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 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 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

 

Aug 142013
 

Piper and Simon’s puppies are 6 weeks old today.  During the last week they have learned the joys of going outside.  Red girl and Purple girl seem to find things to chew on, no matter how often I clean the area.  Green boy even found a bug!  Yellow girl and Clear boy are learning to climb up the steps.  Up is always more effective than down.  I put a pad at the bottom of the steps for those inevitable tumbles.  This week there will be lots of visitors.  The puppies enjoy meeting new people.

Red Girl, 6 weeks

Red Girl, 6 weeks

Purple Girl, 6 weeks

Yellow Girl

Yellow Girl

Green Boy

Green Boy

Clear Boy

Clear Boy

Aug 072013
 

Clear BoyPurple GirlRed GirlGreen  BoyYellow GirlPiper and Simon’s pups are 5 weeks old.  It’s really amazing how much they change in just one week.  Weights are between 2.3 and 2.5 pounds.  I’m having so much fun with them!

Pictured above:  Clear Boy, Purple Girl, Red Girl, Green Boy, Yellow Girl

 

Jul 312013
 
Red Girl on left, Purple girl, Yellow Girl

Red Girl on left, Purple girl, Yellow Girl

Green Boy on left, Clear boy on right

Green Boy on left, Clear boy on right

Piper and Simon’s puppies are 4 weeks old today.  I’m seeing lots of play, lots of growling, beginning interest in toys.  Their teeth are erupting. They have begun to eat puppy food (in gruel form).  They get around much quicker than they have, but at times they are directionally challenged…the feet don’t always take them where they think they want to go.  Instead of “Let the Fun Begin”, perhaps I should have said, “Let the TROUBLE begin!” 

Jul 242013
 

Simon and Piper’s puppies are 3 weeks old today.  If only they could stay awake, they would wish their Dad a very happy birthday!    Simon is 4 today!  Red girl, on her back, ear flopping.  Purple & Yellow girls. Red girl, on her back, ears flopping at 3 weeks oldPurple Girl, 3 weeks oldWake up, Yellow Girl! (3 wks)

Jul 242013
 

Green Boy, so sleepy (3 weeks)photo (8)The puppies were interested in sleeping…not in posing for their pictures!  Next week, I’m asking Andrea to come back and help.  Green boy on the left and Clear boy on the right.

Jul 172013
 

Piper’s puppies are two weeks old todayPiper's Red Girl, 2 weeksPiper's Purple GirlPiper's Yellow Girl  Notice that their eyes are opening and their pigment is starting to fill in.  I couldn’t ask for a better Mama dog.  I say Piper has excellent parenting skills! 

Pictured above in birth order are Red Girl, weighing 1 lb. .5 oz., Purple Girl, weighing 1 lb. .5 oz. and my current favorite:  Yellow Girl, bringing up the rear at 15.3oz.

Jul 172013
 

Green boy, who was one of the smallest at birth, is now the biggest puppy, weighing 1 lb. 1.6 oz.

Clear boy is not far behind.  His weight is 1 lb. 1.4 oz.  Piper's Green Boy, 2 weeksPiper's Clear Boy