ShaluntMirii Canines

11/12/2024

💖🐶 Torvi’s Treasures 💖🐶

With all the Christmas fairs out the way in the local area, the pooches still have some of their bundles and offers available for delivery into the local area or can be posted further afield.

Cut off for postage will be next Tuesday to make sure everything arrives in time for Santa paws coming on 24/12.

Everything included has been fully approved by the 4-legged team here that keep me on my toes, and offer a lovely selection in keeping with the festive period.

Ideal for those new to the natural journey with the canine and suitable for those that are well versed in the same arena.

All treats are British sourced.

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22/11/2024

💖🐶 Torvi’s Treasures 🐶💖

Hello everyone!

For those that don’t know me, my name is Torvi and I am one of the crazy spanners that loves to drive my human nuts with my antics.

Where would be the fun if I made it easy for her 😂😂

Anyway, enough introductions for now. You see the human is finally allowing us canines to contribute to the business (we have for years but this is an idea that we want to explore) by bringing our own holistic supplies to the table.

Now we all have loads of ideas and our human says we can only do one at a time, so we are starting with our range of natural treat selection boxes & luxury hampers.

We all love our natural treats here alongside our raw and firmly believe that all our canine counterparts should have some natural treat option available to them so we are bringing our favourite collections to life and offering them to the world.

We will even have a top training bundle that will be filled with goodies that your canine will go wild for to really help cement those changes your are making and what’s even better is that it will have been tried and tested by us! Who better 😊🐶

As we are based in the Scottish Borders, our human says we will be available in our local area and be able to post options out to those further afield.
Yes we are starting small but with a human with 10+ years of experience in all things natural rearing and in numerous holistic therapies we are all very excited to see how this will grow.

For now though, I will leave this welcome post of sorts here, and our first selections will be released in coming days.
If you would be interested in one of our bundles or would like to be included in the introductory offers, we look forward to hearing from you

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22/10/2024

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💙💕 Eclipse & Hala 💕💙

I firmly believe that dogs come along and into our lives for a reason and this pair are no different.
I have had the pups in my litters across the years that have that old soul, been here before and know what it’s all about. Likewise those souls that tend to stick that bit longer til their new guardians come along.
It’s fascinating watching puppies choose their new families and the amount of families I have had come in with their heart set on a particular pup from a photo or video and then choose and bond with another is amazing to see.

Our dogs always know who they are meant for and I know the ones that are destined to walk their paths with me just as clear as I know others are just here for a while until their people come along and this is one such pair.

And yes a pair.

You see right from the beginning Eclipse and Hala have been 2 peas in a pod, where one was, the other went and this was from before their eyes were opened.
They are very much Ying and Yang though, Hala is the sassy little madam who can be a whirlwind at times but is super eager to please in everything she does. She is very outgoing and if there is trouble, this little lady is involved!
And then there is Eclipse, a true gentleman, with such a calming energy about him who feeds off his sister for confidence but has a natural protection of his own that he brings to the balance.

And to say I have been torn about these 2 is an understatement, because we all know the faff around having 2 pups from the same litter or same ages. Now personally for me, I find 2 puppies together easier but it’s also very easy to get wrong as you have to treat them as individuals to make sure they have a connection with you as their guardians and not just live for one another, and it can go wrong however it can also go very right when done correctly.

So whilst I tore myself up over it I decided let’s check in energetically and see what’s what (a shout out to the lovely Janet Ardley for this one) & these 2 are very much destined to be here as a pair and want to stay together.
And rather then just being incredibly bonded these to have a conjoined soul. A new one to me but let’s face it, I get all the special cases cross my path so not very much surprises me at this stage.

So of course they are still waiting for their new guardians to come along and whilst they are here in my care they are being set up as individuals to give them the best start moving forward.

Are they to stay with me? No they are not meant for me long term but their special people are out there somewhere. Will I see them out? No i won’t, just as the same applies for all the broken, and special individuals that walk with me currently.

So this is by no means a sales post as it’s not allowed on social media (but both are looking as is their brother), it is sharing a glimpse into 2 very special puppies with a bond like no other that keep me on my toes behind the scenes.

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NOT A SALES POST

19/09/2024

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02/06/2024

It’s not often I remember my dogs birthdays 🥴 bad me, however in my defence, I would lose my brain if it wasn’t in my head 😂😂

So let’s mark a litter birthday today.

Today my 2023 cocker Weather litter are 1 year old!

Where had a year gone!!

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So a happy birthday to

💙 ShaluntMirii Cyclone
💙 ShaluntMirii Storm (who is still here waiting for new humans!)
💙 ShaluntMirii Rain
💙 ShaluntMirii wildfire
💙 ShaluntMirii Thunder
💙 ShaluntMirii Ice
💖 ShaluntMirii Mist
💖 ShaluntMirii Breeze
💖 ShaluntMirii Cloud

And it’s safe to say this litter have lived upto their kennel names and have kept their new humans on their toes 😳😳

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19/03/2024

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14/03/2024

⭐️🐶 PUPPY CHRONICLES 🐶⭐️

I have not dropped off the face of the earth however I am aware I have been quieter then usual on here and that’s because I have been super busy behind the scenes with the youngest VIP’s in the house.

2 weeks ago, I welcomed into the world a gorgeous litter of cocker spaniel pups. This is my second generation of cockers so lots of planning went into these guys and even when you do everything right you can be thrown a little curve ball.

And there was a curve ball in this litter. A teeny tiny pup that was born with a strange wound/scar to his head which I honestly thought he would be a little cleftie but he isn’t.
And this little dude also has a wonky back leg which he is now using but is far from perfect.

Now in the first day of his life he dropped a massive 35g from his birth weight which is huge and to make matters that bit harder, mummy Albi wouldn’t let me handle him or really in the whelping den so the amount I was allowed to interfere was incredibly limited.

Anyway fast forward a couple of weeks, me up every 2 hours 🥴🥴 yes I am hugely sleep deprived as all my other guys are still here too and the cockapoo pups are needing entertained too, this little dude is still here and defiant as ever!

He is the first to have opened his eyes and at 2 weeks this little man is now only 213g which is still super teeny considering his brothers and sisters are all at 600-800g. He is also on his feet and can’t half shift around the whelping box so the thinking cap is on to make him a little jumper so he isn’t wasting energy on keeping warm as he doesn’t hold his temperature.

The room is warm enough as the fire is never off and the litter have access to their heat pad.

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Now there will be people on here saying why haven’t I intervened more or tube fed him etc and the honest answer is, not being able to get my hands on him was the first hurdle, it was mums first litter and I didn’t want to stress her out which could have then had a knock on to her interest in the litter.
He is taking the odd supplement feed but even this is a fight
He has had some liver water and is still on his puppy stim too but all of this is on his terms and as awful as it sounds, I am amazed he is still here however as long as he wishes to fight, I will support him as best as I can.

Likewise there may be others wondering why I haven’t put him to sleep. He has of course been seen by the vets and we are both in agreement that as he is gaining, isn’t suffering we will give him the benefit of the time for now and just see what happens.

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If you would like to send this little man a thought and some healing, it would be greatly appreciated as always whilst he keeps me on my toes

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01/03/2024

🐾🐶 Puppies 🐾🐶

I am in full puppy mode here behind the scenes with the latest new arrivals all doing well and settling into life, whilst the fluffy demons aka cockapoos have loved having full reign of the house today whilst I have been tootling about.

Everytime I have stopped they have curled up on my feet for comfort and have gone where I have gone.
Now this is what I expect from young puppies and yet we expect puppies to leave and settle in a new home from the beginning.

Puppies and dogs are group animals, they expect that comfort as pups and when you watch puppies sleep they sleep in a pile, my adults still pile together rather then spread out unless you are my boy Floki who thinks sharing a bed is the worst thing going!

Yet when we bring our puppies away from their litter, their mum and the only people they have ever known it can be overwhelming, daunting and downright scary for some pups.
They need that comfort & support to find their feet and adapt to their new life.
YOU, their new guardians need to step up and into the role. The role of mum, the role of partnership, of playmate, sometimes you are just a comfort blanket or it can feel like such.

Yet I see posts all the time asking how quick puppies can be left, why don’t they settle, why can’t I go from room to room without my new pup….the list is kind of endless.

The answer to all of these questions is time.

Give your puppy time to adapt, to build their confidence up and don’t rush the process.

I promise you that there will come a day when your puppy chooses to chill in their own space, to have the confidence with the right guidance to being left.

So take your time with your puppy and step into the role of full guardian to offer them the partnership for the journey moving forward.

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29/02/2024

26/02/2024

☀️🐶 Good Morning 🐶☀️

Who is bright eyed and bushy tailed this Monday morning?

These guys certainly are!

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21/02/2024

🐾🔮 Animal communication sessions 🔮🐾

Wow these have proven popular today which I simply love that more animal guardians are starting to explore these realms.

I still have a handful of places left up for grabs and would love them booked out this evening with Miss B at the Vets in the morning.

I can’t wait to connect with all those wjo have already jumped in

Payment to secure your booking

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16/02/2024

⭐️🐶 PUPPY CHRONICLES 🐶⭐️ Cockapoo pups

13/02/2024

🐶⭐️ PUPPY CHRONICLES ⭐️🐶

An extra update too.

Now as a responsible breeder, if a home fails then I offer lifetime back up for that puppy regardless of time past.
I will however help and support new guardians as best I can to come to a solution to make sure the placement works.

Why do I offer such?

Well first and foremost it is my responsibilty to step up for that puppy that I have planned to bring into that world.
These pups are part of a legacy and i love to see them go off on their new adventures with their new guardians.

Secondly if a home fails- which I try to avoid at all costs as it’s not fair on the dog in question nor for any party involved and it’s something I have been accused of late intentionally doing then that dog is coming back to somewhere they know.
They aren’t being passed from pillar to post nor are they landing in rescues and taking places away from those individual dogs that truly need that rescue space.

The day that I know I can no longer offer such support to new guardians is the day that I hang up my breeding hat.

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Last year I had a cocker spaniel litter and out of the 9, 4 families have struggled with the result being 2 boys being returned.

The other 2 have received support and continue to do so to make sure the placements work.

Why has this happened? I am not sure and I have racked my brains over this as there was nothing out of the ordinary with this litter. it was a repeat mating as the first litter were such a dream and continue to be so for their guardians.

With this learning curve it also means that I will be tightening up who I place cockers in particular with moving forward. I am careful with all matches however I will be more so moving forward and this is to avoid such issues from occurring again in the future.

All spaniels, whether cockers, Sprockers and springers that I offer moving forward will only go to homes that are experienced with the breed, active homes and willing to participate in a form of dog sport.
The springers will be docked and therefore suitable for working homes also (working on this for the cockers too)

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Max who is photographed below is one of the youngsters that has come back and is waiting patiently for his second chance. He is at the lovely age of 8 months and anyone with an adolescent dog will know what I mean by that! This is the age many such individuals find themselves land in rescue as it’s the most trying age our canines go through and pushes everyone to their limits.

Lots of potential to do something but not serious gundog work as he squeaks when excited and this trait is going no where it would seem. It could however be utilised to keep his mind ticking over and for fun.

He has been working on some basics since coming back such as lead manners, crate training and recall and this next week he will be introduced to some retreive and scent work to see what his preferences are.

His mum was an agility girlie before her leg injury and I have no doubt this boy would excel in this area if someone is looking for a project.

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As with any puppy moving forward, the longer they remain here and the more training they receive the more their price goes up. It will never be lowered from the base price that is set.

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NOT A SALES POST

13/02/2024

⭐️🐶 PUPPY CHRONICLES ⭐️🐶

Been a little while since I posted on here for any updates as I have been using my puppy parent group for weekly updates.

Still very busy behind the scenes and I have been enjoying having the cockapoos on the ground who were surprises to end out 2023.
All 7 🥴😳 are doing very well and fast approaching 7 weeks!

Full of fun and mischief as they should be and not a care in the world!

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NOT A SALES POST

10/02/2024

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31/12/2023

🎉🥂 Happy New Year 🥂🎉

2023 has certainly been a mixed bag of a year. It has brought with it a lot of up’s and downs.

Lots of shifts and massive change. It’s not been the best at times due to the loss of 3 of my own VIP’s which have left a huge void.
Everyone thinks it’s easier when you have other canines in your life however this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Likewise the year has ended dark for the canine industry which has rallied as best they can around the XL bully ban which has been devastating to say the least and yet another breed let down by humans.

We have so much to learn.

Alas it’s time for further shifts, for new adventures and new beginnings and with that I wish you all the very best to 2024.

I have lots up my sleeve for the coming year but no surprises just yet 😊

For now I leave you with the cuties that are the toy poodles currently giving me the run around

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