Hansen Family Great Danes

Since Coming Home

2009-08-05T03:05:00.000-07:00

So here they are..... finally.

Below are the photos, in no specific order, of Gus and Ruby since his homecoming in April.

I promise to try and be better with keeping the photos up to date, as I know a lot of family and friends like to see the escapades these two get up to.

Here's Gus!!

2009-05-16T20:13:00.000-07:00

He's home!!!!

We agonised for ages what to call him, and when doing a search for Great Dane items on ebay I came across items for " Gus, the Great Dane, Hansen ", who is a poker player. So our boy has been named after the world famous poker player.

As you can see, his mother is very glad to have him home. I think it really helped her emotionally when he arrived. She really perked up and was genuinely happy to have him with her. The mothering instinct was there again, and she was always checking on him making sure where he was and what he was doing.

10 Weeks Old

2009-05-16T19:50:00.000-07:00

Well it is my final day with the pups. Today (10th April) they are 10 weeks old, and we take our boy home, and say goodbye to the rest, as they will soon be going to their new homes.

This is the day I have been both looking forward to and dreading. Leaving all my babies behind and taking just one back home with me is heartbreaking.

The day is over, and we have our new boy back home with us. I cried most of the way home, as it broke my heart leaving the other boy I had bonded so closely with.

I was lucky to meet one of the new Mothers, and she has named her boy Toby. It eases the pain when I know what my little girls (Rubys) babies are being called and where they are going to live.

9 Weeks Old

2009-05-16T19:22:00.000-07:00

The pups turned 9 weeks old on the 3rd April, so here are the pics, better late than never.

It is drawing close to when we have to make that final decision as to which pup we want, and I am still torn between two. The one with the white patch on his chest, and the one with the black thumbprint on his head. White patch has hurt his leg this week, and has a bit of a limp, so hopefully that heals with rest.

I am going to miss the pups when they go to new homes.

8 Weeks Old

2009-04-11T23:16:00.000-07:00

So here are the beautiful babies at 8 weeks of age. They are growing so much. I just love spending time with them, but unfortunately I know the day is coming where I have to make my decision and pick just one.

7 Weeks Old

2009-03-25T02:21:00.001-07:00

Well its been 2 weeks since I have seen the puppies, and you can see from the photos that they have certainly grown. They are all so cute and adorable, I am certainly not looking forwarding to picking only one.

One of my favorites is the one with the white patch on his chest, he also seems to be the one that loves the camera!

5 Weeks Old

2009-03-14T23:35:00.001-07:00

The puppies are now 5 weeks old. They are growing so fast, it is wonderful to see. They are spending more time down in the kennel, and they think that is great. They are amazed at the big wide world there is to explore.

4 Weeks Old

2009-03-06T19:34:00.000-08:00

Here they are at 4 weeks. We had a bit of excitement this week, Ruby being the ever protective mother broke a window with her head a sustained a minor cut, hence the bandage.

Pups are doing well, and are growing nicely.

3 Weeks Old

2009-02-23T01:26:00.000-08:00

Here are Ruby's Pups at 3 weeks of age.

They are growing so fast and are now hearing. They run and bark and it is so funny when they do this.

I am very proud of what a good Mum Ruby is. You will see in a couple of the photos that she has Bianca and Elliott sitting in the box with her and the pups. The thing to remember is that Ruby only see's these kids at dog shows, and does not live with children. This to me is a true testament of not only her nature but also the love she has for Bianca and Elliott.

Puppies at 2 weeks old

2009-02-19T23:04:00.000-08:00

Puppies are now 2 weeks old and growing fast.

Puppies at 1 week old

2009-02-19T20:37:00.000-08:00

Here are some photos of Ruby and her pups and one week of age.

She is being a good mum and keeping them nice and clean.

You can even see the smiley face on one of the pups

Puppies Have Arrived!!

2009-02-04T00:55:00.000-08:00

Ruby delivered 8 beautiful puppies on Friday 30th January

5 boys and 3 girls

Rubys Having Babies!!!

2009-01-17T14:52:00.001-08:00

It's confirmed, Ruby is expecting her first litter at the end of January.

All enquiries to either kochak@ozemail.com.au or contact us on our email address to the right.

Alternatively please call Stephen and Lois Arrowsmith on 07 54476126

or Candy, Shane or Gem on 07 38240556

Ultrasound at 5 weeks

This is one of the puppies, you can see its head on the left hand side, then the white line on the bottom of the body is its spine, and the line going from it bottom to its head is the tail.

Nearly Due

Ruby in one of her favorite sleeping positions

Ruby at just over 5 weeks pregnant

Ruby feeling rather tired with the "puppies on board"

New Years Eve

2009-01-17T14:41:00.001-08:00

Ruby having a bit of "hair of the dog" on New Years day

Just so everyone is clear, No I did NOT give my dog Champagne, this is just set up for the photo.

Christmas 2008

2009-01-17T01:22:00.000-08:00

Ruby had a lot of fun opening her presents from Santa!!

GDSQ Specialty Show 2008

2008-11-14T03:31:00.000-08:00

Here are photos from the Great Danes Society of QLD Specialty Show. Ruby won "Intermediate in show" a great accomplishment for her. All photos from the show have been taken by Charlotte from Charlotte Reeves photography (see link at side) Thanks Charlotte for some great photos!!

"A tender moment"

Ruby and her Uncle Phil

"Stand tall and proud girl"

Ruby and her Uncle Phil

"Running like the wind"

Ruby running with Uncle Phil

"Standing Proud"

Ruby and her Uncle Mark

"Lets go girl"

Ruby and her Uncle Mark

"Head up girl"
Ruby and her Uncle Mark

"Let show 'em boy"
9 year old Norton and his Daddy

Beaudesert KC show - 8th November 2008

2008-11-08T19:23:00.000-08:00

Well the Beaudesert KC show was certainly a wash out.....literally. It poured down rain most of the night. Ruby wasnt successful tonight, I think in part to the rain, she hates the wet weather. All that squishiness under her toes and shes not allowed to jump in the puddles!!

So here are some photos of the night.

"We are not amused"

Lester and Marilyn in big crate, Ruby learning what it is to be in a crate!!

"I love you Daddy"

Ruby ever so grateful that Shane got her out of that crate

"This looks like a comfy seat" says Louie.

Vicky, Al on the ground, and Louie making a comfy chair out of Chelsea

Chelsea and Louie

"I'm not talking to anyone!!"

Marilyn making herself comfy on one of the chairs, and refusing to be part of the conversation

"Can we go home to bed yet?"

Louie and Al just chillin' together

Lester, Kochak Lester Bangs, gets Intermediate in Group

Gina, Kochak Lucrezia Borgia, getting a treat after going in for group specials.

And thus ends another night of dog shows in the "Kochak Kingdom"

Ahhhhh Freedom!

2008-11-06T20:50:00.001-08:00

"Road Trip"

A Day at the Beach 2007

2008-11-06T20:21:00.000-08:00

Our first trip to the beach and this is what she says

"You want me to get out the car and go where????"

"Ok, this is kind of nice, love the smells on this soft stuff"

"Dont let that big wave get me Daddy!"

"Mummy did you see that big wave that nearly got me??"

"Ah, me and my Daddy going for a walk..........are they shops down there??"

Ruby's First Christmas - 2006

2008-10-09T03:54:00.000-07:00

Ruby couldn't believe Santa Claus left her a sack full of toys, and even a toy box to put them all in!! She was very eager to get in her Santa Sack and play with all her new stuff.

Puppyhood

2008-10-09T01:34:00.000-07:00

Here are some cute photos of Ruby as a puppy. As you can see she loves her stuffed toys. She was particularly fond of Hippo (the green toy) and her little puppy. She loved to sleep cuddled up to them.

Best Junior In Show - GDSQ 2007

2008-09-13T23:49:00.001-07:00

Ruby won Best Junior in Show at her very first Specialty show. Pictured here at 14months old, she was lovingly handled by her Daddy, Shane.

We Are Family - Ethan and Ruby

2008-09-13T23:35:00.000-07:00

Kochak Kaos (Ethan on left) and Kochak Kandi Coloured (Ruby on right) putting their best paw forward at one of many Ag Shows they attended together. Ethan owned and handled by Debbie Daly.

Learning to stand

2008-09-13T21:39:00.000-07:00

Here is Ruby at about 5 months old, learning to be a show dog. Her Aunty Lois is trying to teach her to stand nice and still for the show ring.