Special treatment. :+)

A great day after the rain last night! :+)

Some of you have visited this weekend and spent some 'one on one' with your pups as well as playing with all the pups in general. But for the most part, your pup had all the petting and fun.

Not all of the pups had that special attention, so I spent today showering the 'non-visited' with extra freedom and TLC. :+)

TESSIE's new owners won't be able to meet with her until they actually pick her up. I took Tessie outside in the front yard for sniffs and romping as well as in the house to play with the big dogs. She and Olive played together quite well. Still the midget at 10 weeks - 7 1/2 lbs.















BLUE BOY is named 'DUFFY' and he too enjoyed the gardens and grass. He is so mello and sweet that I put him in a sit, and there he stayed. Amazing pup. Still holds the Heavyweight title at 11 1/4 lbs. at 10 weeks old. It just means more of him to love.















KOBIE POTTER's parents are on a cruise right now and live in Canada, so he won't be getting any visits until pick up time. This guy was in his glory running and plowing through the gardens like a mini tornado! At 10 weeks old, all 9 lbs. of him is full of life and laughter!! I let him do his thing until some of his energy wore off. What a character!















Ten weeks old and 9 lbs., LOLA's attention was geared to every detail in the garden. When she spotted her mother, however, she yelped and ran away! I don't know if she thought Harriet was a ghost or what! After a while, she recognized who it was and ran to her with tail wagging. It was hysterical to see though!















GREEN BOY's name is 'CHARLIE'. He was so delighted to romp away all over the front yard. He especially liked the wooded area and teasing his buddies who were behind the fence. A playful and confident pup who will do very well as a future therapy dog. His 10 week weight of 10 3/4 lbs. will be an asset for his 'occupation'. A size that is not intimidating but not too small to be squished either! My thoughts are that he will charm his way onto many beds!

LOTSA QUESTIONS!

Hello!

Now that the time is becoming a reality, I am getting many emails asking lots of the same questions and I am repeating myself over and over. So, one client had an excellent assortment of many and I chose to copy her questions and my answers so ALL of you can read and hopefully find the answers. :+)

I CANNOT stress enough the IDOG link that is at the end of this post for tons and tons of info. It is well worth your perusing and reading as so much of it provides answers to your many questions.

Here are my answers to some of the repeated questions coming in:

1. Meals.

• The pups need to be fed 3 times per day until they are around 6 months. You will know when to eliminate the mid-day meal when they start refusing to eat it. Then switch to 2 meals. Put them on YOUR time schedule NOT mine. Once your pup is with you, start them on a schedule that works for you. If you pup does not finish the meal in 15 minutes take it away until their next feeding!
  

A. What has been her typical daily schedule on her mealtimes.

• Here it has been around 8 - 9 AM, 12 - 2 PM and 6 - 8 PM
  

B. What is she eating and should I continue to feed her the same way?

• Again, your choice. They ONLY eat raw, organic chicken and bones here. I do use canned veggies or raw but not corn. Corn does not digest well.
  

C. What is the best place to read about increasing her food amounts as she gets bigger?

• Depends on the diet. For raw - 10% of their weekly weight divided by the 3 meals. Commercial - follow package/vet instructions.
  

D. What kind of treats do you like

• I like either those produced by Mother Hubbard or dried Liver Biscotti
  

2. Sleeping patterns.

• Around here, they play when they want and sleep when they want. I have no schedule. After they eat, they have a burst of energy and then take a nap. I find they are usually napping at late morning and again around 2 PM. There is a burst of energy again around 9 - 10 PM and then lights out at 10:30 11:00 PM.
  

A. What are her current sleeping patterns? See #2.

B. How do you think they will change in the next 6 months?

• Dogs tend to keep nap patterns but it does depend on their environment. People home may keep them busy. Alone, they will nap or get into trouble if not watched or contained. I don't think there will be much of a change at 6 months to the routine they are now on. Their whole world will change when they live with their new owners.
  

C. Will she need to go to the bathroom during the night?

• Depends on when you feed her and how much she is played with. The last person going to bed should take the pup out for potty. Pups should be able to sleep through the night without getting up until 5 or 6 AM.
  

3. Commands. I currently use 'no bite', 'off' (not down), 'sit', 'good potty'

A. What commands are you currently using? See above.

4. Potty.

A. I know you tell her potty when you take her out and give her a treat and say good potty.

B. How often is she going out and when during the day and usually before or after her meal?

• Please remember, I am dealing with an entire litter not one puppy. They all use the doggie door and go out as they feel the necessity. Many still use the kiddie pool potty or the grassy area. They go after they eat, and after they play hard.
  

5. Favorite Toys and other items.

• They like soft squeaky toys, fuzzy toys, balls of all types, toys for tugging
  

A. What toys is she currently playing with and what do you suggest we buy for her? See above.

B. What kind of leash and collar do you recommend?

• I prefer harnesses for puppies. Also, Buckle Collars (not snaps) when older or Martingale Collars.
  

C. What other items should I include for her the first time we bring her home. Should I get the flea and tick medicine from the Vet. We use frontline for our cat. Would you suggest that I put it on when we bring her home?

• Follow the recommendations of your vet. If using Frontline, I prefer the 6 week not the 4 week dosage timeframe.
  

6. I know you send some information from a website on Biting which I found very good and I have a great book on puppies. Can you give me any other websites that you would recommend for resources?

• This is a great link for info: http://idog.biz/ It is chock full of information on just about everything.
  

7. Any other things you can tell me that I forgot? Just email or call with anything, I am always here to help out. :+)

Do you see a resemblance?

This sort of has a connection to the litter, but it isn't about puppies. I had my camara with me and took this shot because I so very rarely have my girls lined up or still for more than a second! I was so pleased to be able to share this picture. :+)

From left to right:

• Willis Mc Parti, the daughter of Harriet Potter - our chocolate and vanilla delight almost 2 years old. She is a pet.
  
• Miss Harriet Potter - (lovingly called 'Dirty Harry' because she is such a mud mutt) who happens to be clean in this shot - another feat in itself! Harriet is almost 3 yrs. old and Annabelle's first daughter that we added to our program. (retired)
  
• Olive Oyl, (7 months) the last daughter of Annabelle and potential breeder.
  
• Annabelle, our Matriarch and Welcome Wagon Extrodinaire! At almost six, she is what Annabelle Doodles is all about! (Annabelle is now retired).
  

It's raining, it's pouring, dogs and cats are snoring.... NOT!

Hi!

Just as soon as I was done snapping pics, heavy rain came down and the pups were back out running around in it. I have NEVER had a group of puppies so excited about rain. I bet everyone of these pups will like the water!

How much more charming can this pic be? This is Yellow Girl. :+)















I snapped one pic of Silver Boy and it was perfect! He is a great model. :+)















As usual, Neon Girl is 'giving me the look'! She is as sweet as can be, but you would never know it by her photo shoots!! Honest!!















'Hey everyone! It's raining AGAIN!' Green Boy gleefully announces.















Parti Girls insists the umbrella is to keep the sun off of her - not the rain. She LOVES rain! :+)















'Is this yellow thing REALLY necessary? Fortunately for Turquoise Boy, he IS the color of mud!















Sweet Red Girl has wonderful boning, just enough zip and such expression.















'Am I sitting still enough?' asks Blue Boy. (Don't you just want to pinch him?)















Demure and classy, this shot says it all. Pink Girl has unforgettable eyes.

The pups LOVE rain!

I don't know about your area, but we have been getting some downpours! I thought for sure the pups would be running for cover, but instead they ran OUTSIDE to play in it!! Just look at these crazy puppies!!! They were loving it.















Some of you have visited and know this is their foremost favorite spot in the playarea - it is their digging area and there are many 'comfy' holes for burying tasty items, getting cool and just exercising in general. They wrestle with the branches and love burrowing under them for the perfect shady 'chair' with a view.















So, we have run amuck, rolled in the dirt and NOW want to come in.















Are these not pathetic looking, soaked and dirty puppies???















Soon the rest join in to get dry and take a nap.

















Now it gets good. They have dried, slept, ate, and are gearing up to do it again and again with me having the fun job of cleaning up their mess!! I hear we are in for several days of this weather. Boy are they going to be happy. Me? I am rolling my eyes. :+(

Stay tuned for more pics tomorrow (between the raindrops, of course!)

Truce!

Yippeee! I spoke to the 'mediator' and he gave me a hint, I tried it and we have a truce! I hope we now can live in peace and harmony. (cross fingers!)

One of the things that I did finish today was Harriet's hair cut. She has been going through the typical coat and body changes that are perfectly normal for a whelping dog, but her surgeries and close call added more stess than typical. She is finally turning around and her added weight and trim has given her a new spring in her step! :+)

(Of course those silly front feet need more time to grow!)

Aaaarghhhgh!

Unfortunately, my camara and computer do not want to talk to each other at the moment. While they are having this 'argument', I am forced to only divulge puppy weights at this time. I am hoping that they will come to an agreement soon and I will be able to post new pics of the litter. Till then, I can only sit on the sidelines until the 'mediator' arrives and settles this squabble! Grrrrrr.

• PINKY DINK NOW WEIGHS 7 3/4 LBS.
• GREEN IS CLOSING THE GAP AND WEIGHS 10 1/4 LBS.
• PARTI GIRL WEIGHS 6 3/4 LBS. (still the smallest)
  
• NEON GIRL WEIGHS 8 1/4 LBS.
• RED GIRL IS THE LARGEST GIRL AT 9 3/4 LBS.
• YELLOW GIRL 7 1/4 LBS.
• BLUE CONTINUES TO TOP THE GROUP AT 10 1/2 LBS.
• SILVER IS A CLOSE CONTENDER AT 10 LBS.
• TURQUOISE IS THE SMALLEST BOY AT 8 3/4 LBS.