WEEK FOUR - Phoebe & Diesel Litter

Oh boy -  the fourth week has soooo many developments!  They walk, see, hear and learning to drink water.  This week is a 'leaps and bounds' learning curve!  Also, for those who want to visit them for a short period, please email or call for a time.  Just remember, the world is a big and scary place for them to navigate, so gentle handling, soft voices and absolutely NO screams of delight!  They are just now able to navigate sound, we don't want to scare them.

I will only schedule two visits a day so please understand this.  You will have many times to visit longer and interact with these pups as the weeks go by.  Okay???  Sometimes, I may have to re-schedule a visit if a vet, trainer or other appt. should conflict - we need to be flexible a bit.  :+)

Can you find them?  They are all snuggling with the big black bear in the pen.  Cinder is way in the back left corner with Elf, tucked squarely between the panel and 'black bear'.  Star fits perfectly on the colorful stuffed doll with Jingles contemplating whether to sleep on the feet of the doll or look elsewhere.

JINGLES!  Such a photogenic pup!  He weighs 5 lbs. at 4 weeks.  His nose and pads will be black.  He is considered an 'extreme' parti which means his coat has more white than colored hair.  He did not fit in the basket, hence he was draped over it.  :+) 

ELF - A Caramel Abstract is his descriptor as his nose and footpads will be a rose/liver shade.  Elf has adorable white feet with a splash of white on his chest as well.  Smidgen over 5 lbs. at 4 weeks of age.

Twinkle, twinkle little STAR.  The mini in the litter for sure at 3 lbs. this week.  Star is a Caramel Abstract like Elf.  Caramels also have hazel eyes!  She is so sweet.  :+)

CINDER 'block' :+) weighs 4 3/4 lbs and is one rugged lady!  Nothing dainty about this girl.  She holds her own with her big brothers for sure.  Cinder has the same markings as her sweet daddy, Diesel, who has tiny splashes of white on the chin, chest, and a toe or two.  This defines the term 'abstract' which only means 'splashes of white anywhere on the body'.

The pups are wrestling now - learning the moves.  It is fun to watch.  They make little growly sounds too.  I have had to cut their nails twice now as they grow like crazy.  They are becoming a tad more tolerant of holding which will continue to improve.  Mommy is allowed to visit her guardians for a couple of hours to begin the weaning/separation process.  As soon as the pups are adjusting to a puppy mush, that time will expand and eventually Phoebe will just come for a 'visit' and then her job is complete.  All in all, things are going well.  Ready for this weekend's snowstorm??