More Pics

Some more pics that were taken at the weekend, these are more formal pics of the pups stacked to give a better idea of their conformation. The pups were very well behaved, and although not perfect give a reasonable idea of their structure at this stage.

Buffy

Foxy

Jack

Pippi

Pumpkin

Jack

Pippi

Pumpkin

Spell

Buffy

Foxy

Spell





 

Loving being the centre of attention

We've had more visitors this weekend, and I have to say the pups love being the centre of attention!  They are lapping up all of the extra cuddles, as are the other dogs, with the two munsters trying very hard to sway peoples choice of breed.

They have really come on, grown loads and have become little fluff balls with all of their coat.  Pumpkins continues to be an entertainer, but not quite what we want when we come down to 'rescue' her from climbing out of the whelping box during the night.  We can't do anything to make the entrance any higher as Tilly will be unable to climb in and out during the night.  We've never had a toller pup do this before!!

Again the weather has been dry over the last few days and they have been enjoying going out for a few visits on the patio to have a play. 

The selection of pics were taken by our visitors today.

Outside Fun

Well they've been much happier spending time outside the last few days.  They have had some playtime outside for each of their daytime feeds, but not breakfast as it's just not been warm enough.  They've had great fun exploring, meeting the other dogs and having a play with a selection of toys that have been put out for them.  All under careful supervision, and then back in for a sleep to recharge their batteries.

The other dogs are delighted to meet them properly at last, and the two munsters try and gather all of the toys up for themselves! 

Poor teddy has disappeared!!  And he is greatly missed, he was last seen two days ago drying out on the decking drying out after taking a dip in the water bowl!!  Reward offered! - current suspects are two black and white dogs acting suspiciously. 

Sleeping positions getting stranger and stranger!!

Al Fresco dining

Good night cuddles for Pippi from Eleanor

More strange sleeping positions!  Pumpkin had already been rescued from the water bowl after falling asleep in it earlier on!

Having some supervised fun with the other dogs.

Look at me on the balancing mat!

Five Weeks!

Apologies for not posting, it's been a really busy week and complicated with ill children.  All getting back to normal now, although Christmas is looming now....

Well these pups are certainly little individuals now!  It's much easier to distinguish them all, which is good as they are rapidly outgrowing their collars now.

They are now on four meals a day, and have got used too the daily routine of meal times.  They aren't as bothered now with having a top up from Tilly after each meal, however Tilly is as keen as ever to clean up after the pups.  As a result of Tilly not feeding them as she was a week ago her food has decreased and her exercise increased too.  She has been enjoying coming out and about again with the other dogs, and it's great to see her getting her fitness back.

The weather has been dry but cold, so still limited on when they go outside.  Today was lovely sunshine so they had about an hour outside in the run on the patio.  They were much happier and had a play with the toys that had been put out for them.  The other dogs were able to say hello to them and the pups enjoyed watching them come and go.  When it was time to come in they were allowed to have 5 mins on the patio with the other dogs, all were more than happy to engage with them as long as they didn't try to suckle from them! 

The girls have made some fleece tuggies for the pups - saves them trying to chew each other!

Tuggy or tail???

Great to have a good climb on mum

and she's so patient

We sleep in some odd positions

and practice our roaching

and fall asleep eating

Visitors

Today the pups met had more visitors, Chris and Nick!  They enjoyed all of the attention, as did Tilly and Maddie.  Trio & Eve had Rally training with the girls so weren't able to meet them which was a shame, they will have the pleasure of meeting them when they next visit though.

Never mind my lunch - I want my teddy

Oh, that looks good fun.  Introducing a fleece tuggy to them

A happy, tired Buffy after charming the visitors

Finally managed to get some pics of the pups outside!  I don't know how anyone can raise a litter without the support of at least two other people!  The girls (Tasha & Eleanor) took the pups out on to the grass for a short time whilst I sorted out the box.  The sun was out, which was a blessing but the grass was still a bit damp so they weren't out for long.  Between the girls they managed to keep an eye on their exploits and take a few pics.

Play Time

The weather has been rather good the last few days, but not quite warm enough for the pups to go outside for any length of time.  Call me an over-protective mum but I'd rather keep them indoors than have them unhappy outside for any length of time.  They have been going out for a short while each day whilst I strip the whelping box - this normally coincides with their lunch so they have something nice to look forward to when they do go out.  We have put up a puppy pen on the patio so I can keep an eye on them from the house.  Today the girls took them on to the grass for a quick sniff around - the grass is rather long after the wet warm weather that we've had this autumn and they looked rather lost out there.

 

Jack & Pumpkin - one little bite deserves one back

Jack showing off with his balancing skills

All tired out after some play time

You make such a comfy bed!

Please play with me?

I love my teddy - Buffy

Four Weeks

All going well here, with the lovely pups growing well and becoming much more mobile.

They have been outside today and yesterday for a short while each day - this has given me the opportunity to give the box a good clean out and freshen up before they come back in again.  They haven't been terribly keen on the routine, but this will get better as they get used to this.  I haven't been to worried about their dislike, it's always a bit difficult when the weather isn't as warm.  The weather looks to be dry, and we might even get some sun over the weekend so hope to continue with this for now.

Weaning has continued, and they are now on three feeds which will increase to four over the weekend.  The food hasn't been blended to the same degree as at the start and this has been tolerated well with them all.  Water has been added to the whelping box now that weaning has begun, and is a constant battle to keep the box dry as they tend to walk straight through it wetting everything in the box.  The pups are obviously doing well on the food as Tilly has turned her nose up at food offered to her this week, those that know Tilly will know how significant this is!

Feeding time - table manners improving, but need to work on the paddling!

Normal home routines are continuing and as the pups are growing they're becoming more aware of what is happening around them. 

Yes, you carry on vacuuming, we'll just wait till you've finished till be go back to sleep!

Pippi & Jack