Spirit Puppies
MM Litter, whelped 7/1/17: Spirit bred to Toby
Miss Green (Bindi) went to southern Colorado to be a farm dog (dairy goats and chickens) and therapy dog. Miss Gold (Lexi) went to Virginia to be a Search & Rescue dog (their 3rd SAR dog from me). Miss Pink (Beyla) went to originally Washington state then to Alaska for Schutzhund, obedience and tracking. Miss Red (Ruby) went to Ft. Collins, CO to be a family companion and do obedience & nosework competition (their second dog from me). Mr. Blue (Ziggy) went to the Denver area to be a therapy dog and family companion for two busy boys. Mr. Yellow (Grizzly) went to southwestern Wyoming as a pet.
See MM Litter pedigree
See MM Litter background
see MM litter temperament test scores:
Police/Narcotics test and Search & Rescue Test
PP Litter, whelped 10/27/18: Spirit bred to Cantor
Mr. White (Pazuzu) went to Colorado for competition in obedience, tracking, agility, dock diving, barn hunt, rally and Schutzhund, and possibly breeding. Mr. Yellow (Malachi) went to Montana to compete in rally, nosework and possibly agility. Miss Purple (Echo) went to western Wyoming to be a therapy dog and do training but probably not any competition. She is their 4th dog from me. Mr. Black went to Ohio (Pax) and Mr. Red (Bear) to South Dakota, both as therapy dogs and to be family pets. Mr. Black is their third dog from me. The others went to be pets: Mr. Orange (Samson III) went to Alaska, while Mr. Green (Samson) & Mr. Blue (Jake) went to Colorado.
to PP litter police/narcotics temperament test results
to PP litter Search and Rescue test results
to PP litter pedigree
to PP litter background information
Malachi (Celhaus Pjesma u odjek oluj) at 6 years
“Malachi had a good birthday, thank you! He got lots of toys to open, including a brand new giant hedgehog (he annihilates them pretty quick, even though he loves them), a new kong, and a new frisbee. He also got to watch his favorite show Dr. Pol and play a little outside with his new frisbee (though in the photo he has his old one in his mouth while the new one lays on the ground haha). On the 26th, he got to go to the ranch store and visit his friends and he was so excited.They also had a dog costume contest so we participated in that. I included a few shots of his grim reaper costume. He didn’t have to wear the mask all the time, but the mouth moves on it (so he can get cookies) and everyone loved it. He didn’t win the $100 grand prize, but still won scariest costume title, and he got lots of free goodies and so he was happy.”
Jake (Celhaus Paragon of Gioia) at 6 years
“The love of our lives.”
Bindi (Celhaus Mireya Bindi Satchke Umida) at 7 years 4 months
Name Story: Mireya is Spanish for miracle: Bindi is the Hindi forehead spot designating spiritual seeking, etc.; Satchke is Finnish for sparkle; Umida is Punjabi for hope/wish/desire.
“Our girl is so elegant this morning!”
Photo4: “I giggle over Bindi’s constant state of alert, ever over rather innocuous things. Here she remains on alert for shineys (reflections).”
Photo 5: “And she captured those dangerous shineys!”
Bindi at 7 years 3 months
“Here’s the morning routine. Ollie plays rough with Dad, while Bindi supervises and practices her German operettas. She’s pretty sure that the human race was put on earth to throw balls for her, and she still loves to play. -She and the Ollie bear are still doing super. He’s figured out that she’s still faster on a straight run-so he dodges in and out of this and that pile or stack and she’s learned to wait for him to come around so she can ambush him. Then he’ll get her attention tossing some something in the air-and drop her usual old jolly ball that is half torn up-and then he dashes back and gets that from her and takes off and the game is on again. They are a delightful pair.”
Bindi at 7 years
Pax (Celhaus Peace on Earth) at 5 years 10 months
“Pax is just a phenomenal companion. I hope you know how very much we adore him. Love from Pax, as always.
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Pazuzu (Celhaus Pazuzu CD, PDC) at 5 years 7 months
“Yesterday Pazuzu and I trialed for his Protection Sport Association (PSA) Protection Dog Certificate (PDC) and passed. We did not get the best pictures, but here is our attempt at pictures with our certificate!.”
Samson (Celhaus Pirate) at 5 years 1 month
“Our fashion plates in the Pacific Northwest rain!
Grizzly (Celhaus Mercy Grizzly Bryant) at 6 years 7 months
“Grizzly came to live with us on Thanksgiving 5 years ago when he was 1 1/2 years old. He is doing well. Susan, Grizzly and I send our best to you on this Thanksgiving as the winter storm starts to piles snow on us….”
Grizzly at 5 years 10 months
“Attached are a couple of recent images of Grizzly from our morning walk.”
Echo (Celhaus Piper Echo) at 5 years 8 months
with Porter (WW litter), 1 year 3 months
Echo at 4 years 9 months, with Porter (WW litter), 20 months
My son’s dog, Porter (from the WW litter) keeps her well exercised. Here they are at play. Very competitive. Happy Thanksgiving to you this day of snow.”
Echo at 4 years 7 months
Echo at 4 years 6 months
“Echo is doing great. After sharing the house with two other dogs for a long time, she is again the Queen of the Place as the boys have moved on with their dogs. And she loves it.”
Bear (Celhaus Pherein Brave Hart) at 4 years 8 months
Beyla (Celhaus Miss Beyla Vanir) at 5 years
Name Story: Although being a goddess herself, Beyla is servant to Freyja, goddess of fertility. She is often connected with earth, and known as the goddess of bees… She is wife to Byggvir, also a servant to Frey and Freyja. Beyla is basically a god-servant to Frey, who’s the god of life, fertility, nature, etc. I thought it was fitting that she be named that (not only because it was a pretty name) but because she’d be my “servant” in that her job is to be protector and companion to my husband and I, and any future children. Vanir is simply the group of gods she is originally in. Thor and Odin and whatnot are in the group called Aesir (Aesir were thought of as being the powers that hold the cosmos together, the animating personalities of the “forces of nature.”). Vanir are the other “tribe” of gods, associated with fertility, wisdom, nature, magic, and the ability to see the future. It sounded nice paired with Beyla, and matched as far as meanings and aligning with Norse Mythology.
“Hi Cel! For Beyla’s 5th birthday my sister took her backpacking. My sister’s golden retriever is getting too old to go on these types of adventures, and my sister likes to bring Beyla because she feels safe with her. I feel safe with her, too. That’s why we bring her on our international travels even though it is a large logistical challenge bringing a dog and a baby. She’s such a good dog though…so long as she gets her walks. Otherwise she’s driv-ey and trying to tell you she needs a walk. Lol. Of course we also bring her as she’s part of the family, but it would be harder if she wasn’t such a well-behaved and solid dog!”
Beyla at 4 years 7 months
“Beyla at a waterfall in Costa Rica. We’re here for 2 months, then a month in Oaxaca, Mexico.”
Beyla at 4 years 2 months
“Aveline Althea was born Sept 3 2021. Beyla and her new charge are getting along famously. Beyla is very attentive and has been on guard. She’s very curious at this new thing in the house, and patient and understanding that she hasn’t had as many walks as usual. I’m very happy to have her with us as we enter this new chapter of life.”
