Birdsboro Pointers

Garrett and Gavin at 11 weeks old on a puppy play date with another breeder’s litter of Pointers.  After they each had a photo shoot

and played with the other litter (who can be seen in the background), they found each other for a much needed nap.

May 2, 2003 Boys

My first and only litter to date was born May 2, 2003.  The litter consisted of two puppies, both males (pictured above).  I kept the orange and white boy, Garrett (Birdsboro Tom Sawyer) and placed the liver and white boy, Gavin (Birdsboro Huck Finn) with a wonderful family.  This is the first litter for Birdsboro, and it was co-bred with the help of Scanpoint Kennels and Tradewinds Kennels.  To see the proud parents, take a look at the May 2003 Parents Page.

A week before Maya’s due date, we took a radiograph (x-ray) to see if she had puppies as you could not even tell if she was pregnant (other than an increased appetite).  Due to Maya only having two puppies, one of which appeared quite large, I elected to do a c-section rather than put her or the puppies at risk.  Garrett was a whopping 17.5 ounces at birth, and Gavin was nearly half the size at 8.5 ounces.  Gavin, albeit much smaller, did great gaining weight though; he managed to stay about one pound behind his brother every week.  A friend jokingly told me that when they grew up and Garrett weighed 65 lbs and Gavin weighed 64 lbs it wouldn’t matter.

Choosing homes for the boys was a simple endeavor.  By 5 weeks of age, Garrett seemed to have decided that he was staying with us.  He could always be found wedged right next to an adult dog in the household.  To this day, Garrett is always with another dog, usually his dad, Boone.  But don’t think Garrett is just a pack dog.  Garrett is Mr. Velcro and is always by my side, which makes him a great hunting buddy.  From an early age, it was also obvious that Garrett was a go-getter.  He tried anything and everything at an early age; he definitely seemed a bit bold for a pet home, but perfect for the field and agility.

Gavin loved the other dogs and his brother, but he definitely was more independent.  I often found him sleeping on the floor next to stuffed animals rather than right next to the other dogs.  Gavin was a perfect, middle of the road puppy, that seemed like he would fit in anywhere.  When Gavin’s parents came to meet the puppies, my roommates let them in, and before I had even made it downstairs, Gavin’s parents had chosen him.  It was love at first sight.  Gavin’s parent’s have done very well by Gavin.  Gavin is a happy, healthy, sociable guy who loves his family.

The Boys Together

At 2 days:

At 5 weeks:

At 11 weeks (also see the picture at the top of this page that was taken this day):

Birdsboro Tom Sawyer JH

“Garrett”

At 2 Days:

At 5 weeks:

At 6 weeks:

At 7 weeks:

At 9 weeks:

At 10 weeks:

At 11 weeks:

At 13 weeks:

Garrett's Page - See how he grew up

Birdsboro Huck Finn

“Gavin”

At 2 Days:

At 5 weeks (the last two pictures are of Gavin pointing one of our cats):

At 7 weeks:

At 9 weeks:

At 11 Weeks:

At 12 Weeks (meeting his parents for the first time, Gavin's dad took these pictures):

Gavin's Page - See how he grew up