{"id":6171,"date":"2015-08-10T22:32:43","date_gmt":"2015-08-11T05:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bluefairyotterhound.com\/?p=6171"},"modified":"2026-01-03T20:22:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T04:22:45","slug":"bella-the-princess","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=6171","title":{"rendered":"Bella \u2013 The Princess"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/br><\/p>\n<h3>Facts:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/a-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/a-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-15825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/a-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/a-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/a-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/a-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AKC Registered Name: GCHB IntCH Blue Fairy&#8217;s Breaking Dawn BN RI SWA RATO CGCA TKN VOX<\/li>\n<li>Call Name: Bella<\/li>\n<li>Color: Black &#038; Tan<\/li>\n<li>Height\/Weight:  24inches \/ 82lbs<\/li>\n<li>Titles: AKC Bronze Grand Champion, IABCA\/International Champion,  Beginner Novice Obedience, Rally Intermediate, Scent Work Advanced, Barn Hunt Open, Canine Good Citizen &#038; Community Canine (CGCA), Trick Dog Novice, Versatile Otterhound Excellent<\/li>\n<li>5 Generation Pedigree: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/otterhound.pedigreedatabaseonline.com\/en\/Blue-Fairy-s-Breaking-Dawn\/pedigree\/1004\/i\">GCHB Blue Fairy&#8217;s Breaking Dawn BN RI SWA RATO CGCA TKN<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>DOB: 05-March-2012  <\/li>\n<li>DOD: 20-Feb-2025 (Old Age)<\/li>\n<li>Health Info: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.offa.org\/display.html?appnum=1532027#animal\"target=\"_blank\">OFA Record for Blue Fairy&#8217;s Breaking Dawn<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/br><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/1-McCartney-BlueFairy-Hounds-1-FILEminimizer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/1-McCartney-BlueFairy-Hounds-1-FILEminimizer-300x237.jpg\" alt=\"McCartney BlueFairy Hounds: Bella &amp; Ozzy\" width=\"230\" height=\"167\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-11623\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>About Bella<\/h3>\n<p><a name=\"top\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"#The Name\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Name<\/a><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n\t<a href=\"#The Talents\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Talents<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n\t<a href=\"#The Dog Shows\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Dog Shows<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n\t<a href=\"#Life with Puppies\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Caretaker &#8211; Life with Puppies<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n\t<a href=\"#The Mother\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Mother &#8211; Litters Whelped<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n\t<a href=\"#Videography\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Videography<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:justify\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-5-4-Girl-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-5-4-Girl-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Bella - New Otterhound Club Member  (5 Days Old) \" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-5-4-Girl-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-5-4-Girl-2-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-5-4-Girl-2-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-5-4-Girl-2-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Bella is the Pack Princess.  Yet again, we were not planning to keep a puppy from <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=3171\">Leeloo&#8217;s March 2012 litter<\/a><\/span> but the Universe had different plans.  Bella was the last puppy born. Weighing only 1.18lbs, she was the smallest of her littermates, but equally active and very vocal.  From the very beginning, Bella was a happy, easy going puppy.  No agenda, no missions, just a mellow hound, happy to be part of the pack.  Very much like her Mom Leeloo. <\/p>\n<p>As time went by, she slowly became our favorite: great temperament, fabulous ear set, coat and overall physique. <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-at-the-Beach.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-at-the-Beach-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Bella at the Beach (May 2012 - 8 weeks old)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-at-the-Beach-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-at-the-Beach-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-at-the-Beach-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-at-the-Beach-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>We made a decision not to place her in another State and started searching for a &#8216;perfect&#8217; home locally, in a Southern California. Our goal was to have the ability to watch her develop, show in conformation ring and hopefully, breed in the future.  It was not until week 8 that we finally gave up and let her stay.  Not an easy decision from a practical stand point, but emotionally she won our hearts around week 4.  We were just looking for an excuse to keep her.  I guess Bella found a perfect home after all \ud83d\ude42<br \/>\n<\/br><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-21-4-Bella-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-21-4-Bella-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Day 21 -  Bella \" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-6180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-21-4-Bella-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-21-4-Bella-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-21-4-Bella-1-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-21-4-Bella-1-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-31-Bella-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-31-Bella-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Day 31 - Bella\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-6181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-31-Bella-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-31-Bella-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-31-Bella-1-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-31-Bella-1-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-41-Bella-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-41-Bella-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Day 41 - Bella\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-6182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-41-Bella-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-41-Bella-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-41-Bella-1-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-41-Bella-1-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bella is a fun loving hound.  She enjoys daily mayhem with her best friend and the most favorite chew-toy Ozzy.  We are amazed how well they play together, considering size and weight difference. As a puppy, Bella would make marks with her razor-sharp teeth on Ozzy&#8217;s ears, neck and shoulders. For Ozzy, it was a low price to pay for a full-time playmate.  With time, their bond got stronger and puppy games evolved into racing and wrestling.  Ozzy is Bella&#8217;s idol and she wants to be just like him &#8211; for good or bad.  He taught her how to swim, dig and howl and she is always ready to follow his lead.  <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-20-Bella-Oz.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-20-Bella-Oz-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Day 20 - Bella meets the Oz\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-6223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-20-Bella-Oz-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-20-Bella-Oz-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-20-Bella-Oz-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-20-Bella-Oz-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-62-Ozzy-Bella-8-FILEminimizer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-62-Ozzy-Bella-8-FILEminimizer-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Day 62 - Ozzy &amp; Bella Sharing a Toy\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-6224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-62-Ozzy-Bella-8-FILEminimizer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-62-Ozzy-Bella-8-FILEminimizer-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-62-Ozzy-Bella-8-FILEminimizer-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Day-62-Ozzy-Bella-8-FILEminimizer-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Ozzy-Bella-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Ozzy-Bella-8-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Ozzy &amp; Bella - Sharing a Toy (June 2012)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-6229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Ozzy-Bella-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Ozzy-Bella-8-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Ozzy-Bella-8-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Ozzy-Bella-8-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/At-the-Beach-11a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/At-the-Beach-11a-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Ozzy &amp; Bella At the Beach (Sept 2012)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/At-the-Beach-11a-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/At-the-Beach-11a-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/At-the-Beach-11a-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/At-the-Beach-11a-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>     <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Oz-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Oz-3-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Bella &amp; Oz (Oct 2012)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Oz-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Oz-3-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Oz-3-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Oz-3-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>   <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Ozzy-Guarding-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Ozzy-Guarding-3-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Bella &amp; Ozzy Guarding (Sept 2012)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Ozzy-Guarding-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Ozzy-Guarding-3-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Ozzy-Guarding-3-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Ozzy-Guarding-3-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-8a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-8a-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Bella &amp; Phoebe (Feb 2013)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-8763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-8a-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-8a-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-8a-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-8a-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>In January 2013, after helping to raise <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=6045\">Mamba&#8217;s 2012 Halloween Puppies<\/a><\/span>, Bella transitioned to being the &#8220;Big Sister&#8221; and a full time playmate to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=8796\">Phoebe<\/a><\/span>.   Bella\u2019s new responsibilities included potty\/doggie door training, daily yard explorations and toy selections.  Great teacher and the best chew-toy for Phoebe\u2019s puppy teeth.  It must have been a payback for her times chewing on Ozzy. Bella performed her new duties with joy and enthusiasm.  Never too tired for a run or a good game of tug with a toy or a towel.   Bella and Phoebe were best friends and playmates and watching them entertain each other never got boring.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-6-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Bella &amp; Phoebe (Jan 2013)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-6-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-6-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-6-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>     <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-4-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Bella &amp; Phoebe (March 2013)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-4-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-4-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-4-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>   <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-8-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Bella &amp; Phoebe (Feb 2013)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-8-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-8-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-8-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2014-03-07-001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2014-03-07-001-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Phoebe &amp; Bella (March 2014)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-10086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2014-03-07-001-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2014-03-07-001-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2014-03-07-001-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2014-03-07-001-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2013-09-28-007-FILEminimizer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2013-09-28-007-FILEminimizer-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bella &amp; Phoebe (Sept 2013)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-11617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2013-09-28-007-FILEminimizer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2013-09-28-007-FILEminimizer-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2013-09-28-007-FILEminimizer-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2013-09-28-007-FILEminimizer-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-41.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-41-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Bella &amp; Phoebe (Feb 2014)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-10088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-41-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-41-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-41-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Phoebe-41-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/IMG_2533-2-e1487547373189.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14146\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/IMG_2533-2-e1487547373189-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Rachel - July 2016\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-14146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/IMG_2533-2-e1487547373189-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/IMG_2533-2-e1487547373189-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/IMG_2533-2-e1487547373189-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/IMG_2533-2-e1487547373189-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>2016 brought another change in pack dynamics: at the beginning of the year we bred Bella\u2019s Sister Addie (CH Blue Fairy&#8217;s Paper Moon).  In March, we whelped and raised Addie&#8217;s <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=12829\">Gr8ful Eight Litter<\/a><\/span> and somehow, one of the puppies stayed behind \ud83d\ude09   Hello Trouble!  Hello <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=8796\">Rachel<\/a><\/span>!  Bella, as expected, stepped up to the new challenge of raising yet another addition to our Pack.  I have to admit that her interaction with the puppy is a bit different this time.  Bella is now more of a teacher and companion, than a playmate.   At 4 years old, Bella has less energy and interest in never-ending-play.  Rachel is demanding and dominant, so Bella usually chooses the times and ways to meet her demands, with skill and enthusiasm.  Her smarts and temperament are simply remarkable.   Amazing hound!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><\/br><br \/>\n<a href=\"#top\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Back to the top<\/a><br \/>\n<\/br><br \/>\n<a name=\"The Name\"><\/p>\n<h3>The Name<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14134\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bella\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-14134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Bella was born at dawn following a very challenging delivery.  It took her almost 4 hours to come out.  We were working hard with the vet Belinda to help Leeloo throughout the whelping process and the arrival of the last puppy was truly a labor of love.   Breaking thru to the \u2018otter\u2019 side, as the sun was rising.  Pretty cosmic!  We initially called the puppy Belinda, after the vet who delivered her, but over time the name got shortened to Bella \u2013 the main character in the book &#038; the movie Twilight Saga:  Breaking Dawn.   Very fitting!<br \/>\n<\/br><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/5-2013-09-19-002-FILEminimizer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/5-2013-09-19-002-FILEminimizer-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bella (Sept 2013)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-9615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/5-2013-09-19-002-FILEminimizer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/5-2013-09-19-002-FILEminimizer-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/5-2013-09-19-002-FILEminimizer-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/5-2013-09-19-002-FILEminimizer-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>    <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/10-2013-11-15-010.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/10-2013-11-15-010-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bella Jumping (Nov 2013)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-9595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/10-2013-11-15-010-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/10-2013-11-15-010-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/10-2013-11-15-010-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/10-2013-11-15-010-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>    <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/9-2013-07-10-007-FILEminimizer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/9-2013-07-10-007-FILEminimizer-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bella Smiling (July 2013)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-9507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/9-2013-07-10-007-FILEminimizer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/9-2013-07-10-007-FILEminimizer-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/9-2013-07-10-007-FILEminimizer-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/9-2013-07-10-007-FILEminimizer-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/br><br \/>\n<a href=\"#top\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Back to the top<\/a><br \/>\n<\/br><br \/>\n<a name=\"The Talents\"><\/p>\n<h3>The Talents<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2014-12-08-014.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2014-12-08-014-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bella Running at the Beach\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-11486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2014-12-08-014-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2014-12-08-014-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2014-12-08-014-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2014-12-08-014-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Bella has many talents and I often call her the best hound we\u2019ve ever bred.   She has the combination of Leeloo\u2019s laid back personality and Mamba\u2019s eagerness to perform.  Bella has a lot of charm and enthusiasm for life.  She loves meeting people, especially kids.  She seems to recognize their voices from a distance and she immediately gravitates in their direction wagging her tail and giving them that big Otterhound smile.   Bella is also very playful with other dogs.   She easily makes new friends at the beach and always picks a partner for playing \u2018catch me if you can\u2019.   Her speed and agility are surprising for a hound of her size and she wins almost every race. <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/2014-10-26-020.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/2014-10-26-020-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bella (Oct 2014)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-11429\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bella is extremely smart.  We are constantly amazed how fast she learns and we give her every opportunity to succeed in obedience, agility and NoseWorks.    <\/p>\n<p>We started with Puppy Classes to get her \u201cpaws wet\u201d and she earned her S.T.A.R Puppy Medallion at only 3.5 months old.  Good Canine Citizen (CGC) title quickly followed.  There were tense moments during the CGC test when it was time for a \u201cdown\u201d command in a wet grass. Loose leash walking was equally tricky when then nose wanted to sniff the ground, but at the end, we passed with a perfect score. <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Bella-CGC-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Bella-CGC-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bella CGC (April 2013)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-9337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Bella-CGC-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Bella-CGC-2-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Bella-CGC-2-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Bella-CGC-2-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> Good girl \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n<p>In Spring 2015 we started training in Rally.  In my past experience, the toughest part is to keep an Otterhound entertained with repetitive obedience commands that they know well while the grass and the scents all around are so much more fun!   Bella has been doing extremely well at our classes and conquered all stations and \u201cmaneuvers\u201d with enthusiasm. No question she had the skills. My job was to follow the signs and keep her attention.  Check out our training video below! In June 2015,  <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Rally-Novice-1-e1487548877929.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14147\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Rally-Novice-1-e1487548877929-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bella - Rally Novice (1)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-14147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Rally-Novice-1-e1487548877929-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Rally-Novice-1-e1487548877929-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Rally-Novice-1-e1487548877929-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Rally-Novice-1-e1487548877929-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> we entered in our first Rally trail and to my surprise, we completed Rally Novice title requirements in just one weekend with amazing scores of 97, 92 and 97.  In December 2015 we received an invitation to participate in the 3rd AKC Rally National Championship.  Bella was the only Otterhound invited to the event.  We were very very proud!<\/p>\n<p>Bella is our first Otterhound to test her skills in Agility.  She has always been the most energetic and agile hound in our Pack, so we decided to give it a try. <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Melrose-70b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Melrose-70b-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Melrose (Feb 2014)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-10090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Melrose-70b-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Melrose-70b-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Melrose-70b-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Melrose-70b-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>It was a learning experience for both of us.  Bella enjoys jumps, tunnels and the weave. I wish I had pictures or videos to show her in action!   There were a few obstacles that she did not like.  It took us weeks to conquer the \u201cA\u201d frame and \u201cthe walk\u201d is still a challenge.   It will be a long long time before we are ready to compete.  In the meantime, it\u2019s about good times together. <\/p>\n<p>Bella\u2019s scent instincts are strong.  It\u2019s fun to watch her work the field following rabbits or other smells that catch her attention.   <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-NoseWork-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-NoseWork-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bella - NoseWork (Feb 2015)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-11624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-NoseWork-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-NoseWork-2-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-NoseWork-2-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-NoseWork-2-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>She never slows down and has unbelievable energy to search on her own and keep up with the rest of the Pack.  We recently introduced Bella to NoseWork and she quickly showed that finding a treat is not really a challenge. Following her nose and getting treats was a piece of cake.  Enthusiasm for anything and everything at all times.  Perfect companion! <\/p>\n<p>In 2018 we discovered a new \u201cnose\u201d challenge:  Barn Hunt. In Barn hunt, a dog is tasked with finding a rat hidden in a plastic tube and covered with hay. <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Bella-Barn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Bella-Barn-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-15321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Bella-Barn-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Bella-Barn-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Bella-Barn-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Bella-Barn-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  The dog has to use the nose to find the rat and indicate the location to the handler.<br \/>\nWith a solid foundation from Nose Works training, Bella got the idea very quickly. In only a few weeks, she made a great progress and we hope to get her ready for her first trial by the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Bella truly is the most versatile Otterhound we have bred.  Smart and beautiful.  A perfect companion and a great performer.  And let\u2019s not forget the curls and the super-long eyelashes!  She\u2019s got it all.  My Princess \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/12-Bella-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/12-Bella-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bella (March 2014)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-9791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/12-Bella-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/12-Bella-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/12-Bella-1-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/12-Bella-1-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2015-04-16-003-FILEminimizera.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2015-04-16-003-FILEminimizera-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bella Climbing at the Beach (April 2015)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-11618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2015-04-16-003-FILEminimizera-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2015-04-16-003-FILEminimizera-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2015-04-16-003-FILEminimizera-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2015-04-16-003-FILEminimizera-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2015-04-04-015-FILEminimizer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2015-04-04-015-FILEminimizer-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"2015-04-04 015 (FILEminimizer)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-11622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2015-04-04-015-FILEminimizer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2015-04-04-015-FILEminimizer-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2015-04-04-015-FILEminimizer-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2015-04-04-015-FILEminimizer-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/IMG_8174-e1445924696351.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11823\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/IMG_8174-e1445924696351-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bella at the Beach\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-11823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/IMG_8174-e1445924696351-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/IMG_8174-e1445924696351-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/IMG_8174-e1445924696351-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/IMG_8174-e1445924696351-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Travel-2-e1485140937162.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14024\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Travel-2-e1485140937162-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bella (Aug 2016)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-14024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Travel-2-e1485140937162-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Travel-2-e1485140937162-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Travel-2-e1485140937162-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Travel-2-e1485140937162-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/b.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11856\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/b-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bella in the Yard (Aug 2015)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-11856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/b-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/b-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/b-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/b-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <\/p>\n<p><\/br><br \/>\n<a href=\"#top\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Back to the top<\/a><br \/>\n<\/br><br \/>\n<a name=\"The Dog Shows\"><\/p>\n<h3>The Dog Shows<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-21-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Bella (April 2014)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-10080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-21-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-21-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-21-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-21-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Bella is phenomenal in the show ring. She must have inherited a special gene from her Grandmother Emma <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/clubs.akc.org\/ohca\/htmframes\/SCemma.htm\">(GCH Scentasia Double Trouble)<\/a><\/span> who is in the Otterhound Hall of Fame for her accomplishments in conformation, including the Best of Breed at the 2008 Otterhound National Specialty and multiple Best in Show titles.  <\/p>\n<p>Bella was started conformation classes at 7 months old and we knew from the very beginning that she was a natural show dog material. <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2014-04-12-013.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2014-04-12-013-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Bella @ 2014 Hound Show in Silverado, CA\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-10078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2014-04-12-013-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2014-04-12-013-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2014-04-12-013-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2014-04-12-013-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> Her movement is flawless. It\u2019s stacking and standing was a challenge, but with time she mastered standing still like a statue.  The toughest part in conformation is to keep Bella calm and not let her enthusiasm take over.   Judges don\u2019t always appreciate a jester in their court \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<p>Bella\u2019s ring d\u00e9but was at the Hound Show in Indio, CA in January 2013. At 10 months old, she won her first 4-point major, Best of Winners and Winners Bitch titles two days in a row.  Made us proud!     Summer 2013 was full of fun competition.  Bella continued to improve with every show and having good time doing it. <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-BOB-@-Mt-Palomar-Show-May-2014-1a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-BOB-@-Mt-Palomar-Show-May-2014-1a-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Bella BOB @ Mt Palomar Show May 2014\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-10079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-BOB-@-Mt-Palomar-Show-May-2014-1a-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-BOB-@-Mt-Palomar-Show-May-2014-1a-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-BOB-@-Mt-Palomar-Show-May-2014-1a-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-BOB-@-Mt-Palomar-Show-May-2014-1a-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>   <\/p>\n<p>In February 2014, she won her second Major and became the AKC Champion.  Competing in Best of Breed competition throughout summer 2014 proved to be both challenging and rewarding.   By September 2014, multiple Best of Breed wins put our Bella in the top 5 Otterhounds in Breed Rankings and #2 Female Otterhound in the country.   She became the second Blue Fairy Grand Champion in December 2014.  Well-deserved and no surprise.  <\/p>\n<p>In January 2015, Bella returned to the Hound Show in Indio, CA and won Best of Opposite title.  She lost only to our Ozzy <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=2392\">(GCH Blue Fairy&#8217;s Wizard of Oz)<\/a><\/span> who took Best of Breed.  Good day when 2 Blue Fairy hounds take the top prizes!  The winning streak continued througout spring and summer. In May 2015, at Mt Palomar Kennel Club show, Bella not only won the Best of Breed but also received the First in Owner-Handler Hound Group placement.  Good girl Bella \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-BOS-@-Hound-Show-Indio-CA-1-FILEminimizer.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11621\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-BOS-@-Hound-Show-Indio-CA-1-FILEminimizer-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bella - BOS @ Hound Show, Indio CA (1) (FILEminimizer)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-11621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-BOS-@-Hound-Show-Indio-CA-1-FILEminimizer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-BOS-@-Hound-Show-Indio-CA-1-FILEminimizer-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-BOS-@-Hound-Show-Indio-CA-1-FILEminimizer-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-BOS-@-Hound-Show-Indio-CA-1-FILEminimizer-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2-Feb-e1487550216351.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14149\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2-Feb-e1487550216351-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"IABCA Championship - Feb 2016\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-14149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2-Feb-e1487550216351-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2-Feb-e1487550216351-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2-Feb-e1487550216351-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2-Feb-e1487550216351-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-BOB-G1-@-Palomar-KC-May-2015.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11804\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-BOB-G1-@-Palomar-KC-May-2015-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Bella - BOB &amp; G1 @ Palomar KC (May 2015)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-11804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-BOB-G1-@-Palomar-KC-May-2015-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-BOB-G1-@-Palomar-KC-May-2015-200x200.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-BOB-G1-@-Palomar-KC-May-2015-59x59.jpeg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-BOB-G1-@-Palomar-KC-May-2015-141x141.jpeg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/1-Group-1-NOHS-1-e1487551595385.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14159\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/1-Group-1-NOHS-1-e1487551595385-200x200.jpeg\" alt=\"1-Group 1 - NOHS\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-14159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/1-Group-1-NOHS-1-e1487551595385-200x200.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/1-Group-1-NOHS-1-e1487551595385-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/1-Group-1-NOHS-1-e1487551595385-59x59.jpeg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/1-Group-1-NOHS-1-e1487551595385-141x141.jpeg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a>In 2016, at 4 years old, Bella has been in the top shape and performing exceptionally well in the show ring.   In March 2016, Bella got her IABCA International Championship title. In August 2016 she competed at the 35th Otterhound National Specialty weekend in Greeley, CO against 42 top Otterhounds in the country.  Results:  Best of Breed at the Rocky Mountain Hound Club and Select Bitch award at the Specialty show. We ended the year with two Owner Handler Group placements, including Group 1 win and participation in the Best is Show ring. Invitation to Westminster Dog Show 2017 was a bonus. Great honor! <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>The final ranking for our Bella in 2016: #1 Female and #3 Otterhound in Breed Standings. <\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-09-13_220406363_38BC1_iOS-1-e1487551787177.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14163\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-09-13_220406363_38BC1_iOS-1-e1487551787177-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Greeley 2016 - Best of Breed\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-14163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-09-13_220406363_38BC1_iOS-1-e1487551787177-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-09-13_220406363_38BC1_iOS-1-e1487551787177-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-09-13_220406363_38BC1_iOS-1-e1487551787177-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-09-13_220406363_38BC1_iOS-1-e1487551787177-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-09-16_194934000_0D13F_iOS-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14164\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-09-16_194934000_0D13F_iOS-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Breed Standing 2016\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-14164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-09-16_194934000_0D13F_iOS-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-09-16_194934000_0D13F_iOS-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-09-16_194934000_0D13F_iOS-1-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-09-16_194934000_0D13F_iOS-1-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-09-07_192725000_DA922_iOS-1-e1487551768128.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14162\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-09-07_192725000_DA922_iOS-1-e1487551768128-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Select Bitch - 2016 OHCA Specialty\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-14162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-09-07_192725000_DA922_iOS-1-e1487551768128-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-09-07_192725000_DA922_iOS-1-e1487551768128-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-09-07_192725000_DA922_iOS-1-e1487551768128-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-09-07_192725000_DA922_iOS-1-e1487551768128-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-12-10_15-58-39_984-1-e1487551708385.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14160\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-12-10_15-58-39_984-1-e1487551708385-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Group 3 NOHS - Dec 2016\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-14160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-12-10_15-58-39_984-1-e1487551708385-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-12-10_15-58-39_984-1-e1487551708385-200x200.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-12-10_15-58-39_984-1-e1487551708385-59x59.jpeg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-12-10_15-58-39_984-1-e1487551708385-141x141.jpeg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Westminster-Invite-2016-e1487552686486.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14165\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Westminster-Invite-2016-e1487552686486-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"Westminster Invite 2016\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-14165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Westminster-Invite-2016-e1487552686486-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Westminster-Invite-2016-e1487552686486-200x200.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Westminster-Invite-2016-e1487552686486-59x59.jpeg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Westminster-Invite-2016-e1487552686486-141x141.jpeg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-12-11_21-57-33_000-1-e1487559859548.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14161\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-12-11_21-57-33_000-1-e1487559859548-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"In Best in Show Ring - Dec 2016\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-14161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-12-11_21-57-33_000-1-e1487559859548-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-12-11_21-57-33_000-1-e1487559859548-200x200.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-12-11_21-57-33_000-1-e1487559859548-59x59.jpeg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/2016-12-11_21-57-33_000-1-e1487559859548-141x141.jpeg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><\/br><br \/>\n<a href=\"#top\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Back to the top<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/br><br \/>\n<a name=\"Life with Puppies\"><\/p>\n<h3>The Caretaker &#8211; Life with Puppies<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Bella Trying to Meet the Puppies (Nov 2012)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-1-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-1-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>In October 2012, Bella was introduced to the world of puppies when <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=6045\">Mamba&#8217;s Halloween 2012 litter<\/a><\/span> was born.  From the very first day she was fascinated with the little creatures and every noise, every move they made.  Mamba could not discourage Bella\u2019s daily attempts to meet her cousins.  Bella became my assistant in daily puppy \u2018chores&#8217;. She would stay close when it was time to serve Mamba\u2019s meals in the whelping box. She\u2019d watched the cleaning and changing of the bedding looking for an opportunity to touch a puppy with her nose.  After a while, Mamba stopped growling and accepted Bella\u2019s constant presence.   <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-15-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Bella  in Charge (Dec 2012)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-8770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-15-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-15-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-15-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-15-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>When puppies started walking around, Bella didn&#8217;t quite know how to approach them, but she knew they were more fun than her toys!   She was very eager to play and too excited at times.  We had to watch her to make sure she did not smack a puppy with her paw.  In a short time, Bella mastered her puppy-sitting skills.  She was patient and gentle. When her enthusiasm took over, she would simply run a lap or two around the couch and then lay down to play with the puppies again.  Amazing!   Bella proved again that she is a fast learner \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-6-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Bella  &amp; Puppies (Dec 2012)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-6-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-6-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-6-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-20.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-20-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Bella &amp; Jace (Dec 2012)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-20-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-20-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-20-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-20-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>   <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-17.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-17-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Bella  &amp; Puppies (Dec 2012)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-17-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-17-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-17-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-17-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-16-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Mamba, Bella  &amp; Puppies (Dec 2012)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-16-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-16-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-16-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-16-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>    <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-7-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Bella &amp; Newton (Dec 2012)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-7-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-7-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-7-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-10-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Mamba, Bella  &amp; Puppies (Dec 2012)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-8776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-10-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-10-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Bella-Puppies-10-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/br><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-31-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-31-11-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Day 31 (Lounging with Bella)\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-10653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-31-11-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-31-11-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-31-11-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-31-11-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>In September 2014, Bella\u2019s <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=\">half-sister Khaleesi<\/a><\/span> was born.  As soon as Leeloo allowed visitors to her puppy, Bella was ready to assume her Big Sister duties.   She became Khaleesi\u2019s constant companion, caretaker and a playmate.  She\u2019d keep the puppy clean and entertained.  She had patience and creativity with the selection of chewing toys and daily games and never complained too much about the sharp sharp puppy teeth!  It never got boring watching the two sisters interact.  Bella proved once again that her maternal instincts are strong and one day, she will make a great Mom to her own litter of puppies.   We can\u2019t wait!<br \/>\n<\/br><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-26-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-26-3-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Day 26 (Hello Bella)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-10545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-26-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-26-3-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-26-3-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-26-3-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-31-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-31-7-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Day 31 - Out with Big Sister Bella\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-10638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-31-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-31-7-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-31-7-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-31-7-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-31-13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-31-13-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Day 31 - Sharing a Toy \" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-10644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-31-13-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-31-13-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-31-13-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Day-31-13-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Day-58-17.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Day-58-17-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Day 58 (Sharing a Toy with Bella)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-11152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Day-58-17-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Day-58-17-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Day-58-17-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Day-58-17-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Day-54-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Day-54-3-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Day 54 (Lunch with Bella)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-11071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Day-54-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Day-54-3-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Day-54-3-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Day-54-3-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>   <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Day-52-13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Day-52-13-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Day 52 (Hello Big Sis)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-11055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Day-52-13-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Day-52-13-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Day-52-13-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Day-52-13-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/br><br \/>\n<a href=\"#top\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Back to the top<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/br><br \/>\n<a name=\"The Mother\"><\/p>\n<h3>The Mother &#8211; Litters Whelped<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_9026.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12093\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_9026-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Day 4\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-12093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_9026-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_9026-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_9026-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_9026-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>In November 2015, Bella became a Mother to a singleton puppy Charlie (now Wookiee, Blue Fairy&#8217;s Force Awakens). Wookiee was born via C-section and we were a not sure if our first time Mom would know how to care for her tiny squeaky puppy.  Nursing came naturally, cleaning \u2013 not so much.  But after only a couple of days, she had it all figured out:  caring, nursing, cleaning, playing and protecting.  Great Mom!  For more information and weekly puppy diary, please visit our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=11912\">Puppy Patch: Puppy Diva<\/a><\/span> page.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2015-12-09_063411190_A947F_iOS-e1450072941525.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-12364\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2015-12-09_063411190_A947F_iOS-e1450072941525-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Day 28\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-12364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2015-12-09_063411190_A947F_iOS-e1450072941525-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2015-12-09_063411190_A947F_iOS-e1450072941525-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2015-12-09_063411190_A947F_iOS-e1450072941525-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2015-12-09_063411190_A947F_iOS-e1450072941525-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/FullSizeRender.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14166\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/FullSizeRender-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Bella and Wookiee - Jan 2017\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-14166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/FullSizeRender-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/FullSizeRender-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/FullSizeRender-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/FullSizeRender-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2015-12-07_223023852_CDEF1_iOS.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2015-12-07_223023852_CDEF1_iOS-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-12350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2015-12-07_223023852_CDEF1_iOS-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2015-12-07_223023852_CDEF1_iOS-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2015-12-07_223023852_CDEF1_iOS-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2015-12-07_223023852_CDEF1_iOS-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <\/p>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/12-24-2017-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/12-24-2017-8-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-14961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/12-24-2017-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/12-24-2017-8-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/12-24-2017-8-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/12-24-2017-8-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>In November 2018, Bella whelped her second litter, this time to 3 puppy boys, our Puppy Avengers.  These were the biggest and strongest puppies we\u2019ve ever had!   Bella once again proved to be an excellent Mother and a caretaker.  She had enough milk to feed an army and the boys enjoyed every \u201csip\u201d.   Bella\u2019s calm and happy temperament was passed to her puppies \u2013 they were content and playful.   Excellent breed ambassadors in the makings.   If you\u2019d like to lean more about this litter, please visit <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=14441\">Puppy Patch: Puppy Avengers<\/a><\/span> .<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-11-11_19-14-58_514.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-11-11_19-14-58_514-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-14534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-11-11_19-14-58_514-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-11-11_19-14-58_514-200x200.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-11-11_19-14-58_514-59x59.jpeg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-11-11_19-14-58_514-141x141.jpeg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/12-23-2017-25.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/12-23-2017-25-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-14947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/12-23-2017-25-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/12-23-2017-25-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/12-23-2017-25-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/12-23-2017-25-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-11-28_20-57-35_900.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-11-28_20-57-35_900-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-14662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-11-28_20-57-35_900-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-11-28_20-57-35_900-200x200.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-11-28_20-57-35_900-59x59.jpeg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2017-11-28_20-57-35_900-141x141.jpeg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Back to the top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/br><br \/>\n<a name=\"Videography\"><\/p>\n<h3>Videography<\/h3>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mJsNOOOo7Bg?si=ayhzzDAgDhRjbFVr\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vic9Y01zhqc?si=cVuvk6gLwsworI3C\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p8iOye3Ioh8?si=L_pRGUejhM_pI5Xb\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L2PqYKgEUy0?si=Hve5hvrDk_yyO7fK\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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She is smart and beautiful.  A perfect playmate for our youngsters and a role model to all puppies we bred and raised over the years.  Great temperament and easy going attitude.  Perfect companion! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":15824,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,6],"tags":[39,52,53],"class_list":["post-6171","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-the-pack","tag-otterhound","tag-otterhound-breeder","tag-otterhound-puppy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6171","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6171"}],"version-history":[{"count":95,"href":"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6171\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15858,"href":"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6171\/revisions\/15858"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/15824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6171"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6171"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6171"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}