Remy and Kwill puppies 7 weeks

 

   


             This has been one of the busiest weeks for the puppies yet. First off, Kwill has just about completely weaned them. They are eating 2 meals a day with yogurt and then free choice dry kibble at all times. They are all gaining weight, playing at every opportunity ... yes, we are awakened by the pitter patter of tiny feet and puppy growls at 5 am :-)! The bunny hopping is all gone and we have some nice moving  puppies!

         The week began with first vaccines, moved on to puppy temperament testing and ended with a romp out in the sheep pen!

Sheep?  I knew I smelled something.....

I smell them too!

Puppy testing went well and all puppies tested just about how we thought they would. They enjoyed meeting all their new friends and the time they spent playing afterward. They ran all over the matted area at the Planet canine in Elkhart. They were quite bold and soon began to investigate every corner.

At this point they were all happy to come bounding back when called, not yet wanting to cut the apron strings.....
 They were very impressive ...all 8 running back to us ........

The next day we went outside.......

and played...........

                                                                                  

And they began to explore their boundaries.......

and then it began to happen......the fence has puppy portals.....

and we began to notice escapees..............

                  And we tried to call them back......... but they ran in the opposite direction.......

               Our well behaved puppies had turned into independent little brats over night....

             over confident...they continued to explore

 Suddenly they started to pop back through the portals....

 

 the sheep are coming and they are huge!!

 Some were running as fast as their Little legs would carry them.......

 Then Zip and Tip sounded the alarm.......

     Yep....yeah gotta watch out for those sheep....the large ones will get you every time........

Misty & Tat (my 22 yr old Tennessee Walkers)

 The "large sheep"

 So we quickly corralled the puppies and decided  it was time for a little one on one.... Enjoy!!!! 

Zip- Not available
thinks he is going to impress the heck out of Linda!

Dash (available)
Black Tri Boy

Zoom (available)
Blue eyed blue merle boy

                                                              

Nova (was Snap)
going to live with her new family in Indianapolis!

Flip
going to her new Mom, Beth in Elkhart!

Dip (awaiting her forever name)
going to her new Mom, Sarah in Florida next month!

Tip (available)
Black tri Male
looking for a performance home

Twist
staying at Arcoiris!

One last one...just because she is so darn cute!!!!   

Ms Dip!

        What to look forward to this up coming week. Kennel cough vaccine...eye check  and leashes!!

I can put my whole head in Drum's mouth (Zip)

          One last peek.....Uncle Drum (really their Cousin)....patient baby sitter, 2 1/2yr old intact male :-)!!
janine and Liz

Kwill X Remy Puppies 6 weeks old

      The pups are now 6 weeks old. They started out the week like little bunny rabbits hoping here and there...well, maybe more like Jack Rabbits...because they can hop about 90 miles an hour! The weather has not allowed them to be outside so they have become "free range puppies" roaming the living room, dining room and kitchen 3-4 times a day. They run back to their pen to potty in the newspaper/cedar chips and then scamper back checking everything out as they go.  "Checking everything out" mainly consists of putting everything they can see into their mouths...much like a toddler. Ouch...no you can't eat toes! All electrical cords up and out of the way....the place looks pretty safe! Bailey the cocker looks like fair game to them as he is loaded with tugable coat and ears! Bailey is pretty quick on his feet and up on his perch (the back of the couch) far from inquisitive mouths and sharp teeth. 
   This week the pups took on tug toys and adult size squeakies! Tip was carrying a soft cloth ball with nubbies that looked bigger than him. He just lifted his head as high as he could and off he went! The tugs get take most of the damage as they pull against each other, killing and shaking the ends of the tug. All puppies excel at this!
   Kwill has begun to discipline the puppies and also wean them. She has taken toys away from them and given "growlies" to them when they try to take them from her....after a few minutes she lets them have the toy and then goes and finds another one and another puppy. She also has a soft heart and allows them to play tug a war with the hair around her face! She has them on a feeding routine and has taken away any extra milk bar privileges. When they try to nurse when it's not time she corrects them. She wants to control when they eat and only lets them nurse about 3 times a day. She is still with them about 75% of their day, but sleeping separate at night. She is also showing them how to problem solve. One time, when I opened their pen, several of them were still at the front of the pen asking to get out. They didn't realize the gate on the side was open. Kwill walked back and forth, in and out until they all followed her out the side. I think it took her 4 trips to get them to all follow her.
   Some of the other dogs have begun to spend time with the puppies. Auntie Spell and Uncle Drum have both been gently playing with them. Spell gets a little frustrated when I won't let her take all the puppy toys away to her hiding place, but she doesn't seem to mind when Dip or Zip declare them selves king of the mountain as they try to scale her back and shoulders....sliding quickly down hill like sleders on a slippery slope! Drum will lay and play whom ever is attacking him and his is very gentle. I even caught cousin Muffet trying to clean puppies ears...not that they needed it. Kwill still keeps those puppies spic n span!
   As the week moves forward day by day the puppies are all increasing the amount of time they spend trotting and do less and less bunny hopping. We are seeing some very good coming and going and beginnings of some nice balanced side gait. The plans for the next few days are to get the puppies outside on the "play ground", get their first shots, additional worming and end the week with temperament testing! We should have a  report this time next week, but in the mean time please check back as we will get 6 week old pictures taken as soon as the weather breaks.
    One final note, we have had several inquiries as to what puppies are available. All the girls are spoken for and so is Zip. We have Zoom, Tip and Dash all available.
   Tip would love to go to a performance home and maybe to be shown in the breed ring if someone choose to. His structure and movement are very nice. He is just a smaller package! Of course, I pointed out before that means nothing. His Grandfather Khaos was also small as a puppy and he turned out to be of  nice, moderate size.
   Zoom is a blue eyed, blue merle boy and is super loving, very playful with good drive, but a nice off switch. He is very middle of the pack, flashy and would make a very nice addition to the right family.      
   Lastly, Dash is available to a show home... he has very nice movement and lovely structure! He would also make a very nice JR's dog for someone who wants to start a dog from the beginning.
janine

Remy X Kwill puppies 5 weeks old

      

Are you sure we have to get up??
Dip (blue merle girl) reserved/not available

      The puppies have reached that phase in their development where we start to nurture a little independence as Kwill begins to wean them. We take them out seperately for some one on one play time. Little glimpses of their personalities are really starting to show...which is why Dip's picture is at the top of the page this week. She is so darn cute, sassy and smart! You can tell she is her own girl, yet she loves to cuddle and tries to make very direct eye contact. When we were taking the individual pictures on the table, we kind of saved her for last...let her sleep a little ....did that slow her down??? No Way! From the look of her pictures you wouldn't believe she was all over the table, looking over the edge...trying to see everything in the room...trying to get eye contact from Liz  and then there was cheese! Creamy, soft, delicious stuff that makes your mouth go ahhh! Behold the power of Cheese!

Dip

Yes, cheese can tame even the most agile beast!!!!

And turn them into little adoring, cute stacking machines.......

More Dip

okay, not quite...but it is powerful stuff!

The problem with stacking puppies with cheese or any other bait is too low and they dive for it........

Dippity Do!
(If you remember Dippity Do...you must be a baby boomer!)

Too high and they do an automatic sit....and you just thought they were exceptionally smart puppies.............well of course they are!!!

 Dip is a blue version of her mother!

 Now for the rest of the crew.......

Tip
(Black Tri Male) Available

   



Tipper



Tippman!

 Tip is a very active, loving puppy. He is the smallest of the boys, but he is very sassy and agile. He is available and would be very happy in a performance home!

     

                                               We're Gonna Zoom, Zoom, Zooma, Zoom!

Zoom

(Blue merle boy) Available

Zoom!

       Zoom is also an active boy. He is very loving and sweet, but also loves his toys! He is very fond of the furry stuffed ones.
Update!! Due to unforseen circumstances, Zoom is available! Please contact Janine or Liz about Zoom or one of the other boys who are available.

Got Zoom?!

Dash
(Black Tri Boy) Available

     

 Dash is a more reflective puppy. He is active, but seems to like to watch his surroundings. His Great Grandfather, Kody was like this too. I think they learn by observation...then look out!! Dash is available. 

  

 

Dash

Dashingly Handsome!

Twist
(Red merle girl)

Twist's best stacking picture

Twist

Let's Twist Again!

What can I say about Twist....she's not for the faint of heart! LOL....she is going to give her owner a run for her money... she is definitely her own girl...What I can say is ....she is not available!

Zip
(Blue merle Boy)

      

  As you can tell from the following stacked pictures of Zip, he doesn't stay still too much.....

Yep That's Zip, aptly named....Zip here, Zip there....

Zip right out of your arms....pivots on his rear and back again to you!

Zip is reserved/ Not available at this time!

Zippity Do Dah!

Zippity Yeah!

Zip reminds us the most of his dad, Remy!

Snap!
(Blue merle girl) Not available

Snap

Snap to it!!

I don't have a lot to say about Snap...at least Liz told me not to say it...but here it is...cats out of the bag....Snap reminds both of us of Kwill's mother Baby... and we don't need to say any more!

                                               Which leaves us to the elusive Flip.......

 Now those of you who are fans of Flip have expressed some concern over her disapearance....or shall I say lack of appearance in the last blog posting...what can I say about a girl who plays in her water dish???  Here she is mostly dry this time!!!

Ms Flip!
(Red merle girl)

Flip...part Dromedary or just wet???

 So after taking about 6 pictures  I asked Liz what was wrong with her coat...she looks like a dromedary one hump!...oh...that's the water that is making her coat stand up on her back......

Flip with her coat fixed...no humps here!

Flip-o licious!

        Yep....she loves cheese...which brings me back to the begining...and ready for round two next week. Hopefuly we will get a break in the rain and they will get out to play!!!

   Milestones this past week...puppies wormed again. All got a chance to explore the house individually and play "slap the cocker" courtesey of Liz. We got to see the beginings of their gaiting...fronts are looking good! New toys, latex squeakies, furry squeakies and antler chews...our teeth are sharp!! Vacuum cleaner 202. Introduction to dry food, available at all times and added to the moist. Introduction to puppy biscuits 101.  Next week philosophy of dogma and Begining Agility for puppies! What fun!

janine and Liz