Day Forty Six

Today I didn't have time to take many pictures but I thought this one was kind of cute. I had to watch the Dancing With The Stars finals. I have to admit that I was very disappointed that Gilles and Cheryl didn't win. I watch precious little TV but I do get hooked on DWTS.

Tomorrow is a very big day for the puppies. In the morning they go for their BAER testing and in the evening they go for their Vet check up and first shots. Everyone keep your fingers crossed all is well!

I hope to let everyone know which puppy will be theirs tomorrow and they will start going to their new homes on Saturday. I can't believe that time went so fast. It seems like I was just meeting Topper and now the babies are almost ready to leave. Gambit will be spayed soon as she has produced and reared two wonderful litters for me and I won't ask her to go through it again.

Day Forty Five

Here is Burdock and Magnolia both looking like sweet little angels. I am glad that they can get to go outside and burn off some energy.When they are tired of playing they all come on the porch and take a nap unless it is too hot then they go under the porch for their nap.

Susan... the next two pictures of Magnolia are just for you!

DAY Forty Four

Lilac, Daffodil and Iris

Dahlia

I thought a short video of a game of Tug O War would be amusing.

Day Forty Three

After a big day outside the puppies are finally ready to sleep! Well most of them anyway.
Since I had the luxury of being home today I got to spend a lot of time puppy watching. Poor little Burdock had the misfortune of sitting right where Garrett marks his corner beside the porch. Needless to say Burdock got his first washing today. Garrett didn't even realize what he was doing until I yelled at him. Of course since he rarely gets in trouble he was very ashamed of himself.

Daffodil is quite the little escape artist. She has managed to find every low spot in the fence however she cannot find her way back in so she sits out side the fence and screams her little head off until I rescue her.

After each litter I seem to forget how much work is involved from week five until they go to their new homes. It is a monumental task just finding things to entertain them with that will stimulate their brains. The clean up is mind boggling but watching them learn is very rewarding.

Week Six

Today we are six weeks old and we are big enough to look out!Left to right is Lilac waving hi, Daffodil, Burdock and Dahlia. Below is Burdock who reminds me the most of daddy Topper.
It was very hot today and the puppies had a grand time with the water bucket.

I'm not digging a hole.....honest!

Of course today was puppy pedicures and weighing. They are growing very fast now. The smallest is Magnolia at 6 pounds and the largest is Burdock at 8 lb 1 oz.

Day Forty One

Brier is thinking....come on Lilac they are bigger than us I think they are Raptors.... lets get the heck out of here!The puppies are getting very good at climbing up and down the steps.
Lilac is curious about the chickens.
Beautiful little Viola
When I left work it was raining so I was afraid that the puppies wouldn't get to go out to play but the sun came back out so they got to play even though the grass was a little wet. They didn't seem to mind the wet grass at all.

Day Forty

Garrett is making sure he doesn't step on a puppy while he whispers in Gambit's ear. I hope he is telling her she still looks beautiful to him even though she did have a fling with another man. Below is a short video of Bizzi having a ball!