Aug 312013
 

IMG_0367IMG_0369On Saturday afternoon Lily (aka Pink Girl) came to visit her mom (Rosie), dad (Zeke), and littermates Sydney and Benny.  Beautiful afternoon playing and running in the backyard–and getting to know the new litter of pups kept all the “big” dogs and people busy!  After Lily left, the picture at the right shows how tiring entertaining can be–I’m not sure Lily was even out of the driveway before the little pups were asleep and the “big dogs” were thinking about taking a nap.  A very enjoyable afternoon!

Aug 302013
 

IMG_0366This is the life!!  A big day in the yard playing with his siblings, Red Boy in enjoying a full tummy of puppy food, capped off with a little “sip” from mom, Rosie, and surrounded  by all those important toys that just make the bed more comfortable.

Aug 302013
 

Yellow girl (Frankie) has found the most comfortable bed!

Frankie's new bed

Frankie’s new bed

Aug 302013
 
From left, red, purple, yellow girls, green boy and clear boy.

From left, red, yellow, purple girls, green boy and clear boy.

Let's try this again!

Let’s try this again!

Piper’s 5 squirmy puppies did not pose well for their 8 week photos.  This was taken a day later, with the help of some friends.  It took 4 people to hold the pups, 1 person to take the photo and 1 person to make an excellent funny noise to get the pup’s attention.  As you can see from one of the pictures, even that effort was not always successful!

Aug 282013
 

Piper’s puppies celebrated their 8 week birthday with a bath and a trip to the vet.  They were due for their first set of puppy shots. They each had a physical and I’m happy to report that everything is normal.  They had lots of fun at the vet.  The girls weren’t phased by anything. Green boy thought we were trying to kill him when the vet took his temperature.  He was just fine with his injection.  The Clear boy had no problem with his temp, but he wasn’t fond of the shot. Weights:  Yellow girl is 3.8 lb., the boys are 3.6 lb. Red and Purple girls are 3.4 lb.

Aug 272013
 

V__6368 Pebbles New HomePebbles has a new home with Donna and Jim.  Pebbles is pictured with them when they met for the first time–it appears “love at first sight” for all!!  Thank you Donna and Jim for opening your hearts and home to her–at 10 years of age it is often difficult to find a home for a dog of that age.  My wish is for many happy, fun filled years together–enjoy the walks and playing ball Pebbles and give lots of love.

Aug 252013
 

Piper’s puppies are ready to rumble!  They just know it’s time to leave their x-pen and go run and wrestle.  Is it time to play?

Aug 232013
 

IMG_0358IMG_0359IMG_0360IMG_0361IMG_0365This has been a busy week for the puppies. On Wednesday afternoon they got to go outside into the grass dog yard for the first time–along with 16 of their closest Bichon and 1 Tibetan Spaniel friends–they had a wonderful time. Since then they have been back outside to play–loving every minute. Teeth are coming in–those little daggers (canine teeth) are already in and all the pups want to chew on anything that is available (there go my shoe laces again!). Pups are shown in birth order: Blue girl, Clear male, Green girl, Purple male, Red male. All the puppies are much cuter when you seen them in person–and more awake!!!  Just click on the individual pictures to get a larger picture of each pup.

Aug 212013
 

IMG_0336IMG_0345IMG_0348On this beautiful afternoon in August there was a Bichon party in the dog yard at Karen’s house. There were 22 dogs in attendance–21 Bichon and 1 Tibetan Spaniel (who thinks he is a Bichon). The little Bichon puppies had a wonderful time and a great first experience outside and in the grass for Rosie’s puppies. Piper’s puppies enjoyed the grass too–lots of running, wrestling, and playing with all the other dogs. The humans at the party had a good time too.  To make the pictures larger, just put your cursor on the picture and double click–wait a few seconds and the picture will appear larger–so you can see all the dogs!

Aug 212013
 

What an adventure!  Piper’s puppies went to Karen’s house today for a Bichon Bash.  Lots of friends brought their Bichons.  The puppies came right out of their crate and had their first experience of walking on grass…not a problem!  They had fun with the adult dogs and with Karen’s puppies.  These pictures were taken at the end of a lively day.  Can you tell they are tired?  Green Boy did NOT want to take a rest with his siblings.  He wanted to stay out and play with his new friends.

Red Girl, 7 weeks

Red Girl, 7 weeks

 

Purple Girl, 7 weeks

Purple Girl, 7 weeks

 

Green Boy, 7 weeks

Green Boy, 7 weeks

Clear Boy, 7 weeks

Clear Boy, 7 weeks

 

Yellow Girl, 7 weeks

Yellow Girl, 7 weeks