Taiko

Puppy Raisers Barbara and Katie  received Taiko July'99. They live in  WA and are a part of the Puget Sound Champions where Tahi, Taiko's sister was also a member.  Barbara and her daughter raised Veryan who graduated a hearing dog and  now lives  in Wyoming.   Katie and her Mom co-trained Taiko.

Katie is quite an artist and sent several colorful updates.

Japanese Taiko Drummers.  Diana Sakamoto came up with the name, which turned out to be a great one.

Katie and Taiko, first ride after arrival in July'99

Taiko's buddy was Barney,  the Cochrane's seven year old lab/husky mix

Pumpkin Taiko'99

Tarzan, Faith, Tahi & Taiko  at "T" turn in 11/11/00

Faith, Katy & Taiko

2/01  CONGRATULATION TAIKO!!! Taiko has been chosen as a CCI Breeder,  Breeders are the best of the best ....  GOOD JOB Taiko and Katie!  It has been fun watching both Katie and Taiko grow up. Taiko has been placed with  Gwen and Cortney in California.

Taiko was presented as a breeder 8/11/01, she was already pregnant with her first litter due August '01.  Taiko with her puppy raiser Katie, her new Breeder Caretakers Gwen and Cortney and Mother Faith and I.

This means Faith is going to be a Grandmother, looking the part 8/11/01

Tavish, dark green, red and Neon pink  TAIKO LITTER #1 - "T" Litter Taiko  gave birth to her first litter "T" 8/20/01 7 boys and 2 girls....... Sire was Bobby... what are the chances? Tavish, the first born, is being raised by the Walkers and Tamara, the smallest female, is being raised by the Cochrane's, Taiko's P/R.

TAIKO LITTER #2 - "J" Litter The second litter  was a "J" litter born April 24, 2002 6 females and 3 males... Sire was Hemet, two of the cuties below: Joella is in Sacramento.

Joelle II "Joey" is being puppy raised by Amy and Scott Adams in the Sacramento area.  This is their first CCI pup.  Joelle's scheduled turn in is August/November '03.

TAIKO LITTER #3 "H" Litter On 10'02  Taiko's ultrasound came back showing 6-8 puppies (probably more).  Her due date was November 20, 2002!  This litter will be all goldens - Sire was Omsi...... .......Taiko gave birth to her third litter November 19, 2002, a day early.  She had 4 beautiful females and 3 handsome males.  Their weights ranged from 14.3 oz. to 15.7 oz. Hannan, Happy, Hemma, Hessie, Hiltie, Horsham,  & Hyson Gwen  raised Happy (California) Harma raised Hemma Laura raised Hiltie (California) (visit Hiltie's own page) Kerrine raised Horsham (New Jersey)

The "H" Blue Male

The "H" litter

Horsham, one of the "H" pups is going to Kerrine who raised 1/2 uncle Raj

Laura and Hiltie

The "H" litter and the tunnel.

Hessie dressed up in class...

Hiltie, Happy and Hessie in class in Sacramento, CA June 2004

Happy dressed up......what we don't have to do in class....

Hiltie is ready to go back to school with Laura after Christmas break.

Horsham and  Puppy Raiser Kerinne 2004

TAIKO LITTER #4 - "E" Litter On 12/29/03 Taiko's "E" litter with Bobby arrived there were 2 black girls, 1 black male and 4 yellow males...  sounds like a great litter.....  Best Wishes Taiko.

Ember, Elisha & Ethan starting their journey 2003.

Elisha  first went to Laura until they realized her entire family was allergic to the short haired crosses.... February 2004

Elisha ready to grow into her training cape.

A grown up "E" pup Ember December 2004

Ember, Elisha and Ethan at turn-in - August 2005

Hiltie's Family Picture 2004

Hiltie's Graduation Picture 2004

Hiltie graduated February 26, 2005.  He was placed as a Skilled Companion with a great boy named Andrew

Happy with her "M" Litter April 2005 Dad is Terrell These will be Faith's Grandpups and GreatGrandpups Happy's mom is Taiko and Taiko is Faith's daugher.  Terrell is Faith's Son.

Terrell & McKenna 8/05 One of those "M" pups. Laura is McKenna's PR

TAIKO (last) LITTER - #5 "C" Litter Taiko welcomed her latest (and final) litter  Friday July 16/17, 2004 Puppies dad is Neffa this time Their names are in birth order: Corday, Conley II, Chauvon, Celena, Chyna II, Calder, Calista, Chandler II, Christa II, and Caitlin.

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