Day 48 - Sunday photos of the litter

New Photos!

Today we took the pups out to play in the grass and run around a bit in the sun.  We took some pics of the puppies stacked and a few others just them facing the camera.  Some of the puppies were into it but when they see their brothers and sisters having fun running around in front of them they aren't as cooperative.  On top of that having puppies pull your leg while trying to take pictures isn't that great either, haha.  We did manage at least one shot of each pup, so click on the "Current Litter" tab and check them out.

Day 45 - Trip to the vet, first shots

Today we went to the vet for the pups 2nd check-up, first shots, worming, weighing, etc.  Quite a feat with this number of puppies.  A lot more work than we thought.  Keeping everything in order, making sure each pup only gets one dose of everything and recording the info.  On top of that the Vet was very behind and we had an hour wait in the lobby.  The pups did really well and didn't see to mind.  We had a large crate that we used to transport them and keep them together.  We planned to take more photos, but that wasn't in the cards once we got there and had to unload, reload, unload, reload, record keep, help the vet assistant, make sure pups were being taken care of and not mishandled, etc. 

We did manage 1 photo of Orange & White puppy on the scale.  We also took another pic after we got back home.  You'll notice in the 2nd pic that Fawn girl & Yellow girl are looking right at the camera... they are both very curious and brave, Yellow girl is always the first to investigate things and is always front and center.  I like her a lot and we are really happy with what we have through the whole litter.  I am excited to see how they grow up.  You can see a few photos below from yesterday:

Orange & White Puppy getting weighed

Blue Boy, Fawn Girl, Yellow Girl & Purple Girl

Day 43: 6 weeks old

Today we added some pictures of the puppies excursion outside... we have been taking them out longer and longer, as weather permits, to acclimate them to the "outside" world.  Today as we cleaned the whelping box area we moved it outside to the lawn area and let them play, sniff and roll around in the cool grass.  The California sun was shining and it was warm enough for them to play for a while.  Here are a few pictures: 

 

Day 36: Standing & Stacking

The pups are eating gruel, drinking lots of water and weening more and more each day.  We have added more toys and what seems to be their favorite - a small plastic skateboard ramp.  The ramp only goes about 5-6 inches off the ground and many of them like to be on top and survey the area.  Some even attempt to do a baby jump off.  As in everything else, some are more bolder than others.  A pull toy and squeaky toy was added and also a big hit.  They have tennis balls and other items as well.  Each puppy seems to have their favorite.  Still the most bold are Yellow, Green, Blue and Red. 

Today we took some new photos of the pups at 5 weeks old. They all did pretty good.  A few were a little uneasy about it but quickly figured out it was easy.  The most natural poser award goes to Red girl.  She seems to be a pleaser by nature.  She stood and stacked effortlessly and seems to quite like it.  Almost like she was born to do it.  We were surprised how easy it was for her.

To see more of the new pics click HERE.

Day 31

Does this puppy look guilty of something to you?

Non-guilty

Day 30 - a few quick pics

Here are some quick pics from today:

Day 28 - A bigger whelping box & weening

New, larger, whelping box

Day 1 of puppy food

Day 1 of puppy food

Today, Super Bowl Sunday, we took the morning before the game to build a new whelping box for the pups. The pups are now 4 weeks old and need more room to run around we decided to go with an 8' x 8' area.  We have two heaters and another heat lamp to give them any heat they need during the night.  We are lucky in that California is not too cold right now compared to the rest of the states, so moving their box out of the house and into the garage area worked really well.  We have some new toys in the box as well.  They learn very quickly what a tennis ball can do and how to make it move.  Very interesting and funny to see.

We are beginning to ween the puppies as well.  We have started off with some good quality puppy food and created a gruel for them.  They IMMEDIATELY took to it and it seemed like they have been on dog food this whole time.  There seemed to be no trial basis or even any concern, it was just time to eat!

Day 24 - Baby Teeth

 

Today we added another quick video we took this morning of the pups at 3 weeks and 3 days old.  They are very mobile now and quite lively.  They are hearing and seeing very well.  They can stand up and try to suckle from Vegas as she stands around them.  They are playing with each other more and more each day and beginning to roll around with each other, pull each others ears, etc.  Their teeth are about to pop out any day.  In a few cases some of the pups are are showing a few of their baby teeth.  I would imagine by this weekend or Monday at the latest most of the teeth should have dropped through their gums.  Starting next Monday we will incorporate puppy gruel.  We will being to introduce water as secondary source of intake for them tomorrow.

The biggest right now are Light Pink, Purple Puppy, Green Boy, Blue Boy, Pink/Blue Puppy and Red Puppy.  The most daring and curious pup seems to be Yellow Girl.  She is quite curious, strong and confident... seems to be exhibiting working potential, time will tell.

Tonight we will add new puppy photos we took of each pup.  Nothing to fancy yet, but the pics will continue to show their development.  See the new photos in the "Current Litter" section.

~ RWCC