Category Archives: General thoughts on dogs

Vet Visit

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Northwind

How can you spend $818 in 70 minutes without being at a store on or the internet? I’ve got an easy answer – take eight dogs to the vet for their annual visit. I know, taking eight dogs at the … Continue reading →

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I “Only” Want A Pet

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Northwind

I’m in the midst of talking with people about placing puppies right now. When someone contacts me often the first thing they say is that they “only” want a pet. It seems to be said somewhat tentatively or defensively as if … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Echo

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Northwind

Who is Echo? Am/Can Ch Northwind’s Echo of Poetry, Fch, CD, RA, CAV, CGC All of those titles are wonderful, but they don’t really capture the essence of Echo. Echo was sheer joy wrapped up in a whippet body. Life … Continue reading →

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Puppy Daydreams

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Northwind

A friend visited yesterday and we looked at three month old puppies. Breeding dogs is a wonderful thing in some ways. Each litter represents a new beginning – a chance for high hopes. At three months old, they are all … Continue reading →

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Joyful morning

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Northwind

Echo is joyful in the morning. She is not a mindless dog. Not stupid, not silly, just joyful. If you were to hear Echo’s train of thoughts in the morning when greeting you, they would go something like this: As … Continue reading →

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