Newborn Week:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  Adoption & As Adults
Puppies during their third week
All photos ©RaineIMAGES
Puppies Pedigree

Puppy Journal

Scroll down for more pictures!

To see puppies during their second week, click "2" at the top of the page. 
1/30/09 The puppies are so big and mobile, the 'pig rails' in the box came down today.
1/31/09 The pups weigh in like little Sumo wrestlers! 2lbs each, except for Paris and Wonder who are 1.5lbs
2/1/09 The puppies look for me now, when they hear my voice, and are eager to climb on and give kisses and then nap, draped over a leg or arm. I can tell they do not see well, and have not realized that the world extends both above and beyond their box! I continue to be in awe of Merry's mothering skills. She uses her time wisely! she is less at their beck and call, gradually easing their need for her constant presence. But she is still on a strict time schedule for feeding and cleaning. She has also lightened up on her "no dogs" policy and allows Jolie to watch the brood from outside the box. I stay close though, because I can tell Merry has a boundary in mind that Jolie may not recognize! If Jolie leans into the box too far, she gets the 'stink eye' from Momma! :) Merry continues to enjoy showing the pups off to any and all humans. Strangers included.
2/2/09 The box is overflowing with character this week! Their personalities 'woke up' in a nice little progression. First Flash, then Paris. Then Eric and Hef, then came Wonder and then Bunnie...and then finally, today, Jet. They have each come to grips with my GIANT talking head, and have concluded that it is, thank goodness, connected to the voice and touch with which they are already familiar. 
2/3/09 They are already clamoring for human contact. If only they could SEE better, they could find me so much easier! They START like they have been cattle prodded, out of a dead sleep. And then look around trying to find me. Although they are looking up more and more, they still mostly think I am IN the box..
2/4/09 There are so many puppies using the puppy potty pads, I had to put another one in! They are getting quite good at it already. I have seen the same pup go to the pad to potty several times. But then, sometimes they are thinking about something else...and well, you just can't be expected to do everything at once right away.
2/5/09 Whose puppies are these???? Growling, pouncing, BARKING......and of course kissing. The puppies seem to advance hourly!
To see puppies after today, click "4" at the top of the page.
Visitors this week: 4

"Bunnie"
Oh my girls are growly! Already practicing for their Queen Bee status. Bunnie is finally 'coming out', showing her personality a bit. She has taken example from Flash and has determined most everything to be..well..taste worthy!

"Flash"
How does he know how handsome he is? He already carries himself with his own huge importance in mind. He reminds me so much of Daddy Parker! Ever elegant...even in his tiny form. Does he intend to be first at everything? He is also kisser extraordinaire.

"Eric"
The first to manipulate his environment. Rather than go to the trouble of finding the right side of Mom, just call...and the magic hand will come from the sky and put you where you belong. He is already very vocal and has been since day one. How quickly he learns! He is also always mobile...the one that needs help the LEAST!

"Paris"
She has her own first! She was the first to RUN! Unfortunately, without the gift of full sight, she plummets right into the side of the box. I am going to have a PUG before long! I think she is the girl version of Flash. I wonder if she and Flash will remain partners in crime!

Is that cute or what? :))

ASCA/AKC/INT'L CH Melodys Park It In First
PT CGC DNA-VP
"Parker"
See Parker's Get

OFA Excellent
Eyes cleared annually
Scissors bite
21.5"/ 53lbs

ASCA/AKC/INTL CH RaineDance Merry Mischief
PT OA AXJ GSN JSO RSO CGC DNA-VP
"Merry"

OFA Excellent
Eyes cleared annually
Full dentition
Scissors bite
20" 41lbs