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5 Weeks Old

Girl 1


4 Weeks Old

She is so sweet, loves to be held, quiet shy one. She is the one we bottle fed for a couple weeks, we nearly lost her! So,, she has been babied quite a bit! We absolutely love this little girl!

Newest Pictures of Puppies (click on them to enlarge)

Norwegian Elkhound Puppies 3 weeks old (Video)

Norwegian Elkhound Puppies Born July 24th!

July 24, 2010 Nora had her babies! How is that for perfect timing! They were all born by 10:00am. We are blessed with 3 healthy babies- all girls! As you can see by the pictures one pup is just a ham- she is so big and all she does is eat and eat, she looks like she is going to explode. Nora is one happy mom. She absolutely loves being a mother. Sorry for not posting sooner- one pup we had to bottle feed for a week, she just couldn't figure out this nursing thing, so we had to help her along a bit but she has it down now! Aren't they just sweet as can be?? Shortly their eyes should be open. You can click on the photo to make them larger. It is going to be so much fun watching these little pups grow.

I will post when baby Elkies are finally here! :)
1 female baby is spoken for already. If you want to get on the list call 507-327-3673.
We can also deliver pups to some states, please inquire if interested.

Look at our beautiful sunset tonight, the sky was the deepest orange, was just breath taking for southern MN.

An Oooh So Pregnant Miss Nora... (you can click on photos to make them larger)

Nora (front) preg, hot and miserable today, 90 degress, humid! - Jack (back)

Nora (Pregnant) hmm..how many babies this time ;)

Such a happy, content pregnant momma

more pics... (click on photo to enlarge)

Stud muffin Jack


Nora (left) Jack (right)

Jack waiting for a belly rub

Our sweet Elkies (click photo to enlarge)

Priceless...

Miss Nora sitting, Jack standing

Miss Nora

Updated Photo's of Previous Litter

Osito and Smokey- these brothers are so lucky, they get to see and play with each other often! How nice is that?!

Handsome boy "Roc" in CO. approx. 6mo. old.

Handsome boy "Osito" in MN. ~ 5 1/2 mo. old

A Note On Fleas, Ticks and Worms~

Remember everyone it's that time of year for flea and tick infestations, please make sure to see your Veterinarian for flea and tick protection for your pets, we use Frontline- it's easy to apply and lasts for one month so you will need to treat for this once a month.

Also, especially important with the Elkhounds if they are outside dogs is to treat for worms. We have our dogs on Heartguard which prevents heartworm, hook and round worm. We also treat for tape worms with Safeguard Canine Dewormer. Your Veterinarian can best guide you in providing all the proper care and treatments so that your dog is a healthy dog.

We as Norwegian Elkhound owners always error on the side of caution. In fact, we are probably overly cautious- just because they are a huge part of our family. Elkhounds when outside get into everything, they love to hunt and/or corale other animals- this is just what they do. So again, be sure to get your dogs in for regular check-ups.

Owners of our previous litters may contact me any time with questions!

A great place to pick up pet supplies: http://www.drsfostersmith.com

Norwegian Elkhound Puppies On The Way....

We, well Miss Nora is expecting puppies approximately July 24, 2010! We are so excited and can hardly wait. I will post updates as I have them and some new pictures of Miss Nora. Anyone wanting to get on a wait list please email mandm899@yahoo.com with your contact information. First come, first serve basis. We require a $100.00 non-refundable deposit to reserve a pup. These pups will be ready to go to their new owners approx. end of Aug to first week in Sept.

If we are going to get in any kind of vacation this summer, guess we better do it soon as it won't be long and we will have extra little babies to take care of :)

You can scroll down to see pictures of the previous litter. They brought nothing but pure joy into our lives- even if it was for just a short time until they went to their new owners.

Any of you who would like to get updates when we will have new puppies on the way can sign up and follow my blog in the box to the right under followers, just check that you want updates when you sign up so you can receive notification when the next litter is on the way and get in to reserve a baby if you wish. I probably will not post again until I know specifics on when Nora and Jack are going to have their next litter. Kind Regards~ Michelle

Our Stud Muffin Jack

Our big sweet lover boy Jack, full winter coat- he is just gorgeous right now. He is not sure what to think about this camera thing.

Smokey Goes To His Home in MN

Our last pup leaves the nest! Whew what a handful these pups were but we enjoyed every minute of it. This guy we have missed the most and only because he was the last to leave the nest, we had more time to really bond with him. Nora and I had a difficult few weeks afterwards being empty nesters, I felt so bad for Nora- she is such a sweet momma and oh did she mope around here, she just loved those babies to pieces, it really amazed me at what a good mother she was and this was her first litter- it rarely turns out that good on the first time. At least we know little Smokey went to a good home and from last report in, he has adjusted very well to his new home. Can't believe all the babies are gone, definitely lonely around here without them.

It's difficult for me to understand how larger breeders do this every day. There is just no way possible to breed dogs and not fall in love with all these pups. We love the dogs as if they were our children. This is not a business to us and we could never treat it as such. We won't have pups unless we have quality time for every single one of them. It's not about the money and it never will be.

So for now, we wait until next breeding. Yes! We are going to try it again! Those puppies are just so precious and besides how great it is to be able to make someone else happy with a new baby puppy. Till nest time ~

Many thanks to all the new owners for keeping in touch with updates and new pictures. It is fun to see how they are growing and fun to hear how the owners and puppies are adjusting. These pups were like our kids for a short while so we really appreciate everyone taking time out of their busy schedules to keep us posted- I don't expect that, but it's so great when we do hear from you!

We are so pleased that you are all happy with your new pups and... if you are anything at all like us, one day you will come to realize as we did, you just can't have a life without a Norwegian Elkhound!
Take Care~ Mark & Michelle

Leah's & Helen's playing in the snow

Leah's in front, Helen's pup in back. They love the snow! Helen's Smokey we let out to play in the snow every day now. He is such a little cutie and so friendly. His mother takes him for a run every day around the yard. What's so funny is Smokey can hardly keep up, poor little thing is so tired from jumping through the snow by the time momma gets back with him. Didn't realize she would take him so far from the house so we have had to really monitor that! Nora is only trying to teach him but she doesn't realize his little legs are to short for that kind of a work out just yet.

Leah & Dave's Pup Goes Home

David & Leah took their puppy home, we are so happy for them to take their baby home! This one last picture we took of him- how adorable is that?! He just had to dunk his face in the snow first and of course we have plenty of that white stuff this year! I hope they are enjoying him as much as we did.

Ty's Boy Goes Home To WI.

We say good bye to our little peanut. I made him a cute bandana but had to head out so quickly with him didn't get one last photo. I delivered him to his new mommy and daddy on Sat. Feb. 6th. He was my little peanut and especially hard to let go. He was a little upset on the way there, I felt so bad I wanted to go back home with him, he got car sick and was scared to death but snuggled up to his new owners quickly once we arrived. Last report in from his new owners- the little peanut is doing well with eating and pottying outside so seems to be adjusting beautifully. Yaayy what a relief! I know I said I would miss them all but this was "my" little peanut, he was so sweet and snuggly, he is a keeper, he just pulled on those heart strings but I know he is in very good hands and will get lots of love throughout his life time. We will miss you little baby.

Leonard's Pup Goes Home to MT

We must say our good bye's to this sweet boy. He headed to MT on Friday Feb. 5, Mark was heading to the mountains to go snowmobiling so it worked out great to get him deliverd. Oh, we are going to miss this little guy, he was the sweet sensitive little boy of the group . Last report in prior to being delivered he did very well on the long 18 hour trip to MT. No car sickness and no accidents in his kennel either, what a little honey! We hope Leonard is enjoying his new family member and enjoys many, many years to come with him. We certainly enjoyed having him here. Isn't this just the cutest picture. We are going to miss you little baby.

Dan's pup is on his way "home"

One last hug before we say good-bye to this sweet boy.

It's Wed. morning and we packed up the big boy for his trip to his forever home in Colorado, he is in very good hands for the trip there and going to a good home. He is the first to leave the nest and I must say I am very sad to see him go. Tuesday night he got lots of lovin', I held him extra long, he laid on his back and let me rub his tummy (oh, did he love that) just like his daddy. He laid there and didn't move till I quit! We also took him outside and he proceeded to dunk his entire face in the snow! What a cutie pie. We are going to miss him sooo much. He has grown so fast, so it is time, I know, I know.... I have to let go. Can't help it but I feel like one of my kids are leaving home. We wish Dan much joy with his new dog in the years to come!

Dan's big boy who is leaving us very soon :-(

Leonard's

whole crew

Tai's front, Leah's middle, Leonards on the end.