PHOEBE X DIESEL PUPS - THREE WEEKS!

We have done some minor pen changes to include a potty box in the Pup Room.  I actually watched Orange Boy take a poop in it!  :+)

The pups are just beginning to 'get up' on their legs and wobble about.  In another week they will be much more steady.  Most of their eyes are losing the 'blue eyed cast' that pups have when really young.  I would expect Orange boy to end up with hazel eyes as that is typical of most Caramels.  All the other colors will have brown eyes as they mature.

Towards the end of this week, I will begin to introduce a gruel to see if the pups are interested.  It takes a while for them to get the hang of 'slurping' a milk mix but they eventually get it.  Then I can take some of the 'feeding pressure' off of Phoebe.  She eats very well but feeding eight pups is draining!  The fatter the pups get, the skinnier Phoebe gets.  Ahhhh...if only that were true for humans, right?? :+)

Miss Ruby is such an itty bitty but that does not stop her from getting what she needs.

Miss Lilac looks like she owns this vehicle!

Green Boy barely fit in this prop.  A chunk!

Miss Black Girl just relaxed.

Mr Orange Male is hanging on for dear life!

Mr. Brown Male was looking straight at me in this shot.

Miss Teal Girl just wanted out. She has things to do, I think!

Mr. Blue Male.  'Here's looking at you, kid!'

As you can see, the pen is now along the back wall.  The left side has a gate and it is open at this time.  The plexiglass separator is on top of the back of the potty box to prevent the pups from climbing over. Phoebe has no problem jumping over it when necessary. All the pups are nestled on the right side of the pen. They no longer need the bumper pads or the heat pad that was under the bedding.

An arial view of the pups and stuffies.

WHOOPIE!!!

Miss Bellamy's mating to Duckie was a success!  Her ultra sound today shows at least five puppies. She was so cooperative at the vets and just laid there on the U/S mat with her front legs crossed.  Very sweet and laid very still.

Her guardian told me that she seemed to have 'dry heaves' and was a little less energetic and I said 'I bet we have puppies' and we do.  It certainly made the crazy day we were there to determine a breeding date worth the scurrying around and traveling back and forth before that nasty snowstorm hit the next day!   :+)

Just because....

 It is so darn cute!

Talk about over, under and in between!  Phoebe just sits there looking at me like...'how much longer
do I need to do this?'  Sorry Phoebe, at least for another 3 weeks or so.  

Yes, the pee pads are being used very well!  :+)

A change up!

It is incredible how newborn pups grow and become more mobile.  As the pic says, a couple were able to get out of the original bed they were in, so their 'room' had to be re-arranged.  The bed is now out of their area and momma has full use of it when not with pups.  

The pups immediately settled in with the new arrangements.  :+)

WEEK TWO - PHOEBE X DIESEL LITTER

Had a busy but enjoyable Friday with a welcomed visit from our daughter and grandson.  Then my son invited me to dinner and a movie so pics are being posted today.   Fun time. :+)

Phoebe's babies continue to do well - gaining and growing but not otherwise doing much.  In another week, they will become more animated and look like puppies rather than blobs!  They do seem to be enjoying the Pup Room and it won't be long before I change up their space.

Phoebe is still eating very well but getting thinner due to the enormous demands feeding eight plump puppies requires.  She is an excellent provider. :+)

This black/white parti girl continues to be the largest in the litter.

Orange Collar Male is not far behind his sister.  I believe he will be a Caramel with green eyes and liver points on his nose and footpads.

Ruby Collar keeps up with her siblings and is a whole pound!!

Blue Collar Male IS a black puppy - sorry I made the collar collar confusing.  I should have called him Black Collar Male.  Oh well.

Yes, Lilac Collar Female is chocolate but I expect she will lighten as she matures.

This guy will be an apricot with black pigment.  His 'points' are beginning to darken already.

So is Teal Girl.  Black nose and footpads on her as well.

Bookends!  Both partis are nearly identical in weight and markings!

First nail clipping!

The 'first' of many, many more.  As I was doing their early neurological stimulation exercises this morning, I realized that those nails were really picky!  Poor Phoebe having to endure those tiny needles kneading her teats for milk.  :+(. None the worse for the wear - all were quite tolerant of the mild procedure.  It will be a weekly thing moving forward!

Pic because I finally got one that you can actually see ALL of them!  Miss Ruby has her head on Miss Lilac.  Too cute!

All fed, exercised, warm and content.

We have moved! (Phoebe x Diesel)

This morning as I was doing their exercises, I noticed two pups beginning to open their peepers - Brown Collar Male and would you believe both peepers open on little Miss Ruby! Hmmmmm... I thought, should I move them today?

I had to do some errands and when I got back, made the decision to prepare the Pup Room.  They are now settled in.  It is nice to have a bit more room and some sunshine!  The pups will continue to adjust to the light and the rest of the group will open their eyes on their schedule.

A snapshot of their permanent quarters.  As they grow, the pen will be adjusted to accommodate their needs.  Eventually, the 'dog bed' will be removed and they will have a bigger space to move about.