Cookie's two boys, and Twig's kids (above photo) at 10 wks old. They have all been spoken for and are waiting to go to their new  homes. 

We're accepting reservations for boys now for the '09 planned litters. You can see Cookie's and Twig's newest babies pictures below.

Our puppies are all sold by advance reservations. We occasionally may have an extra puppy which is a wonderful surprise. We are now accepting reservations for these planned litters. If you would like more information please call or email me, Donna Fitzpatrick.

There is usually a six month to a year wait, and in some cases longer, in waiting time for a puppy from a certain pair of prospective parents, we encourage you to take the first step. Please send us your answers to the questions on our questionnaire on the reservations page.

That is the first step, for your personal telephone interview, for us to start talking. If you'd like to email your answers in we can also do that. After our phone interview and become approved, then folks are eligible to send in a reservation deposit. The next step is going on the priority list for a specific set of parents, or a specific time line that is convenient for you.

Step 1: view the adults on the planned litters page. Once we have a telephone interview we will send you photos of any available puppies.
Step 2:  call or email your answers to our questionnaire.  Once approved by phone or email then you may move to step 3.

Step 3: Place your reservation deposit to hold a puppy for you. All deposits go towards the price of  the puppy, of course. You may do this on the Reserving a puppy page. 

 Twig girl #1 choosing toys.

 Pups playing daily wrecking crew games.


 These are Twig and Manny's five babies at 3 wks old.

 Twig's two girls at 3 wks old. Born April 4, '08.

 Twig's three boys 3 wks old.  Born April 4, 08


One of the differences in pedigrees is that when you have long, proven histories of many generations of the same line of dogs, you are able to see a consistency in quality in the puppies these dogs produce. It is over a long period of time that breeders have protected these lines and are dedicated to keeping them pure and undiluted to ensure the quality for generations to come.

When you establish new bloodlines you have done years of extensive homework and research in digging into the family histories of the dog's grandparents, great and great-great grandparents and research the family environments these dogs were also raised in. Genetics plays the largest part in about 40%, nutrition plays 30% and environment plays 30% of what makes up a good dog and how that dog develops. How that dog is raised as a puppy will determine how he acts as an adult dog and what he teaches his offspring for accepted behavior.

 

 Li'l Red, close up at 12 weeks old.

Peg's Barkus at 10 wks old.

 Puppy pictures were taken June 20th and July 19th.  The babies are now confident to 'jailbreak' out of their crate when we come to open the door. They are so cute, they love running around the kitchen island to play and visit.

The male pup, Barkus, went to Savannah, GA with Peg.

The female pup, Summer, went to Marietta, GA with Tanner.

Li'l Red says,  "Hey, I think I like this bath thing! Where's my towel?"

 Twig's kids at 11 weeks old play on Meg.



 This is Twig's little girl from summer of 2007, Lil' Red now known as Fallon and she lives in Florida. She is adorable and her cute factor is definately a '10'.

 Twig and Manny's litter at 11 wks old.

From left to right: Summer, Barkus and Li'l Red.

 Barkus' first ocean swim in Savannah, Georgia.

 Red going home with Beverly and Gary to Florida.

 Summer going home with Tanner to Georgia.

                                                                 Jan. 19, 2008 

Good Morning Donna,
It's a cold, rainy, dreary old Saturday morning here and from the looks of the 
weather map, you're getting the same.  I remind myself that rain or shine, heat 
or cold, you must tend the pups . . . letting out those who need exercise, 
letting in those who need people time.  I offer a continual thank you for your 
diligence, patience and tireless efforts so that we may have the very finest 
puppies in the whole wide world.
 
Barkus is now 9 months old . . . breathtakingly handsome, shiny-eyed (he loves 
to roll is his eyes which is one of his favorite forms of communication), a coat 
that is beyond belief (Carol can't get over how thick and luscious it is in his 
first year) and the temperament of an angel.  He is calm, mellow, very sweet and 
loving and hysterically funny.  He is a lap pup, so all my dreams have come 
true.  He and Journey continue to grow closer and closer and John and I laugh 
uncontrollably at their ridiculous terrier games which they carry on inside and 
out.  Barkus, unlike Journey, loves nothing better than going for a walk, so he 
and I take a long walk each morning varying the scenery with our moods and 
whims.  Journey comes alive after sunset and accompanies us on another long walk 
down to the creek after dinner each evening.  John and I have our late afternoon 
coffee down by the pond, relaxing and feeding the fish, while J. and B. 
investigate all the wonders of our big back yard.  
 
This week a Great Blue Heron landed by the pond, attracted by our sculpture of a 
Great Blue Heron (who we think must look like a drop dead beautiful female) and 
Barkus let out a squeak of sheer joy as he bounded off to catch the "big bird."  
The Heron said "Krrrooonk", Barkus stopped dead in his tracks and sat down to 
contemplate the situation (which he does with great regularity when he doesn't 
understand something) before resuming the chase.  He rarely chases anything . . 
. squirrels as yet hold no interest, but occasionally he likes to see Lucy, our kitten, climb a tree.  He and Journey chase each other around the 
pond and love to play "I've got the stick and you don't!"
 
Barkus has completed his basic obedience classes which qualified him to start 
puppy agility last week.  No surprise to either you or me, he has taken to it 
like a duck to water.  He LOVES it!  He is afraid of nothing and loves jumping, 
tunneling, running up the A-frame and the dog walk, hopping through the tire . . 
bring it on . . . he's ready.  We have a nice class . . . about 8 or 9 other 
puppies all of whom have nice manners and are enthusiastic to learn.  I don't 
think Carol has ever gotten to train a Norfolk and despite her love of big dogs 
and Yellow Labs in particular, she is totally smitten with Barkus and awed by 
his intelligence, humor and outstanding ability.  She teaches new things using 
him for the example.  Barkus, for his part, is besotted with Carol and would 
turn back flips for her if she asked.
 
The long and the short of it, Donna, is that Barkus is the finest puppy dog in 
the whole universe and John and I continually pinch ourselves trying to believe 
the great good fortune that brought him into our lives.  There are not enough 
words to express our gratitude and lifelong thanks for allowing us to have the 
very best present we've ever received.
 
I hope all is well at Trinity and that somehow you and Michael find wee, small 
snippets of time to relax.  Please know that we love you both very dearly and 
include you in our prayers daily.
 
Puppy love,
 John, Journey, Barkus and Peg