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Early Morning EncounterKirby Mountain Archer met up with Jer, our house cat this morning as they were enjoying some time...
11/25/2025

Early Morning Encounter

Kirby Mountain Archer met up with Jer, our house cat this morning as they were enjoying some time in the kitchen. Both were equally intrigued by the other and both easily went about their way.

Archer continued to play in the kitchen for a bit longer as Jer watched while perched on a stool. Encounters between a young American Brittany pup and a seasoned house cat is not always so uneventful.

Our quiet morning was able to continue without interruption and Archer had another successful new experience.

A Mother and Daughter MomentLooking at these two English Cocker Spaniels there are clearly similarities in posture, stat...
11/24/2025

A Mother and Daughter Moment

Looking at these two English Cocker Spaniels there are clearly similarities in posture, stature and size.

Fergie, the black dog is the mother of Winnie, the liver pup on the right. These two dogs have more in common than their physical appearance. Both are enthusiastic hunters, have strong scenting and retrieving abilities and a desire to please their people.

The reports back from the next generation out of Winnie's litter last year echo what we observe in Fergie and Winnie. The third generation seems to carry the strengths of the lineage which began at Kirby Mountain Kennels with Sansa Stark, Switch, our Irish import a number of years ago.

We are working to continue these strong family/hunting companion lines and maintaining their natural abilities in the field as we move forward with our Cockers .

Which One to Play With?Archer kept me entertained playing with the balls while I started my day in the office at Kirby M...
11/23/2025

Which One to Play With?

Archer kept me entertained playing with the balls while I started my day in the office at Kirby Mountain Kennels.

Archer (American Brittany) left for his new home at 8 weeks old but returned for a stay through Thanksgiving. He has grown physically and his development is beyond what I expected. He is an absolute joy to teach, to cuddle with and to play with.

Good Morning This morning sky greeted me at Kirby Mountain Kennels and I wonder what weather will accompany it. Yesterda...
11/23/2025

Good Morning

This morning sky greeted me at Kirby Mountain Kennels and I wonder what weather will accompany it. Yesterday there was a mix of everything from rain, sleet, snow and bright sunshine!

I'm Home!Maverick, one of Riot and Timmy's American Brittany pups went home yesterday to New York where he will happily ...
11/22/2025

I'm Home!

Maverick, one of Riot and Timmy's American Brittany pups went home yesterday to New York where he will happily hunt part of the year and then the rest of the year he will live and hunt in Florida. He joins Topper, another Kirby Mountain Brittany, a very seasoned hunter and will be a great companion for Maverick in the house and next year he will be good company in the field.

You can see him exploring with his nose and paws in this picture, undaunted by his new environment.

A Little Bit of Mischief Goes a Long Way!Lola and Maverick had their breakfast, went out in the ...
11/20/2025

A Little Bit of Mischief Goes a Long
Way!

Lola and Maverick had their breakfast, went out in the frigid morning air, went to the bathroom and came back into the office with me to help with the work!

Or is that to create the work?

Moving Through the Afternoon Lola and Maverick, the two American Brittanys pups played outside until I was too cold to w...
11/19/2025

Moving Through the Afternoon

Lola and Maverick, the two American Brittanys pups played outside until I was too cold to watch them any longer. When we came in they warmed right up as I sat and watched them continue with their typical romping and wrestling.

They finally were so tuckered out they collapsed next to each other under the coffee table. What a wonderful way to spend my afternoon.

How do You Keep Warm on a Day like Today?Cuddling with Cockers certainly works. Here are two Kirby Mountain Cockers peac...
11/17/2025

How do You Keep Warm on a Day like Today?

Cuddling with Cockers certainly works. Here are two Kirby Mountain Cockers peacefully snuggled together. Sadie is a seasoned pup with cold VT winds but Tipsy has not yet been through a Winter season as she was born this past July.

Like most Cockers she adapts well to a variety of changes. Her family describes her as a, "fast, hilarious, lovable and mischievous girl." I think that like most of our Cockers she will love the change in seasons and have a wonderful time in the snow!

Maverick had his time to fly solo this afternoon while Lola was in her crate. We started outside and he didn't take any ...
11/16/2025

Maverick had his time to fly solo this afternoon while Lola was in her crate. We started outside and he didn't take any time at all to go to the bathroom due to frigid temperatures. We then went up to the playroom where he got to lounge in the puppy nest without any competition.

He enjoyed following me through the upstairs and exploring areas that he was too busy to bother noticing when his littermates were with him. It is interesting to observe that Maverick is just fine without his sister and brother chasing him this afternoon.

Tonight he will surely miss them, it generally takes a week or so for the pups to adjust to sleeping alone.

11/16/2025

Lola loving Life!

It is very important for pups to learn to be on their own: to play on their own, to eat on their own and to sleep on their own. This morning time is spent individually with Lola and Maverick.

As Lola played in and around the puppy nest with the string of pumpkins Maverick was down in the office in his crate. Both are doing exceptionally well with their independent time. This afternoon they will have time to rough house again and work out their extra energy!

Double Trouble!Lola and Maverick were running circles around each other in the playroom this afternoon. Jer the cat clim...
11/15/2025

Double Trouble!

Lola and Maverick were running circles around each other in the playroom this afternoon. Jer the cat climbed up on the kitchen stool to stay clear of the two of them.

It is interesting to see how quickly the two of them settled down today but I know that can quickly change and I certainly don't expect it to be the same tomorrow.

First Frolic of the DayOtto (ECS), and Arthur (Labrador) walked through the beauty of Kirby Mountain Kennels with me thi...
11/14/2025

First Frolic of the Day

Otto (ECS), and Arthur (Labrador) walked through the beauty of Kirby Mountain Kennels with me this morning as we usually do. This morning though I soaked our walk in more than usual as tomorrow the rifle season for deer opens here and we won't be walking as freely.

I am excited to see the hunters tracking in and out of the woods and fields. It is important to have the herd thinned for the health of the deer and of the woods. Around our house and the kennel the deer grow bolder through the fall and feed out of the gardens and bird feeders against the house.

The presence of the deer right outside the house sure sets off the dogs and the cats like an alarm through the night!

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