Puppies in our JOURNEY litter were born on 12/1/2022 while the first snow of the winter drifted down onto the Willamette Valley. Renka gave us four boys and one girl, ready to go to their new homes around February 1 2023. Puppy picks are made by Corvus based on your application and conversations to match the puppy to your home and family.
- Boy 1: Jester, (Litter name Rook), True Black (reserved in Oregon)
- Boy 2: Kona (Litter name Rime), Seal with snip (reserved in Colorado)
- Girl 1: Sora, Agouti (reserved for Corvus)
- Boy 4: Muskrat (Litter name Avis), Agouti – Available
- Boy 5: Frost, Seal with blaze (Reserved in Tennessee)
Jester (Reserved in Oregon), Corvus Justa Round the Riverbend
First born, Jester is a true black with a long coat. He is vocal in his woe, and intensely focused on play and toys. He learns quickly!
- Long Coat: Yes
- Polyneuropathy (PN): Clear
- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD): Clear
- Day Blindness/Cone Degeneration: Clear
- Factor VII: Clear
Rime (Reserved in Colorado), Corvus A Thousand Miles
Now called Kekona, this puppy is doing well in his new home!
His whelping box name was given for the little bit of white on his forehead, is more reserved than his littermates (for now). He enjoys tug and chewing on logs, and also enjoys naps. More independent and comfortable going off on an adventure by himself, he is quick to come along with me for company.
- Long Coat: Carrier
- Polyneuropathy (PN): Clear
- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD): Clear
- Day Blindness/Cone Degeneration: Clear
- Factor VII: Clear
Sora (Reserved), Corvus As the Crow Flies
Sora is the lone girl, born right in the middle of the litter. She is agouti with a harsh, correct coat that will probably lighten until she looks a lot like her mother. She has Opinions like her mother too, and had a very similar interaction with a slug. She is a quick learner, so hopefully she only needs one interaction to learn slugs are not edible!
- Long Coat: Non-carrier
- Polyneuropathy (PN): Clear
- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD): Clear
- Day Blindness/Cone Degeneration: Clear
- Factor VII: Clear
Avis (Reserved in Washington), Corvus Excellent Adventure
Fourth born, Avis is an agouti with a harsh, correct coat and a tendency to squirm around until he finds just the right comfy spot! He is full of drive to Do The Things, and when his littermates have all gone to nap he is still bouncing around getting into shenanigans. He will need help learning to relax, and will be ready to hit the trail any time you are.
- Long Coat: Carrier
- Polyneuropathy (PN): Clear
- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD): Clear
- Day Blindness/Cone Degeneration: Clear
- Factor VII: Clear
Frost (Reserved in Tennessee), Corvus Miles to Go Before I Sleet
Last born, Frost is named for the icicle white blaze on his forehead. He is a super chill puppy, content to be held and scratched right behind the ears. He is usually right behind his brother Avis in investigating something new.
- Long Coat: Carrier
- Polyneuropathy (PN): Clear
- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD): Clear
- Day Blindness/Cone Degeneration: Clear
- Factor VII: Clear
Parents
Sire: CH Adair’n’Hug MTS Mark of Excellence “Miles”
Miles is a lovely boy with excellent structure, a strong producer, and at 7 is aging very well! His father Marcus (12 years old!) is still jumping up into SUVs and bending crate bars, and we hope that same health goes from father through son into our puppies.
- AKC#: WS682758-01
- Agouti
- Hips: OFA Excellent
- Elbows: OFA Normal
- Eyes: CERF clear
- Cone Degeneration: Clear
- PN: Clear
Miles was bred by Joe and Robin Hug. Read more about Adair’n’Hug here: Adair-n-hug.com
CH IntCH Inuyak Nothing Compares to You CGC TKN VHMA VHMP “Renka”
Renka is a delightful girl with a beautiful front and sweet temperament to share with all the peoples. Her waving plume of a tail lets us know her mood, and she thumps the ground with it any time someone speaks to her. She is dog-selective, resilient to startling events, and so very soft with people.
- AKC#: WS682758-01
- Gray and White with dilute sable
- Hips: OFA Fair
- Eyes: CERF clear
- PN: Clear
- Embark Results: Here
Pedigree
Socialization and Rearing Notes
Neutral Exposures
Neutral exposures are things the puppies have happen around them just as part of Life. There is no intent to develop a happy Conditioned Emotional Response (CER+) or desire to approach, just enough exposure so the puppies know the thing is not a threat or something to fear.
- Surfaces
- Turf
- Leafy forest floor
- Gravel
- Concrete
- Carpet
- Laminate
- Smooth tile
- Wire grating
- Sounds
- Playlists that include Animals, Big Sounds, and Urban Noises
- Dishwasher
- Laundry
- Blender
- Microwave
- Robot vacuum
- Vacuum (they still think it needs watching)
- Metal objects banging
- Water running
- Rain
- Leaf blower
- Shiny and reflective things
- Knee scooter
- Umbrella (still a bit startling)
- Broom and mop
- People jumping around
- Unfamiliar dogs: Whippets, border collie, chihuahua
- Other animals: Cat
- Obstacles: cat tunnel, dog tunnel, kid pop up, kid pool with water, kid pool with bottles, fit bones, ramps, platforms, teeter, wobble board, bosu ball, logs, bricks, rocks, etc
- Public places: Petco, Winco parking lot
Positive Exposures
Positive exposures are things the puppies are getting some classical conditioning to ENJOY! These are things where we strive to get a happy Conditioned Emotional Response..
Note these are all in process and will need continued effort by puppy
- Clicker (done!)
- Dremel
- Restraint and body handling
- Mouth exam
- Sounds
- Grooming dryer
- Barking dogs
- Loud streets
- Grooming tools
- Crates
- Water
- Bathtubs
- Strangers (37 and counting)
- Crate in the car (if they are sleepy or eating they do well, otherwise there is a bit of WOE)
Skills
These are behaviors that have been actively taught. Keep in mind, these are puppies so they aren’t perfect, but they are quick to learn!
- Hand target
- Manding (sit and look at person for attention)
- Litter box (Nearly 100% when in their pen, closer to 50% when running around the house)
- Recall to PUPPYPUPPYPUPPY (eh… if you are interesting)
- Sit at door/gate before it opens (definitely a work in process)
