Shots

The puppies and Jacob all shared a sad day today - they all got their shots today!  Jacob and the pups weigh almost the same (Jacob at 9 months to the day weighs about 22 pounds, whereas the puppies at almost 8 weeks all weigh between 19 and 20 pounds each).  They also were dewormed for the first time.  All this in preparation for their new homes this weekend.  Gripey is the first to go, followed by Bullet, Little Girl, and Hanah.  Drake and Carson are still looking to be adopted by a loving family.

Playtime with the family

The puppies are 7 weeks old today (Sunday).  After about a week of not being able to play outdoors due to bad weather, they were able to soak up the sun on their 7 week birthday.  Here they are with mom (watching vigilantly, as usual, and playing) and the rest of the family playing, running, resting, and chewing on (wagon and stroller) tires and a sprinkler drip hose.  Enjoy the music!

Bullet

Here are a few pictures of Bullet, the first born male.  He's just as big as the other kiddos, but he feels much denser.  I could be wrong, but I think this one's going to be huge!

Keep-away turns into Tug-o-war

In the video you can see their home as of the last couple of weeks or so.  They've definitely outgrown their whelping box/kennel combination (they are HUGE).  So, now we have a big fenced-off play area (for them to eat, nap and play) that connects to their kennel and then their whelping box (which they use for sleeping at night).

Wagging tails

Just a gratuitous tail wagging video while "dad" refreshes their bed linens

Zuma (the mom) cuddling and napping with a friend, Aiden

Cute shots - (in order) Koko, Gripey, Olive (aka Hannah)

Wake up time - puppies trying to warm themselves up after their baths

The Puppies are 6 weeks!!!!

The puppies are cuter than ever!  I can't describe how adorable they are and how irresistible they are to play with and pet when you see them!  Here they are today getting their baths.  Mom is licking one of them in sympathy while he is trying to escape!

Planning an escape route

All cuddly in a towel after being washed, dried, blow-dried, and having his nails clipped.

Home for Gripey

Here is Gripey's new owner as of mid-April.  They make a perfect pair already!

More play

Here you see two pups playing.  One is biting the other one's tail.  What you didn't see is that before this video was shot, they were going around in a circle biting each other's tails!

More playtime with mom

Playtime with mom

A Hungry Bunch

Typical feeding time (can anyone even see the food bowl???)

Outdoor time with the neighborhood kids

At one point, there were 10 kids (from 8 months to 11 years old) and 5 adults playing with the pups.  They get a lot of visitors!  Here they are drinking water outside while playing with mom and neighbors on a nice, warm day.

Playing with mom

First time outdoors in the cul-de-sac

First Bath

Happy 4 weeks of age (and Happy Easter)!!!

The puppies are getting so big and strong - no runts in this litter!  So much has changed since the last time we posted on the site.  They are playing so much more, and interact with humans even more than they used to.  They ALL love to play with us and pounce and tease.  So cute but watch out for those razor-sharp teeth!    

They also eat more gruel (puppy food mixed with water and formula) and love it.  Our goal is to "wean" them by 6 weeks, which is the usual weaning time anyway.  Most of them have the potty training almost figured out.  With a couple of exceptions, they go potty in the kennel and sleep and play in the whelping box. Hopefully they will be potty trained (at least most of the way) before going to their new homes.  Zuma (the mom) is very smart (as were her mom and dad both), and was potty trained by 5 weeks of age!  

We've given them their first bath (no soap) to get them accustomed to water and grooming (they already are used to weekly nail clippings, and will soon be used to getting their teeth brushed).  I'll have those pictures posted soon.  They have also had many visitors (adults and kids) to get them used to people of all sizes.  And soon we will take them on short car rides so they won't get nervous about being in cars when they grow up.  The pups also have been outdoors (they didn't know what to think of that).  Once the weather is nicer, they will be able to get out more often and enjoy the weather.  Eventually we will put them on collars and leashes to get them used to that a tiny bit.

Come back either today or tomorrow for picture updates!

Puppy Profiles - The Girl Dwarves

Bashful (aka Olive the other puppy, Hanah) - SOLD

Third born.  Is very shy - takes her time to do things and warm up to new things.  Very sweet little girl once she does warm up to you.  Very subdued, not hyper in the least.  Will make a sweet cuddle-bug.

Dopey (aka Little Girl) - SOLD

Fourth born.  Named Dopey because she is the sweet and silly one.  Somewhere inbetween Bashful and a go-getter.  

Happy (aka Koko) - SOLD

Last born.  Second in line for the title "gripey."  Most rotund girl, but these days, she would rather get affection from humans than eat, sleep, or be with mom.  Go-getter personality.  Energetic.  Very vocal.  Most like mom.