It is not often that I receive pics of recently placed pups at the same time but the three pups from TILLIE (not Figgy!) and Emmett's litter did just that!

What brave souls to deal with the potty training that THIS winter dealt us. Typically, it is not so severe but January and February of 2015 was certainly the exception!

So, here are the threesome that are just about 16 weeks old in these pics.  I am sure all of us are breathing a sigh of relief that the snow and ice are behind us. Of course, MUD SEASON is what we have to look forward to... wait, wait ... mud season isn't bad, right??  :+)

Adorable Harrison who went to Tango Wool Labradoodles for a potential stud.

Handsome Louie, who lives in the Boston area who embraced the cat and furry 'brother'.

Sweet Georgia Brown, who will hopefully become an Annabelle Doodle mommy in the future. Georgie is in dire need of an eye trim! I forgot to pack my scissors... darn! She lives with her mommy, Tillie. Quite the duo!

Tillie's pups and their new owners.

Here are the 'going home' pics of the Tillie x Emmett litter of three. Wonderful puppies that played so gently with Hazel's little minis - what dears!

Hopefully, all is going well and they are bonding with their new owners and new homes.

Beth with Louie!

Joanne and Bob welcome their second guardian girl, Sweet Georgia Brown.  :+)

Marci of Tango Wool Labradoodles is thrilled to add Harrison to her program.

Be sure to check AnnaBlog on Monday!

All of Tillie's pups will have gone home by then and their 'going home' pics will be up.  Then, again, it could be Tuesday if the current snowstorm prevents safe pick ups!

Golly, I feel like I am constantly dodging 'snow bullets'!

WHEW! We made it! (Tillie threesome)

It was a full day of traveling and let me tell you, these pups are AWESOME car travelers! None of the owners of these pups should have any traveling issues at all. Lovely bunch.

We started out the day with Louie going in for his neuter - which went great! Then a repeat trip to get all three their Health Certificates and lastly, a trip in the opposite direction for their eye exams which were all normal!  Yea!  Stools were also all normal so double Yea! Yea!!

By the way, these pups were held by loving arms wherever I went today. Louie was never in a crate at all at my vets, he just went from one vet tech to the next. They are so irresistible. If spoiled, please don't blame me!!

When driving to the eye vet, the snow began to arrive which was a bit early but I was able to drive home just fine.  We are all now hunkered down and ready for Mother Nature to humble us once again.

I will finish up the puppy packs for each of you tonight and then relax..... ahhhhh...life is good.  :+)

Tillie's pups are getting so big and preparing for their home placements in one more week!

Being someone who is pro-active, tomorrow will be a big travel day for these 9 week old pups. They will start the morning off with a vet visit for their Health Certificates and Louie will be neutered. That same afternoon, we will trudge in the opposite direction for their eye exams with Dr Clode. I was very fortunate that I could change my regular appointments so that I would not have to contend with our upcoming snowstorm that could affect the electrical service in our area and really put a 'KABOOM' on my normal procedures!  Unfortunately, we are still in the 'discussion mode' of purchasing a generator.

It has been a wonderful week for the pups because we have had a few families coming to visit Hazel's little guys and, of course, the 'awesome threesome' also got extra pats and attention.  :+)

This morning, all three pups enjoyed taking on the 'Big Doggie' in the pup room. Hazel's pups watched and cheered them on.

Georgie Girl on the left and Louie on the right. One can see that Georgie is more petite. I don't know where Harrison went to - maybe took a potty break outdoors.  :+)

Once they were done playing with BIG Doggie, they rested. That was the time to grab them individually for their 'Mug Shots'.

Yes, although the smallest - the leader. Sweet Georgia Brown and all 7 3/4 lbs. of her.

As always, Harrison continues 'to drape' whether it is in a bowl, on a stuffed animal or a person's chest/lap. He is a 'melt pup' and I can't think of a single reason anyone would mind that.  :+) Harrison weighs 8 3/4 lbs.

The Louisville Slugger aka Louie has the waggiest tail in town. He is so happy for you, for him and for life in general.  Loves life and shows it gleefully with his tail going a thousand miles a minute.  The heaviest pup at 9 lbs. on the dot!

Louie, Georgie and Harrison outside enjoying the snow. In a couple of days, I am afraid they will not be able to go out as the prospect of two feet of snow is a bit much.

Just LOVE this shot of Harrison.

'Look into my eyes', says Louie.  Adore his 'snowball' muzzle!

Georgie loves the snow and usually comes in and jumps on me to warm up. Brrrrrr....

Vaccines and Microchips on Tillies' pups.

I just returned from my vet and all the pups did very well both driving to and from - a slight whine for a very short time going to and no one vomited, had wet mouths or pottied during the trip - such good babies!!!

Nor did any of them complain at all when they had either pinch - brave puppies! They all slept on the trip home and continued their naps when I put them back in the pen. The last bit of good news is that all stools were negative for any parasites.

Big smile.  :+)

Tillie's pups are 8 weeks old today and my trainer came over to temperament test them. :+)

I can't believe they are almost ready to go home. Tomorrow, they will have their Parvo Virus and Distemper shots along with microchipping - unfortunately two pinches in one day.  :+(

Next week will be their eye check ups, neuters/recovery and then pick ups on either Friday, January 30th or Saturday, January 31st.

Sweet, sweet pups - my trainer was so impressed with each and every one. For the first time, every pup got the same score! Solid, loving temperaments that will thrive with children or other dogs using a healthy dose of common sense.  :+)

Teal Boy is now known as the LOUISVILLE SLUGGER aka 'Louie' and assigned to Beth. He weighs 8 lbs.

Sporting a 'wink', HARRISON is going to be a stud hopeful for TANGO WOOL LABRADOODLES.. 

I wish I had trimmed SWEET GEORGIA BROWN''s eyes before snapping her pic - 7 lbs.

Here are some casual shots of the pups this week. Some with mom, Tillie. They do love the snow.

Oh boy, oh boy...can Tillie's pups get any cuter???? Update: A couple of outdoor pics added!

This is their seventh week and these pups are just 'the bomb'! How I wish she had produced more of them!

They play very well together and love exploring and just running around chasing each other or a ball. It seems they also enjoy climbing the small play equipment and think the 'bumpy' trash can lid is lots of fun to wiggle on.

My intent was to take these pics first and then a bit later, to take them outdoors for the first time in the snow. We shall see, so stay tuned.

Orange Boy at 7 wks. weighs 6 1/2 lbs. I still think he looks like a Twinkie!
The first one to want to be on your lap to give kisses.  :+)

Teal Boy at 7 wks. weighs MORE than Orange! He is 6 3/4 lbs. but you would never know it.
He loves to have his belly rubbed and seems a bit 'soft' natured. Sweet little man.

Georgie at 7 wks. is 5 3/4 lbs. and a confident girl!
She loves to check all things out and play 'keep away' with her bigger brothers.

I did go outdoors to clear some snow and brought out the pups, one by one, because they were unsure of both the dogie door, the ramp and the 'new smell of the outdoor air'. I could not leave the door open too long with Hazel's 3 week litter in there so opted to 'hand deliver' them outdoors.  :+)

Before long, they were checking out the snow and the various 'stuff' under the snow. We were not out long but they did enjoy themselves! Hopefully, this excursion will be followed by many more before they go home.

Here are a couple of pics.

Even with Georgie's 'feeble' words of encouragement, the boys stayed in.

Touching snow for the first time!

Orange must be thinking he 'landed' on a different planet.

Teal Boy is 'digging' it.

They found the caterpillar and were in perfect alignment for this shot.  :+)

Six weeks old and going strong! (Tillie x Emmett trio.)

Week six is going quite well with Tillie's pups. Tillie has spent most of her time back with her guardians, Joanne and Bob. She is very happy being their 'princess' once again.  :+)  Of course, she does not know yet that Georgie will be joining their household in a few weeks.

This trio really enjoys being in the pup room with their pen gate open. They especially love exploring the wooden box under my Craftsman vacuum - see Orange Boy's pic on the right.  :+)

I am hopeful more people will come visit for socialization so don't hesitate to call or email for an appointment! Remember, visitors must fill out an application (no obligation) before visiting!


  

Georgie Girl is finding her mojo, our resident cheerleader. She weighs 5 1/4 lbs.

Orange Boy is 6 lbs., but he resembles the Patriot's linebacker, Cannon. He has a lot of  'width' to him

Teal Boy is also 6 lbs., but is streamlined like Tom Brady.

Here the trio is wrestling with an empty milk jug. Just look at the difference between Orange and Georgie!

Tillie's babies are five weeks old today!

The three chubs are playing, mouthing each other, drinking from the Lixit Water Bottle and beginning to experiment with 'real' food. Still prefer mom but give us a few more days and they will be chowing down food and wanting more.

Since I am beginning the early stages of weaning for Tillie, I keep the gate to the pups closed often so she can't get in. Tillie does not seem to mind at all and loves going outdoors to wrestle with Ranger (Camden's Blue Boy) who is going home to his family on Sunday.

Today, I decided to use one of my car props and a hat on the pups. Naturally, these chunky monkeys did not fit in the car, so they sort of 'draped' over it. At any rate, it contained them enough for me to take pics.  :+)

For those of you waiting for Hazel pics, they will be done at their two week birthday on Thursday - New Year's Day!

Teal boy weighs 5 lbs. and is an amiable chap.

Orange Boy, who will be the heaviest pup in the litter, weighs 5 1/2 lbs. He has a very 'waggy' tail!

Georgie is the smallest at 4 1/2 lbs. and is all girl!

Four 'stuffed' animals.

Can you spot the 'fake one'?

Tis the season but I did manage to get Tillie's pups done - only a day late!!! Oh my!

So, the Three Ships Assailing won't find a continent to hold them if they keep gaining like they are! Tillie is still happily feeding them 'eggnog' and it shows.

Here is a cute pic of Tillie playing with her chunky pieces of chocolate. She adores them.

Tillie happily jumps in to feed and play with her chubby babies.

Teal Boy weighs 4 1/2 lbs. at 4 wks. I bet he will lighten to a cafe' or lavender color at maturity.

Sweet Georgia Brown is the 'lightweight' at 4 lbs. She is a bit darker than Teal Boy at this time.

Orange boy ate all the chocolates and is 4 3/4 lbs. He will be a caramel. He looks like a Twinkie!

Tillie's three week old chocolate and caramel delights!

If there ever was a litter for lovers of chocolates and caramels, this is the one! Each 'morsel' is bigger than the other for a total mouthful...no ..ARMFUL of delicious-ness.  :+)

I am actually surprised that they can move at all given their pudgy bellies, but they indeed do. They have also found their voices, eyes have opened and they moved to the pup room! A lot in just one week of development.  I had to improvise to get them in there but in a few days time, they will take over a more spacious pen. Right now they are in a perfect temporary space and have acclimated very quickly as all is quiet.  :+)

Once Camden's litter comes back from their surgeries, it will be interesting to see how much that will impact them. It was certainly time, as they outgrew the 'nursery' space and Hazel is here to have her litter this week. One litter going home and another arriving. Talk about timing!

Teal Boy weighs 3.8 lbs.

Orange Boy is a 'Caramel' not an Apricot and his eyes will be green and his pigment liver colored. Weighs 3.11 lbs!  

Georgie girl is spot on at exactly 3 lbs.

Tillie continues to nurse them extremely well and hasn't missed a beat. She is attentive but not neurotic and I thank her for that.

Now that I have moved them to a space in the pup room, I included a potty area for them to 'think about' using. By doing it so early, it helps stimulate them to eat in the 'dining room' but eliminate in the 'bathroom'.  It has always worked for me with patience and persistence.

Holy Moly, Tillie's pups are just ridiculously plump!

Tillie just has three pups but she is producing enough milk for triple the number! All of them are well above normal markers for their age but I don't expect giants - they are just taking advantage of the great nutrition mom has to offer.  They are SO content!

Sweet Georgia Brown loves a cushy seat and furs.  2.3 lbs.

Teal Boy weighs 2 1/2 lbs. and has been lulled to sleep.

How would you describe this? Orange Boy draped like a bear rug at a whopping 2.10 lbs.

'Pass the biscuits, please'! (Tillie's litter at one week.)

Tillie's litter has been doing terrific. Mom is very happy to finally have some 'free time' to go outdoors and play in the snow now that her babies don't require her 24/7. She actually cuddled in my lap last night watching tv for a bit. I am always pleased when the moms do this and begin socializing once again.

I am sure any one of these cuties would be gobbled up in a minute if they WERE biscuits!  Enjoy.

Teal Boy weighs 1.6 pounds at one week. He has a bit of white on his chin, toes and a flash on his chest.

Orange Boy is the biggest at 1.8 lbs. He also has the most white. Heart of white on his head, a bit on the top of his nose and chin.  All his feet are white and a substantial amount of white on his chest. Tiny tip of white on his tail, too.

Gold Girl is destined to be with Tillie's guardians as a hopeful breeder. She weighs 1.6 lbs. at one week.
Just a tad of white under her chin.