ELSIE'S LITTER IS FOUR WEEKS!

Now that the pups are walking, seeing and hearing, it is time to begin scheduling visits.  Although I prefer weekdays, I can typically accommodate some weekends as well.  

Soon, they will be going to the small outside pen to enjoy the fresh air and to become more familiar with our small farms noises and smells and also the sounds of nature.  It is always a learning curve around here.  :+)

  

This is Coral Girl.  She weighs 3 1/4 lbs.

Violet Girl weighs 3 lbs.

Ruby is at 2 1/2 lbs.

Teal girl is at 2 1/2 lbs also.

I also wanted to share some pictures of Winnie playing with the pups.

We are walking and 'talking'! Elsie x Duckie Litter - WEEK THREE

I know I am a day late getting this post done but I took the rest of yesterday off after sending Skye's puppies home with their owners.

Back in the saddle early this morning with sanitizing the puppy room to place Elsie's pups in the spot where Skye's pups were.   There is a bit more space now.  :+)

Another hot day but I took their pics on my entrance deck where we still had some shade.  Here are the cuties.

                                                                        WEEK THREE

Miss Teal weighs 2 1/4 lbs

Miss Ruby is the smallest weighing 2 1/8 lbs.

Miss Violet weighs 2 3/4 lbs.

Miss Coral also weighs 2 3/4 lbs.

 In another week or so, these pups will be enjoying the outdoor pen providing we don't have this hot, hot, weather.  

THEY'RE HOME!

The day has finally arrived and all of Skye's pups have been picked up.  It was a very busy couple of days getting all the paperwork, booklets and bags ready but it was done!  Baths, nail & eye clips were done early in the morning and the pups were ready for their new homes.

Congratulations to all and please know there will be some whining and confusion for the first few days - it is NORMAL!  :+)

Chloe Grace (Purple Collar) went home on Friday due to a scheduling conflict.

Blue Boy, now named Babka is the fourth ADNE doodle for this loving family!

Daisy (Red Collar) will join Rosie - another ADNE doodle, waiting for her at home.

After losing her first ADNE doodle, Elizabeth contacted me for another sweetheart right away.  
Welcome Belle - Ami! (Green Collar)

The Whickers finally made the decision to add REESE (Brown Collar Boy) to their family.
I am sure he is going to enjoy their two kids for lots of playing and attention!

The group photo:

Hot...Hot...Hot!

Today was another roaster!  Both days, we took the pups into our swimming pool and boy are they great swimmers!  They all did super well and enjoyed cooling off in the 'big' pool!  Our grand-daughters were delighted to participate as well.  :+)

Another visit to the vet today was for their microchips.  They were all very brave and it went smoothly.  I kept the car running with the A/C during this visit and both I and the pups were comfortable.  

Also, it appears that I have concluded my paperwork with SpaySecure and you should be receiving paperwork to sign from this company.  This is a first for me, so hopefully, all goes well - it was rather daunting to read all the 'legal-eeze' but this is serious business!  Many other breeders are using them now and reports have been very positive.

This is my last pic post till Saturday's pick up!

This lil' chunk 'o chocolate is named REESE  :+) - 4 1/2 lbs.

Irish Belle-Ami.  Beautiful friend in French. - 5 1/4 lbs.

Changed to Chloe Grace Russo.  4 1/2 lb.s

Daisy.  She has a furry Rosie waiting for her to join the family.  6 3/4 lbs.

Babka - a Jewish cinnamon delicacy - yummy.  5 1/2 lbs.

A few more pics showing how much the girls and the pups enjoyed the pool the past few days!

Our son enjoyed it more than everyone, I believe.  Although every pup delighted in the swim.  
I bet all of them become water doodles!

Kids and puppies!

Gram and Gramps' house has the BEST 'toys' - PUPPIES!!  Daily, both grandkids and puppies have been having a ball with each other.  Here are a few pics of the entertainment!  Enjoy.  :+)

Purple Girl is giving lots of kisses!

'Hey Blue Boy!  That's my hair!!!!

The girls pile into the little car with Red Girl driving!

Huggy time with Green Girl.

Best friends.  This chocolate Phantom male has been adopted - Yea!!

Can't imagine an amusement park would be better than this.  :+)

The Elsie x Duckie Litter are now TWO weeks!

Getting plump too.  :+)

Their eyes are now open but I will keep them in the office for a few more days.  Once Skye's pups are picked up on Saturday, they will be moved.  With such a small litter, there is no rush at this time.

Elsie continues to take care of them well - they are all quite chunky!  I love this little ceramic painted car - it is perfect for pictures at this age.   

 

I expect these pups to be in the 22 - 25 lb. range, not much higher than that.  In a couple more weeks, I will set up times for visits.  :+)

A short write up on how Temperament Testing went yesterday.

First of all the pups were excellent in my car with no whining or up-chucks!  Yea!  As each pup was brought out to the testing area, the rest were quiet in my portable pen.  Good babies!

The room has several 'obstacles' that the pups need to overcome.  

• a crinkly square of plastic
• a cookie sheet
• a noisy can that is tossed down nearby
• a singing and dancing Santa
• a container of kibble that they can sniff but not eat
• a decent sized stuffed dog
• a Wobble board

Then the next segment includes a ball to chase/retrieve, a squished large ball of paper, a pull toy on a rope, sitting and being patient and being held in the trainers arms for trust.

I have some pics of a variety of the segments with the pups.  :+)

I was very happy with the entire group.  Although different pups took a longer time to visit all the obstacles, all of them were VERY interested in the stuffed dog which showed they will likely be very happy to meet other friendly dogs in their future.  They also gravitated to the stuffed doll (not shown) which shows a kid affiliation.  

Every one of them chased a ball but not all returned it.  Oh well, lessons to learn, right??  :+)

Here are some of the other stuff that she uses with the pups:

This is the Wobble Board and she entices them with a treat to go on it to test for both 'courage' and movement on something NOT stable.

This is the container of food she uses.  The point is to try and distract them from the container with a treat to show how compliant they may be with both voice and people attention.

This is the 'scary' square of plastic she uses for both new texture and unexpected noise.   This girl is wanting more encouragement to step on the green sheet.

Ahhhhh.... finally making the decision to inspect that scary container noise!

Elsie x Duckie pups at ONE week!

We are one week old already and boy are we gaining!  After Skye's 'teeny weenies', I feel like Elsie's babies are elephants!  ha, ha.

Elsie is doing very well here and enjoying all the freedom that large gated areas provide.  She has gone in our pool, actually jumped into the shower with me and joins our house doodles in everything barking, chasing and exploring.

Although the babies don't do much accept crawl around a bit and nurse, it is still exciting to see their faces in our flower pot.  :+)

Violet is the hefty one at 1 lb. 5 ozs.

Ruby is a one pounder.

Coral's weight is 1 lb. 2 ozs.

Teal Girl is 1 lb.

Gorgeous Bernadoodle pups for sale by another breeder.

The Labradoodle breeding community is a tight knit group that often helps other breeders who need a helping hand.

This breeder is in Cincinnati, Ohio BUT don't let that stop you from inquiring - she is willing to fly the pup to you.

This beauty will mature to about 30 lbs. or so.  She is available immediately. 

She has another sister very much like her and a brother that will be about 40 lbs. or so.  The breeder's name is Marcia and to have questions answered, please call her at: 901-590-4466.  Marcia would love to hear from you and if more than one client from this area is interested maybe both could come East on the same flight. Marci has other pics of the girl above and her siblings - just ask!

Some random pics of Skye's little cuties!

With our grand-daughters here often (every day), the pups are getting lots of attention and cuddles.  Enjoy the following pics of a 'typical' day here at ADNE.

Mr. Curiosity watching the girls play.

Two peas in a pod, digging in the sandbox.

Explore, explore and explore some more!

Great wrestling in the soft pine needles.

If you look closely, you will see that Blue Boy is playing tug with the hanging ropes.

Me next, me next!

'A stuffed shirt'!

The pups all enjoyed being in a shirt getting cuddles.

...Even Mr. Houdini.  :+)