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.

Camden's pups at 9 weeks! (UPDATE on surgeries!)

Ziggy - 9 lbs, the largest pup.

Grey Boy weighs 7 1/4 lbs.

Chelsea is 8 1/4 lbs.

Bentley is 8 1/2 lbs.

Finley remains the smallest at 5 3/4 lbs.

Oscar tips in at 6 3/4 lbs.

Brewster is 7 1/4 lbs.

Like everyone else, we are at full swing for the holidays. Shopping, cleaning, decorating, wrapping, baking....you all know what it is like.

Happily, the weather is allowing for more outside time for the pups which is just wonderful for them and me - they LOVE it out there!

Tomorrow all of them go to the vets for their spays and neuters. I will take advantage of this time to rearrange the room to accommodate their surgeries.

Busy, busy!

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On Monday, December 15th, all the pups went in for surgeries. The females had an OVARIECTOMY aka OVE. The uterus was not removed. Informational sheets will be included in your packet for information on this type of surgery. It is very commonly done in Europe but not so much in the USA. After reading numerous articles, I have chosen this surgery over the OVH as a means of sterilization.

As I type, they are quiet after having a bit to eat and drink. Some were wrestling! I really want them to be settled but they feel too good! I will take pics tomorrow of how I divided the group.

We have FINALLY gone outdoors to play!

Snow, ice, rain and cold temperatures were not very conducive to letting the pups go outdoors for short periods during the day. We have a saltbox roof and the snow comes tumbling off of it which is dangerous for the pups and dogs. I have to be ever watchful for this occurrence.

However, yesterday and today - clean roof with decent temperatures! Yea!!

With Haddie's help, the pups found their courage to venture outdoors.

Thank you, Haddie for being such a great big sister to these pups.  :+)

I love those cute rear ends!!

Chelsea was one of the first to go up and down the ramp.

Now, these two (Finley and Bentley) took their time to brave the outdoors!

Does anyone else have a lot of 'helpers' to empty the dishwasher?

I seem to have many more than I need.  :+)

Dublin has come to visit. :+)

Well...not really but it sure is a very close replica!  Actually, this is a 'Labradoodle' yard ornament that I purchased from a place called Innovations.com. I have seen a few similar types at places like Home Depot and such but none that was actually identified as a Labradoodle until I saw this one. I love it and he looks so perfect sitting by our tree. The snow began to fall just at the perfect time for the shot. He comes with a scarf but I preferred making a bow.

So live doodles in the house and this look-a-like outdoors!  Happy Holidays!

I recommend the vaccine protocol from Dr. Jean Dodds.

It is up to all of you to do what you are most comfortable with but I base my breeding philosophy on 'less is more' and to be proactive about the health of your pet.

2013 and 2014 Vaccination Protocol
Note: The following vaccine protocol is offered for those dogs where minimal vaccinations are advisable or desirable. The schedule is one Dr. Dodds recommends and should not be interpreted to mean that other protocols recommended by a veterinarian would be less satisfactory. It’s a matter of professional judgment and choice.

9-10 Weeks Old:
Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV (e.g. Merck Nobivac [Intervet Progard] Puppy DPV)

14-16 Weeks:
Same as above

20 Weeks or Older (if allowable by law):
Rabies

1 Year:
Distemper + Parvovirus, MLV (optional = titer)

1 Year after the initial dose:
Rabies, killed 3-year product (give 3-4 weeks apart from distemper/parvovirus booster)

Perform vaccine antibody titers for distemper and parvovirus every three years thereafter, or more often, if desired. Vaccinate for rabies virus according to the law, except where circumstances indicate that a written waiver needs to be obtained from the primary care veterinarian. In that case, a rabies antibody titer can also be performed to accompany the waiver request. See the Rabies Challenge Fund website.

W. Jean Dodds, DVM
Hemopet / NutriScan
11561 Salinaz Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92843

Play time in the kitchen pics for Camden's crew!

Since the weather is not cooperating for outside play for Camden's pups, they spend quite a bit of time exercising in the kitchen area. They love the space to run and explore - especially with Haddie leading the entertainment list. They play tug with the tunnel as well as trying to jump all over it; wrestle with the small bed, gather at the water bowl area for drinks and chase balls just to mention a few. They finally tire out from all the action and I put them all into their pen for a well deserved nap.

Finley loves to reign over her kingdom.

Glitter loves balls.

Brewster getting ready to pounce on a sibling.

Chelsea - ever the poser!

Red Boy 'OSCAR' enjoys the tunnel.

Green Boy 'BENTLEY' with friends. Love the tongue hanging out.

Haddie and Grey Boy having a serious conversation. Dog Therapist??