Sep 10
Just about 5 weeks have passed since we were blessed with these little guys.
The pups are doing excellent! Nice new teeth are in and pups are now enjoying kibble.
Pups have been collared now and have begun learning about leash walking. This can be tricky at times but they are trying very hard.
The little ones are very active now and love to play and wrestle. For those of you who have boxers you will know that no two dogs play like boxers play. They are rough and tumble little guys who never give up.
I am very pleased with the progress the pups have been making, they are all very quick learners and they all love to do well.
The pups are now learning about acceptable nipping. While this is natural for pups at this age it is important to begin teaching that nipping is not acceptable. This process can take time but it is important to continue this teaching at home.
A good tip to help with teaching about nipping is to correct the behavior and supply an item that can be chewed and nipped at. For example, when the pup attempts to nip at your feet ect make eye contact with the pup and say in a stern (not mean) voice “NO!”, then present the pup with a chew toy and let them know that THIS is ok to chew.
Its funny, the time for a breeder seems to go by far to quickly and in retrospect the time for a new puppy owner waiting for their new pup seems to drag on.
Aug 25
We have some new pictures today! Look on the right sidebar and you will see that 3 of our new pups now have their own photo album; Sandy, Daisy & Dozer II.
Pups are doing great! They had their first drink of milk from a dish. The pups are also teething and have started to push through their bottom eye teeth.
Lots of playing and wrestling happening now. They love to try and pin each other down and jump on top.
Walking is really coming along well, all pups are traveling on all fours now.
Bath time went very well also. No one seemed to mind it and they actually seem to enjoy being in the water and getting cleaned up.
We are still looking for a suitable match for pup #2.
Aug 20
Can you believe its been 2 weeks already since these little ones were born!
They are growing up so quickly. Everyday they are learning new things and developing more and more.
They have now opened their eyes and are taking in the world around them. Their ears are opening and they are beginning to hear and react to sound.
Puppies are all learning now how to tuck their hind feet under them and walk on all fours; this has yet to be mastered but they are working very hard at it.
Today pups are having their Strongid treatment to get rid of any parasites or worms that they may have.
We also have some great news! Three of our pups have been matched with new homes! Only one more pup left to place. Pup #2 is still waiting for his match.
New pictures coming very soon!
Aug 12
Things are well with the pups.
Yesterday they all had their dew claws removed and things went smoothly. Removing dew claws can be tricky and sometimes they do come back but its rare.
Tails are looking great and healing very quickly. No problems and no one seems to be bothered by it at all.
Cords have fallen off and only a small mark on the “belly button” remains. Healing is going very well and everyone looks great!
Malfoy is healing very quickly and is already back to her old self, always looking for snuggles and kisses. She has been coming out of the box more and more and is starting to take a few minutes for herself throughout the day.
Pups have grown so much this week, you can see a huge difference in size since they were born. Everyone is gaining weight and nursery regularly.
Aug 09
August 8th 2008,
Pups had their tails docked today. Everything went well and everyone is happily nursing and sleeping back in the whelping box.
Malfoy is doing very well, she went outside a few times today and had a short walk around the yard.
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