Heil dir licht - heil dir sonne!

Spring is back with its light and sunshine. During this spring-walk in what gives the impression of being a "wagnerian" mythical landscape; music from "Der Ring des Nibelungen" comes like a deja vue to my mind and stays there for the rest of my walk. Heil dir licht - heil dir sonne!

Nordenden puppy 1 year old.

The grey dog in a bipedal pose is one out of three of the 2011 puppies from Nordenden. 55 kg at 1 year old indicates a considerable massive animal. Luckily he gets plenty of exercise in rough terrain with climbing and demanding runs. His ligaments, sinews, joints and muscles will be strong enough for his size, but not completed until between 2 or 3 years old. Correct nutrition will be critical for such an animal. Commercial dog-food will not suffice. The background scenery is the glacier "Folgefonna". The picture is shot at an island on the west-coast.

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Longevity and healthiness.

Skarv when 8 months old after a 5 hours trip back in 2002. He is now running his 10th winter. Early exercise has never been detrimental to my dogs. Skarv runs as smooth and springy still at 10 years. Trail jogging starts at 3 months of age, but restricted walking on a lead is introduced gradually at a much later time.

Long shadows

January has short days and long shadows. Mother ahead with her son trailing behind. Two females resides at Nordenden. Both females have a male puppy each for a lifelong company.

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High above

"Give me Health and a Day,
and I will make the pomp of emperors ridiculous"
Ralph Waldo Emerson.