A New Pack Member

[IronNoggin]

As some know I have looking hard for a male wolf hybrid to welcome into our lives.
Three years have wandered by since I lost The Boogyman.
Still miss him desperately even after all that time.
But I simply know that a new pup will help alleviate that to some extent.

This week one of my buddies informed me he knew of a wolf hybrid litter IN TOWN!
I had to go and look obviously.
Unfortunately the 2 males were spoken for and they have no plans for any more litters down the road.

One of the gals caught my eye though, and certainly warmed right up to me...
Hmmm...

Took my Lady to look at them, and when the single tear of joy ran down her cheek when she picked the one I liked up, I knew I was doomed. They were asking 5 bills, but upon hearing our background immediately dropped that to 3 saying "better to have a great home than a little extra coin!"

The 7 week old Gal is simply gorgeous!

https://i.imgur.com/EB3rn5x.jpg


Happy Happy Happy!!

The dad is 1/2 Island Wolf & 1/2 Australian Shepherd

https://i.imgur.com/pbKGHg3.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/9QyAgXi.jpg

The mom is 1/2 Timber Wolf & 1/2 Alaskan Husky

https://i.imgur.com/4dQih0R.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lTt6qIB.jpg


Continued...

[IronNoggin]

It is uncanny just how close the mom's face is to that of our 12+ year old Kimmiq.
They could be sisters...

https://i.imgur.com/snqwH5B.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/xfIWFF3.jpg

Many of my buddies are saying we are nuts for doing this at this stage of our lives.

I say it keeps US young!

And... I am still hunting for the right male...

Picking her this afternoon as we're puppy proofing the house today.

Interesting & fun times ahead...

Cheers,
Nog

[srupp]

congrads MATT she is beautiful...well done bud

cheers
steven

[IronNoggin]

congrads MATT she is beautiful...well done bud


Thanks Buddy.

Kimmiq has accepted her.
She has now found her forever home.

Happy Happy

[Huk]

She is gorgeous. Enjoy the house training. I won’t miss that part. Congrats.

[IronNoggin]

Off to a rather promising start!

Much to our surprise she only woke us up once overnight.

Kimmiq is still a little shy around her, but has accepted her.

Ila has definitely bonded with my wife - follows her constantly and must keep her in sight.

Does OK outside (never been before) but it will be a learning curve to understand that is where we do our business it seems.

Eating and behaving rather well except she likes to test chew pretty much everything...

The madness has begun...

Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

Few more pictures from today...


https://i.imgur.com/SufTBP6.jpg


Her ears will stand up like both of her parents.


https://i.imgur.com/On19QjI.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/35x92Jv.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/LSq7cJX.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/hVZO2Xw.jpg


Continued...

[IronNoggin]

Kimmiq is a little apprehensive as she is uncertain just how to interact with one so small:


https://i.imgur.com/uSiIvfA.jpg


But they are figuring it out:


https://i.imgur.com/BVdlEH7.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/rCWb9Ly.jpg


Back to the fun...


Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

I got my first Wolf Hybrid (1/2 Timber, 1/2 Husky) well over 4 decades ago now.
They have an intelligence that is hard to fathom if you haven't been around one much.
Like the Einsteins of the canine world.
They are very loving, friendly, protective and more.

Certainly not for everyone, they need a LOT of experience in their companions. Their need for exercise, support and understanding runs very very deep, so they require a great deal of time and effort to bring out their best.

My Lady & I have now been living with, rearing and training Wolf Hybrids for over 40 years now.
Simply became our way of life...

Wouldn't have it any other way!

https://i.imgur.com/9p1DDPh.jpg

Cheers,
Nog

[lorneparker1]

congrats matt~

How do you get a wolf to breed to domestic dog? Im curious of the process.

[IronNoggin]

congrats matt~

How do you get a wolf to breed to domestic dog? Im curious of the process.

Something of a tricky process and pretty much always a male wolf to female dog.
Spoke at length with a couple gents who did this frequently in the Arctic and they had varying methods they applied.

We never did as we simply collected pups from those crossings...

Cheers,
Nog

[Vortex hunter]

WHAT A CUTIE Matt congrats.. looks like you got your hands full

[IronNoggin]

WHAT A CUTIE Matt congrats.. looks like you got your hands full

Yep, she is a cutie alright.
But she has been amazing thus far!
Sleeps in our bedroom (all of our dogs always have - burglar system).
Only woke us up once in the night thus far.
Catching onto both her name and to get outside for doing business.
Quite intelligent for one so young!

Bodes well!

We wanted to collect another so Kimmiq can help in the training.
Be a bit for that as Kimmi is nervous because she is still so small, but that will come...
She let the pup chow down on her food (we are discouraging that) and leaves the pup's alone.
All good so far...

Cheers

[IronNoggin]

Upside down sleep:

https://i.imgur.com/ftNxKb3.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/ftNxKb3.jpg)

Looks to me uncomfortable sleep:

https://i.imgur.com/Xal56U9.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/Xal56U9.jpg)

Brought her down to the dungeon, and she immediately took over one of my old bookcases:

https://i.imgur.com/yXvgpHk.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/yXvgpHk.jpg)

First day we've had her that my Lady wandered off to work in the early.
She left Ila on her bed in the living room sleeping.
That didn't last long and she made a beeline for the bedroom where she started to whine, then howl (amazing how much volume can come out of one so small!).
So, up and at 'em in the pitch dark - a first for me in a spell except for hunting - most certainly not the last...

Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

She really likes being under "Mom's" chair...

https://i.imgur.com/gv9llNG.jpg

[IronNoggin]

The Gals after a wild romp out front:

https://i.imgur.com/Qd9EbZn.jpg

[IronNoggin]

Time for a few more pictures...

https://i.imgur.com/s1HgsTr.jpg

Ila has really warmed up to Kimmiq

https://i.imgur.com/NZjTEPL.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/SfYhpUX.jpg

And Kimmiq is returning the favour

https://i.imgur.com/aOCywLh.jpg

...

[IronNoggin]

Why sleep on your dog bed when Granny-Guns tail is available?

https://i.imgur.com/b6dCxsy.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/TwRLICm.jpg

Growing like a weed!
We had forgotten about the Puppy Zoomies.
She has well reminded us!!

Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

Ten Weeks Old Today & simply full of piss & vinegar!

Now at that awkward stage where her ears are trying to stand - at different rates of course:

https://i.imgur.com/mR8OPHj.jpg

And he has discovered the old basket of dog toys from our previous ones.
She loves them all!

https://i.imgur.com/R8h6rAW.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/6fyj8up.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Ag60Jyv.jpg

And of course after the workout:

https://i.imgur.com/QmKfp4N.jpg

Fun Times!!

[Knute]

She’s a beauty Matt.

Those legs are looking longer with each new pic.

[IronNoggin]

She’s a beauty Matt.

Those legs are looking longer with each new pic.

Yep, she is a Sweetheart alright! Easy to see why my Lady was instantly stricken! LOL

And yeah, the legs get more and more like stilts each passing day.
Wolfie trait...

Cheers

[IronNoggin]

Growing like a weed!

https://i.imgur.com/5l725dT.jpg

Her legs are growing faster than her body at this point:

https://i.imgur.com/VwdXUCi.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/C3cQeJ9.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/xu17UdK.jpg

Told The Missuz we should have named her "Stilts"! LOL

She hops around on those long legs like some strange combination of a fox & a jackrabbit.
Hilarious to watch.
I'll try to grab some video of that before she outgrows it...

Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

Ila turned 11 wees old today.
She has grown an amazing amount in the three weeks that she has been with us!!

8 Weeks:

https://i.imgur.com/rTPK0Sx.jpeg

11 Weeks:

https://i.imgur.com/tnh2N5R.jpg

Cheers!

[srupp]

hmm WHAT a change...need a second income to feed that much growth..lol

great addition..CONGRADULATIONS AGAIN

VERY cute pooch..errr upcoming mobile home security and enforcement system..

Steven

[Mickey]

That's quiet the growth spurt. Thanks for sharing and keep us updated.

[IronNoggin]

Ila certainly grew some more while I was away hunting (tagged out on 2 whitetails in late season archery).
She is now just over 13 weeks old:

https://i.imgur.com/RZHgrly.jpg

And of course has become Kimmiq's constant sidekick:

https://i.imgur.com/djzwkyu.jpg

Absolutely loves the snow!

https://i.imgur.com/Ic9bYKp.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/NLZIUXi.jpg

Cheers,
Nog

[srupp]

great photos...AMAZING GROWTH..looks like quite the character....can not believe how well the 2 dogs get along..cant say I ever thought it would be that good..

congrads on the deer..dont freeze them...the 2 eating machines will clean them up in no time..lol

cheers
Steven

[IronNoggin]

...can not believe how well the 2 dogs get along..cant say I ever thought it would be that good..

congrads on the deer..dont freeze them...the 2 eating machines will clean them up in no time..lol


Yeah, I was very pleasantly surprised when Kimmiq took over the tole of Mom.
And she is teaching Ila even faster than we are!
Great Combo.

The deer froze like rocks overnight in Kelowna.
Now hanging in the shed, still frozen, while I hunt down a freezer to put them in...

Scraps will be coming to them soon enough methinks.

Cheers,
Nog

[srupp]

Matt..THANK YOU for sharing the photos of your darling cute new pack member..
your photos and words made my heart melt and you are helping me deal and heal from our loss of Ebony.
I wanted you to know how much this HAS helped me.
again thank you.

and how HAPPY for your beautiful baby..

Mrs.Susan Rupp

[IronNoggin]

You are more than welcome my Friend!!
Ila has brought a little Magic back into our lives and Kimmiq's.
Best damn decision we've made in a long time.
Completely captured all of our hearts!

Few more pix...

The Innocent Look:

https://i.imgur.com/JPSfdkc.jpg

Double Trouble:

https://i.imgur.com/2zGYgP9.jpg

Fearless:

https://i.imgur.com/9MzsvUx.jpg

Utter Mayhem!
Wouldn't have it any other way!!

Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

The night before Christmas BarBee and nothing was stirring...

https://i.imgur.com/ln4GJuu.jpg

Pup's first Christmas! What a Gong Show!
She wanted to get in on every gift opening!!

Not Kimmiq's first Rodeo.
She new exactly which ones contained the Uber Yummy Christmas Puppy Treats and taught Ila what to look for!

Ila appears to be rather pleased with her Christmas Pickle:

https://i.imgur.com/7Oe9d1m.jpg

Fun Times Indeed!
Nog

[IronNoggin]

Very much likes that Christmas Pickle!

https://i.imgur.com/oxBZ8ns.jpg

And her Christmas saw one ear UP!

https://i.imgur.com/dJzfrf4.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/UyHdMhU.jpg

We suspect it won't be long now before her other Bat Wing stands up too...

Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

Ad Hoc Toys are The Best!!

https://i.imgur.com/Fi5Esxy.jpg

That ear is up, then the tip drops, then up. Rinse & Repeat at this stage...

https://i.imgur.com/dIYyGZe.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ETARQdM.jpg

Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

First Bath Day (and not too damn impressed!)

https://i.imgur.com/QLWb0dP.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/TNHweUU.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/T1ltMvt.jpg

Brushing is Cool though...

https://i.imgur.com/QCOOfIh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/8qChSqt.jpg

...

[IronNoggin]

And after all that excitement:

https://i.imgur.com/lqWvVBl.jpg

She sure got all puppy fur soft again.
After drying, she simply had to come out and join me and Kimmiq while I put this on the grill - 2.5 lbs of Alberta Prime:

https://i.imgur.com/zZ5tbEJ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Jutstl2.jpg

Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

Their matching Walking Harnesses showed up yesterday:

https://i.imgur.com/ZfCIRUY.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/xvw8rEn.jpg

Cheers, Nog

[IronNoggin]

Toy Time with both ears UP!

https://i.imgur.com/g6OvNZh.jpg

[IronNoggin]

Ila could not believe her eyes when she wandered out back yesterday.

Hanging from the back balcony was the first deer she had ever seen:

https://i.imgur.com/kLSr0sh.jpg

She was very nervous and full of trepidation at first.
But when offered a little taste, she got right into the thick of things:

https://i.imgur.com/U1BD2yr.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/GdDJWZT.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/yajyxj3.jpg

Under Kimmiq's watchful eye of course:

https://i.imgur.com/psHUTdz.jpg

Butchering the second one today.
Methinks she won't be shy at all... LOL

Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

As predicted, Ila was waiting not so patiently at the back door yesterday.
Seems she has taken on a bit of a yen for "helping" with the deer butchering process:

https://i.imgur.com/VsQoJuS.jpg

And of course was promptly rewarded for doing so:

https://i.imgur.com/pG79fiw.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/WgoReTb.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/6RbDreK.jpg

I believe she thinks this should be an every day occurrence!
This morning she was again at the back door, and seemed astonished that I did not wander out to hang up another one!
LOL

Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

https://i.imgur.com/dKlCVa6.jpg

[IronNoggin]

When these two go into Puppy Zoomy Mode it is like watching the WWF!

https://i.imgur.com/iMSjgTD.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/cMXoOiK.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/WmMyWPY.jpg

Takes a while for them to burn down the energy levels, but then...

https://i.imgur.com/JyqELei.jpg

Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

May as well be Mom & Daughter:

https://i.imgur.com/FbHFgE4.jpg

And while Kimmiq is teaching Ila lots of the right stuff, she also has introduced the odd "bad" habit too:

https://i.imgur.com/5gJs6q1.jpg

Cheers,
Nog

[srupp]

hmmmm just how can you sleep....doesnt the sounds of ISLA growing minute by minute keep you and your lovely wife awake..lol GREAT problem to have.wonderful how the 2 4 leggeds have bonded
cheers
Steven

[srupp]

Matt..please call Steven RUPP....lost your ph number and e-mails are returned undeliverable .

Thanks...not an emergency..
Srupp

[IronNoggin]

That was some great news you had to share Buddy! Congrats.

Feeling a little better today. Kept food (chicken soup) down for the first time in 3 days last night. Look to be on the upswing...

This one sure loves her toys!!

https://i.imgur.com/yIfy6bc.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/prIfVtf.jpg

Upside Down Toy Destroyer!

https://i.imgur.com/XGCkkGZ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/TrmvgVh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/nIvDn3c.jpg

Cheers

[IronNoggin]

The demise of the Christmas Pickle...

Christmas Day:

https://i.imgur.com/oxBZ8ns.jpg

It squeaked, it rattled and more. But today it is soon to be no more:

https://i.imgur.com/slQC3HL.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/MbwFI1G.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/iFFJaH0.jpg

Bordering on weird now, she will soon have excised the squeaker.
Then to be replaced by something else of interest...

Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

Ila has developed some unusual markings on her tail.
Dunno if they will last, but a cool sort of ringtail effect for now...

https://i.imgur.com/5SAp744.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/eHZkyUK.jpg

And still with the one ear up at times, and sometimes both:

https://i.imgur.com/eBCdR6M.jpg

Bath time again this weekend.
Should be good for a couple of pix...

Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

Bath day again yesterday.
Don't know how puppies manage to get so stinky in such a short time period!!

She took it a LOT better this time around, and did not fight us at all:

https://i.imgur.com/bCbyprC.jpg

Her "recovery time" was nearly instantaneous and she savaged her toy pile immediately after getting free of the bathroom:

https://i.imgur.com/0g4BbO3.jpg

Fun & Games!

Cheers

[IronNoggin]

Rough & Tumble Time!!

https://i.imgur.com/2GbBiHt.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/zXX1S7w.jpg

Kimmiq constantly lets Ila think she has the upper hand...

https://i.imgur.com/BKznvMi.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/42J3B4N.jpg

Ferocious Beast that she is...

https://i.imgur.com/FbHFgE4.jpg

Cheers

[IronNoggin]

Where the hell does the time go??

Ila will be 5 months next Tuesday.

Still full of Pee & Vee!!

https://i.imgur.com/kPuSf5e.jpg

Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

5 Months Old Today...

Whatcha doin' Dad?

https://i.imgur.com/wmJafCH.jpg

Big Toy Time:

https://i.imgur.com/GhCywkY.jpg

Constant Companions:

https://i.imgur.com/TEYKMN1.jpg

Cheers!

[IronNoggin]

https://i.imgur.com/wY8UJc2.jpg

[IronNoggin]

Five & a half months old yesterday:

https://i.imgur.com/V0kBupb.jpg

​Tipping the scales at exactly fifty pounds...

Cheers

[srupp]

beautiful dogs Matt..thanks for sharing
cheers
Steven/Susan

[Frank grimes]

Following this thread has been fun.
we just added a new husky pup to our house. 9 weeks old today.
our other dog is about 11 months old. He’s some sort of shepherd cross.

how do your dogs play together? This new husky has no fear. He dive bombs the big guy and is quite the instigator.
i constantly have to separate them, as the older one gets to rough and the little guy keeps coming back for more. There’s also about a 65lbs weight difference.

[IronNoggin]

... how do your dogs play together?

At first Kimmiq was nervous about potentially hurting the little one.
Around 50 pounds of difference at this point.
But as Ila has grown, she has become much like your husky - as in absolutely fearless.
She is constantly attacking Kimmiq these days when they rough house.
Kimmiq is still somewhat gentle with her, but their play has certainly become a lot more boisterous!

https://i.imgur.com/BKznvMi.jpg

Hilarious at times, the roars they let out would make you think they are trying to kill each other!
And when done, they flop down side by side, touching each other to snooze.

https://i.imgur.com/FbHFgE4.jpg

Cheers,
Nog

[srupp]

Matt what a AMAZING PHOTO... more of KIMQUIT......what a absolute picture of complete contentment...all is well in her world...

thanks and cheers

Steven

[REMINGTON JIM]

Nice BONE DIGGERS Matt :biggrin: :mrgreen: RJ

[IronNoggin]

Chilling

https://i.imgur.com/CQUjgXM.jpg

[IronNoggin]

https://scontent.fyvr3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/324860757_591884009417759_7824023245593609435_n.jp g?stp=dst-jpg_p526x296&_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=asn5UH3EQqAAX9WdkdX&_nc_ht=scontent.fyvr3-1.fna&oh=00_AfCHSV8VdmN2pg2kVpKrJVtkBYd8xG-1iHQ6Wv2Y46j3qw&oe=6401285B

[IronNoggin]

Getting BIG!

https://i.imgur.com/QBhmwc7.jpg

[IronNoggin]

https://i.imgur.com/NaFvkMh.jpg

[IronNoggin]

Thought she had lost the Christmas Pickle but it surfaced again yesterday:

https://i.imgur.com/5yrja5U.jpg

Both of them really like steak night:

https://i.imgur.com/zth7UX0.jpg

Because they get to share the bone!

https://i.imgur.com/GwHOohQ.jpg

Cheers

[IronNoggin]

Ila is just over 6 months now, and still growing.

Funny, she has a huge basket full of toys, but every now and then a simple stick is the choice of the moment!
And true to her still puppy nature, she simply loves to play with them upside down!

https://i.imgur.com/QGMKmdC.jpg

Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

Pretty much outgrown her puppy bed.
Time for a new one methinks...

https://i.imgur.com/WCpXeE5.jpg

Cheers

[IronNoggin]

Ila is 7 months old today and just over 60 pounds now.

Her ear was continuing to be up and down, so we discussed that with our vet.
The answer was an ear shaped foam that goes into the ear for a week at a time to strengthen the cartilage such that it should stand on it's own after a treatment or two.

While she wasn't initially pleased, she now completely ignores it:

https://i.imgur.com/GqhvPro.jpg

Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

7 Months and a week tomorrow.
Just got her off the scale.
76 pounds!! :shock:



Woah!!

[IronNoggin]

Gave it a few days to make sure, but it appears Ila's ear took well to the treatment.

Now both up, symmetrical and proud!

https://i.imgur.com/9czRqQA.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/dtjXmtZ.jpg

Cheers,
Nog

[srupp]

ALWAYS nice to see photos..beautiful young girl...however STILL... already big enough to convince anyone not to snoop around..AND she has a partner in crime..prevention.
thanks Matt
steven

[IronNoggin]

...however STILL... already big enough to convince anyone not to snoop around..AND she has a partner in crime..prevention.


She is pushing 80 pounds, and has a bark that suggests she is MUCH larger! ;)

Cheers

[IronNoggin]

She has a habit of making anything she wanders across her latest favorite toy.
From oyster shells to pine cones.

https://i.imgur.com/wuV21gf.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/iFfdJF7.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Pgt2gv1.jpg

Cheers

[IronNoggin]

Still thinks she is a "lap dog" from time to time...

https://i.imgur.com/yFi0zyN.jpg

Getting a bit big for that!

Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

Eight months next week and pushing 80 pounds.

https://i.imgur.com/X3zYQcz.jpg

Sure loves her pine cones!!

https://i.imgur.com/Dx8dAyr.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/zRL9MOX.jpg

Cheers

[walks with deer]

Looks like a happy healthy pup...

[IronNoggin]

Looks like a happy healthy pup...

She certainly is that!!

https://scontent.fyvr3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/343756288_900379444558103_5805517322067017462_n.jp g?stp=dst-jpg_p526x296&_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=c2i8DJtwqE0AX8ET5OO&_nc_ht=scontent.fyvr3-1.fna&oh=00_AfDx0GxBA1sxAPBHkx9-37Fte1oJ7gf2-Ja32C8RXsLVsw&oe=6453BAA9

[IronNoggin]

Precocious Gal this one is!
Turned 8 months on Tuesday.
And started her first in heat the same day.
Keeping her away from any & all potential suitors!


Cheers

[IronNoggin]

Best Buddies:

https://i.imgur.com/BbWsyWH.jpg

Chilling after their walk:

https://i.imgur.com/r7iqGD1.jpg

Chilling over as soon as Ila spots a pine cone though...

https://i.imgur.com/s8zDEtc.jpg

Cheers

[IronNoggin]

9 Months this coming Tuesday.
Growth rate has slowed some, but the gangly legs suggest she has a ways to go yet...

Ila & Kimmiq are basically inseparable:

https://i.imgur.com/g4hGS4P.jpg

Ila loves her toys.
She specializes in lying on her back, tossing a toy into the air with her front paws, catching it, then rinse & repeat:

https://i.imgur.com/68oTjrJ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/A5xHlkG.jpg

Cheers,
Nog

[srupp]

you knew what you wanted...and you waited
you knew what and how to train and nurture your dogs..

you grew a wonderful pet and it shows...

always love a great outcome that will play out for many many years..

plays very well with Kimiq...

thanks MATT for sharing..
steven/SUSAN

[IronNoggin]

Not just a pet though.
She starts blood trailing exercises very soon now.

Cheers & Thanks for the kind words Buddy!!

[IronNoggin]

Update - Ila has passed through 9 months now.
Still as rambunctious as ever!
Her eyes get lighter each passing day...

https://i.imgur.com/IeAQYp3.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Wm5oKqF.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/sFqVSIy.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/78jo65p.jpg

Cheers,
Nog

[srupp]

COULDNT ask for finer...hmmmmm must be the love and interaction she gets..as well treats

she sure looks fine...BOTH of em...

well done by Lynda and yourself...

Steven

[IronNoggin]

Buzzarding in on 10 months now.
She certainly gets wound up when I get back from field Ops!!

https://i.imgur.com/NgQu0VD.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/iTh5X9O.jpg

Cheers,
Nog

[srupp]

BEAUTIES

cheers
Steven

[IronNoggin]

https://i.imgur.com/WAj8Ef5.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Hv8zPue.jpg

10 Months Yesterday

[IronNoggin]

Update: Ila is doing right well these days!

Standing Guard:

https://i.imgur.com/ifkwHVt.jpg

Say What??

https://i.imgur.com/D0zqkCr.jpg

About to do the upside-down Launch & Catch:

https://i.imgur.com/wcewrfu.jpg

Taking time to sniff the flowers:

https://i.imgur.com/8wdwQ8H.jpg

Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

Few more pix...

The rare resting shot:

https://i.imgur.com/Vwr3MV0.jpg

Tail Chase:

https://i.imgur.com/GMheRtz.jpg

Head Bops:

https://i.imgur.com/A5Ie8LE.jpg

Cheers

[mastercaster]

Curious as to what you plan on hunting with this dog?

[IronNoggin]

Curious as to what you plan on hunting with this dog?

As with most of our wolf hybrids, she is currently being trained as a blood trailer.

[IronNoggin]

​Time certainly does fly!!

Ila made one year old on the 20th of this month.

I was away working, but found a cool toy at Cabala's on my way up there.
It is a HIT with her!
She has not let me out of her sight since I got home yesterday!!
​Both hounds and the Missuz make for a hell of a fine homecoming!!

https://i.imgur.com/EE7CCh0.jpg

Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

Kind of like when I wandered home yesterday:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TTCwiZdmZc

[IronNoggin]

The actual football toy (with squeaker of course) I got for her birthday:

https://i.imgur.com/YFL1Q1C.jpg

[IronNoggin]

Still somehow manages to fit on her puppy bed!

https://i.imgur.com/4UjESYr.jpg

[IronNoggin]

Can curl up on the puppy bed still, but when faced with a full sized sofa...

https://i.imgur.com/1skzC07.jpg



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[IronNoggin]

Chillin':

https://i.imgur.com/AuQfVQk.jpg

[IronNoggin]

Pre Christmas Romp:

https://i.imgur.com/eFAxn2q.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/IvxIjLd.jpg

Head Bops:

https://i.imgur.com/cVAi47x.jpg

Demon Eyes!

https://i.imgur.com/S6V4IX2.jpg

Cheers

[IronNoggin]

Let Ila and Kimmi out this morning as usual.

I la went into ballistic missile mode immediately.
Caught a Hoo-Hoo as it attempted to clear the cedar tree.
Snatched out of mid-air around 7 feet off the ground.

The two Gals then enjoyed a hearty breakfast.

Pretty proud of her right now...

Cheers

[IronNoggin]

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[IronNoggin]

Quick Update - Ila is doing great!

And Kimmiq is still acting young for her age as a consequence!!

https://i.imgur.com/IS3Pijc.jpeg

A little blurred, but you can see how her dentition is turning out!

https://i.imgur.com/Elxc8Od.jpeg

Cheers

[IronNoggin]

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[guntech]

I see nothing... a lot of your posts show nothing... I believe it is HBC's fault.

[IronNoggin]

I see nothing... a lot of your posts show nothing... I believe it is HBC's fault.

That happens when I post a picture from another Forum and it's sourcing gets removed. I'll try to avoid that going forward...

Front yard shot to keep this on track:

https://i.imgur.com/3AqQqcp.jpeg

Cheers

[mastercaster]

What animals/birds do you hunt with these dogs? I'm having trouble wrapping my head around that these are hunting/bird/gun dogs.

[IronNoggin]

What animals/birds do you hunt with these dogs? I'm having trouble wrapping my head around that these are hunting/bird/gun dogs.

As you are likely aware, I could not care much less for your thoughts or what you "wrap your head around" or don't.

That said all of our Wolf Hybrids are trained blood trackers, and are good at it.

[mastercaster]

As you are likely aware, I could not care much less for your thoughts or what you "wrap your head around" or don't.

That said all of our Wolf Hybrids are trained blood trackers, and are good at it.

Except tracking is not considered hunting. Hunting is the pursuit of killing live animals, not finding dead ones. Btw, any dog can be trained to track since they all have a heightened olfactory sense in order to do it,,,,doesn't mean they can hunt, though. Just sayin'.

[IronNoggin]

Except tracking is not considered hunting. Hunting is the pursuit of killing live animals, not finding dead ones. Btw, any dog can be trained to track since they all have a heightened olfactory sense in order to do it,,,,doesn't mean they can hunt, though. Just sayin'.

Simply more drivel from you... as expected.

Some of those they hunt down are dead.
Some are not.

As for "any dog" being trained to do so - bull$hit.
Not to the same levels by any means.

I don't care to argue semantics with your obviously biased and agenda driven obsession.

Cheers

[mastercaster]

When it comes to training and hunting bird/gun dogs I calls 'em as I sees 'em,,,,lol. My dog gets called upon to recover 1-2 deer every season. Didn't even have to train this dog to do it. Just throw a 10-20' check cord on her, put her where the animal is first hit, and she usually finds them within 5 or so minutes often hundreds of yards away,,,, but I definitely don't call it hunting. It's called a recovery. Getting out after grouse, pheasants, chukars, and waterfowl is what hunting with a dog is all about,,,,or going after game animals like cougars, etc. with hounds.


Here's 2 recoveries from this past season for first time hunters who called upon our service. Would love to see some photos of your hybrid's recoveries.


https://i.imgur.com/60EuUGL.jpeg


https://i.imgur.com/O2K4IOg.jpeg

[IronNoggin]

When it comes to training and hunting bird/gun dogs I calls 'em as I sees 'em,,,,lol.

Nope. You are simply spoiling for a fight.
Much like the sandbox child you are emulating at this point.

Don't bother coming back, I am not playing your silly little ego driven game.

Cheers

[IronNoggin]

Our Silly Gal still thinks she can fit on her old puppy bed... almost:


https://i.imgur.com/eHic6Kz.jpeg


Shedding time, our house gets painted white daily now:


https://i.imgur.com/yIGZREg.jpeg


Cheers

[IronNoggin]

https://i.imgur.com/qIh9vqU.jpeg

[IronNoggin]

One of Ila's several puppyhood activities that is still with her is downright entertaining to watch!

She garbs a pine cone, rolls over on her back to play with it.

https://i.imgur.com/H5JF0iW.jpeg

Then she launches it 6 to 8 feet into the air.

https://i.imgur.com/BM8QkdJ.jpeg

Stays on her back to catch it.

https://i.imgur.com/wJ7NXiz.jpeg

Then rinse and repeat.

https://i.imgur.com/JYybPVk.jpeg

Somewhat amazing to witness!

Cheers

[SSG-man]

What a character.
Somehow I can see you guys playing the table tag game too.:-P

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