On Alert

On Alert

As little Flirt and Tino reach the 6 week mark, we are watching them both become very active and independent. They both have a sense of confidence that is a lot of fun to watch mature.  As we watched them explore their world with bravery and excitement this week, we...
Everyday It’s Something

Everyday It’s Something

At any point throughout the day you look into the pen with Barbie and her babies and you can find the pups in some of the most adorable sleeping positions. Of all the litters born here, this one  has been the most creative. Be on the look out for more precious...
5 Weeks Old And Coming Into Their Own

5 Weeks Old And Coming Into Their Own

Temperaments and coats are starting to make themselves known! Phelps appears to be the only long coat in the bunch. Possibly Rico but time will tell on that. Rico is also a pretty sensitive boy. The biggest in the bunch physically and the biggest baby! He is a...
More Socialization

More Socialization

When it comes to socialization and puppies, the more the better is my rules of thumb. When Jackie asked to see if she could come meet a puppy that she is interested in, I glommed onto the opportunity. I normally do not allow visitors this early but with her living...
Quite Comfy

Quite Comfy

Do you think the pups are adjusted and comfortable with the sights, sounds, smells and activity in a family dwelling now that they are downstairs and in the thick of it?? They sleep through everything! Doorbells, hurricanes (Hermine to be exact) thunder and...
And So They Wait

And So They Wait

Every time I head out to take Alexis to or pick he up from work, these three amigos have to be placed into the front family room. If they aren’t in the front room they have special little Chihuahua meltdowns. This usually includes howling, a lot of jumping up...
Time To Feast

Time To Feast

The puppies are now officially downstairs in our very own Puppy Kindergarten and boy are they loving life in their larger abode. Lots of running, stumbling, wrestling and playing being had – So much so that the puppy mush has been introduced to help fill belles...
Quick But Slow

Quick But Slow

I cannot believe these two are already 5 weeks old! In another week we will be starting the lead break them! As quickly as they are getting older they are slo slowing down in the size department. As big as they were at birth and while they were puppy blobs, once they...
A First

A First

In all of our years of living with dogs and maneuvering around doggy gates, we have never been greeted in such a way by any dogs. We have always used them to separate dogs where w have girls in season, are feeding the crew or if ones just being too testy. So have one...