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Grooming Inspiration

Feb 012021
 

Blue had his first professional groom. He looks so handsome and grown up! I was inspired to spiff up Bridget (orange girl) and Tasheena groomed Pixie (formerly known as Pink)

Blue, about 15 weeks old.
Pixie got a new “do.”
Bridget – 15.5 weeks old.

Blue’s Big Adventure

Jan 182021
 
Final instructions before Blue leaves for his new home. “Be a good boy. Give lots of love and kisses. Leave the shoelaces alone. And don’t forget me!”
Good-bye, sweet boy. Your new owners will love you forever.
Blue is exploring his new home.
Whew! It’s been a big day. Blue finds a “den” for a little nap and re-charge.

13 Weeks Old

Jan 152021
 

Blue leaves this home for his forever home on Sunday. The reports from Grayson (Gray), Bailey (Green) and Pink (Pink) are very positive. The pups are adventurous and friendly. The litter box training has done wonders for their potty training.

It seemed only appropriate to get a picture of Blue with his Mommy, Violet. Blue enjoys being with his people and his dogs.
Here’s Bridget and Violet. At first we tried to pose them the same way Blue is posed, but Bridget decided she wanted to clean her mother’s ears. Violet thought that was a good idea and she lay on her side to give better access. I had to pick up Violet and separate the two. Dogs are always good for a laugh.

It’s Hard To Say Good-Bye

Jan 022021
 

It’s never easy when it’s time to part with the puppies. The up-side is that you know they will be loved and cherished. They make such a difference in people’s lives AND I get to meet and make many new friends.

Green boy, Bailey, is ready for a big new adventure. He was sound asleep minutes after he settled in for the ride home.
Grayson gets to live with Sheri. Will this handsome boy be our next big STAR? Only time will tell.

A New Year and New Homes Soon

Jan 012021
 

The puppies will soon venture out into the world to their new homes. Orange girl, Bridget will remain with me. Today was bath day and nail day.(not the way they would choose to celebrate the New Year) Karen has been helping with nails. A few of the puppies are very reluctant (to put it mildly) to have their nails cut.

By the time pictures were taken, the pups had had all the “fun” they could take. The boys look a bit grumpy. Bridget had to have a re-take after a nap.

Green Boy (who may be called Bailey) will be going to a home and training for obedience and agility competitions. His new owners are very excited.
We have high hopes for Grayson (our gray boy) to shine in the show ring.
Blue is going to a wonderful family who have been waiting for him for several years.
Pink, full of personality. I’ll miss her.
Bridget, formerly Orange girl. She was in a better mood after her nap and we were able to get this sweet picture.

POSING

Dec 262020
 

Anyone who has tried to take a picture of a puppy knows how difficult it is. Today we attempted a picture with all FIVE. The first picture will demonstrate some of our attempts. Picture #2 is not great, but at least you can see all the faces.

Look at the “camera” you guys!
From the right: Green, Gray and Blue boys/ Pink girl and Orange girl.

Resting – Playing

Dec 212020
 

Rest and sleep time is getting shorter and shorter. Once in a while they will all snuggle together and have a nap. All five were asleep until I showed up to take a picture.

Next on the agenda was some play time. The pups tore around the kitchen island. They chase, they wrestle, they grab each other by the tail or the leg or the ear. If I open a cabinet, inside they go. Orange girl and pink girl enjoyed climbing in and out. Looking at the sweet face of Orange girl, you’d never guess she’d been up to mischief!

9 Weeks Already?

Dec 182020
 

I visited Karen’s 9 day old puppies today. What a difference between 9 days and 9 weeks!! They learn so much and grow so much in a short period of time. It’s pretty amazing. This week we practiced more of the same. But they have also enjoyed some outdoor time. The wind was strong today, but that just meant they might be lucky enough to find a leaf. I noticed that the puppies are displaying more independence this week. If they were children, I would say they are testing the boundaries.

Green Boy is turning into quite a handsome lad!
Gray Boy is the star of the leash training.
Blue boy is gazing. I wonder what he is thinking?
He is a lover.
Pink Girl continues to delight with her antics. She is still the smallest but is gaining on her sister.
Orange girl loves to be outside. When she finds a leaf she acts like she has a treasure.

Eight Week Exam

Dec 112020
 

The pups went to the vet yesterday for their first puppy shots and their physical exam. It is quite extensive, checking general appearance, eyes, ears, teeth and occlusion, heart, lungs, abdomen, musculoskeletal, skin, lymph nodes, urogenital, nervous system, patella exam. All the puppies are normal in all areas. My vet said they are a healthy bunch. I asked how they did and he said it was typical. “The boys were pansies. The girls were tough.”

Our Green boy has made great strides. He started off being timid. Now he is the first one to greet a visitor and the first one to come over and check out the big noise from the vacuum
Gray has been consistently the largest. He was funny today. He got in the bed by himself…then he was joined by his brothers. He scooted away, but he apparently wasn’t far enough. He kept scooting, in his sleep, until he was completely out and sleeping by himself.
I admire a good pet photographer. This is probably the 20th attempt to take a good picture of Blue boy. I am still not satisfied, but gave up. Blue is quite affectionate. He wants to be picked up and he gives kisses.
Pink Girl is the first to explore and she’s becoming a pretty good escape artist, too.
Orange girl has been one of my favorites from birth. We’ve tried out about 10 different names for her, and still haven’t made a decision.

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