Introducing our litter of English Shepherd puppies

They weren't too sure about being put on a table for their puppy pictures, but here are some pictures of each of the puppies in our litter. When we tested the temperaments of the puppies, none of them were concerned with loud noises, sudden movements, being held on their backs or having the webbing of their paws pressed. They have been raised with children and are used to the sudden movements and sometimes awkward snuggles of our just-turned-two year old, being dressed by our five and seven year old and being wrestled with by our 9 year old.

Fwirl is an active girl, very curious and always ready to play. She comes bounding anytime we call the puppies, get in their play area or let them out to explore the property. She pays close attention to where her humans are and stays close by, waiting to see if something fun is about to happen.

Fwirl is reserved.

Tim is a little more laid back. He likes to watch what everyone else is doing, especially when all 11 of his littermates are charging after a new toy or a new person. He is very attentive, loves snuggles and is quite playful once he has a chance to watch what is going on.

Tim is reserved and heading to Denver!

Tag is an energetic and curious puppy. He is one of the first ones to come running when people visit and will climb right in your lap and offer his kisses. He loves a good game of fetch and keeps a close eye on where his people are and what they are doing.

Zane is a sweet, playful puppy who loves his snuggles as much as tugging on his rope bone. He also enjoys a good game of chase.

Tess is the most independent of the litter, despite her small size. She is curious and playful and likes energetic play and a bit of wrestling. Being one of the smallest, she has spent quite a bit of time dressed in old baby clothes and having tea in my daughters' room.

Tess has gone home to Wichita!

Mira is a sweet girl and is energetic and playful. When there's no one to pounce on, she'll entertain herself with short sprints ending in a roll or flipping her rope bone and chasing it. And she loves when we join her in her games or show her new ones.

Mira is reserved and heading to Missouri!

Ariel is the largest of the litter and generally the first to try every thing. She's very outgoing and loves meeting people, but is not pushy or dominant like the largest puppy can often be. She got her name from the white marking on her neck. When she was little, it looked like a mermaid. The pattern is still there, but not as defined as when she was smaller.

Matthieus is a very sweet, even-tempered dog. He's very focused on us and what we're doing and loves going for walks to explore our property.

Jay is a quick learner and very agile. He loves climbing, running and jumping. He is the alpha of our little litter, but tested very well for sociability and trainability.

Jay has found a home with the Sundance Ski Patrol and has begin his training to become an alpine rescue dog!

Kai is a sweet little puppy and the runt of the litter. Because of his small size since birth, he has received a lot of extra attention. We brought him out to nurse separately from the others and helped him find a teat when they were nursing together to make sure he was getting enough nutrition and gaining properly. The girls also like to dress him up alongside Tess and he doesn't even mind pink, so long as it comes with snuggles from his children. He's very outgoing, quite the snuggler and very attentive and curious.

Layla is a sweet little girl who loves her snuggles and her rope bone. She also tends to watch a little before joining in. She isn't the first to come running when new people come to visit, but she will warm up to you in a little bit.

She was the first one chosen and is going to a family friend.

Mattimeo is another snuggler. He stays close by on walks, always watches to see what is going on and will follow you anywhere for a good belly rub or scratch behind the ears.

Mattimeo went home to Omaha!

If you have any questions about the litter, their parents or are interested in a puppy, please contact us (the link will take you to a contact page on my personal blog).