I JUST LOVE THE FIFTH WEEK! (Daisy x Keefer)

The fifth week of a puppy's life is so fun and rewarding. They are finally developing personalities, walking more firmly and enjoying playing with each other and exploring.

Daisy has indicated that it is time for them to begin the weaning process so they are beginning to eat 'real' food, along with gruel made from Goat's Milk and The Honest Kitchen dehydrated food three times a day.  They are also doing a decent job of using the potty box and are making a conscious choice to 'go to their' bathroom when it is nearby and accessible.

Some of the adult doodles are also introducing themselves to the pups with good results - especially Gunny, who thinks pups are the best toys EVER! Of course, Daisy is with them several times a day, sometimes with Gunny tagging along.  :+)

The first few pics show how much they have risen on their learning curves.  :+)

Bindi, Cayman and Gunny.

I placed a 'crinkly' bag with an empty can in it into their pen to see who would be brave enough to check it out.
As you can see, Bindi is looking at it tentatively.

WYATT (Blk. Boy) did the same thing. What these pics don't show is Cayman - who looked at the bag,
went right up to it to check it out, dragged it a bit and then said 'It is fine, you guys can play with it'.

 

During this morning's play time in the pup room area, Wyatt decided to pose right on top of the slide.

It has never failed, all pups love to play on or near the stair.

Here is Bindi! She is not terribly brave of new things yet, but IS curious and social.  3  3/4 lbs 

  

Wyatt is the most photogenic pup ADNE has ever had. He is mellow, sensitive and amiable as well. 5  1/2 lbs

The mouse that roars! Cayman is tiny, brave, curious and spirited. She IS The Leader of the Pack!  2  1/2 lbs

As far as how big they will all be - all I can give you are guesses based on how they are tracking:

• I feel Wyatt will be the largest and favor his sire's weight of a minimum of 35 lbs. and about 18+ inches in height.
• Bindi should be about 17+ inches and weigh around 28 to 30 lbs.
• Little Cayman may favor one of her great-grandparents on her mom's side and be about 15 inches and weigh between 18 to 25 lbs. at maturity.