Cherry telling her boy to be good

Cosmos is on his way home -- Cherry was determined to get in the picture with him.  She's such a good mama.

Our babies have grown up :))

Lucy is the first one to leave -- the Good-Bye pictures are on the Nursery tab of the website -- we'll update them as the puppies leave with their families -- she'll be close enough to us to come back and visit!  She has a "stay at home" mom ready to spoil her -- already have big plans to attend puppy school. 

Puppy Update

Well, we loaded up six puppies today and drove to our vet's.  My dear friend, Kathy (a.k.a. Aunt Kathy) went with us. 

The visit went very well -- Needless to say, to everyone -- your pups are a hit!

Their mini physical consists of:

•  checking for heart murmurs - none
• checking their bites - perfect
• checking their eyes -- no problems
• stool samples -all clear of parasites and no presence of giardia
• checking their ears - no sign of yeast, ear mites, or infection
• The boys were also checked to make sure they two testicles ready to drop (WTG - boys)

They all received their first set of shots and will be receiving their first Heatworm pill tomorrow or Saturday -- we don't want to overtax their little systems with too many chemicals at once.

They did check their weights, and I apologize that I didn't get them all written down.  Bruce was the largest (7 lbs) and our little man, Bogart was the smallest at 5 1/2 lbs. 

For Saturday -- we plan on being at Sheetz with Zoe, Bruce and Molly by 2:00

Address:

Sheetz
5300 William Flynn Highway
Gibsonia, PA  15044

My cell is 724 674 0933 --   Any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me.

Puppy Parade on YouTube!

Make sure your volume is on!  Video is complete -- there will be one more --

http://youtu.be/f80fG7jBo6s

The puppies are on You Tube!

We took a couple of videos on Thanksgiving day --

Well, I took the plunge and put one on You Tube -- Rember we are novices!!  It can only get better.  I have another one to play with later today.  I apologize that I didn't think to put their collars on them.  I know who everyone is and hope you can tell who is whoo too.

This is the link:              Enjoy --

http://youtu.be/V7eKdTDZnMo

Well -- it appears

Why would they think she'll have dirty paws???
 

And her color will be pink!  Just love it!!!
 

that Zoe's family is getting present for her arrival already!  What a spoiled girl -- as it should be

Happy Thanksgiving!

How do they do this ????  Happy Thanksgiving to your family from ours!

They told me to smile . . .

so, I did -- I'm a happy boy.  Six week pictures are on the website -- hope they were worth the wait!

Date(s) to Remember

The puppies have their vet appointment for their first set of shots on November 29th -- That is also the day they turn 8 weeks old.

I want them to stay with me at least until the next day - just in case someone has a reaction.  This absolutely should not happen.  Years ago everyone gave puppy shots at 6 weeks of age.  Now, the protocol (atleast mine and my vet) is to wait as close to 8 weeks of age as possible.  This gives their little bodies a chance to mature more.  I was watching Animal Planet on t.v. last week and was horrified to hear of pups getting their shots at 4 weeks - cannot imagine it.

This means I can let pups go on November 30th (Friday) if that fits your schedule better.  It would have to be after 1:00 p.m. (I only have 1/2 vacation day left for the year).

I am willing to drive and meet anyone who needs me to with their puppy.  Of course, Cherry would come along too -- I am hesitant to offer this - I don't want anyone to feel I have something to hide here other than a messy house!

Additional Information:

We are currently feeding Purina Pro Chicken/Rice (available at Pet stores and Tractor Suppy -- not your grocery store) -- you can feed your pup whatever you like - I recommend a high-end puppy food.  If you are changing, I will send puppy food home with you so that you can change their diet slowly.

Puppies were wormed at (Vetinarinarians' Association Guidelines)

• 2 weeks
• 4 weeks
• 6 weeks

When you have a plan -- please contact me.

I want you to remember

this photo -- when your puppy has just about put you over the edge -- remember this image -- it might make you smile!  Hope so!!

6 weeks and counting

I can't tell you how fast they are growing - maturing.  Mother nature is so amazing.  Six weeks ago I was checking to make sure everyone nursing - making sure Cherry didn't lie down on one them.  Tonight I just watched them eat their supper (dry puppy food) on their own, get a big drink of water and crash down for a big nap -- All of that happened in six short weeks.

We've been able to get them outside for a short period each day this week.  They're exploring more and more.  And, yes - they can run -- not always in a straight line, but they make me hustle!

Pictures will be posted on Saturday --  

Our 1st Picnic

We took lots of picutres, but this is the only one I can get to load on the Blog!  Very frustrating -- it was a beautiful day here - pups ate on the driveway -- Sorry I can't show you more!   I'll try later

Our Big Day - Outside

http://smilebox.com/playBlog/4d7a4d344e4459794e54453d0d0a&blogview=true

Click on the Link above to see our adventure!

Grab your wagon - 5 week pictures are here!

I just love these pups -- everyone of them!

5 Weeks old today

Sorry no pictures tonight - the pups have had a busy week.  They've been out of their crate every night - I guess you could call them field trips - they love the living room - lots of places to investigate.  The mud room isn't as much fun - but still a new experience.

Mother Nature is promsing warmer weather this weekend, and they'll be headed outside.  Then that field trip will become their favorite!  So much to learn, and so little time left with us.  I can't believe they are 5 weeks old already!

Bogart meets his new family

Bogart's new mom wanted to celebrate her birthday with him, and she did!   They drove from NY to accomplish that.  We had a wonderful visit - I think they had fun too.  One month and this precious boy will be going home with them forever - good day had by all :))

Rain Gear on!

Here's our little Cosmos ~~ Like a duck in water -- our pups are ready for anything!  4 week pictures are on the website.