
04/19/2022
Two-week-old puppies compared to six-week-old puppies. What a difference a few weeks makes.
Shih Tzu breeder. Breeding beautiful well socialized Shih Tzu puppies. We are a small in home breeding program. Our moms and dads live as pampered pets and have the full run of the house.
They enjoy outings to the lake and walks through the woods or just hanging out in front of the TV. Our puppies are raised in the dining room and are prespoiled before going home. Visit our web site at www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com or email me for more information. Patty at [email protected]
Two-week-old puppies compared to six-week-old puppies. What a difference a few weeks makes.
We have a confirmed pregnancy for Mattie. To see more information on this upcoming litter, visit my website and scroll down past the currently reserved puppies. www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com
Rosie's puppies are 2 weeks old today. To see their little eyes peeking, check out the individual picture on my website. www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com
These puppies are all reserved.
Jessie's puppies are 6 weeks old today. To see individual pictures visit my website. www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com
These puppies are all reserved.
Rosie's puppies are getting very plump. Momma Rosie rarely leaves them so the milk bar is always open.
Strawberry thought she might like to get involved in a soccer game. Sully on the other hand did not want to hang around and find out if the soccer game was going to come his way. When the big dogs get focused on a game the puppies learn real fast to stay out of their way!
We have a confirmed pregnancy for Dixie. To see information on this upcoming litter visit my website. Scroll down past the currently reserved puppies to see that information.
www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com
Play Ball!!!!
Jessie's puppies are 5 weeks old today. To see more pictures visit my website www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com
These puppies are all reserved.
Jessie's kids were thrilled to meet Superman today!
Availablity has been posted on my website for Rosie's litter.
www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com
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Another experience for Jessie's kids.
Rosie's puppies have arrived. To see information on this new litter visit my website www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com
These puppies are currently NOT available to reserve.
It may be April Fool's day but Jessie's kids were not fooling around for their 4-week old photoshoot. What good little puppies they were. To see individual pictures of these cute little cowgirls and cowboys visit my website. www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com
These puppies are all reserved.
A lot of water and a lot of belly can not stop Rosie from enjoying her walk .. or should I say her waddle. Soon she will be enjoying a cuddle with her warm babies instead of splashing around in the cold water.
Growing up.
Leo feels a little left out that Jessie and the kids get all the attention. This litter is a big deal for him since when they were born he became a daddy for the first time.
Leo is our main man now. He is the dad of 4 of our 5 upcoming litters.
To see information on these upcoming litters visit my website www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com
Jessie's pups have moved out to the kitchen during the day. They will be starting to wake up a bit this next week and potty training and socialization will be on our "to do" list when they are awake.
This morning's walk did not look or feel like spring. My local grandkids had spring break this last week. Hmm .. maybe they should get a do-over?
Jessie's puppies are 3 weeks old today. To see individual pictures "with eyes" visit my website. www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com
These puppies are all reserved.
On second thought maybe I would like the cold winter with its frozen ground to come back. While most of the dogs were out with me playing soccer, Mattie was off digging up the thawed out yard... with her face apparently! Grrrrrrr. And I just finished washing all the dog beds and floors in the house.
Laverne the superhero.
She appears to have outgrown her innocent little heart and traded it in for a W. She must be channeling her inner Wonder Woman.
It is good to see the sun again. Mamma Jessie does not get to go on morning walks with the group but she does get her outdoor explore time on our property. The rest of the family really wanted to join her and I think Jessie thought that would be a fun idea.
Jessie's puppies are 2 weeks old today. To see individual pictures visit my website.
www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com
These puppies are all reserved
No laughing. Leo thinks he is looking quite dapper in his chastity suit so we don't want to burst his bubble.
Jessie's pups are growing fast. Shirley is the first to open her eyes.
We have a confirmed pregnancy for Rosie. To see information on this upcoming litter visit my website and scroll down past the currently reserved puppies to see that information.
www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com
Availability for Jessie's puppies is posted on my website. www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com If you see an available puppy you would like to reserve email me.
Remember to refresh the page to see the most current information on availability.
Jessie doesn't want to leave her kids unattended but sometimes a mom just needs a little space. Even if it is just closing down the milk bar for a few minutes.
When I started walking dogs at Coffee Creek Forest Preserve the boardwalks were solid strong redwood that seemed invincible. Almost twenty years later the boardwalks and I have a lot in common. No longer invincible we both feel weathered and stomped on. I've had two knee replacements and now it is the boardwalk's turn for some new parts.
Hoping our new parts will see us both still walking together for another twenty years!
You hear often how someone wears their heart on their sleeve. Laverne thought that made no sense since hearts do not belong on arms. She wears her heart on her chest where it belongs.
How cute is this little black heart?
The annual Polar Plunge is taking place today in Chicago.
Mattie wanted to participate in the event.
Although she did not jump in Lake Michigan maybe it will count anyway. She took a dunk in Coffee Creek which flows into the Little Calumet River which in turn flows into Lake Michigan. Close enough .. right?
Jessie's puppies have arrived. To see information about this litter visit my website. www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com
THESE PUPPIES ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE.
AVAILABILITY TO BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE.
There is one down side to this warm up. Mud and more mud.
Fact of life is that there is a price to pay in return for a morning at the forest preserve. The price is a trip in the tub before you can go back in the house.
It is good to see the sun back. My pack of sun-worshippers follow it throughout the day. This room is their favorite for morning worship.
Ruby's puppies have all gone to their new homes. Staying with tradition Ruby was getting in the car to head out for her first away from home walk, since her puppies arrived, almost before the last pup was down the driveway!
AND THEN THERE WERE TWO.
Ruby's puppies have started to fly the nest. Walter and Violet will hang out with us a few more days but then we will be empty nesters until Jessie's puppies arrive.
We have a confirmed pregnancy for Jessie. To see information on this upcoming litter visit my website. www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com
What is better than a basket full of puppies?
Two baskets full of puppies!
Today Ruby's kids got all spiffed up for their vet exam. They were a big hit with everyone in the office.
The Superbowl has come and gone but the puppies have good memories to store away till next year. With Covid, visits with the grandkids have been few but luck was with the puppies yesterday and we were all able to get together.
Puppy Bowl?
The big dogs wanted in on the action. If it looks like an Easter egg hunt it is because they were looking for the little rubber footballs. Once they scored a football all they had on their mind was escaping the field and hiding out so no one could intercept their play.
Ruby's puppies are 7 weeks old and this is their last photoshoot before they go to their new homes next week. To see more pictures visit my website. www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com
These puppies are all reserved.
The sun was out and the air calm so I thought it was a great idea to let the puppies have a quick glimpse of what snow was. Maybe not such a good idea .... now they are all mad at me because I would not let them stay out and play until they were done. Sorry kids but as much fun as you were having it is too cold for an extended puppy break.
Momma Ruby sound asleep.
She looked like a sleeping bear and I thought about posting a sign warning everyone not to wake the bear.
Ruby's kids are 6 weeks old and getting in the Olympic spirit. To see who won gold medals visit my website. www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com
These puppies are all reserved.
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Strawberry thought she might like to get involved in a soccer game. Sully on the other hand did not want to hang around and find out if the soccer game was going to come his way. When the big dogs get focused on a game the puppies learn real fast to stay out of their way!
Puppy Bowl? The big dogs wanted in on the action. If it looks like an Easter egg hunt it is because they were looking for the little rubber footballs. Once they scored a football all they had on their mind was escaping the field and hiding out so no one could intercept their play.
If anyone tells you that Shih Tzu do not like snow they have not met mine. Mine were very happy that the lake effect snow band set up over us.
Looks like the puppies have been out fishing this morning. My young grandson, Brady, thinks it was a toy box they were fishing in
This is why I like keeping puppies in multiples. When it is time to add future parents into the family I try to work it out that I keep at least two. In theory it is easier because they have each other to keep entertained, when Iâm busy, but the reality is two together keep me entertained. These two can turn any space into a race course. They run in the rain and the heat. I bet they will love the snow. Leo most always is in Ellieâs dust.
Rosieâs favorite activity is playing soccer. She is excellent and will not stop regardless how long the game goes on. Rosie is always the last one playing. Today her on-board kids defeated her.
Not everyone is a fan of this cold weather but the dogs love it. They can play unhampered without being slowed down by clinging snowballs.
Mornings are busy with the babies wanting attention when they first get up and the big dogs wanting breakfast. Ruby babysits for me so I can get breakfast put together for everyone. Of course she is so much fun to watch playing with the babies that I still was slow getting breakfast served and morning walks got started late.
We have a confirmed pregnancy for Rosie. The term Soccer mom takes on a new meaning where Rosie is concerned. This upcoming mom would not happily sit on the side lines and watch others play soccer. To see information about this upcoming litter visit my website www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com
Another favorite indoor play game. This stool has been around for 20 yrs and has been a favorite of every Croaking Toad litter.
On a cold wet blustery morning the little girls opted to stay in and play with their new Christmas present.
In response to multiple emails asking how to train a puppy to potty on command I have put a potty training page on my website. http://croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com/potty%20training.html In this video Poppy is demonstrating the two techniques we teach puppies to help with potty training. Getting from point A to B and going potty and command. She was a bit confused because I couldn't do the normal clapping, involved, and I had locked the big dogs away so they would not dominate the video.
Alan is very attracted to loud annoying sounds. He loves the piggy and also loves to play with the windchime and often howls along with them as they jangle. Everyone ought to have a grandaughter like mine who is so helpful.
The puppies have started to go to their new homes but before any left we caught this short video of them reponding to the "puppy call" . More amazing than them coming, when called, was that it only took 3 days to finally get the video to load over our slow connection! Today Shelby's puppies are 7 weeks old. The camera has been put away until our October litters arrive. Having had to take 7 week old pictures of 6 litters has convinced me I need to stop taking their pictures at 6 weeks old!!
Gale is the last puppy from Monkey's litter still available. To see more information on Gale visit my website www.croakingtoadshihtzupuppies.com
The puppies had a fun Superbowl party. They did not care who won or if the commercials were funny .. only that the grand kids came to the party.
Ralpie is the last of the big puppies waiting to go home. He plays well with Shelby's younger puppies but .. well they are younger and sleep more. I introduced Ralphie to a new friend. One that never gets tired!
A 40 degree day wedge between two very cold spells just seemed like it was begging to have some puppies come out and play. I especially wanted Walnut to get a chance to play in the snow as he will soon be going to his home in warmer climates and this might be his only chance to play in the white stuff.
It may be snowing and cold outside put the puppies are finding plenty to do during indoor play time.
This is how play time with the fox tail always goes. Walnut talks big to it ... puppies try to play with it ... Rosie in the end always catches the tail and drags it around the room. Little Finn and Olaf would really like a chance to play with it.
Izzy's good little girls are 8 weeks old and will soon be leaving to their new homes. In the meantime they keep us entertained and warm with snuggles.
After today the puppies will all be in their new homes. It is going to be a lot quieter in our house!
The puppies start going home today. This has been a fun group of puppies and the nice weather has made being outside with them enjoyable. Max (who has managed to earn the nick name Wally) often goes missing and I can find him running around the house. This dog door he has figured out is not an easy door to open. It has strong magnets on all three sides.
I HAD A FEW EMAILS ASKING THE TRICK TO WALKING MULTIPLE DOGS ON EXPANDABLE LEASHES. I'M REPOSTING A POST FROM LAST YEAR THAT SHOWS WHAT MAY NOT BE A TRICK BUT A TOOL TO MAKE IT EASIER. I took this video this morning to share with someone on how the wait command can be helpful when walking dogs. There have been comments on some of my posts wondering how it is possible to walk 4 and 5 dogs on expandable leases at the same time. This video shows my older group demonstrating the wait command. I use this command at home and walks. Basically I'm playing freeze tags with my dogs. When I say WAIT. They know they are to stop wherever and whatever they are doing. It is great while walking. I say wait and then they stay put while I do what needs to be done .. pick up potty bombs, pull a burr out of an arm pit and yes at times untangle hopelessly tangled leashes. Most important is I can tell them to wait and then walk to them until the leashes are the length I want them to be and lock them down for passing people on the trail in a tight group.
Poor Rosie. She loves to play ball and she would even be willing to play keep away with someone .. but ... she is not a fan when they decide to just chase her around being annoying while she is trying to get some serious ball handling practice done.
In theory potty training a puppy in the winter is the easiest time to potty train. Less distractions like leaves, sticks, grass and the cold weather should help them want to get it done and back to the house. Mattie obviously didn't read the book of theory. And how she can find a leaf, in all that snow, to play with, while she is suppose to be looking for a potty spot is a mystery. Mattie is one of three Radar daughters I've held back. Radar can produce some smaller end pups and I have my fingers crossed that Mattie and little Shelby will grow big enough to be future moms.
Bailey's pups are ready to go home. One last look at the furry 5 before they head off for their new adventures.
Piper is showing her kids the best door to use to go out and go potty. No surprise that Monkey is the first down. She earned her name weeks before I knew I was going to keep her. With her dark little face she looks like a monkey and she is clever and agile. Laid back Boomer usually is right behind Monkey but he looked like he wanted to try the tobogganing technique this morning. Little Shelby is sweet and cuddly and being little stairs take some concentration.
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