"Taiko"
(sounds like Tie'co)
(translates Big Drum)
06-27-2008
Pedigree
This has been one of our rainiest summers in years.
The weather has been "nice" rainy for the most part but some storms came with gusty winds.
Taiko is sitting next to a limb that blew down from a large oak, its crown is resting in the Magnolia tree over his shoulder.
Our neighbor came over the next day and helped us cut it up and haul it to the curb.
He is wearing the lovely, rolled collar that was in the gift basket we won at the table auction from the last Specialty
News Flash
Taiko earned his first major ! !
Under judge Elizabeth Muthard at the Showcase of Dogs' Tupelo Kennel Club Show on October 10, 2009.
Photo to follow.
Fall is one of Taiko's favorite times of year.
It is a fun time in the yard as the squirrels are most entertaining.
As he was born mid-summer, it is the first season that he will be repeating in full.
We had a cold front come through that lowered the temperature to the mid 80's,
which made for a lovely, lazy afternoon to play outside.
While happy to stay in camera range,
Taiko's attention was riveted to the goings on in the yard.
Standing ready, a second later, he was gone.
He is 14 months old and he weighs 74 pounds in these photos.
Taiko's First Birthday ! !
Taiko had a lovely first birthday.
He spent the morning chasing bumpers and swimming.
Then he came home and played in the hose.
Water is hard to catch!
He almost had it, but it got away again.
Just one more time, please!
He is a very lean 72 pounds.
F I R S T N A T I O N A L S P E C I A L T Y !
At 10 months of age, Taiko competed in his first National Specialty,
in a very competitive Bred-By Exhibitor Dog Class,
where he earned a 4th placement under Judge Cornelia Howard.
We are thrilled with him!
After the judging, Mr. Cool hung out at ringside with his girlfriend.
F I R S T S P R I N G !
At 8 months, 3 weeks and 65 pounds, you'd think certain things wouldn't bother me. . .
But she makes me sit in flowers . . .
And she makes me lie down in flowers. . .
And she makes me sit and stay, when I'd rather go check out TreeCat!
At least she isn't picking on me . . . she makes everybody pose in bloom!
Thankfully, spring will be gone before you know it.
F I R S T S N O W !
There's something under this stuff!
Running to . . .
and Running fro . . in the snow.
Taiko (8 months) played in the snow almost all day.
By evening, the snow was melting.
By morning, it was gone.
Taiko at seven months is a lean 59 pounds.
We finally got daylight and sunshine at the same time.
His favorite vantage point is from the puppy yard.
He has been hunting underground prey.
Taiko at Six Months old.
He weighs 53 pounds,
and he is quickly overtaking his Mom, Ziva, in size.
He is working on his tracking skills,
A shot from a better angle,
Equal opportunity boy, he is just as zealous with a small stick as a large one.
On Christmas Day, Singer allowed Taiko to share a kiss.
She has never let him take such liberties before.
He spent the rest of the holiday enjoying the dry weather and a good stick.
Close up at 5 months.
He can't take his eyes off of the stick I'm holding over his head.
Taiko loves the fallen leaves.
Enjoying a fall afternoon.
Close up at 16.5 weeks.
He is tall enough now to reach the monkey grass from the ground.
16 weeks
He can usually be found with a carefully selected stick nearby.
Heading in with a new stick.
He is always on the hunt for another one.
Luckily, we have plenty of trees to supply his demand.
Head shot at 15 weeks.
There was a pond at the show site.
Taiko learned the difference between sink and swim rather quickly.
(Of course my heart skipped a beat when he completely sank.)
He was totally unphased, however,
and was retrieving his tennis ball dumbell from the water on his first day in the pond.
Taiko finally gets to check out the "old dog".
Deacon tolerates his curiosity.
Taiko at 12 weeks.
What's the new game we're going to play?
I see it! I see it!
I like this game!
Ziva to Taiko, "Hmmm, Don't I know you?"
At last, someone who isn't too old to play with!!
And she's fun too!!
Profile at 12 weeks
He ignores his toys for the "free" ones dropped by trees.
Profile at ten weeks of age.
He enjoys the freedom of having more 'yard' to play in.
He loves the Monkey Grass as much as his mother did at his age.
His lofty perch is actually a two foot tall retaining wall.
He adjusted well after the other pups left for their new homes.
At eight weeks, Taiko was introduced to duck wings.
He found them irresistible.
Watching him grow has been a delight.
He discovered his size when he got stuck and had to be rescued
from a shortcut he used to use all the time.
Taiko is the Blue Boy from our Drum Litter.
He was one of five livers from a litter of six.
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