CHARLOTTE X KEEFER - WEEK 5

We are now in the process of weaning Charlotte from her puppies. As of today, the pups are being fed a mush three times per day and Charlotte's meals have been reduced to just a normal feeding of food in the am and pm. She no longer is with the pups during the night, so they look forward to their morning meal!

Hopefully, by the onset of the weekend, Charlotte will be back home with her guardians - her task being completed.  :+)

Accordingly, the pups' litterbox has also been switched to their permanent one which has potty pellets in it and now becomes my full time job to clean up potty messes. Charlotte has been the most 'Supreme Clean Mommy' and I sure hope I can fill her boots! Ha, ha.

Silver Belle would rather be playing than having her pic taken.  5 lbs.

Holly Berry was such a sport about her photo session this week. 5 lbs.

Missy Toe is bright and cheery after her snooze. 4  7/8 lbs.

Ebenezer wishes he had 40 more winks. 5  1/4 lbs.

HAZEL MAE X TANGO WOOL BO DIDLEY - UPDATE!!!

Spring should welcome a litter from Hazel x Bo Didley if all goes well. I traveled to Western Massachusetts for Hazel's rendezvous.

This Australian Labradoodle litter will produce apricots and blacks in sizes ranging from 15 to 18 inches and 24 to 32 lbs. Pups should be non-shedding with lovely fleece coats.

Hazel Mae is a mini.

Tango Wool Bo Didley is a medium.

Those interested in this litter need to be open to both colors; if not, you should continue looking for other breeders that have your color choice. I don't expect any litters again until some time this fall.

I do plan to keep a female puppy from this mating for a local guardian placement.

UPDATE:  Hazel and Bo had two rendezvous that put smiles on their furry faces. I have to say Bo Didley is a stunning male with a gorgeous, black wavy fleece coat that is soft and luxurious. As you may know, black is my favorite doodle color and I sure hope others enjoy my penchant for this glorious shade!  I expect pups to have charcoal button noses, soft wavy fleece and social temperaments.  Bo is the 'greeter' at a bed and breakfast in Westfield, Massachusetts. He is such a gentleman. :+)

The pups enjoy the PlaySkol 2-Stepper.

I thought I would try the slide in their pen not knowing if they would be strong enough to enjoy it but the pics tell the story!

A new 'label' for clients regarding TRAINERS.

I just received this link:  http://www.zendogtraining.net/our-trainers/elissa-carreras/ from a pet owner who claims this trainer is remarkable for families with children in the Boston area. So, I will continue to add links to this label in hopes my future and existing clients who require services in this area will check it out.

Thank you Amy for sharing!

Pics sent to me by our visitors last weekend. THANK YOU!

I did do some editing to reduce size and added frames.

Also, they are needing more space so I added some and switched some things around - adding new stuff for them to 'socialize' with.

An 'ariel' view of the changes.

Some snuggled immediately with their new friend, Mr. Frog who has cuddled many previous litters.

There is always one that travels a different path. :+)

Me playing with pups.

Visitors.

We had several visitors come over this past weekend to view and handle Charlotte's pups. One family on Daisy's list came to meet her.  Daisy Mae is expecting pups around Valentine's Day.

I have to share this pic that was sent to me. It truly reflects Daisy's sweetness and a mom's excited anticipation of having their family pet soon.  Daisy was perfectly willing to be hugged, cuddled and patted. She eventually snuggled into this lady's lap.  I adore Daisy's wonderful compliant temperament.  :+)

CHARLOTTE X KEEFER - WEEK 4

Well, now the fun begins! The pups are more animated, can see/hear fully and are wanting to explore. Many times a day, I see Gunny and Daisy standing by their pen to give the pups kisses as they try to poke their faces through. Charlotte does not mind a bit. :+)

They are still learning where to go potty consistently, but are doing very well overall. They know my voice now and begin to wag their tails when I go into their pen. This always makes me smile. :+)

Silver Belle at 4 wks weighs 4 1/4 lbs.

So does Holly Berry.  Four wks. and 4 1/4 lbs.

Ebenezer is 4 weeks and the heaviest at 4 1/2 lbs.

Missy Toes, like her sisters, is also 4 1/4 lbs. at four weeks.