The puppies are finding their feet and their voice. So sweet hearing their little woofs. They are all having early play movements.
I have had to clip their claws again – already, it isn’t my favourite job as the puppies do wriggle even though I try to do it when they are asleep!
I have added photos to the photo gallery.
We have had plenty of time cuddling the puppies today – having all the puppies in our arms at once is simply the sweetest thing. They will remain sleepy on your lap for a period of time, then after a few minutes they become quite wriggly! Having six bundles of fluff squirming around in your lap is just so lovely. One of my favourite things about having a litter of pups is enjoying a cuddle with all of them, all at once.
The pups are becoming more and more active so I have a couple of videos from today.
Miss Pink and Mr Purple have managed a bark today! So funny hearing them, the puppies seemed shocked too! “where did that come from!”
I have added photos to the gallery
We have had a few visitors today, so lots of cuddling took place!
Katherine came home and got to see her puppies after being away for a week. A week is such a long time in the development of pups. When she left they couldn’t walk, they didn’t have their eyes or ears open. She returns to them being able to walk (albeit wobbly) their eyes are open and their ears are opening up!
Mr Blue
Miss Yellow
Miss Pink (apologies tried to change the orientation of the photo)
Miss Pink (our girl Tilly).
Mr Purple
Last but not least… Mr Red
I have take a repeat photo of the puppies in the Marchstone Labrador Crate, this photo was taken today after the pups were weighed earlier.
See how much room these chubsters are taking up!
The second photo was taken a week ago! Look at the space that was available!
I have added photos to the gallery
video 1 Feed Time
video 2 Sweet Dreams Puppies!
video 3 Puppies with early play movements – check out Mr Red wagging his tail at the end!
I love seeing the new little developments with the puppies and seeing Mr Red wag his tail is a delight!
The puppies are all developing well and fascinating to watch. I have added a few photos to the gallery and will endeavour to have a catch up on “good” photos of the black puppies. They are harder to get good pictures of.
The puppies are making progress every single day, with the muscles getting stronger and stronger and the walking is becoming more established!
Im still sleeping with the puppies – this is my little make shift bed, which Bunty and Archie seem to think is for them!
Miss Pink, Mr Red and Miss Yellow demonstrating their walking abilities!
Maggie checks in on her puppies
Im not sure if you are going to cope with the videos – but you have been warned!
I am in love with the little pip-squeaks. They are a lovely litter, not very noisy at all. (early days though! they perhaps are saving it for maximum effect!!).
Yesterdays diary entry was entered early in the morning, since the post the boys also opened their eyes yesterday. With this in mind I still need to be careful with taking photographs to protect their eyes.
The pups are being weighed daily – which will continue until they are three weeks old. Usually in a litter you have some variation but this litter is quite balanced with the exception of Mr Purple (who is noticeably larger).
Here are a few videos.
Just trying to get comfy – Mr Red has finally got his spot
A pile of puppies – the very definition of cute
Puppies at two weeks with eyes open
The pups have reached the next level of activity so the cuteness score increases. Watch out for the next videos!
Exciting times….at just two weeks old!
The little pupsters are really giving walking a good go – they are wobbly and fall over but they are giving it a go. Clever puppies!
So sweet… I will get some better quality videos – these were taken last night so they are a bit dark!
The girls eyes are open, Im just waiting on the boys now.
The ear flaps are also getting larger with the ear canal opening up too.
I feel so excited to see this phase of development as it is all starting to happen. I really cannot explain the feeling of joy I have when the pups are able to look back at me and the sense of pride I have when I see them taking their first unsteady steps. I am the typical mum who thinks her little fur babies are perfect!
A few videos for you :
The photo gallery also has a couple of additional photos (carefully taken so as not to cause any problems to the puppies eyes.).
So exciting- the Yellow bitch (now wearing a pink collar, was Miss Lilac) her eyes have opened! Smashing!
This will mean no photographs until all eyes are open and the pups have had time to adjust to their new world!
(There will be videos instead).
Today I had to clip the puppies claws – I was hoping to wait until Katherine was home to help me however I managed to do it without to much of a problem. I waited for them to be fast asleep then I snuck in! It all went well. As they grow bigger it will be important to ensure that claw clipping is always a positive experience – so they will be used to having their paws handled regularly. When clipping the claws we only ever trim the tip as at this stage it would be relatively easy to cut the quick.
It is important for Maggie’s sake to keep the claws nice and trim so they don’t claw her tummy. The puppies claws had started to hook over as they had grown so much. (they were not hooked yesterday). The fact they are growing so well is a good indication that everything is going well with the puppies!
One of the best things about puppies?……..
Puppy bellies needing raspberries blown on them!!
Mr Blue – climbing Mount Maggie!
Miss Pink adoring her Mummy!
Photos will be added to the photo gallery
The pups are progressing well, all of them are putting on weight nicely. The pups don’t feel so fragile when I cuddle them. They are getting stronger day by day, the muscles getting stronger to support their body weight. I love watching them getting about the pen.
It won’t be long before I need to clip their claws so they don’t scratch Maggie’s tummy. Im hoping I can hold off clipping their claws until Katherine is home so I have a little bit of help!
The collars are still slightly too big, so the extra twists are remaining in place for now. This is purely to prevent the pups getting caught up in the slack of the collar.
Puppies waking up for milk time!
Here is a video of the puppies waking up and finding the milk bar! click “here”
Puppies having their milk – check out their tails!
When puppies have their milk their little tails stand out and they make little noises when they are having their milk. (awww – sweet).. play video with sound!
