Tuesday was a beautiful, warm day–perfect for taking the puppies outside for their first experience in the grass–they LOVED IT! The pups ran, wrestled, and played with each other in the grass and with their fan club.
After time outside it was time for a little nourishment and then a BIG nap. The only problem that has arisen is that the puppies now want to go outside every time the big dogs go–staying in their x-pen just isn’t fun and leads to lots of whining and pleading to get out.
During week 5 visitors returned to play with the puppies. I think this is Pink girl–who seems to like flipflops and people!
Hmm, I think the puppies have a foot fetish! Exposed toes are fair game–and these little girls have those baby puppy needle teeth.
Turq and Brown Boy went to their new homes today. I couldn’t ask for better homes for these special boys!
Mark and Terry and still thinking about the perfect name for Turq. “Spencer” is in the running (I like it!)
Jane and Robert are excited to be taking home Brown Boy. His name is “Dan”. I think that suits him very well.
We took a family picture before the boys went to their new homes. From left, Wilson (staying here), Brown Boy and Turq.
The puppies had visitors on Sunday, the end of week 4 for them and they did great. The pups have now started the transition to puppy food and are playing with each other much more.
A puppy can play just so long and then they need food and a BIG nap.
Total relaxation–oh, to be able to sleep like this! Green girl decided to sleep between my feet–doesn’t look comfy to me, but she was fine!
Two little men will soon be leaving for their new homes.
“Wilson” (formerly known as Blue Boy or Butter Bean) will remain here.
Wilson’s official name is Absolutely Agape First And Goal. He’s a little spitfire!
Brown Boy loves Bob. He was so excited to be sitting by him that it was difficult to get a good picture. Brown Boy will be going to a home here in Bellingham.
Turq is looking very distinguished. He will be living with his great uncle, 3 year old Jimmy Chew.
From left to right: Simon, Kevlar, Cash, Oliver, Violet, Emoji 🙂
Well it was quite a weekend at Lynden. Four days but worth the effort. Simon won Best of Breed each day giving him 20 more points toward his GCH GOLD. Oliver and Kevlar both obtained their American Championships. Cash added to his Grand Champion points and was awarded a Group 2 Owner Handler. Liberty finished her Grand Championship. Violet and Sassy both snagged snagged 4 point majors and Emoji grabbed a Reserve Winners. On Saturday every award that was given went to Absolutely dogs! That’s a dream of a day. Oh, and Oliver (in the ring as a Special for the first time on Sunday) won Select Dog and a Group 2 in the Owner Handler ring.
This is Blue Boy, aka Butter Bean.
Blue got his 10 week groom today. He’s a handsome lad.
Blue is taking a short rest. He and Turq have been chasing each other around (and around) the dining room table.
These boys are rough and tumble. They wrestle with each other. They wrestle with the big dogs. They love every minute!
Brownie is 10 weeks old. It was bath day: shampoo, dry, nails, a little trimming.
Turq, 10 weeks, fresh from his bath.
Pink girl up on her feet, walking around, wrestling with her littermates. Eyes open, hearing sounds, and learning to make noise–and always in search of mother, Poppy. Pink girl is the most social now–wags her tail when she hears a voice and wants to play.
Green girl wasn’t real sure that she should be outside of the crate area–but once she found Poppy (mom) she was good to go. The new surroundings didn’t stop her for long–always a good sign.
Blue girl is also very social–new things don’t seem to bother her and she is friendly. Blue and Pink are the pups that seem to want to be the first to try or do something new.
Clear girl seems to be more cautious at this time, but after a bit she relaxed and explored the area outside the crate. Clear seems to be a little more independent, going off on her own.