When you have two intact females, then things can get really interesting. We knew when we decided to keep Fuchi (or, more accurately, when Umma chose Fuchi as the only acceptable option to keep) we knew it involved risk.
Three Big Misconceptions About Hokkaido
Along the way in this Hokkaido experience there have been three things about the breed that come up again and again, conventional wisdoms about the breed that just don’t match up with our experience.
Happy Birthday, Ummlettes!
Here's some then-and-now pics of Fuchi, Arashi, Tangaroa, Haru and Akuma on their first birthday.
Getting to Know Fuchi
Little Fuchi isn’t such a little puppy anymore! Now almost eight months old we've learned a lot about the little pup.
A More Relaxed Umma
It took three years, but I think Umma has reached mature adulthood and a few factors seem to be key.
So Many Sounds
I used to think we lived in a quiet neighborhood, but Umma our sound sensitive pup has shown us otherwise.
Welcome, Fuchi!
It's been quite a while since that Week 7 pupdate, but as it turns out raising puppies is quite a bit of work! Who knew?
