One Year Later

One year ago today, we were welcoming our premier litter of Tibetan Mastiffs into this world.

Noodle was a great mom and all nine of the puppies made it.

Nobu (Colorado's Leap of Faith)

Today the puppies are Livestock Guardians and Family Pets.  They weigh between 90 and 120 lbs and their families tell us that they love their dogs.

Ramen (Colorado's Big Bowl o' Ramen)

We could not be happier with how this litter is maturing and the homes they went to.  We are looking forward to doing it again next year.

New Adventures

The weather has been really nice... not at all February-like.  As such, the puppies have been getting a lot of outside and close to the alpacas time. Each day they get a little more adventurous and explore a little further out.

They had more visitors over the weekend and Mr. Green was the first to go home.  I understand that he loves his new family.

We have a few very, sweet, active and cuddly pups that are also ready to go to their new homes.  Please let me know if you're interested.

First Visitors

The puppies had their first visitors over the weekend.

It was really fun to see how they reacted to new people.  Some were much more outgoing and others more reserved than I expected.

However, they all enjoyed their visitors and slept very well after all of the excitement.

Several of them took the opportunity to nap in laps.

Or in the case of Miss Green, she napped sitting up... sorta.  ;-)

Gunnar came out and spent some time with the puppies and guests as well.

Noodle was feeling very protective of her babies so she got some alone time with a bone.  ;-)

They will be five weeks old on Tuesday.

12 Days Old!

I planned to write a post for the pups being one week old, but wow, things have been a bit busy. ;-)  They are now 12 days old!

They are surprisingly talkative and mobile.  Several started wagging their tails while nursing and a few are trying to walk.

We have hints that their eyes and ears will be opening soon, if not a tiny bit already.

Noodle has been a great mom, making sure they have plenty to eat and are safe and warm.

As such, she is a bottom-less pit when it comes to food and is eating more than double her normal ration.  This will certainly go up as the puppies grow bigger.

We started out by weighing the puppies twice each day but are down to once each day.  Of course I'm charting their growth.  ;-)  They were born between 1 and 1.5 pounds and are now each between 3 and 3.5 pounds.

Hubba has been a great Stay-at-Home-Dad... making sure Noodle has plenty to eat and that the smaller puppies are getting their share of milk.

We have a few reservations available, so if you have the need for puppy-breath, please let me know.   They will be ready to go to their new homes around Valentine's Day.

We have six females and three males, all gold.

Introducing: The Premier Colorado Tibetan Mastiff Litter!

Together with Gunnar (CH Timberline's Colorado Gunnison) and Noodle (KayaKyi Bala) we are proud to introduce our Premier Litter of Tibetan Mastiffs.

Pre-labor was in progress when I got home from the DayJob yesterday.  So I spent the evening rubbing Noodle's belly helping her relax with what was going on.  She started taking me for walks around the property at 10:30 pm and the first puppy was born just after 1 am.  The ninth puppy came a little after 3 pm.

Everyone is happy, healthy, well and tired.

6 girls, 3 boys.

Our first litter.

Ready(?) for Puppies

Noodle is due next week.

Her radiographs and health checkup went well last weekend. 

She is happy, healthy and getting bigger every day.

Her Whelping Box is ready.

A carpenter we know built it for us one afternoon, using roughly these plans.  She seems to like it, and has started to go in it on her own.

There are two or three little things we'd like to do still, but in reality (I think) we are ready for the puppies to make their arrival.

There are a few reservations available, if you find that you need a Tibetan Mastiff in your life. ;-)

Litter Announcement: Noodle + Gunnar

This time we are really doing it!  Noodle and Gunnar have been shacking up, if you know what I mean.  ;-)

We are expecting our first litter of Tibetan Mastiff puppies.  They should be arriving in mid-December.

If you are a regular reader here, you know that Noodle is one of our first girls, is a great protector of our alpacas and a very funny, very important member of our family.

Gunnar is the star, show dog, livestock guardian and my big boy.

Tibetan Mastiffs are working dogs that do best by also having a lot of family interaction.  These are extremely intelligent, social and athletic dogs that have added an immeasurable joy to our lives.

The formal announcement is below.  Please wish us luck and of course, if you're interested in taking one of these incredible pups home, please let me know.  :-)

Dam:

KayaKyi Bala (Noodle)

DOB: 12/22/2010

PennHIP: 0.41, 0.41 (70^th Percentile)

Elbows: Normal

Thyroid: Normal

Her Parents: CH Ayyangadoo Guyuk Khan (Bentley) x Kesang Camp’s China Doll (China)

Noodle is a big girl that carries herself very tall.  She is extremely athletic and an enthusiastic guardian of our alpacas. She is friendly off property, willing make friends with the dogs and people she meets.  However, when she’s working, she is working.

Sire:

Timberline’s Colorado Gunnison (Gunnar)

DOB :: 02/12/2013

OFA: Good, PennHIP: 0.44, 0.43 (60^th Percentile)

Elbows: Normal

Thyroid: Normal

His Parents: CH Timberline Barni Drakyi (Barnes)  x CH Timberline’s Calamity Jane (Janey)

Gunnar is a very social and large-boned boy.  His red-gold coat and ever-present smile make quite an impression.  He loves to meet people and other dogs.  He is a natural guardian of our alpacas with an easy-going attitude.  With limited showing, he is just 2-points shy of his AKC Conformation Championship, having won Best of Breed over the current #1 Tibetan Mastiff at 12 months of age.

Both Noodle and Gunnar are an important part of our family.

Litter:

We expect this pairing to provide good-sized puppies with the confidence and aptitude for family and livestock protection.  As such, the puppies will be started with alpacas and socialized with people.

All puppies will be AKC registered with the prefix, Colorado.

Deposits are now being accepted as the litter is expected to be born in mid-December 2014.

Litter's Pedigree

COI = 8.9%

Both parents reside at our home.  We are happy to answer questions about the puppies and parents.

alpacamundo (at) g mail (dot) com

Litter Announcement: Noodle + Spudgie

I have alluded here and there to the fact that we are planning our first litter of Tibetan Mastiff Puppies.  I'm here to make it official.

:-)

The breeding should occur in October with puppies expected around Christmas-time.  Puppies will be sent to approved homes after 9-weeks of age.

If you are a regular reader here, you know that Noodle is one of our first girls, is a great protector of our alpacas and a very funny, very important member of our family.

Tibetan Mastiffs are working dogs that do best by also having a lot of family interaction.  These are extremely intelligent, social and athletic dogs.

We are very excited to begin our adventure into dog breeding.  :-)

Dam:

KayaKyi Bala (Noodle)

DOB: 12/22/2010

PennHIP: 0.41, 0.41 (70^th Percentile)

Elbows: Normal

Parents: CH Ayyangadoo Guyuk Khan (Bentley) x Kesang Camp’s China Doll

Noodle is a big girl at 27 inches and a fit 101 pounds.  She carries herself very tall, is extremely athletic and an enthusiastic guardian of our alpacas.  She is social when off property.  Happy to make friends with the dogs and people she meets.  However when she’s working, she is working.

She is an excellent guardian and important member of our family.

Sire:

Grand Champion, Champion Timberline KayaKyi Eytukan (Spudgie)
DOB :: 11/07/2009

OFA: Good, PennHIP: 0.24, 0.29

Elbows & Thyroid Normal

Parents: CH Kesang Camp's Zhang x Kodari Zora of Timberline

Spudgie is a big boy with exceptional bone and a magnificent head.  He is very correct in all aspects.  With limited showing he was the #2 TM in the country (March, 2011) and finished the year as the #4 TM in breed points.  Spudgie's is laid back yet protective and extremely loyal and loving.  Standing at 29 3/4 inches, Spudgie weighs in at 136 pounds.  He is a rich deep gold with light sabling.  Picture taken at 2 years old, he is even better looking now as he approaches maturity.

Litter:

We expect this pairing to produce good-sized dogs with the confidence and aptitude for family and livestock protection. 

The puppies will be started with alpacas and socialized with people.

All puppies will be AKC registered with the prefix, Colorado.

We are happy to answer questions about the puppies and parents.  If interested please send a note to alpacamundo (at) gmail (dot) com.

More Puppy Therapy

We went to visit our favorite puppies again today... they are now 6 weeks old.

This guy will be coming home with us in a few weeks.  :-)