Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Something Rare and Wonderful

February 29 is a day you don't see every year, so it's worth taking notice when it comes along.....
I am dedicating my post today to something else in my life that's out of the ordinary--Mi-Kis!  I have always been an animal lover; 25 years ago I decided to begin raising and showing purebred dogs. I've admired many different breeds over the years, owned a few, been intrigued by the histories and personalities of each.....but none of them can compare with the Mi-Ki. They are smart, charming, playful, engaging--and have an almost elfin sense of humor.
I remember the first time I saw one, a little black and white dog; I was instantly captivated. I was breeding longcoat AKC Chihuahuas at the time and had a good hobby breeding program established--but I could not get the little Mi-Ki out of my mind. Eventually, I decided to make Mi-Kis my one and only breed of choice, and I've never regretted it! They are the ideal small dog, sweet, easy to train, with a wonderful non-shedding coat and an ability to adapt to almost any family and home situation. The families who have adopted my puppies tell me the same thing--that these are the best little dogs they've ever owned. So here's to the rare and wonderful Mi-Ki souls that have danced their way into my life; may they stay there forever!

Thursday, February 2, 2012

And Eight Weeks




Just taking a break--clockwise from front, Quinn, Tess, Beau and Joy

Frost--cute boy!

Quinn, Beau and Frost

Beau and Frost
I bet you thought all there was to being a puppy was to spend time hanging out with your sibs, playing and all--not so! The last two weeks have been very busy; they are all well on their way to being potty trained, have been wormed and to the vet for checkups and their first vaccinations (everyone did well at that!) They've had visitors to play with, too, and they're all wanting to be the first to be picked up and cuddled. Their DNA will be sent in this week to UKC to be profiled and recorded , so they'll all be DNA-VIP. That's a lot for a puppy to do; there's barely time for pictures!

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Six Weeks!

Beau

Frost (Male)--available; contact silverwillowmiki@gmail.com

Joy (Female)--available;contact silverwillowmiki@gmail.com

Quinn--reserved for breeding

Tess--reserved for breeding
A lot has happened for the puppies in the past two weeks; they are now away from their mother and eating solid food, playing more and sleeping less. This is the time when we begin to see what they will be best suited for--most are best suited to be exclusively loved family pets, while a few have the qualities needed to also carry on the breed's bloodlines to create the next generation of Mi-Kis. (Of course, those puppies must mature for at least a year and pass the required health exams before we can be certain!) But we do have two available for select families. Contact us at silverwillowmiki@gmail.com to learn more about them!

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Four weeks...

Beau

Frost

Joy

Quinn

Tess
Happy New Year! The last week has brought a lot of progress; the babies are walking, playing and starting to eat solid foods as their puppy teeth emerge. They've been out on solo trips into the kitchen to interact with their human family and are all friendly and outgoing! This is a really cute age!

Monday, December 26, 2011

Three Weeks...

Beau, the clown

Frost, the alpha

Joy, very sweet

Quinn, spunky little guy

Tess, darling girl
Everyone is growing well and up and walking; this is a fun time when personalities start to emerge. Frost is the definite alpha, cool, calm and collected. Beau is the clown, first to wag his tail and start to play. Joy and Tess are both sweet, giving kisses and snuggling, and Quinn is the spunky little guy, curious to check things out.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Two Weeks.....

Boy #1--Quinn


Boy #2--Frost

Boy #3--Beau

Girl #1--Tess

Girl #2--Joy






Monday, December 12, 2011

One Week old

Boy 1
Boy 2


Boy 3

Girl 1

Girl 2
Here are the babies at one week; look how they have grown! Everyone is doing great!

Sunday, December 11, 2011