Sorry for so long on the updates, babies are almost 4 weeks old and doing great! I've started them on softened kibbles, which they love. I've been careful not to let Momma see me do it, just because our mentor (his Aunt who breeds Poms) was very adamant about such. She said, if the Momma sees that her pups are on kibble, she'll wean them and stop cleaning up after them altogether. I'm not ready for that just yet, and their teeth aren't quite in yet either.
No names yet, however it would be much easier if they were boys, as two of them #1 & #3 are sufficiently larger than #2 and look like tanks. I catch myself calling them Bruiser and Bouncer. However I am thinking of these names: Gabriela- Gabby, Issabella- Izzy, Olivia- Livvy/Libby. What do you think? Still not decided as personalities are just starting to become clear.
Momma has decided to become Houdini and escape on a regular basis from her whelping box.
This is not good. It's a large box, big enough for a GSD (
he built it, you know men) the sides are nearly 4 feet high, yet she manages to jump out of it. All I can say is at least the babies are healthy and doing well, so her absence won't be as much of an issue.
My Father has expressed interest in one of the girls now too. Which may leave us with zero, but maybe not. I think based on size and personality the largest girl would be his best bet. He has 5 other dogs and lives part time on his working ranch. At first I was skeptical, seeing his rough work load, but I've warmed up to the idea. He's always in his truck, commuting from the city to the ranch, in between his business and ranch, and he needs a smaller companion, plus living out in the country, they sometimes get "less than desirable" house guests, that a Yorkie would make quick work of. My only concern would be her size, but my Dad loves dogs more than people (I think) and I couldn't recommend a better owner.
About pictures- I've been super sick lately and not been able to upload many pics, so here is some older ones I haven't posted yet as well as a link to a slide show (disregard
his clothing- he dressed himself). Hope you all enjoy and thank you, thank you, thank you for your kind, positive words!
Puppies slideshow