable to add any more photos--i always get 6 puppies in and then it stops! here is Daisy below and I will add Patch and Rosebud to the comments once it is approved. 

Daisy with hazel eyes (like her Grandpa)

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Naturally I think Winnie and Pooh Bear are the same, but that has nothing to do with the fact that Winston's nicknames are Winnie and Pooh Bear, I swear. They really are the cutest to me :)

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Oh there are some very lucky families out there!!  Best wishes to all of them and to all of the pups!

[Pat and Traveler]

Ahhhh....we'll miss them!  Heck, I haven't been to Italy!  What a fun journey this has been, with these little darlings.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Simply gorgeous pups and Violet is a beautiful little girl. I love those reddish ones!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Ginny, they are all adorable and so precious, I cannot even imagine how much work 8 puppies can be.

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Oh tears here too, that must be SO hard. You did good! They are all so lovable looking!!! have a great holiday!

[Ginny Nightingale]

Here are the last two--glad everyone is enjoying the photos! I am not really going to get much rest, as two are staying for a while until the breeder leaves for Italy with one of them at which point I will have the last one for at least another 2 weeks--I am looking forward to having a puppy here for Christmas. By the tie he leaves, I will REALLY need the tissues! I have gotten attached to all of them--they LOVE people and are very affectionate. Starting tomorrow, I will take pics of new families to share with all of you. 

Rosebud--

and finally Presto (formerly Patch)

[Carol and Banjo]

Ginny, Looks like a job well done.   I'm amazed at how different each puppy looks....just like kids in a family.   Beautiful, each and every one.    Now you can rest for the upcoming holidays!

[Jennifer and "Cooper"]

Ginny,  I just have to tell you that my 8 year old daughter has had the best time watching the puppies grow through the photos.  We've been following from the pre-birth x-ray all the way until now and she just thinks it's so cool to see how much they've grown and changed with each photo.

Keep the kleenex close at hand this week.  I think you're going to need it.

[Camilla and Darwin]

Oh my goodness they are all just too cute!