Well here they are folks... the new additions to NorthernStar Kennels!! On the top are Hena and her seven pups - five females and two males born on Friday June 13th - luckily we aren't superstitious. On the bottom are Hula's four females and two males born on June 7th. The energy of the kennel is decidely more feminine with these litters, a change I am supportive of! We have decided to name Hula's litter the "A" litter. So far the two males are named Ajax and Axle. The females are Amore, Acorn, Atlas and Alloa- from left to right in this picture they are Ajax, Acorn, Atlas, Alloa, Axle and Amore. We have a few more days until Hena's pups are coming out of the house on their own so we have yet to decide on their names, it will either be a "B" litter or a "Y" litter. Send us any name recommendations if you like - we prefer two syllables.

Apart from loving on the new puppies, we have begun the organizing phase of the summer. We spent the day in the garage today getting dog stuff cleaned up and sorted through. We are going to attempt to so as much stuff as we can for drop bags for the two races this summer- a few less things to worry about during fall training will be a good thing. 

The dogs are all enjoying their "down time" not doing much except free running. I am going to try and do weekly pics of the pups for your enjoyment.
Hope the sun is shining where you are! 
Cheers, Kate