Three Weeks Old

Pups have had their first wormer treatment and have been seen by a vet.  We recently gave them a bigger living area as they were beginning to explore their area and accidentally escaping the smaller pool.  

They are noticing each other more and more and beginning to get playful as they still wobble on all fours 

Last week also began the beginning of potty training.  We will keep a close eye on their bed area and keep it as clean as possible.  

As of now, they still spend most of their time sleeping, but stay tuned for individual introductions soon!

I love holding them right after they've had a meal with Mama.  

Pups are Two weeks old

These pups have more than doubled their weight, had their first nail clipping and have begun to open their eyes.  They are beginning to explore standing on all fours, but it only lasts a couple seconds before they clumsily fall down often rolling over as they fall.  So so cute.

Jetta's First Litter!

Jetta's first litter has arrived!  Two black males, one yellow male, four black females, and one yellow female.    All pups are doing great doing what they do best; eating, sleeping, and pooping.   Pups have all gained at least 8 oz since birth.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.   As they grow we will be able to see their personalities and know better which pup might fit best in your home.

These pups will be ready to come home the first weekend in October.

Introducing Jetta

She's spunky.   She's fast. 

She's curious as any good puppy should be.  

And she loves to be with her best friend Choco, who just tolerates her for now.  

But he's warming up quickly.

Fun in the Snow!

Wide Open Spaces!

It's happening.  We are moving on from a quarter acre lot to multiple acres!  A place to run free!

Our Choco has always loved going to summer camp with us for four summers in a row where there is plenty of room to run, to catch a frizbee, and no fence to hold him back.  Having no fences was never a problem, he always just stayed with us and the rest of the campers and staff.

Now he gets to enjoy the freedoms of a fenceless back yard (minus the campers) every. single. day. So far it has been heaven for him. And us in more ways than one. 

Saying Goodbye

Living in the middle of town has it's draw backs.  Java had been acting strange and had been getting out of our fenced backyard frequently.  Then the last night we weren't paying close enough attention when she got out one last time.  

We never found her, but learned that she'd been hit by a car that night. 

We will never forget her.  

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