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.

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Anyone for a snuggle??

Pups are notorious for wanting to stay close and in touch with one another.  Today, I saw three groups somewhat separated but still snuggling!

PHOEBE & DIESEL LITTER - ONE WEEK YESTERDAY!

At one week old yesterday, this litter has begun Early Neurological Stimulation exercises, have had two car rides (one more to go to curb nausea) and have gained numerous ounces of weight from the loving care of their mommy, Phoebe.  

You might be thinking about those 'car rides' - well, I read an article years ago, that if you provide three car rides to a puppy BEFORE they are ten days old, you can greatly reduce the possibility of dogs being nauseous in the car.  I have done this to all my litters over the years and have had only one report of car sickness! Those are darn good odds!  :+). As they age, we go for more vet exams and a temperament test so my pups have several car rides before ever going home with you.

Although I did put up some pics previously, I like to keep to a schedule, so I did not think you would mind pics of them at a full one week of age (well technically, tonight between 11 and 1:30 ish) :+)

At one full week, Blue Boy weighs 1 lb. 3 ozs.

Lilac Girl weighs 14 3/4 ozs. I think she is drinking Phoebe's  'skim milk'! Ha!

Brown Male Parti weighs 1 lb. 4 ozs.

Green Boy is 1 lb., 2 ozs.

Ruby Girl has really well from her birthweight and is now 9 1/2 ounces!

Teal Girl is 1 lb., 2 ozs.

Black Girl weighs the most at 1 lb., 6 ozs.

Orange Boy is 1 lb., 4 ozs.

All comments and pics will be posted weekly on this AnnaBlog as this litter grows.  Check often! :+). By the way, I think we finally got the 'Comments' working!  Feel free to make a comment and please sign your name after typing otherwise it will be 'anonymous'.

SURPRISE!!!!!

I know everyone is salivating to see individual pics of the pups, sooooo.........does this take the edge off????  :+). They are really beautiful!!

Two of these pups are available for homes at this time!  Please read my website for details on our program before applying.  Thank you! :+)

Brown Collar Male - Full Chocolate and White Parti pattern.

Lilac Collar Girl - Solid chocolate.

Blue Collar Male - Solid Black with a touch of white under his chin.

Green Collar Male - Solid cream.

Ruby Collar Girl - An Extreme Parti - mostly cream with some apricot markings.

Black Collar Girl - Full Black & White Parti.

Teal Collar Girl - Apricot but I do see some white feet!

Orange Collar Male - Also an Extreme Parti in white and apricot.

Early Neurological Stimulation.

Early Neurological Stimulation is a series of short, gentle exercises that I do to each pup for 16 days beginning on their third day of life.  It was developed by the military to help improve the ability of a dog to handle stress better as they mature.  Of course, this was based on dogs in military service but is also useful application for any dog. 

I also weigh each pup daily and wasn't I surprised that there are already three 'porkers' in the group! Blue Boy, Orange Boy and Black Girl are ALL (1) pound in weight on Day 4!  Sheesh - Phoebe is producing cream for milk! Typically, the normal gain is that each pup would be a pound at a week of age - guess this group are high achievers.  :+)

Vet visit for mom and pups.

Wow am I happy that my visit to the vets with Phoebe and her babies was yesterday!  We had a great trip and all did well.  Phoebe was examined to make sure she was in good shape after her delivery and the pups were checked for clefts and a general once over.  Then I took Phoebe out for some fresh air while the pups had their dew claws removed.  I have this done so there is no chance of them ripping them off.  Also, lots of groomers forget about dew claws and nip them with clippers.  :+(

I am just going to post a couple of pics.  The ride to and from the vet was uneventful.  Of course, as they get older, it generally gets 'louder' in my car.  :+)

They are gaining daily - even the tiny one who is now over 6 ounces and nurses with her siblings who are all double her weight.  Good job Ruby girl!

All of them had a rectal check for temperatures.

All of them were weighed in this cute bowl scale.

And ALL of them did very well!