Junebug’s Weekly Update

Jul 272021
 

Every Tuesday, Junebug is weighed, her nails are cut, she gets a bath if needed, her picture is taken and she updates “her” blog page.  She is just over 3 lb. now.  She loves to play in the grass yard and she loves to play with the older dogs.  She is chewing everything she can find – including human fingers and toes. 

Tomorrow she has her first check up at the vet’s and gets her first puppy shots.  As I am writing, she is running full-speed ahead, back and forth in front of me. 

It’s hard to get a good picture, as she is usually in motion.

Western Washington Cluster Shows & Specialties–Puyallup–2021

Jul 202021
 

The Bichon Frise Club of Puget Sound held a Sweepstakes and Specialty on July 8 and another on July 9, in conjunction with 5 All-Breed shows.  There was a very good entry of local Bichons and some visitors from Florida, Texas, and California.  The weather was good, which was nice as the shows were all held outdoors in the grass.  Below are pictures from the shows. Above, outside the ring waiting for the Specialty to start.     Below is Pixie getting ready for the show, then Jan with Gracie in the ring.  Sheri showed Mundo to his AKC Championship in 3 shows!  Then Tasheena showed Shae in the 6 to 9 month class at the Specialty and Shae won, beating females much older to get her first win and a 5 point major!!!  Tasheena had a busy day and weekend, showing Kevlar in the first Specialty, Kevlar was Best of Opposite Sex and finished her Grand Championship.  Sheri also showed Burrito (below on the table).  Elijah was entered and is shown below being groomed for the shows.  Last picture is of Pixie and Shae cooling their feet–the weather was beautiful and very warm for furry, white dogs.  Wilson was also at the show, but unfortunately we have no picture of him (he was in Puyallup Thursday and Friday only), but we was awarded Select Dog for 5 points.

Junebug – Seven Weeks Old Today

Jul 202021
 

This little girl thinks she’s a big girl, with a big attitude. This week she discovered the joys of running (or hopping) in the grass. I took a cute video but couldn’t get it posted on this site. We began leash training today. She did better than expected and only tried to eat the leash one time.

2 Weeks 3 Days and Many Changes

Jul 142021
 

The Sassy/Baron puppies are really starting to change.  Over the last week their eyes have started to open (although they really don’t see much) and their ears have started to open.  The pups are starting to walk, but it is more like a totter that ends with them falling or rolling over.  I think that tomorrow they will have to move into a larger area with some good traction for walking and a way for me to keep them contained–they keep escaping from their crate–seeking their mother.

First picture below is the little male–he has made great strides this week and has almost caught up with his littermate in weight.  Second picture is the little female, the escapee from the crate and the pup with the loudest whine to let you know that she is not happy about something.  Both pups have good pigment around their eyes, nice black noses and they are now getting some black pads on their feet.  Looking forward to seeing what this next week will bring in changes. 

Not Her Idea of a Good Time!

Jul 132021
 

Junebug is 6 weeks old today.

She’s not sure this is a good way to spend her birthday….

First bath – Hey, this is not too bad!

Junebug wasn’t thrilled with her first experience with the dryer. She wasn’t afraid… there was no screaming or crying, but she wasn’t happy.  In this picture she is fluffy and dry.

The evidence tells the story. As far as she is concerned, this is a crime scene.

Junebug may be slightly miffed at me! (understatement) In her case, four hands instead of two may be needed the next time she is groomed. 

1Week 4 Days

Jul 082021
 

Sorry to be so long in getting pictures of the 2 puppies born to Sassy and Baron July 27.  This is the female pup and as of today both she and her littermate are the same size.  For most of the week and 4 days she has been the biggest of the 2, but today the scale reported the same weight for both.  At this age, not much goes on in the life of the puppies–they are just growing a lot.  Neither pup is very big–today’s weight was 9 ouncesThe puppy boy above had a rather “shaky” start.  Born at 5 3/4 ounces he just couldn’t seem to gain weight–either Sassy didn’t have enough milk or he was just working so hard to nurse that he burned more calories than he took in–anyway a little tube feeding was necessary for a few days, but now he is strong and has steadily gained weight–catching up with his female littermate.  You can see that both pups have a lot of pigment–nice black noses, black mouths, and even some black pigment coming in around their eyes.  Guessing that in another week their eyes will be open and they will be moving around more!

Junebug

Jul 062021
 

Junebug would like to spend all her time with the big dogs.  She usually has to content herself with visiting through her xpen, but lately she’s gotten to spend more time exploring the house.  The dogs are gentle with her, but she is well supervised so she doesn’t accidentally get hurt.  Of course, once she has a taste of “freedom” she won’t be content to be confined.

I think she is getting cuter by the week. Next week she’ll have her first bath, dry and haircut.

Sassy and Baron Introduce The New Family

Jul 052021
 

Born June 27, 2021 to Sassy and Baron, one male and one female.  This picture was taken when they were about 4 days old.  Life with this small litter has been interesting.  The male has had to be tube fed since he just wasn’t gaining weight–that has definitely changed and he is gaining weight daily and has almost caught up with his littermate sister.  Sassy and the pups are doing well!  Hopefully I’ll get pictures of the pups to post since they are now over a week old.

Four Weeks Already?

Jun 292021
 

Junebug is changing daily.  Her personality is beginning to show.  She has always been a content puppy and an easy puppy to raise. Violet has decided she has put in enough time nursing and she has cut off the supply.  Fortunately, Junebug has taken to her puppy food and seems to enjoy it.  Litter box training began this week.  Teeth are coming in.

Junebug’s toy lamb looks like a littermate. It’s a favorite toy and she enjoys climbing over, chewing on the ears and shaking it. I take some of her toys and simulate the playtime she would enjoy if she had littermates.  Other toys include a teeter totter.  It’s a big hit.  Mother Violet is watching from a distance.

I scissored “mounds” of hair from this little girl. Obviously I missed some wild ones on top of her head!  She weighs 1 lb. 12.4 oz. 

Three Weeks

Jun 222021
 

Junebug is three weeks old today.  She has completed her neurological stimulation exercises.  She gets her nails cut every Tues. (She’s actually pretty cooperative).  Her pigment is slow to come in, but it’s coming.  She has so much hair that she needs a haircut already.

Firsts this week:
1. A move to the living room area for part of each day.
2. puppy growls
3. biting and shaking her toys
4. walking around much more and being more aware of her surroundings
5. ears are opening and she hears certain noises

 

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