Visitor Weekend was a blast!

What a wonderful time everyone had meeting and greeting our adults and then getting swamped with puppy breathe, teeth and nails!!! I apologize in advance - Carlton, Lara and Debbie - I FORGOT to take pics of you with the pups...oi vey! I will make up for it when you visit again.

The general consensus is that all the pups are wonderful and picking three 'favorites' is going to be difficult. :+)

When visitors first arrive, the first step is for everyone, especially the children, to make friends with my adult dogs. Willis is giving Kate a hug.


Harriet, ever the lady with the crossing of the front legs, is perfectly happy to enjoy Connor's attention.


Looks like mom is getting mobbed! (She didn't mind at all.) :+)


Here the whole family gets into the act and the pups are loving it.


As is typical of my dogs, the girls are very confident and full of curiosity. It took Orange and Red girls no time at all to 'strut their stuff' with Alison.


Feet are especially tempting to taste, pull on and investigate. Matt's pants were also a 'fatal attraction'!


Our little caramel delight 'Orange Girl' posed perfectly with the charming Jared. They even have the same color hair!


Smiles were abundant this weekend. :+)


Sweet dreams of gentle hands, belly rubs and kisses are dancing in these sleepy heads, I am sure.

Outside single pics of most of the pups.

Today is another gorgeous day and the pups went out to play this morning after breakfast. I really want to take advantage of this outdoor time because we never know when snow, ice or cold will hit and then they will be confined to mostly indoor play. They are only allowed in the wood fenced pen right now. If we should get great weather after their first shots, they will be allowed into the adjacent area where the grass and playground are set up.

Green Boy


Blue Boy


Orange Girl


Black Boy


Red Girl in back with Lavendar Girl front


Turquoise Boy

We played outside today!

It was so lovely and quite warm so the pups had their first outing and really enjoyed themselves. They loved the ramp and played 'peek a boo' with relish. When it was time to go in I had to search for Black Boy as he was hiding under the ramp and thought I would forget him. Smarty pants!! I scooped them all up 'cause dinner was waiting and after chomping that down they napped. As a matter of fact, they still are sleeping! Fresh air = a good, long nap! :+)

Baskets of pups.

Hello!

I decided to post pics of the pups at 5 weeks one day early because I have to take my husband to an appointment tomorrow and I never know how long it will take. I don't think any of you will mind. :+)

As explained in the previous post, the pups are really beginning to explore their little world. When you see them this weekend, they will not be so 'infant like'. They will bark, squiggle, complain and enjoy the attention; but will tire quickly- hence the limit of a 1/2 hour visit.

Enjoy the pics!


Green Boy - 6 lbs.


Orange Girl - 4 1/2 lbs.


Black Boy - 5 1/2 lbs.


Blue Boy - 6 1/2 lbs.


Turquoise Boy - 6 lbs.


Red Girl - 6 1/4 lbs.


Lavender Girl - 5 1/2 lbs.

So much has happened! (pics added)

Wow - it has been very busy around here. Of course, there was Thanksgiving with all that it emcompasses - company, lots of food preparations, decorating and cleaning and EXHAUSTION! It was fun, but I am happy it is over.

Clara Belle and the pups were also very busy making huge changes as well.

• We have begun the weaning process which means I make lots of food for the pups and serve it several times per day and Clara only nurses in the am and pm. Her food portions are now being reduced to help her dry up her milk slowly.
  
• The puppies are all able to drink water as well as eat their 'baby mixture' which is made of Goat's Milk, water, Gerber Baby Meat and Sojo's organic oat blend.
  
• I have changed their potty area from the crates with Potty Pads in them to a square low-sided plastic container filled with wood pellets.
• Their area has now been expanded to include a mini playgym for crawling and investigating.
• Their bed cushion was moved so that everything can fit. The floor has a rubber pad on it for traction and a corner filled with stuffed animals for snuggling.
  

Although most of the pups are on the cushion, you will find Red Girl snuggling amongst the stuffed animals and peeking out at the back edge of the playgym is Black Boy.

As you can see, the pups are gobbling up their food. I still have not made it too thick as some of the pups are still developing teeth and they seem to be satisfied with the milk mix still.


I have been so surprised that they are doing so well with using the potty box after I expanded their pen.


My dear friend, Kathleen, visited on Saturday for a puppy fix. I don't know who enjoyed the afternoon more - Kathleen or the pups! Kathleen is very talented - she can play with pups and take pictures at the same time!!! LOL!!

Our Four Week Thanksgiving Goodies!!

Green Boy - 5 5/8 lbs.
'The turkey was how big?????'


Red Girl - 5 3/4 lbs
'This is some drumstick!'


Blue Boy - 6 lbs.
'I can't take another bite'.


Orange Girl - 4 1/8 lbs.
'I can hardly wait for Thanksgivng Dinner!'


Turquoise Boy - 5 1/4 lbs.
'Is the turkey done yet?'


Purple Girl - 5 lbs.
'Is this where I am suppose to sit?'


Black Boy - 5 lbs.
I do believe this guy represents all of us after the Thanksgiving feast.

Be safe everyone and enjoy the day. Your pups will all have plenty of good food, lots of cuddles and plenty of laps to keep them happy.

We are three weeks!

Oh my gosh are these babies growing! Each day they become more mobile, more alert, make little barking noises and try to eat each other's faces. :+) Clara Belle is spending more time outside enjoying her housemates. When she feeds there is some serious slurping going on.

There definitely is some potty box usage but nothing to brag about at this time. Their eyes are getting a bit more clear and their naps are deep and they twitch when dreaming.

Here is Turquoise Boy at 3 3/4 lbs today. He is considered a 'caramel' as his pigment will be liver colored.


This is Black Boy and he weighs 3 lbs.


Green Boy is dreaming of bones and birds and weighs 3 1/4 lbs.


Red Girl likes to use a pillow while napping. She weighs 3 3/4 lbs.


Blue Boy is hanging out at 4 1/8 lbs! Whew!


Orange Girl is considered a caramel and will have liver pigment. She weighs 2 1/2 lbs. The smallest of the litter at the moment.


Lastly is Purple Girl who weighs 3 1/8 lbs.