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Puppies during their fourth week
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To see puppies during their third week, click "3" at the top of the page.

2/6 Paris finds her littermates boring...and the pup in the mirror has repercussions! So she has taken to laps around the box, growling intermittently! At least she's being more careful about pouncing on her reflection! Daddy Parker and Merry got their baths tonight, in preparation for a weekend of visitors. Tonight Flash and Hef carried their toys for the first time!
2/7 Jolie met all the pups this morning, individually, under Merry's watchful eye. I didn't let Jolie in the box, but brought each pup to her. Then she was able to spend some much needed time on the bed snuggling and playing with Merry. But Merry was less than impressed....boy she takes her job seriously! She boxed a little with Jolie, but ultimately turned her back and took a nap. Priorities! :) Apparently unabashed silliness is still inappropriate, when the serious job of raising puppies is in full swing..
2/8 Puppies had their first taste of formula today! and water as well. They loved it of course, and spent the next hour cleaning each other off. You can really start to see how individual these guys are, both in their looks and their activity levels. :)
2/9  The box is full of galloping now! They will need to move outside soon, as the box is bursting!
2/10 And today everyone has learned to go BACKWARDS....really fast! And sometimes in a circle. What a bunch of clowns. 
2/11 They are all using the potty pads almost exclusively! They have gone through almost 50 pads already! You can tell when they are on the potty 'mission'. Sometimes only the front end is actually ON the pad, but hey! They are not even 4 weeks old yet! And sometimes the potty area is a great place to POUNCE because unsuspecting potty goers are really not paying attention.
2/12 The puppies all have their silly bugs now! Everything is a game, and some boundaries have already started! Somebody gets too rough, the magic hand comes down and hoists puppy by the scruff (Paris). It's so cute they look so shocked! From spaz meister to wet rag in 1 second. All of their behavior and responses are very appropriate and I am enjoying setting some early guidelines before those teeth are all the way in. Poor Wonder! :)
To see puppies after today, click "5" at the top of the page.
Visitors this week: 18

"Bunnie"

I am realizing that 'bunnie' is a nick name I use alot for anything cute. I didn't realize it until I started calling EVERYone Bunnie! Good thing I didn't name her 'BUG", cuz I use that alot too!

Bunnie, what can I say about Bunnie? She knocks my socks off. 

"Flash"

Flash is a heart stealer. He stays awake much longer than the other (often with Paris) and this week he has decided he belongs with me at all times. He has taken to throwing himself at the side of the box! He was also the first one to get completely on the pig rail! Like the other boys, he loves to lie in your arms upside down. I still think he is just a few days ahead of everyone. He played 'silly' with me tonight. Already able to distinguish some of my 'silly' facial expressions. And then he would act silly, throwing his head back, but always coming back for a kiss, and always watching my eyes. 

"Eric"

Eric is a ridiculous wiggle butt! His butt is ALWAYS in motion. Even when he is running! He is my most active boy. But he loves to lie upside down in your arms just like his brothers! That wonderful Aussie 'off button'. :)

"Paris"

Paris the Pistol! Look out, cuz this little gal is gonna rock somebody's world! She's ready to rumble, so don't let her small size fool you! On top of her do or die 'tude, she's cute as a button! 

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

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