Orange Boy is now known as Sunny. Bonnie says he will bring sunshine into their lives. Daughter, Kim, lives nearby and she will gladly puppy sit anytime that is needed. Family and friends have purchased collars and toys for the new addition. I think it will be a “family affair.”
Sunny fell asleep on Kim’s lap after playing and getting a nice massage. When it was time to rise and shine for his going away picture, he could hardly keep his eyes open!
Blue boy has a new name: Benny. I hear he will be well and truly loved (and spoiled)
And Then There Were Four …
Three puppies went to their forever homes this weekend. Their siblings miss them. However, the noise level has gone down, as has the clean-up. I know they will be treasured by their new owners. And everyone has promised to stay in touch.
Fritz (formerly green boy) will live on Vancouver Island. His new family is so excited to have him.
Bentley Brown will be living with his half-brother. They are already having fun together.
Eleven weeks ago when the puppies were born, they were tiny, could not see, could not hear, had very little hair, sometimes had to be helped up to Momma so they could nurse. They could scoot, but not far. I am amazed with every litter when I think how far they progress and how quickly they mature.
Blue boy is going to his forever home this Saturday. His new name is Benny.
Orange boy is very social. He’s a real people puppy. He had a big weight gain this week….he gained a pound.
Brown boy, now named Bentley Brown, gets to live with his half-brother, Bridger..and of course with Bridger’s wonderful family.
Green had a bath and had the hair trimmed around his eyes. Look at how handsome he is!
I was singing to Vera when she cocked her head. I don’t think she liked my singing!
Black, Vito, also had a bath. He is destined for the show world.
#7, now called Kevin, was really good in the bath and with the dryer. He will live with my daughter.
Saturday was the puppy party. The puppies invited all their good friends.
They tolerated their baths, drying with a big hair dryer, clipping, scissoring and then the FUN began. They had lots of playing with each other and with their friends. The best part of the day for them was playtime in the big back yard. They followed the adult dogs from one corner of the lawn to the other.
This is just the best picture! It’s amazing that all 7 are lined up and looking at the camera. Thanks to the puppy friends for making this happen.
From left: Blue boy, Orange Boy, Bentley Brown, Turquoise boy, Vera, Vito and Kevin.
It’s unusual for the puppies to sit still individually, let alone as a group. This was taken this morning, after they had their play time and were thinking about a nap.
On the floor is Pink girl on the left. (she is small, but not as small as this picture makes her appear), and Brown boy on the right. On the step, from left to right is Lucky #7, Blue boy and Black boy.
There was too much happening today to get individual pictures.
Gloria continues to be a great Mom. She loves to play with her babies, especially first thing in the morning. They all have something to eat, play outside for a while and then come in and chase each other.
Green (left) and Orange boys didn’t make it into the group photo. They are 9 weeks old, and rambunctious.
I know Blue was in the group picture, but I thought he looked so cute here, all rumpled from his nap.
When I mentioned 5 dogs rush out the door, Orange is often a bit reluctant. He seems to think he is an inside dog. Once he is out the door, he has a great time playing.
With 7 puppies, nothing goes quickly. Just trying to walk down the hall is a challenge not to step on any puppy, kick any puppy, not to trip over your own shoelaces.
With all that, my daughter and I agree that these are some of the nicest puppies we have had. I hear very little whining, and hardly ever hear a bark. I tell them “outside” and that usually gets at least 5 out the door. When they have played for a while, I say “get in your bed” and they (almost) always come to the gate to their pen, or jump over and in.
Today was bath day as tomorrow is the day to visit the vet. The puppies will have their health check up and receive their first set of puppy vaccinations.
Blue likes to climb up two steps. That’s all he is allowed. He continues to be the largest of the puppies.
Turquoise (Green) boy wasn’t feeling too well today. After a nice nap he ate a little lunch and seems to be back to his energetic self.
Brown boy looks very handsome after his bath. He’s another affectionate and easy going boy.
Pink girl will be staying with me. I’m hoping she will be a show girl. She certainly has the attitude.
Black has a nice coat and a nice temperament.
Lucky #7 is very sweet. He walks with his head held high, as if to show how proud he is.
The litter of 7 is 7 weeks old today. They had another bath (with all the wrestling and rolling around, they needed it). Leash training has begun. We are introducing it in small increments. They aren’t excited about treats yet, so we are trying squeakers or other toys to entice them to move. I think we’re off to a promising start. It seemed to take the afternoon to get a decent picture of everyone. Finally I brought out the fluffy bed and that helped.
Blue is the first and only puppy to have learned to climb up a step. He often does things before his siblings
I think Orange’s favorite activity is untying my double-knotted shoe laces. Or he just grabs on and lets me drag him down the hallway. This morning I found I made faster progress if I picked him up!
Brown boy gets the prize for the most tail wags. It’s pretty constant.
Turquoise, whose color actually looks more like green, had visitors last Friday. He loved the company and the attention.
Pink looks like a little angel, but she is anything but. She is always in the thick of things, often being the instigator.
Can you say handsome? I love Black’s face. It won’t be long until he can climb out of this box that his mother uses to access their pen.
Some people get better looking with age. i think Lucky #7 is doing the same. He is an all around nice boy.
Seven hungry puppies anxiously waiting for their breakfast.
Don’t ask me which is which!
FEED ME!
Six weeks have gone quickly. Every week sees new growth physically and mentally in the babies. Experiences that added to their development this week have been the baths, dryer and trimming. They are also enjoying jumping out of their pen and running around the kitchen. Even though the weather has been cold they like a brief time outside – especially when Mommy is out with them.
Blue boy is still the largest puppy. He is often the first to try new things.
Orange boy is quite a people person. However, he wasn’t interested in having his picture taken.
By the time Brown boy had his turn, he was only interested in napping. I took this picture while he was lying in his bed.
Turquoise boy is often the first to run to meet people. He can be quite humorous.
Pink girl has to be tough, living with 6 brothers. She can have quite a temper!
Black is an all around nice puppy – handsome and good-natured.
Lucky #7 is getting cuter with age. He is the favorite of my daughter and my sister-in-law.
The puppies are getting used to new (and sometimes irritating things) Collars were introduced this week to get them used to having something around their neck. Protests ranged from mild to loud! I have begun brushing them…not a problem. I am also rubbing their feet, hoping to desensitize the foot sensitivity we sometimes see in Bichons. This Saturday they will get to try more new things as friends are coming to help me bathe, dry and trim.
Blue is posing on the wobble disk.
Orange is sitting pretty for his picture.
Turquoise is one of the more active males. His antics are very entertaining.
It was difficult getting Brown to be still for his picture. He usually jumped for the camera.
Yeah! Black is sitting still for his photo shoot!
Lucky #7 had his picture made in his favorite blue bed.
Pink was sleeping. She’d like to get back to her nap, if only her brothers and the photographer would leave her alone!