There were only 4 pups in this litter, all of which are featured below:
"High Desert's Cody"  Thanks again for sending him. He's been sooo great.  He had his first vet visit yesterday...he is 20 pounds!!  He looks like he's doubled in height since we got him, lol...his nose is definitely up above the table when he's standing on his back legs now. :) New Blue Lacy Owners: Jessica, NY
"High Desert's Blue" Here are some photos of "Blue" after I made it home.  He kept me company the whole ride back. He slept a few hours as well.  He is absolutely beautiful and our kids can't leave him alone (eventually they will). He began to fit in with our family the minute our children opened the front door to let him in.  He has become a big part of our everyday lives already.  In less than a week "Blue" has learned several behaviors.  He rides in the car, walks on a leash, plays fetch, and even swims with us in our pool.  He looks after the kids almost like they are his own, watching nervously over them while they swim and take baths.  We are excited about continuing to learn with him and teach him how to be the extraordinary dog we know the Blue Lacy is.  Thanks for allowing us the opportunity to raise one of these fine dogs. Thanks a bunch.  He's in good hands. New Blue Lacy Owners: David & Laura, AZ
Hello!  Just wanted to drop a quick update on cody!  cody is doing great!  He is more than we could have asked for, well behaved (mostly:)), a quick learner, and totally a people dog.  He is getting big so fast too!  I weighed him this morning and he is 29lbs and all legs!  He is starting to hit those adolescent years and sometimes has selective listening... especially when I'm calling him to come inside or something. The cats and him aren't quite best friends yet, but they are trying to work out their differences...my little gray cat whoops his ass every chance she gets, lol...luckily she doesn't have claws, and now its getting to the point where it almost looks playful.:)  Cody has taken over their bed and zophie has taken over his..fair swap..i guess. :)  other that that, he's learning commands like heel, and he does high five and lay down on command...he still HATES his crate, and we have taken to just leaving him free if we are only going to be gone a short time, and that seems to be working out better...I think he's claustrophobic or something.  If we leave him out, he's good...no accidents, and hasn't destroyed anything.:)  I will attach a couple more pics..the one of him trying to squeeze his big butt on a kitty bed is my fave:)  talk to you soon! Blue Lacy Owner: Jessica, NY
"High Desert's Sage" She's great ! Getting big and stuff. She got her last shots today. Poor girl had a reaction to something. I was worried so I took her back to the vet. She's fine now. Sage is doing very well. She just passed her canine good citizen test. We love her so much! I took her camping two weeks ago & had her off leash the whole two days. New Blue Lacy Owners: David, CA
Hey, just wanted to update you on my little “Lacy” girl she is doing wonderful. We've been really working a lot on some deer drag and she has found every one of them, even after 4 hours. I’m very proud of my 6 month old pup. She’s a great dog and will always be a best friend. She loves people! We also got a call this past weekend on a downed deer so we went to try to find it. Well, after tracking it for over 3\4 of a mile I pulled her off; as we came to the conclusion the deer was not dead. The deer must have been hurt in the leg, but the good thing was she stayed on that deer's track until I pulled her off. Very proud of her! *Rob ~ Florida

 

Puppy Neutering and Spaying: can make for a better and more affectionate family pet. It is a medical fact that puppy spaying and neutering will prolong the life of our pets and reduce the number of health problems in later life. Females can benefit from spaying by reducing the incidence of uterine, mammary, and ovarian cancers. It can also reduce the incidence of uterine infections such as Pyometra. Puppy neutering reduces the risk of prostate and testicular cancer. They are less likely to develop unwanted behaviors such as marking, sexual aggression, and mounting, they are also less likely to escape, roam, or fight with other dogs.

Dog Grooming: Regardless of the dogs coat long or short groom daily. Even if it's only for a couple of minutes and make sure you groom over the withers. This helps in bonding and social status. In the wild the Alpha Male and Female will call over the other wolves or wild dogs individually and groom them in their pecking order. Grooming is an important social gesture. That is why some dominant dogs object to being groomed, they don't believe you have right or the position to initiate this action.

Dogs Name: Whenever possible, use your dog's name positively, rather than using it in conjunction with a reprimand, warning or punishment. Your dog should trust that when it hears its name or is called to you, good things happen. His name should always be positive and responded to with enthusiasm, never hesitancy or fear.

Canine Holistic Remedies: I am a huge advocate of Canine Holistic Medicine and some complimentary medicines for dogs especially in areas of Timidity, Fear and Anxiety. The more common and easily obtainable are Dr Bach’s Rescue Remedy, ( Flower Remedy) (chemist or health food shop, internet). D.A.P Diffuser (synthetic pheromone) (internet or vets) and Skullcap and Valerian (herbal remedy) (health stores chemists internet) these can be especially helpful in situations such as separation anxiety excessive barking and firework and Thunder phobias. To learn more about these products and other Holistic Medicines for your pets go to my favorite:Quinn Carlin

Dog Counter Surfing: This is where dogs are constantly picking things up either from the floor tables or kitchen work tops, at best it can be frustrating and annoying, at worst it can be fatal if they eat something that is dangerous. The quickest way and most permanent resolution to this problem if you feel the counter surfing could be dangerous to your dogs, is to go to your local joke shop and buy a spring loaded cap banger. This is a little metal device that when you put a cap in it and set it by putting a suitable object on top, then anyone or in this case anything picking up the food/object will set off the banger takes about three/four bangs and the dog normally decides to call it a day. The beauty of this device is most dogs are crafty and only steal when you are not in the room therefore it is the perfect solution. It can also be great for startling a digger.

Dogs Ages in Human Terms: As a general rule of thumb it should be fifteen for the 1st year, ten for the 2nd and then five for every year thereafter.

Puppy Teething: Most of the teething and chewing as apart from mouthing and nipping starts at about 4.5 months old. It takes anything up to 8 months for these new teeth to set in the jaw, whilst this is happening the pup has a need to chew. Get a knotted rope you buy as a tug, soak it in water and put it in the freezer. The ice that forms really helps hot and itchy gums. Also freeze carrots and whilst frozen give to teething pups a great and nutritious soother.

Tug: Be very gentle when you play tug with a puppy while it has its puppy/piranha teeth. It actually has little or no jaw muscles at this time therefore you can dislocate the jaw or even misalign the teeth by playing roughhouse tug games. It's also a great idea to play games of find, hide little bits of treats in the house and garden and encourage the dog to search them out, or ball games these all help dispel some of the puppy’s energies and to stimulate the mind.

Dog Crate Training: If you have a loud ticking clock put this near the bed or crate, you can also put in a hot water bottle; it mimics the mothers and siblings’ heat and the tick of the clock the heartbeats, leave a radio on in another room, and make sure it is tuned into a talk not a music station. Hopefully the owner of the Dam gave you a nice toy or blanket, which will comfort the puppy with the smells of his Dam and litter mates.