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You'll find helpful information about the Cairn Terrier breed, breeders, care and training, and current happenings at Crooked Creek Cairn Terriers.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Remodel Complete





The puppy house remodel is finally complete. It's made a difference in the ability to air condition and maintain a stable temperature. It also looks nicer! :) I like things all decorated, clean, and crisp! I still want to restain the exterior, but we've done some more landscaping to the exterior as well. Here's some photos of the interior. I bought a toolbox for medical and grooming supplies and love it! It's so much easier to find supplies than searching through tubs stowed away in the cabinet. I have more than ample storage now, with the tool box unit and a shelf above the whelping boxes. I'm enjoying it! For more photos, visit the facility page of my website! New exterior photos coming soon.

Monday, July 7, 2008

Puppy update


We've got our hands full of wiggly, licky, tail wagging puppies! They're very playful and attack your lap when given the chance. They like to nibble on my flip flops, or lick my toes when I'm trying to step around them. Here's a picture of one trying to play with my foot! LOL They like toys and carry around anything they can get their mouths on. They are Oh So Cute!! It's hard to believe they'll start to go home in just a couple weeks. Time flies when you're having fun!

Prices

I understand the issue of gas prices raising the pricing of everything, but this is getting rediculous. Airline shipping has increased $50, as well as the cost of my 2hr commute to the airport. So now I'm having to charge $300 just to cover my costs when I ship a puppy. I received an update from Canidae and they've made all these wonderful "improvements to the formula".....mmmm hmmm.......so they can raise prices. In the last 3 months, the price has increased twice and is now costing me an extra $30 per month or $360 per year just in dog food. I know there are a lot of families finding it incredibly difficult to absorb the price increases and make ends meet. So I'm not going to complain. I just find it sad that everything and everyone is effected so greatly.