Stars and Stripes Pups are 4 Weeks Old!

On September 19, 2022September 19, 2022 By thewoodmistress

What a week for these pups! They had their first taste of goat’s milk, and then with a little food mixed in. They are responding well to the diet change and have grown, grown, grown! Blackjack finally caught up and passed Buzz on the scales, and Ike is no longer the smallest. That is currently Holly, though, she burns a lot of calories by lots and lots of play! As you can see from the photos, they have also had their first trips outside onto grass and other new surfaces. They are also starting to have some visitors to keep them entertained.

Buzz
Male
Wt 5.93 lbs.
Blue Collar

Lainey (McClain)
Female
Wt 5.31 lbs.
Pink Collar

Blackjack
Male
Wt. 6.0 lbs.
Teal Collar

**Holly (Holland)**
Female
Wt. 4.85 lbs.
Purple Collar

The Stars and Stripes Litter Turns 3 Weeks Old!

On September 12, 2022 By thewoodmistress

The pups are getting big very quickly. Their sharp little teeth are starting to make momma Willow a little uncomfortable and she is starting to spend a little time away from them. However, those moments of rest may not last long for Willow as the pups are getting more mobile every day. Although, they are still a bit wobbly, they are able to escape the whelping box whenever they spy their momma lounging nearby.

Buzz
Male
Weight 4.45 lbs.
Blue Collar

Lainey (McClain)
Female
Weight 3.89 lbs.
Pink Collar

Blackjack
Male
Weight 4.06 lbs.
Teal Collar

**Holly (Holland)**
Female
Weight 3.67 lbs.
Purple Collar

**Ike**
Male
Weight 3.52 lbs.
Green Collar

The Stars and Stripes Litter Celebrates 2 Weeks!

On September 5, 2022September 5, 2022 By thewoodmistress

These puppies are growing fast. All have their eyes open, and they are taking their first wobbly steps, an exciting time for all! Willow continues to be a great, and doting mom. Ike has made great strides, gaining on his siblings. Undaunted by being smaller, he was the first to open his eyes, and one of the first to try taking some steps.

Buzz
Male
Weight 3 lbs. 4 oz
Blue Collar

McClain (Lainey)
Female
Weight 2 lbs. 11.4 oz.
Pink Collar

Blackjack
Male
Weight 2 lbs. 15 oz.
Teal Collar

Holland (Holly)
Female
Weight 2 lbs. 11 oz.
Purple Collar

Ike
Male
Weight 2 lbs. 7.5 oz.
Green Collar

The Stars and Stripes Litter is One Week Old!

On August 29, 2022August 29, 2022 By thewoodmistress

Pups are already one week old and growing quickly. They have all double their birth weight, including Ike, who had a slow and tenuous beginning. Willow is being a great and doting mom with them. Even though they can’t walk yet they manage to move around the whelping box with amazing ability. They are also getting quite vocal, and their tan points are becoming more evident.

Buzz
Male
Weight 31.89 oz.
Black and Tan
Blue Collar

McClain (Lainey)
Female
Weight 27.69 oz.
Black and Tan
Pink Collar

Blackjack
Male
Weight 29.27 oz.
Black and Tan
Teal Collar

Holland (Holly)
Female
Weight 27.69 oz.
Black and Tan
Purple Collar

Ike
Male
Weight 21.34 oz.
Black and Tan
Green Collar

The Stars and Stripes Litter has Arrived!

On August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 By thewoodmistress

Please welcome five puppies, born on August 21, 2022 to Spook Nook Willow and Sirius Rising Praus.
There are three males and two females and a real rarity in the Chinook world being all black and tan!
The puppies were born at Fort Meade in Maryland. They are all military brats, so it is fitting that they are named in honor of notable West Point graduates.

Spook Nook Buzz

Male
Birthweight 15.52 oz
Blue Collar

Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin was a pioneering Apollo 11 Astronaut, and a 1951 graduate from West Point.

Spook Nook McClain (Lainey)

Female
Birthweight 13.05 oz
Pink Collar

Anne McClain is an astronaut, who worked at the International Space Station, and is a 2002 graduate of West Point.

Spook Nook Blackjack

Male
Birthweight 12.87 oz
Teal Collar

John Pershing Blackjack was the General of the Armies and Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during WWI, and an 1886 graduate of West Point.

Spook Nook Holland (Holly)

Female
Birthweight 12.87 oz
Purple Collar

Diana Holland was the first woman Commandant of Cadets, and is a 1990 graduate of West Point.

Spook Nook Ike

Male
Birth Weight 10.4 oz
Green Collar

Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States, the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during WWII, and a 1915 graduate of West Point.

Upcoming Litter expected August 21, 2022

On July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 By thewoodmistress

We are very pleased to announce the successful breeding between Sirius Rising Praus and Spook Nook Willow CGC TKI. Praus is a handsome black and tan boy, and Willow is a pretty tawny girl. They will produce some very nice puppies. We can expect to have multiple color coats in this litter.

Triple Crown Litter is 8 Weeks Old & Going Home

On April 26, 2022 By thewoodmistress

The puppies turned 8 weeks old on Saturday, and two (Alydar and Ruffian) had already headed to their forever homes by the time I arrived. Kincsem and Kelso left with their families a little later, while Seabiscuit and Zanyatta settled in for another week before they go to their homes. They all have been handling their dwindling pack size very well, and by all reports, the pups in their new homes have been doing great! They certainly grew a lot in the less than two weeks since my previous visit. Here are a few photos for you to enjoy from Saturday. I want to thank Donna and Peter Russell of Wachusett Chinooks for doing such a great job raising these fabulous group of puppies. We look forward to watching them grow and develop.

Triple Crown Litter will 7 Weeks Old Tomorrow

On April 15, 2022 By thewoodmistress

My visit and photos are from a few days ago, when they were 6 1/2 weeks old. They have grown a lot since my last visit! They are getting lots of access to the outdoors via a large deck and an even larger penned-in grassy area. They have lots of interactions with people and the adult Chinooks in the pack. It is fun to watch their exuberant play and they increasingly complex interactions with each other.

Ruffian may be the smallest pup, but her name suits her. She could have been named Tuffian, as well, because she will take no guff from any of the other puppies!

Triple Crown Litter is 5 Weeks Old!

On April 5, 2022 By thewoodmistress

These pups have really grown! They have had many visitors and have had their first taste of the outdoors. That was very exciting! Their amazing mom, Guen, has even left the milk bar open, ouch! They are learning about using a litter box too.