GloryToo’s Puppies’ Photos
See Lovely and Hopeful training in nosework, August – November 2024
LL Litter: GloryToo bred to Quasi
whelped 3/16/16
Mr. Gold (“Leo”) went to Idaho for Search and Rescue, obedience, tracking & agility competition. Mr. Red (“Bridger”) went to Missouri for obedience, tracking, barn hunt and rally competition. Miss Rainbow (“Pika”) went to a biologist in Alaska to search out wolverine lairs and bat nests for research. Miss Pink (“Lily”) went to Montana as a pet and Mr. Green (“Hunter”) stayed in Sheridan as a pet. Mr. Yellow (“Otto P”) went to Cheyenne as a pet. Mr. White (“Otto D”) went to Yellowstone Park as a family pet and Search & Rescue dog, though they haven’t pursued SAR training due to family obligations. Mr. Blue went to Casper (“Gus”) as a pet and therapy dog.
I kept Miss Orange (“Lovely”, see her page.)
LL Litter background information
LL litter pedigree
LL litter temperament test
I’ve never had anyone name one of my pups “Otto” but for some strange reason we now have TWO pups in the LL litter whose call names are “Otto”. At least one is a sable and one is a bicolor so we can easily tell them apart.
NN & SS Litters
GloryToo bred to Cantor
pedigree
The NN litter was whelped 12/17/17
NN Litter background
The NN litter temperament test results were used for the illustrated police/narcotics temperament test and the illustrated Search & Rescue test pages.
Mr. Blue (Lando) went to Colorado to be an avalanche dog at a ski resort. Mr. White (Lucien) went to Santa Fe, NM for Search & Rescue. Miss Yellow (Sophie) went to Montana to do agility and nosework. Mr. Green (Credo) and Mr. Red (Willy) went to Colorado as pets, though Mr. Green will hopefully do nosework and tracking. Mr. Red is the third dog of mine for his family. Miss Purple (Freda) went to California as a pet, the second dog her people have gotten from me. Miss Pink (Noir) went to California as a pet. Mr. Brown (Axel) went to Gillette, WY, about 100 miles east of here.
The SS Litter was whelped 4/30/20.
SS litter background information
Police/Narcotics temperament test results
Search & Rescue test results
Mr. Blue (Stetson) went to Billings to compete in obedience, rally, nosework and barn hunt and to get Canine Good citizen titles. His new owner was so impressed that she is now considering herding, too. Miss White (Hildy) stayed here in Sheridan and will be a therapy dog working with the nursing home residents. Miss Green (Hazel) also stayed here in Sheridan and will be a companion and fishing buddy. Miss Pink (Scully) went to Seattle where she will be a therapy dog in children’s hospitals and also train for cadaver work (Search & Rescue). Miss Purple (Ava) went to Wisconsin to compete in obedience and possibly Schutzhund. Ava joins Rudi, from the RR litter.
I kept Miss Yellow, who is now “Hopeful.” She was a breeding prospect until she developed allergies. She is competing in nosework, and is a therapy dog. Her registered name is “Celhaus Song of Hope in Hard Times”. That was inspired by the many, many comments I got from people who said following the litter diary on my website and enjoying their photos had lifted them up during the early, dark days of the pandemic shut-down.
See Hopeful’s page.
Hazel (Celhaus Scarlett Scout) at 4 years 8 months
“Happy New Year!”
Stetson (Celhaus Six-Shooters Spur N Saddles) at 4 years 7 months
Photo 1: “Stetson spent some time chasing rafter rats this afternoon after the photo session.”
Photo 2: “Stetson and Lizzie waiting for Quinn to quit chasing pigeons. One would think Stetson would be bald by now. It seems the more he is brushed, the more hair he leaves lying about! Why this time of year (December)?!?! I think he’s trying to wear out the vacuum. I’ve been adding some fish oil to his meal trying to help his coat, and he likes a spoonful of tuna fish packed in oil. Sardines were a favorite until I grabbed the wrong can and it had some spicy flavoring added. Now he gives them a second look and extra sniff.”
Willys (Celhaus Nineteen Forty-One) at 7 years
“Happy Birthday, NN litter! 7 years went fast! Willys is thrilled to have his sibs back from college for Christmas break. Play time! Your pups are all amazing. Can’t believe it has been over 22 years since we found you. Blessed!”
Pika (Celhaus Lively Pika) at 8 years 5 months
“Attaching some photos of Pika. Things are going well. She’s still doing great and is incredibly healthy. She’s slowing down a little, but we’re still managing some amazing adventures in Alaska including hiking trips, canoe trips, and plenty of frisbee time!”
Lucien (Celhaus Niall Lucien Stieber) at 6 years
“Thanks, for the birthday wishes, Grandma! With love and big, sloppy kisses, Lucien.”
Sofie (Celhaus Nightingale’s Song) at 5 years 8 months
“My kids flew me (home) to Sweden for a month-long stay. Sophie got to stay in a highly-recommended kennel where, I’m told, she enjoyed herself very much. She got to run and play with a variety of other dogs, ran perimeter checks and generally enjoyed her stay. After a month, our reunion was, frankly, cataclysmic!! My watch was sure I had fallen, and there was hair everywhere. In a massive understatement, the kennel owner said she might need some brushing. I guess! I really enjoyed my time in Sweden, but I was glad to get home. The first photo was shortly after we returned home.”
1/11/24: “I can’t believe that Sophie is 6 years old! She hasn’t slowed down at all. She is a mischief-maker and gets a twinkle in her eye when she thinks she’s putting something over! She has just a little gray on her bottom lip that reminds me of the passage of time. Other than that, she’s a happy, active dog who I could not love and enjoy more.”
Lando (Celhaus Naboo Pirate) at 6 years 2 months
Lando was an avalanche dog until dad took a different job and moved to town.
“It’s been way too long. I’m sorry. I think of you and all the GSDs all the time. Lando and I put on one of the best C-RAD winter courses at Snowmass last winter. Proud of our boy! Even more proud of how great Lando is with Maggie (born 9/12/23). He found a new hobby. He lets us know she is awake before she wakes up. Love from Lando, Jake, Lauren and new edition Maggie Rey!”
Frieda (Celhaus Nagorski) at 6 years 5 months with Max & Gunnar from the TT litter, 3 years 7 months old
“Gunnar (TT), Angus (not one of mine), Frieda (NN) and Max (TT)…the wolf pack! All doing well.”
Otto D (Celhaus Lancelot Otto) at 8 years
“Thank you for the birthday wishes to the LLs. Attached is a photo of Otto D. He’s doing great – amazing as always.”
Hildy (Celhaus Seraph’s Serenade) at 4 years
Photo 1: Hildy loves to lie down in any body of water, no matter how cold!”
Photo 2: “She’s also very playful and enjoys chewing on femur bones, as well as any squeaky balls!”
Photo 4: “Hildy at Amsden this past weekend. She loves exploring. Such a curious dog!”
Hildy at 3 years 8 months
1/6/24: “I know you like updates on all your dogs, including Hildy, so here goes. She now has a “boyfriend”, Siegfried, a great Pyrenees who live quite close to us. When we pass his place in the car, Hildy carries on wildly, with shrill barks penetrating the ears of anyone within a mile. We used to laughingly tell her to “forget him! He’s not good enough for you!” when he would “play games” with her, ignoring her one time and racing around with her another. Recently, on one of their nightly walks, Steve and Hildy encountered Siegfried out on the road, instead of on his property. Normally, there’s a fence between them and they race up and down, barking and having fun. Well, there he was, right in front of her. So, she sauntered over to him and put her chin on his shoulders. He cowered. She yipped and barked like a fish-wife and he slunk off. In fact, now when he sees her, if she starts that shrill barking that Steve finds embarrassing, Siegfried walks off. If she isn’t yipping, then they play. He is her sole canine playmate (due to her dominant nature) although she and Winston, our cat, play incessantly when they are both in the house. Never a dull moment around here!”
Hildy at 3 years
Photo 1: “Hildy celebrating her 3rd birthday! She enjoyed plunging into the pond at Kleenburn for cooling off and a drink of pond water.”
Photo 2: “Here she is focused on 2 people who were fishing.”
Hildy at 2 years 11 months
“Hildy is transfixed by the fox family! This is the first night for us to see the adorable kits. Hildy, Steve and I will enjoy watching them for the next several days, until the family moves to a different den. When the foxes are out, everything in the house grinds to a halt while we watch them. The dishes can wait til tomorrow!”
Gus (Celhaus LeBeau Gustavason)
Unfortunately, we lost sweet Gus to cancer. He is greatly missed.
Hopeful (Celhaus Song of Hope In Hard Times) at 3 years 5 months
Hopeful is competing well in UKC Nosework trials. She has attained her Novice Interiors, Novice Exteriors and Advanced Containers titles.
See Hopeful at nosework training sessions, 3 years 5 months and 3 years 1 month.
6/3/24: Hopeful received her 100-Visit Certificate from Alliance of Therapy Dogs and will now receive her AKC THDA (Therapy Dog Advanced) title.
See her trading cards
Hopeful at 3 years
See photos
Hopeful at 2 years 6 months
Hopeful visiting with a new nursing home resident. He had been reluctant to come out of his room – until he learned the therapy dog was there. He sat on a bench close to his room’s door and Hopeful, on her own, scooted under the bench so that he could pet her.
Scully (Celhaus Scully) at 2 years 10 months
Apologies for going so long without updates. We had our first 2-legged baby (a daughter named Elvis) in November, so the last year has been a whirlwind. Throughout it all, Scully has continued to be wonderful and we are so grateful for the work you do to create such amazing dogs. Attaching some photos of our 4-legged girl.”
Bridger (Celhaus Lodestar Bridger) at 5 years
Otto P (Celhaus Lead the Way Otto) at 4 years 9 months
“I’m glad you let me have Otto. He is a remarkable dog. He goes to work with me at my office and has a circuit that he runs—the secretaries all buy treats for him. In fact he goes everywhere with me, including hotels all around the northern states. He is a good boy. He is remarkably healthy and resilient. Still chases rabbits, though, and he knows better. You breed great dogs. Truly great dogs. I am grateful that you let me share him. Best. Paul”
Photo 1: “I have never let dogs on the couch. But I’m now 64 and Otto is excepted from that rule. No beds, though, although I am wondering if my daughter lets him up when she comes back to town.”
Photo 2: “Otto with his friend Bridger on Gull Lake, MN.”
Photo 3: “Otto, Gretchen, and retriever friend Mable, who visits often.”
Photo 4: “Otto in truck bed with birds. No, Otto didn’t hunt these birds. But he did get on one. Mable did all the rest. But we did let him try. And he darned near pulled a pheasant out of the sky when I missed it.”
Axel (Celhaus Nash Axel Geisner) at 3 years 11 months
