Dublin and Lucy are having a blast this summer with their family in the North Carolina mountains...golf cart rides, boat rides, lake time and smoozing at the Outpost!! You know Dublin "the man" when his owner's new license plate is DUBS!!!😊
It is wonderful to receive updates and see two SunSage Cockers living a great life!!
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We have had an amazing time on Siesta Key. Thanks to the Lingle's, we have been able to share this experience with my parents. It is their first time on a, warm, east coast beach experience! If you have spent time on a west coast beach, you understand the difference!!!!! Dad even swam in the ocean!!!😜
Thank you to everyone who has helped support our brief break from the daily dog routine. It is important to recharge, and we could not do it without your assistance.
We are all eagerly awaiting the cooler fall days. Hunting dogs still need exercise and enrichment in the off season. They are not machines to be "parked" for the off season. The turnout pens offer a nice way to stretch their minds and their legs during these hot days.
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It is all part of the process!! But when they figure out the litter box, it is pretty amazing and definitely helps with house training for their new homes. Nail trims and bathing are hands-on experiences that also create "healthy stress" for the pups to learn to work thru. Now to check on them after lunch and see how things are going!
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So as a breeder and working hunting dog handler, it is not possible to keep every single dog to their final day. People like our good friend Todd, are priceless human beings for giving aging, adult dogs the perfect soft landing in the golden years. He gives them the best perks of retired life. Rebel (lemon and white dog) is currently 13 years old and has been with Todd for several years. Barney is new kid on the block, for Rebel to teach him the ways to properly lounge on the couch, relax on the king sized bed, and enjoy the morning treats!! Thank you Todd❤️❤️
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#softlanding
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The tPEMF therapy offered in the Assisi loop and lounge mats are proven to reduce inflammation and promote healing. Both are things these momma dogs can benefit from to recover and return to peak condition and performance in the field.
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SunSage Tweed of Hound & Hare (bred to SunSage Ardsmuir) delivered six beautiful puppies today. She was an absolute marathon mother-all six delivered in under three hours!!! Tweed is bred and trained by SunSage Sporting Dogs and proudly owned and loved by Eric and Amy of Hound & Hare. This litter was carefully planned based on proven in the field, comparability in the home, and clear health testing to produce the next generation of correct, working cocker spaniels.
Stay tuned for coming announcements for the litter theme, and continued puppy spam!!
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Decisions, decisions...this little guy is one I of the pups I am keeping from the Harper x Buffalo litter. Now I just have to figure out names...🤔
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Okay these beautiful pups are 10 days old and the search has begun for a litter theme and registered name ideas...I would love to hear your ideas.
Mother's registered name: SunSage's Whispering Harp (call name Harper)
Father's registered name: SunSage's Dominion of Rock Moss (call name Buffalo)
All puppies will carry SunSage in their names.
Many are familiar with Barney and Willow -both who are grandparents of this litter. On Harper's side of this breeding, these are fourth generation cockers raised, trained, hunted and bred by SunSage Sporting Dogs.
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#purposefulbreeding
#poweredbyinukshuk
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#assisilooptherapy
These momma dogs go thru a lot to deliver and raise healthy pups. In addition to top quality feed, care and facilities, I can now give my canine athletes and mothers recovery support with the Assisi Loop Lounge mat to help reduce inflammation and aid their bodies in getting back to peak performance condition.
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#englishcockerspaniels
#responsiblebreeders
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#hunttohearth
#poweredbyinukshuk
#protectedbyrufflandkennels
#assisilooptherapy
Well it has been a very long 40ish hours, that started Thursday. My English Cocker Spaniel, Harper, has delivered 7 healthy pups (6 males and 1 one female). She doing a great job for her first time being a momma!
The GSP female, Dixie, that Scott bred and raised decided to join the whelping party and is currently halfway thru her expected litter of 9 pups!!! Never a dull moment! Stay tuned for more updates once the dust has settled and we have all managed a bit of sleep!🐶🐾😴🛏️
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The next few weeks will be quite busy...It is whelping time for two of the girls. Not REALLY 🤞🏻🤞🏻expecting any to arrive for a few days, but it never hurts to be prepared ahead of time!
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#hunttohearth
#qualityvsquantity
#poweredbyinukshuk
#protectedbyrufflandkennels
Now sure how we "collect" so many random things, but two trips to the dump and it feels so much better in the equipment room!
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#springcleaning
I had a great day tailgating on the cross country course at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three Day Event this past Saturday, with Amy Nichols of Hound & Hare. We had fun with all of our friends and clients that stopped by to hang out! My Russel Moccasin boots were the perfect style for the damp morning grass and all day comfort! Hard to beat the classics!!
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#houndnhareusa
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Well now that the cockers are bathed and clean, I think it is my turn! Just a few things left to pack for our road trip tomorrow to the Defender Kentucky 3 Day Event!
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#houndnhare
#tweedofhoundnhare
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Drop a ⛓️ link if you use chain gangs with your bird dogs!!
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We love seeing and hearing updates from owners on their dogs. This is Chester and his little girl. Is there anything sweeter than kids and dogs?!?!
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One of these doesn’t match…but I sure do like her so far!!😍
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