Almost 6 Weeks Old!

On this sunny day we introduced them to some water play while my daughter and I cleaned out the kennel.   I love watching them curiously try things for the first time.  

Last week and this week we began writing down which pups were more dominate and which were less dominate.  More or less is not good or bad, but knowing the temperament will help you find the right pup for your family.  If you are able to be consistent in training, a dominate pup won't give you any problem.  

Sleepy

10 1/2 lbs

Less dominate.

Batman

10 lbs

One of the two more dominate pups though you would know it from getting these pictures!  He sat so still for us!  

Phoebe has been reserved and is now called Athena!! 

10 lbs

She's less dominate, but is very curious with her surroundings.  This makes it harder to get a good shot of her! 

Shadow

10 lbs

A little dominate, but yields easily.  

Rocky is now reserved and will now be called Charlie!!  

8 1/2 lbs

Less dominate and he didn't seem to want to raise up off this soft blanket, which made it easy to get some good shots of him!

Oliver

Now 8 1/2 lbs.  

Least dominate.

 Midnight
10 1/2 lbs
He is the 3rd most dominate pup, yet still yields really well.

Colt
9 lbs
One of the two more dominate pups

Going on 5 weeks

It was a beautiful weekend for celebrating Easter and getting some quality outdoor playtime with the pups!   Lots has changed this week.  Soon after last weeks post my 5 year old and and I prepared the puppy kennel for them to move into.  They were also fed their first taste of softened puppy food and as of yesterday, are now having two meals a day.   They've become a lot more playful with us and with each other.  Their teeth are pretty sharp, so their play with each other over these last few weeks is super helpful in them having a softer bite before arriving home to you. 


Sleepy (green paws collar)
He still likes to snuggle in, but he loved exploring the new sights and smells of the porch.  In all of these shots you can finally see his white chest marking. 

Batman (Black paw collar)

Batman is our only pup with two small white markings on his rear paws, just like his mama.  He was active and did not want to sit still for long. 

Phoebe (Pink collar)
So far she is the most playful and courageous of all the pups.  She also has a white marking on her chest, though it is very small and hard to see. 

Shadow (blue paws collar)
It is SO tricky to get good shots of puppies.  Shadow posed so nicely for me yet still had lots of energy to explore and be playful.  In the last picture you can see the tiny white marking on his chest. 

Rocky (green stripe collar)

Rocky was also great to sit and pose for me, but I think mainly because he was taking in being in this new space on the deck.  He sat a bit longer than the others just taking in the new environment.  Very observant.  

Oliver (yellow stripe collar)

Oliver backed away from being out in the open and untouched on the deck.  He soon made his way to the side of the house and followed it to my daughter's lap where he kissed her all over her face.  (She loves it of course).  He began as the smallest of the litter. 

Midnight (blue strip collar)
Midnight was pretty curious about the new smells and sights of the deck.  He was more interested in the newness of everything than in socializing.  He began as the biggest of the litter. 

Colt (black stripe collar)
Colt was equally curious and playful.  He'd rather be out exploring than on our laps, though when he he is on our lap, he slathers us in kisses. 

Those nails can get pretty sharp quick and if we don't keep them trimmed, mama won't want to feed them as often, and children won't want to play with them as long.  After church yesterday I got to clipping and giving each their 2nd deworming med.

Here is a couple shots of their new space as of last week.