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IDAHO OUTBACK GRIFFONS

The Breakfast Club 11 days old

Boys Chestnut Benidict, Bearclaw, and Buckwheat

Girls Coffee, Cream, and Cocoa

Females 11 days old Cocoa, Cream, Coffee

Girls

Boys

Buckwheat, Bearclaw, Benidict

These little chunks have the lap of luxury, all they can eat smorgasbord.  Eyes still tightly closed, the Grandkids and I have enjoyed handling them multiple times a day.  They are complacent with life, having no worries in the least.  Spring break is over and I do hope our fickle weather quits with the snowing, but no matter to these pups, once they get going the grass is green and the world is ready.  Nothing to report as of yet coats will slowly start to emerge and personality once they begin to tumble about.  Christy 
 

Faith X Towser Birth 3-24-2024

 The Breakfast CLUB!

Top row  Benedict- M, Coffee- F,  Buckwheat- M
Bottom Row  Cream- F, Bearclaw- M, Cocoa-F

Nice Lusty litter of 6, 3 boys and 3 girls all over 1# with Cream being the biggest in the litter.
If you are interested I may have some available pups from this litter or the litter in the wings, Brave X Towser.  Email is always best for pictures, Links, and pricing IdahoOutbackGriffons@gmail.com
Working down the waitlist now. 
Phone calls are great too no texts 208-532-4822 or cell 208-300-0096

1 day old

Girls

Cocoa, Coffee, and Cream, 

1 day old

Boys

          Buckwheat, Bear Claw, and Benedict

Pepper, Towser X Faith pup all grown up!

 Pepper owned by Janet Hawkins, and photo credits her way as well.  Pepper is the 2nd Outback Griffon Janet has procured from our kennel.  Janet is an amateur photographer who lives in picturesque Jackson, Wyoming.  She loves to take wildlife and scenic photos but adores photographing her 3 Musketeers... or as she likes to say Griffonteers.  

Pepper has been a spitfire and took some real patience to get her through her teenage years, i.e. 10-to-14-month age range.  But Janet calmly called me for some guidance and got advice from me and some help in training from a professional in her area.  Now things are smoothing out nicely.

All Griffons, like people do not have the same personality.  Some like Pepper take more time to mature and need more structure to help them be their best.  She has turned into a lovely specimen inside and out.  

Janet contacted me when she already had 2 Griffons, whom she dearly loved.  She expressed an interest in having a really furry Griffon.  AT Idaho Outback Griffons, I make it a point to help our clients get their match.  Young 7-week-old Griffons are magical creatures, and my experienced eye will help you meet your dog goals physically and in their spot in your home.  

Janet purchased Mattie Ross from me, she indeed matured with a lot of coat.

Pepper, Scout, Mattie Ross

Pepper, Scout, Mattie Ross

Pepper will have some siblings available soon, call me for details. 208-532-4822 or email IdahoOutback riffons@gmail.com

Marley

Marley Has a New Home Part 2, Read Part1 below 1st :}

So Nancy kept Marley the night and I was busy making contacts calling my short list of folks that are interested in taking on a "used" Griffon. This one, only 1 year old, was only slightly used. HA HA I use this term intentionally. Somehow it has become romanticized "Getting a  rescue". It implies I don't know some higher purpose and I suppose it is. I say every ownership is a higher purpose, rescue or not, it is a challenge to do the best for yourself and your dog. What I do know is each dog comes with some baggage that needs be sorted. It is a puzzle, it takes patience, and can be rewarding and frustrating. Just because you want a rescue does not make you a match, and I worked through several candidates. I had gleaned information and I direct sourced my information from the original owners. They were very helpful and I only wish I could have been consulted prior to this crazy 3 week expedition for this young Griffon. So I contacted my good friend, Rob Stumph, who owns a six year old, Outback bred Griffon named Smokey. He seemed to me a match, and then Nancy, above, and Eric jumped in a car and Rob left as well, and they met in the middle... which really ended up the middle of the night! Rob promptly saw some Bob Marley in Boomer / Eddie and he had his forever name Marley.

It is going to take some time but I see great things in Marley's life. Rob is an active hiker, and enjoys the Griffon antics. Though Smokey has a special place in his heart both Rob and his wife felt they needed another Griffon. They kind of feel like they were needed by Marley too. Rob is an excellent dog trainer and will provide the necessary not secret recipe. Exercise, Obedience, and Love in that order

Back to Idaho

BOOMER/ EDDIE / MARLEY

 

This handsome fellow is Marley. I am tipping you off now this story has a happy ending. But there is a lesson here about people and dogs and life to be learned. It is important to understand the needs of any breed of dog you are considering owning. For the most part most of the people that inquire have done quite a bit more investigation than the average would be dog owner. And the original owners of Marley, then Boomer were the same. He was the husband's dream dog, and seemed perfect on paper.

I am not naïve to understanding life happens, and I did not walk in these folks shoes, so in a nutshell this was a high energy dog that did not fit their expectations. Not one time did these folks reach out to me with questions or issues. So I am here to let my owners know I am that person. I am your advocate, and I can offer solutions and in some rare cases find your Griffon a more suitable home. I have always been a straight talker and maybe that puts people off, but blunt truth is what I am best at, and I am a resource when it comes to working with Griffons.

Boomer

Back to Boomer, he was at home climbing fences, and not listening at the ripe ol' age of less than a year old. As I always say Exercise, Obedience, then Love in that order and when this balance is out of whack a young hormone driven, puppy can be quite a handful. In my humble opinion the

Trouble in Paradise

The owners lost patience and decided to find Boomer a home disregarding calling the breeder, me. Placed a common ad and got what I would consider the kind of response I would expect.... someone who mis-portrayed their situation and understanding of the needs of this little handful. He ended up in a trailer court with a frail older man, who had a 3 foot high bamboo fence in his tiny yard. Boomer, now named Eddie simply hopped the fence and being a social butterfly introduced himself to every trailer in the community. This went on for some 3 weeks.

Eddie

"Eddie" Got nabbed by the dog police eventually, but by then had captured many of the neighbors attention and affection. He was after all gregarious, fun loving, and people seeking, loved children, dog friendly, and knew commands. So Mary his first Guardian angel was contacted. She went to the shelter sprung him and returned him to older owner.

At 6:30 AM the older neighbor had Eddie in hand thrust him and his paper work at Mary and said he was too much dog for him. She lives also in the park and has 2 small dogs of her own, contacted the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Rescue.... enter Christi Williams.  

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Rescue

Christi Williams Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Rescue

Now Christi Williams partners with a few other folks and through the paperwork shuffle found my name. We were familiar with one another and she messaged me, saying one of my bred dogs was found in a shelter.

Guardian Angels

Mary and Family

Mary at left and her mother were eagerly awaiting my call. It seems she could only contain Eddie by sitting with him in her yard. She dared not let him go, and could not bring him in the house. I scrambled and thought family...... People that will do whatever it takes for you and she has a heart of Gold and soon proved that in Spades.

Nancy and Eric

Nancy at my house with Justice and Liberty

Meet my Aunt Nancy! She is the best and after a quick surmise of the situation agreed to literally leave that minute to get Eddie, a 2 hour plus drive in LA style traffic. All the while Mary patiently sat in her yard with the big ol oof. Nancy and my cousin Eric sight unseen loaded Eddie into the car, brought him home and made him comfortable.

Eddie

Puppies have left Congrats to all!

 And it begins in a snow storm!

Press now GUUS goes to Missouri.  What fun meeting Brian and Candice.  

Bravo now Jaeger will hunt Chucker in the Mountains of Idaho.  So good to meet Alan and Kim!

Whirlwind is headed to the Gold Rush State California or Bust. Wonderful people, The Roberts!

Zoe gets Splash, she will live the life of a forest Ranger with her mom in Colorado Congrats Zoe.

Drive now Arthur left for WA State The Russells sweated over who to pick.  Colorado bound maybe he can play with his sister.   

Sky came next and what a sweet little family they have.  Flynn their little boy named Lionheart, Ignatius because he loves Rock formations!   Their family couldnt be cuter and so prepared for a puppy.  What a pleasure. Headed to Idaho

Emily brought a photography fan club HAHA They were so fun and dwelt over their 2 choices but finally agreed on Charge the big dark headed looker.  Now Bazzle lives in the big state of Montana

and finally we met a special family that hails from Washington State and South Dakota.  They have the sweetest kindest puppy of the lot with Hero now named Kota, literally meeting them at the fence.  Ryan it was a pleasure meeting you both.  

and just like that we are done, so fun, you people are great!

Genetics in the works

Outback's Whiplash
Kristina and Chris and family have their hands full.... of a whole bunch of mischief and Love!

 Here at Idaho Outback, we are always looking towards the future.  Our females are integral to our ability to produce a consistent, Griffon puppy that exhibits all the health, conformation, temperament, and bird drive we expect.  Because the female gives so much to our program, we are always keeping new up and coming potential females, which enables us to retire our females young.  I have a long waitlist for these choice few retired females, and those that have been recipients have loved their experience with our beloved companions.  

Today I am here to talk about our lesser-known male side of our plans.  I have several co-owns.  These are males that live with people I trust and who believe in our breeding program.  When I have a great, genetic breeding, I like to preserve my genetic options by partnering with these folks.  It is easier for us to manage 1 resident male, so these lucky males go live with folks that train, love, house, and hunt with them.  Breeder prospects are just that breeder prospects.  Ultimately the males I choose to add to my program are perfect specimens.  If they are examples of the breed that are conform and beautiful, have a joyous nature, have natural hunting instincts, and are biddable, they are then sent to the Vet clinic for health screening.

Every male will belong to the CHIC program and have a CHIC number.  That alone is not enough for this program, so beyond, hips, elbows, and eye testings, we also screen for thyroid issues, look for any persistent genetic issues including allergies, teeth anomalies, chronic ear infections, or bladder issues.  

The male impacts the greatest number of pups we produce because naturally it is no skin off his nose to father multiple litters in any year.  Thie following pictures are images of BB.  He is a JUSTICE x CHROME dog, now 3.5 years old.  He has passed all the criteria to be worthy of a breeder and will be health tested.  Hopefully you will see BB in the plans for 2025.  

I am also including images of Whiplash, he is also a co-own a work in progress.  Brave X Butte pup. 

Outback's BB

Outback's BB lives the good life between Big Sky Montana and sunny California.  Thanks to Kurt for raising this Handsom fellow!

My new prospect! Her name is Swift!

 Help a girl out.  I need to figure out a registered name for her.  Starts with Outback's and has the name Swift in it.  Ideas appreciated you can comment to the post or email me I love a name with a little sass in it.  Just cant come up with anything, IdahoOutbackGriffons@gmail.com  SHe is a Braveheart X ButteView female

Outback's Bandit

 Bandit is ready to be a dad again, Chapel is due on the 15th!

Chapel X Bandit

Chapel and Bandit Photo shoot!

The Golden List

 The Golden List is my name for our wait list.  I have used this system for quite a few years now, it isnt perfect, but I think it is fair and it reflects my values in producing the best Griffon Puppy possible and getting him into the best home possible.   First off if you scroll to the very bottom of the blog you will see how to get onto the Golden List. 

 I take an intentionally small deposit to be added. This gives you the client some skin in the game. At first, I didnt ask for anything but I soon realized that this small deposit correlated into a much more committed and thoughtful waitlist.  I also am not in a big rush to take a deposit.  You do not lose your place here because pick orders are based on the original email date not the deposit date.  So you are free to research other breeders before sending me money.  

Once you are ready to quit worrying about getting yourself the perfect Griffon puppy, you contact me and get on the list.  I take this as my job now.  You will be notified of general plans, planned Breedings, confirmed pregnancies, and announcement of birth followed by a contact to see if you are ready and where you fall in the pick order.  I really try hard to contact you when birth occurs, so expect a call if you do not respond to your email.  

I believe the timing of getting a puppy really correlates with how well prepared you are for him, so I never penalize you for rolling your name to a later litter.  That is part of the bigger picture.  Also know that once you have purchased an Outback bred puppy I consider you family, a known and proven good home for a Griffon, so you will be bumped to the top of any litter behind myself and others that are also past buyers now on the waitlist.  This will make the waitlist change slightly sometimes, but usually not by but a spot or so.  

Growth plates and exercise.

Jethro Reed

 This link is science backed.  Exactly how my mind works.  It lays to rest some of the recent garbage about exercise and puppies.  Common sense should prevail.  https://www.mylamedog.com/post/what-is-the-logic-behind-not-exercising-puppies-until-the-growth-plates-are-closed

Exciting New Addition to Idaho Outback Griffons

 Time marches on and we love the imprint Aux Lakes bred Idaho Outback Brown Chrome had on our Kennel.  Chrome is now retired, and still going strong. We are using 2 of his daughters. Chapel and Grace, and his son Towser in our current line up.  I have been searching for just the right addition to our dogs and after doing health tests I am happy to say that Butte has come to be our resident male on our little farm.  Handy because he is not related to any of our girls.  He wont of course be used on all the girls as there is always a plan and a match.  I am happy to say we did just breed him to Brave, she will have pups out the door near the first of December.   We are super excited to see these 2 should be some gorgeous hunting machines.  

Butte came to us from Butte View Kennels out of Reno NV.  Becky and John have been raising and showing Griffons for 30 years.  Every dog I saw on their place was a lovely example of a Griffon.  Butte is no exception.  Exactly what I need a very harsh gorgeous coat, 53# keeping the frame smaller which I believe makes for a longer lasting field dog, moves like a dream, literally floats along, steady under noise  thunder and gun shot and so far eager to please.  His lineage is literally Champions or Grand Champions for 4 generations back on either side of his pedigree.  

Here are my first photos of him playing with the girls.  He is really cute. Also a couple of Brave that we just paired him to. 

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