September 20th - Journey's babies get their vet check on Monday. They are weaned now and eating dry food and drinking water. It is almost time for them to go home and be with their new families.
May 28th -Puppies are weaned now. They are eathing dry food and drinking water. I sprinkle a bit of Purina Forta Flora on their food in the morning. This helps the sensitive puppy tummies feel good.
The 6 week vet check was today. We use Hillsdale Animal Hospital for our veterinary care. A health record will go home with each puppy to share with your vet.
Here are some pictures from our vet visit. We hung out in the car while the vet checked each one of the puppies and gave them their first shots.
Now, nap time!
It is almost time for these little ones to go and be with their new families. Dont forget to get all of your supplies and food. Here is a list that you may find helpful.
Please be aware that your puppy should not go anywhere non-vaccinated pets could be until they are fully vaccinated. Discuss this with your vet during your puppy's first vet visit. Such places to avoid include pet stores, dog parks, puppy classes, rest stops, etc.
Some puppies were scared for their first time outside. Poor little Wren was shaking like a leaf.
Kipper had a great time exploring outside for the first time. He looks like he is smiling!
Dandylion did not like it outside so we got a bit of help from Pete The Cat.
September 6th -Champagne's puppies are eating dry food and drinking water. They are doing great with their litter box too.
Here is a video of them playing.
Here are a few videos, Video1Video2, of the boys playing. So cute!
Journey's puppies have grown alot this week. They are playing more and eating a ton. Shimmer has figured out how to climb out of the whelping box so the door is closed and we let mom nurses every few hours.
Just look at these lovely ladies ready for the Kentucky Derby!
Page is thrilled with her hat. The pink just makes her eyes sparlkle.
May 22nd - The puppies are 5 weeks old now. We have introduced water and dry food now. They have dry food in their whelping box to nibble on thru the day. They are still getting wet food twice a day. Journey is nursing three times a day now but will be weaning this week.
Here are a few videos video1 video2 of the puppies having playtime.
Splinter is posing picture perfect! What an awsome puppy!
"Zorro, you tongue is hanging out bud... and what is going on with that hair?" We may need to get him some styling products.
May 14th - Wow, the formula has really helped get the weight on these guys. Excited to see their gain this week.
There is a litter box in their whelping box now and they have already started using it. This will help get them started on house training and make all of our lives a little less messy.
Notice Alpha's outfit will not quite close. Thats ok buddy, Looking Good!
Wren is sitting so pretty. Looking FABULOUS Darling!
May 21st - The vet trip was great. We use Hillsdale Animal Hospital for our veterinary care. A health record will go home with each puppy to share with your vet.
They went outside for the first time today for their last pictures. They were all a little nervous and curious at the same time. Soon they will love being outside as long as it is not too hot. These kiddos dont like the heat at all.
Dont forget to get all of your supplies and food. Here is a list that you may find helpful.
May 14th - The puppies went from lumps to moving and playing alot and then back to lumps. They have been playing with Spencer (Journey puppy "Scar"), Rabbit and Prarie (Phoenix puppies). They are weaning now and will be weaned by Friday. They are eating dry food and drinking water. Speaking of water... YellowJacket really loves the water. Here is a video of his first experience getting water to drink. Banjo does like to get his way and if it isnt working out he lets the world know he isn't happy. Here is a video of his temper tantrum.
May 7th - Banjo escaped from the whelping box yesterday. He smelled his mommy on the other side. It would have to be food to make him put forth so much effort. They are playing some and walking more. They have started using thier litter box too. Yay!
Lasso says, "Hey, lets do some pushups!".
YellowJacket says, "Ok with me. 1...2..."
Banjo says, "Nope!"
April 30th - Locket's puppies are 3 weeks old already. They did not move around much for their pictures. Lasso was the only one that sat up. It was too much work for the Banjo and YellowJacket. Chunky Monkeys. They were introduced to puppy food today. They weren't super interested but then there is plenty of milk to go around so who can blame them. Here is a video of that adventure. They have been dewormed once and will be dewormed 2 more times before they go home.
Banjo says, "Did someone say its time to eat?".
Lasso says, "I think we should all practice sitting up."
YellowJacket says, "Nope!"
April 21st - Journey puppies are heading home this weekend. I had to share this great video of Kudzu eating canned food. His tail says it all!
Phoenix puppies vet check is on Monday. They will be weaning this week. They will transition to only dry dog food by the end of the weekend. They went outside for their last pictures this weekend. They are growing up so fast.
Locket's puppies are starting to get up and move around. Their eyes and ears are open. Its hard to open those eyes with all of the fat rolls on the forehead. They look like little bulldogs.
Stitch says "Hey Macaw, do you like it out here?"
Macaw says, "Its Amazing! I want to taste everything."
Banjo, no need to yell at your brother. There is plenty of milk to go around.
Lasso says, "I got my eye on you!"
April 15th - Journey's puppies are weaned now. They are eathing dry food and drinking water. They went outside for the first time today for their last pictures. Some were nervous. Scar was busy eating everything. Their 6 week vet visit is scheduled for Monday. We use Hillsdale Animal Hospital for our veterinary care. A health record will go home with each puppy to share with your vet. Dont forget to get all of your supplies and food. Here is a list that you may find helpful.
Please be aware that your puppy should not go anywhere non-vaccinated pets could be until they are fully vaccinated. Discuss this with your vet during your puppy's first vet visit. Such places to avoid include pet stores, dog parks, puppy classes, rest stops, etc.
Phoenix's puppies are eating dry food as well as wet food now. They are playing alot and doing better with their litter box. They will start weaning this week.
Locket's puppies are FAT! She has more than enough milk. She is so good with them. This is her first litter.
April 9th - Locket had 3 puppies on April 7th. Mom and babies are doing well. Here is a video of her at the vet just before puppies were born.
Journey's puppies will be weaned by Saturday. They are nursing 4 times a day now but will be decreasing frequency thru the week. They are eating dry food and wet food now and drinking water.
Phoenix's puppies have started food this week. They have a litter box but havent really used it much yet. That should get better each day. They have been playing with toys and each other. They have figured out how to get out of the whelping box so Phoenix is nursing on a schedule now.
Here is a video of Phoenix's puppies having puppy food for the first time.
Here is a video of Phoenix's laying with her puppies. Such a good mommy!
Normally we dress up puppies every other weekend but since its Easter we all had to try on the bunny ears. The best Easter basket ever!
April 1st - Journeys puppies are snacking on dry food in between meals. Thay have started using the litter box too. They are just about ready for playtime in the playpen. Extra running room.
Here is a video of Journey's puppies playing after dinner.
Phoenix puppies are moving around great now. They have starting chatting with each other. They have toys in their whelping box.
Here is a video of Phoenix nursing her puppies.
All puppies were dewormed at 2 weeks and will be dewormed 2 more times before they go home.
Journey wanted to get in on the fun. Looking good!
Petunia snoozing in the food bowl. She wanted to be close to the snacks.
March 26th - Journey puppies had their first taste of puppy food on Saturday. They will have food 2 times a day now. It is water soaked and warmed dry food and a bit of puppy formula. Journey puppies are usually on the thin side so addding the puppy formula to their food helps give them a boost. We feed Purina Pro Plan Focus Large Breed puppy food.
Here is a video of the puppies having puppy food for the first time. They look a little scraggly after eating. Messy business.
Here is a video of the puppies nursing.
Phoenix puppies ears and eyes are open now. It won't be long before they are starting to walk around.
March 18th- Journey's puppies are up and moving around. Eyes and ears are open.
Chime's eyes are wide open, taking in the world around her.
Scar is holding himself up like a big boy.
Phoenix had her puppies on March 14th. They are all doing well. She is a proud momma.
This is a repeat breeding. Here is a link to Phoenix and Falcon's previous litter.
March 12th- Jourey and her puppies are doing well. They are strong and gaining weight. She doesn't leave them much at all right now.
This is a repeat breeding. Here is a link to Journey and Casanova's previous litter.