Puppies now six weeks!

Wow, how time flies.  Stopped in for a visit yesterday. Each time I see them, I say they are so big!  Hmmm. We spent a little time on the kitchen floor at first.  The pups went for Skip.  

Zinger claimed my lap and would not leave it!  That was fine with me.  I miss her! Middle of this week, Zinger and all the pups get to come home again.  Charlotte is off to Hawaii.  Upon her return, they will begin to move on to their forever homes.

After a bit, we headed outside.  What a change in their yard time.

  They are exploring everywhere, as you can see.

Up and down the plank! Reaching for Mom on the planter!

Skip's shoe laces are always a hit!

In and out the tunnels!

And of course, Mom is always watchful nearby.

  You might think she is chewing the carrot, but she has her eye on everything and everyone!

Pups at 5 weeks old

Charlotte took Pip for her ORT in Bellingham this week-end. Yes, Pip passed with flying colors. Yes, all the dogs went along!  They dropped by our place on the way home.  

Another visit - again outside.  They are still fat little guys but are up on their little legs with lots more action now.  They will be slimming down fast.

Took some video but did not come out well. They play like they are "big" dogs...running and tackling and growling!  Too cute but very difficult to catch on video.  The pictures below were taken as they investigated this new outdoor space. 

Zinger plays with the pups now. She is a really good Mom. 

Not too much longer and they will be with us again.

Pups at 4 weeks old

We have been visitors to the pups as they are with Charlotte while I finish up school.  Last week-end we arrived and the sun came out at the same time.  With the extra help, Charlotte decided it was time for them to make their first trip outside!

Below are some of the best pictures.  Two are of Glory I believe.  The other three look much alike so I cannot identify the middle picture pup. There were four adults and four pups, so we all had a couple close by.

Obviously...Charlotte has moved a puppy from house to yard before!

When we got back inside, they all went to sleep! Outside time is exhausting!! Mom was happy to have them all settled where they belonged.

We could not leave without spending some time with Bryce, one of Zinger's puppies born last July.  Skip really loves "our" puppies and enjoys watching them grow up. 

 He is playing ball with Bryce and Pip.

Pups are 3 weeks old!

What a difference a week can make!  

Pups are back with us for the week-end.  They arrived last night.  Skip and I are having a hard time getting anything done.  It is fascinating to watch these little guys.  They don't just lay still and sleep any longer.  They move and stretch even while sleeping.  They cry for Mom when hungry and then are ready for play.  How they have grown since I saw them 5 days ago!

Zinger is a GREAT mom.  

She seems to prefer not to be with the pups all the time now, 

but she never strays very far.  One little cry and she is there to provide whatever is needed!

Here is a video showing some action - as promised!

Surprise Visit!

Turned out Charlotte is gone for some Nose Work training seminars both THIS week-end AND next.  So, puppies are here for the week-end. 

There is not much change in action.  They still eat and sleep the day away.  However, they have really grown and their eyes are open most of the way.  They also independently maneuver their way all around the puppy crate (4 feet x 4 feet). I call it "swimming" as that seems to be what their little limbs are doing.  I expect they will be up on their feet some by next week end.  Yes... these are sleeping shots, but give you some idea of what they are like at 2 weeks.

It has been a pretty warm week-end so the pups have been spreading themselves out and not cuddling together so much.  This is typical of what I see when I check in unless Mom is in feeding.

Seven

Morse

Bat Girl - this photo does not show how "big" this pup is. They are evening up in size but she is still one of the bigger pups.

Glory

I am fairly certain I have these pictures named correctly.  It is the order that I took them. However some things may have happened as they were transferred.  It is really difficult to tell them a part in still photos! Glory is the lightest.

BIG EVENT - They had their first nail trim!  They were scratching up Mom's tummy so much she was getting scratches and sores.  Had to help out and rid these guys of their sharp, sharp nails. Mom is much happier!

Until next week-end....