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.
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.
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.
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!”
Piper’s puppies are two weeks old today 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.