September 13, 2013
The brutal heat weave is gone thanks god and the temperature is back to its seasonal range. The pups are enjoying the cooler weather and they’ve become much perkier.
Perhaps too perky…
Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MmLiDgx_kE&feature=share&list=UUGAe-4zFkQdx4L2mHnpLHBw <—— Click here
August 31, 2013
We have been socializing the pups for a while and today was again a big day of exposure for the Catskill Pumi Heartrobs. We’ve gotten some local and New jersey visitors. Wo got adult men, women, teenagers and kids.
The Pumi pups checked out all the human visitors and I am happy to report that non of the humans freaked out. Congratulations parents, each of you did a great job!
“Abracadabra…”
Puppy Socialization
“you will magically disappear in my pocket, and I will find you again, once we get home, so be quiet…”
“Hi my name is vet magician Tracy and I will soon poke your butts with the first round of shots SO GET USED TO ME…!”
“can I have all six of them and the next two litters…? please…?”
Want to eat them alive
Safe and roomy inside
August 28, 2013
Wow…! Wait a minute…, I would get a speeding ticket for that! These pups are growing with the speed of mushrooms. What has been a a nice excuse to hang out and play with the pups, the past month, fast it turned into a demanding job watching these rascals do not get hurt and cleaning them around the clock.
The troop is together figuring out what kind of mischievous things to do next
But honestly, it is a great and rewarding job. I love to see them interacting with each other,and their personality developing. I hope to get many nice days so we can spend lots of time outside.
Alpar is seriously thinking about something
August 25, 2013
Wow…! These guys just never stop. They keep growing, getting stronger and certainly love to exercise outside.
Please watch and enjoy the pups exercise video.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?sns=fb&v=v0omRsdSx9M&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dv0omRsdSx9M%26sns%3Dfb#
August 24, 2013
Yesterday, we took the pups outside the first time. They have been crawling, walking, rolling in the soft grass under the watching eyes of Mama Fruska.
Mama Fruska is making a head count. “Is everyone here kids?”
“Let’s stay together…”
“Look at that strange thing…”
Cuddling every minute…
“OK! I am listening…”
“Wow this grass thing is nice and soft…”
“You crack me up…”
“Remember, not to talk to strangers…”
August 19, 2013
The pups are 20 days old today, growing big, their eyes are open, moving around and loud. They are a very happy bunch. Mama Fruska, although, spends less and less time with them, religiously feeds, and cleans every one of them. Feeding the pups is a virtual riot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCrsV9fmsMI&feature=share&list=UUGAe-4zFkQdx4L2mHnpLHBw <—— Click here
Here are some mug shots of the pups on a Kalocsai Decorated pillow (I think it is Kalocsa style)
Apacatancos “Anka” girl she is the biggest, 41.30 oz. Loves to get drunk on milk
Acsecsebecse “Ara” girl 33.40oz today, little precious gem really full with herself
Akulipintyos “Ag” boy who simply walked off the stage in the middle off the photo shoot he growled something like, “get your act together before you bother me again…” 38.80oz
Afityfirittyes “Asz” boy, who actually turned out to be fityfirittyes (so much about self-fulfilling prophecy) 33.75oz he is a smart little guy who picks up and saves the doe quietly that the others dropped off while crowding around the milk bar and moves on
Acsinnadrattas “Acel” boy
look at the way he poses, it says everything; “hey you out there, do you want trouble than come and see me” little guy with a big stick 36.40oz
Apityokas “Alpar” boy, strong, deliberate quite milk shark he could have been the villain of “Jaws. “However, after eating, he just wants to be loved 38.25oz
August 7, 2013
There have been a lively debate about Hungarian Pumi names on the “Pumilovers” chat after we posted the newly selected names of the pups. (I guess, people read the blog…) Regardless, we’ve decided to go with the tradition and selected Hungarian names for each and everyone. While the middle names that describes the first impression characters of the pups, might be difficult to pronounce, the call names should be simple to learn.
Growing up with three languages in the intersection of at least five-six cultures in Transylvania and Hungary, and after moving to the U.S. and having lived in Chicago and New York City, two multi-culti megalopolises, for many years, we have been puzzled of the emotions that “the name issue” has created, especially here, in the quintessential country of cultural melting pot, the U.S.A….
Anyway, we are pleased to introduce you the newest members of the Catskill Pumi Pack…
ACEL, Pumi Male
ARA, Pumi Female
ASZ, Pumi Male
ALPAR, Pumi Male
AG, Pumi Male
ANKA, Pumi Female
August 6, 2013
We’ve been busy the past few days adoring the pups. They’ve been growing and four pups have passed the one pound mark while the rest are closing up fast.
Mama Fruska has started becoming restless so yesterday, I let her herding in the stock, in the evening. She is a great mom and producing lots of milk.
Today was studio photography day for new products to put things on the farm website, when Laszlo in the middle of the job came up with the idea of photographing the pups in the studio. We did not think twice and we had lots of fun. So meet the breed…
August 2, 2013 PM/2
And yes, there is the name challenge… Hungarian breeds, traditionally get funny Hungarian names that tend to irritate the hell out of American veterinary staffs. On the top of it, there is the obligation of the “alphabet” litter naming. One have to be not only original but also have to comply with the alphabet rule/tradition.
So we’ve come up with a loophole. Here are the names;
Red Female, “Apacatancos Anka”
Purple Female “ACsecsebecse Ara”
Yellow Male “AKulipintyos Ag”
Blue Male “APityokas Alpar”
Green Male “ACsinnadrattas Acel”
Orange Male “AFityfirittyes Asz”
Most of these words come from the language of the Transylvanian Hungarian “Szekely” ethnic group. The call names in Red, however, are pure old Hungarian names.
So follow your favorite pup…
August 2, 2013
Barely three days old and keep growing (yes,
you can see the grass grow…) making funny noises, and competing for mom’s milk to be strong, healthy and ready for their new world.
Four out of the six pups passed the ten-ounce weight mark. (actually one pup was born with 10.28oz). They are the founding members of the “Ten-Ounce Club.”
We are looking forward another exciting day with the pups!