Category Archives: Hollee X Stackhouse
Tiga and Lotte
~ International Travels and Life with their family
You and Cliff gave us the best two friends we ever could have had in Tiga and Lotte Shela – It’s amazing how different they are but how similiar they are at the same time. Cheers from Germany!
The kids made Snow angels–even the fur kids. Also, not sure if you noticed the battle scar on Lotte, but her overbearing personality didn’t match with a little dogs shy demeanor – Oops, 4 weeks and 2K later, she’s like lightning again.
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Mike, you are the best to stay in touch–and to include your Weimaraners in your demanding life. We appreciate you, pray for you, and hope Tiga and Lotte give you many more years.
Coop and Levi
The Boys Who Bring Us Life
They take us on a run every day, or else. They rule the roost. We cannot live without Weimaraners
I cannot thank you enough for making our lives whole. Even though they are pushy, loud and in control of me.
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We enjoy reading about their life (and antics with you)–thanks for this lovely update.
Sharing Life
~Sharing a Bed
We have two Weims from you. Both from Stackhouse. One long hair and one sliver.
They love the snow.! One swims and the other one just likes to Wade in the water. You can see they are both lap dogs.
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People ask us how we can let these adorable pups go after pouring our heart and soul into raising them–and here is the answer. We do it for others, and to give each pup the best possible life.
People like you make all the work worth doing–thank you for the update. We appreciate you!
Tiga and Lotte
Their Companionship
~ and So Much More
The neighbors, hogs, deer and especially the neighborhood foxes will be thankful the dogs are headed back to Seattle (me not so much). Thanking two dogs for their friendship over the last few months might sound odd to some, but until you learn the love of not only one, but two Weimaraners you just can’t comprehend their healing nature despite the high energy approach. Have fun with the kids Tiga and Lotte and GO HAWKS!
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Dear Mike, we thank you for your service and the sacrifices made. We are glad that Tiga and Lotte are much loved. We understand what you mean about the healing nature of such a relationship–so happy that you can benefit from all they have to offer.
For those reading this update–Tiga and Lotte have been residing in Germany with Mike, but they will be returning to the Pacific NW again soon. He will sorely miss them, but the demands of life require them to go home to Mama and the kids.
Our Life With
Bella and Daisy
Our adventures and love continue each day!
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Who doesn’t enjoy seeing the Weimaraner (or like in the case–the Weimaraners) engaged in life and all it brings? At the beach, checking out the water, playing in the snow and snuggling. Zonked (tongue out) making us smile. As one person on the Wait List wrote us yesterday, the shared experiences are a joy. Thanks to this great Pacific NW family for sharing their life with us.
Here it is their own words–
Shela and Cliff, I so enjoy your daily blog, it seems like we already have a pup with the opportunity we get by viewing all the wonderful dogs who have been placed. ~ Don
Day of Rest
Weimar Lessons
We can learn a lot from the Weimaraner. How to play. How to be loyal. How to rest.
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In our experience, the Weimaraner has two speeds–on and off. Do not be mistaken, on is full speed ahead and grab that table lamp before it goes flying.
The mellow Weimaraner request is pretty much an oxymoron. True, some are less energetic; however, the energy is not the big issue. It always comes back to your relationship and the very nature of how it works. A right relationship is one where the Weimaraner respects you (and of course, you respect them). It is ideal that the Weimaraner wants to please you, and that you have found a way to get them into compliance.
Obedience on the loose walking lead as well as a reliable recall (them coming when you call) is essential. All Weims are happiest when they are in control–they love being off leash, and it is nice to be able to have this luxury. Nevertheless, if the Weim is not in absolute leash compliance (on the leash), they are at risk. There is nothing worse than having the Weimaraner that pulls you down the street or lunges at everything as you try to walk them. It is bad manners and ultimately dangerous for you and them. Avoid this scenario. Getting off the tether also requires that achieving the strong recall. If they only come when they get around to it, it is again a dangerous situation.
Many people struggle with these two disciplines. They ask for everyone’s advice and often end up using a head halter, front clipping harness, or the Gentle Leader scenario. Others opt for a prong collar. None of these are things we can recommend in good conscience yet a goodly number of Weim folks rely on them. The underlying danger (when using these devices) is that you do not have a compliant and willingly obedient Weimaraner. You gain control using the device, but your Weimaraner is only deferring because the device (special harness or lead) prevents them from pulling and lunging. This scenario is not ideal. We recommend getting these disciplines mastered early, so you have a better and safer outcome. It is a plus for you as well as the Weimaraner.
Cooper
He’s a Cute Boy
Many thanks to Ray and Nancy for all their updates. They love their OwyheeStar boys; this is Cooper (upside down). He is a happy and busy boy. He runs many miles, hikes, walks, and retrieves birds. He is excellent in the water and chasing upland birds. His primary job is to be a lover-boy. We think you know what we mean.
Daisy and Bella
Two Weim Family
We have received two beautiful Weims from Cliff and Shela! They were able to match us up great. Bella (3yrs old in November) and Daisy (1yrs old in October). They are truly the best, thank you two for all that you have done for Darilyn and me!
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Dear Friends and Fellow Weimlovers!
We thank you for the endorsement on Facebook as well as the loyalty you generously have bestowed on us. People like you make the work and effort (raising the Weimaraner) well worth it. Bringing joy to others is no small thing. We also realize the effort it has taken to raise the two and to get to this point. Thank you for following through and digging deep to get the job done.
Water Work for the Weimaraner
Versatile Means there is More than Water…
We have always preached the importance of achieving the water retrieve. Some folks never achieve it, but if you get on it early and stick with the process, your Weimaraner can swim too. The hiccup happens once the adversity to water, or the idea that they don’t swim is ingrained.
We can still hear Ray asking us if Cooper would swim, and retrieve ducks. We think that question has been answered. Here is Cooper doing his water work.
Versatile slips over into other areas
A true versatile Weimaraner is more to the family than an all-purpose hunting dog. Nancy and Ray have a multi-facet life of the best kind. Gus (the old guy) and Cooper join them in nearly aspect; they don’t travel to the tropical vacations. Nonetheless, they spend a lot of time hanging out, and doing grand stuff. Nancy is a dedicated runner with a closet full of ribbons, and medals. You know what I mean. She gets it done. These guys have joined in her during training.
Ray and Nancy can be seen hiking, and involved in community projects. Almost always (when appropriate) you will find the Weim kids with them. Hunting, hiking, traveling, exercising, and resting are done together. Here are a few of the most recent moments when they took the time to capture a photo of their adventure. We send you (Ray and Nancy) a huge thank you on every level. We are blessed to know you, and to share our love of this breed with a family like yours.
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