Anyone else out there have a hard time believing the pups are 6 weeks old already!? I find myself caught between feeling they've always been here and thinking they were just born last week!
These little guys are growing by leaps and bounds and I've discovered that this litter as a whole seems uniquely unfazed by almost anything. Each of them seems equally able to play on their own happily without their siblings. Each morning when I remove them from the sleeping area to clean it and to make sure everyone is happy, clean and healthy from head to toe I alternate who is first to the play zone. I haven't had one of them complain about being their alone while waiting on the rest yet. Now, to be sure, all frenchies are laid back, but let me assure you it is very normal to have certain ones in each litter who hate to be separated at this stage. And they are usually VERY vocal about it. ;) I have heard the occasional opera when they are confined to 'the bin' (a topless tote that I use to hold them when I carry them up the stairs or do a quick clean of the play or sleep zones) but yet to hear anything other than happy playtime when on their own in the play zone! These are very confident and happy puppies!! :))
Everyone is eating well and using the papers regularily... some mistakes happen when they have time in other parts of the house... but on the whole they are doing very well with their training. My son, Garrett, had all the puppies sitting in a row to say hello last night when he arrived home from school, and of course the camera was no where in sight to capture the moment!! The kids are enjoying playtime with the pups early in the evening and snuggles at bedtime. All puppies are great to come when called (Phoenix has decided that she no longer responds to that name but much prefers her permanent name of 'Lola'!) and enjoy our fun recall games back and forth. Unfortunately for me "stay" is never really mastered this young... as you can see from the photos attached the shoot yesterday afternoon was with one monkey after another (except for one or two sleepy monkeys who were worn out before their turn!)!
The babies are absolutely adorable at this stage.... they look like little dogs come into their own. It always seems unreal that such small creatures can move and play just like the dogs in the dog park! These are the times that I truly treasure and they make up for all the trials and tribulations involved in breeding dogs.
More soon...
Monday, December 19, 2011
Sierra x Viking @ 4 weeks
Four weeks have come and gone since watching our dear little Sierra roll that big belly into the vet's office and come out with 5 beautiful babies!! It's been a whirlwind of a week with everyone finding footing and learning to run and wrestle, and with the bunch fighting off a cold as they wean and leave Mom's immunity behind leaving me sleepless and with a few more greys, but filled to the brim with puppy cuddles. I mentioned last week that I would have a bit of an idea of personalities at this stage, and though they are still budding, it never ceases to amaze me how the milk slurping, warmth seeking, sleep drawn little hamster-like creature turn into full fledged little dogs in the span of a week and a half!! This is by far my most favourite time.
Our sniffley snorters have been vet assessed and diagnosed with the puppy version of a common cold. They were put on clavamox (antibiotic) to stave off anything that might take advantage of their lowered immune (one or two had some green boogers that have since passed) and rest assured that all will be right as rain in no time and (though I watch like a hawk through the night regardless) it's a pretty common occurence with weaning pups.
McKinley is one of the two smallest pups, but just like his Mom now one dares tell him so. He's an action packed little man that seems to love being in the middle of everything. Very agile and one of the first to walk and run this guy is usually on the top of the pile up and then leaving the others in his dust. He's also a sweet little man and loves to cuddle almost as much to chase... well whatever that was that just rolled by. Very curious and outgoing he loves people and will sit on a lap and absorb as much attention as you are willing to give.
Everest, our other boy, is the polar opposite in the weight and energy department. A heavier set and laid back boy he seems to let everything roll off his back like water off a duck and smile the whole time. He reminds me very much of Hemi from our last litter and I will not be surprised in the least if he becomes my husband's favourite - lying back and watching football with the boys and enjoying the spurts of energy that come with it. You can do whatever you like to Everest - he seems to enjoy having his toenails cut as much as tugging a rope or lying on his back for a good belly rub in front of the TV.
Phoenix is our tiny beauty of the litter. She is graceful and stoic, a fairytale princess that is not afraid to fall on her face in the pileup with the boys. Calm and consistent but always ready to get in there to play she is a very sweet little Diva who wraps everyone around her finger instantly. She's not a complainer and will allow the necessities of life from cleaning to nail clipping... even lying on her back when rolled over without a peep, but with the same look her father gives me: "You know I'm too pretty for this, right?"
Mauna Kea is the outgoing friendly girl of the bunch. She's just plain amiable (bull?)! Adorable and sweet, but ready to play at a moments notice, she seems to be ready for anything that is your speed and take it all in without blinking. She's a go with the flow girl that seems content as long as she's part of the party or with you at your side. Not afraid of the food bowl, Mauna (soon to be Zoe) is usually first to the food bowl and walks away with the most gorgeous rounded belly!!
And finally Mariana - our available girl, who quite frankly has only been posted for a week and I'm not sure I won't retract it and keep her despite the fact that I really should wait until next season to keep back from Sierra. This girl is the litter's sweetheart; she's definitely inherited her mothers soft cuddley side. Just lovely through and through, she snuggles in like a teddy bear and comes running to anyone offering her love and affection. She has one of those young innocent personalities that only those dogs get to keep - the understanding that everyone is wonderful and loving in her world, and embracing it wholeheartedly.
Now that you have all come to understand the unreasonable time I spend doting over your puppies ... :))
Yes, it's true, my sleepless life has some definite perks, and despite the bags under eyes and the loss of most memory at this point I still walk around mosrt of my day with a big smile on my face.
More soon...
Our sniffley snorters have been vet assessed and diagnosed with the puppy version of a common cold. They were put on clavamox (antibiotic) to stave off anything that might take advantage of their lowered immune (one or two had some green boogers that have since passed) and rest assured that all will be right as rain in no time and (though I watch like a hawk through the night regardless) it's a pretty common occurence with weaning pups.
McKinley is one of the two smallest pups, but just like his Mom now one dares tell him so. He's an action packed little man that seems to love being in the middle of everything. Very agile and one of the first to walk and run this guy is usually on the top of the pile up and then leaving the others in his dust. He's also a sweet little man and loves to cuddle almost as much to chase... well whatever that was that just rolled by. Very curious and outgoing he loves people and will sit on a lap and absorb as much attention as you are willing to give.
Everest, our other boy, is the polar opposite in the weight and energy department. A heavier set and laid back boy he seems to let everything roll off his back like water off a duck and smile the whole time. He reminds me very much of Hemi from our last litter and I will not be surprised in the least if he becomes my husband's favourite - lying back and watching football with the boys and enjoying the spurts of energy that come with it. You can do whatever you like to Everest - he seems to enjoy having his toenails cut as much as tugging a rope or lying on his back for a good belly rub in front of the TV.
Phoenix is our tiny beauty of the litter. She is graceful and stoic, a fairytale princess that is not afraid to fall on her face in the pileup with the boys. Calm and consistent but always ready to get in there to play she is a very sweet little Diva who wraps everyone around her finger instantly. She's not a complainer and will allow the necessities of life from cleaning to nail clipping... even lying on her back when rolled over without a peep, but with the same look her father gives me: "You know I'm too pretty for this, right?"
Mauna Kea is the outgoing friendly girl of the bunch. She's just plain amiable (bull?)! Adorable and sweet, but ready to play at a moments notice, she seems to be ready for anything that is your speed and take it all in without blinking. She's a go with the flow girl that seems content as long as she's part of the party or with you at your side. Not afraid of the food bowl, Mauna (soon to be Zoe) is usually first to the food bowl and walks away with the most gorgeous rounded belly!!
And finally Mariana - our available girl, who quite frankly has only been posted for a week and I'm not sure I won't retract it and keep her despite the fact that I really should wait until next season to keep back from Sierra. This girl is the litter's sweetheart; she's definitely inherited her mothers soft cuddley side. Just lovely through and through, she snuggles in like a teddy bear and comes running to anyone offering her love and affection. She has one of those young innocent personalities that only those dogs get to keep - the understanding that everyone is wonderful and loving in her world, and embracing it wholeheartedly.
Now that you have all come to understand the unreasonable time I spend doting over your puppies ... :))
Yes, it's true, my sleepless life has some definite perks, and despite the bags under eyes and the loss of most memory at this point I still walk around mosrt of my day with a big smile on my face.
More soon...
Supreme x Tarvaris pups coming in February!!
Supreme & Tarvaris: Supreme is in heat!! Brindle and Brindle Pied champion quality pups will be bred next week and arriving for February 2012. Please contact regarding reservations; Show and pet homes considered.
CKC Rare French Bulldogs - using AMIaBULL incorrectly as a testimonial in their website
It has come to or attention that CKC Rare Frenchies (aka Juggernaut Reg'd French Bulldogs, aka Hennessey's Rare French Bulldogs, aka CKC Rare Color Frenchies)is using a statement on their website intimating that AMIaBULL endorses their kennel. Despite written request for it to be removed the postings remain. Please note that AMIaBULL is in no way affiliated with any other kennel and does not recommend, refer, or guarantee the legitmacy of any breeder or dogs other than the ones AMIaBULL themselves produce.
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