Puppies!!!!!

[AUEquine]

First puppy: Female, with two eye patches! Born between 11:45 and 12:30 (while I was out doing midnight treatments).

Photos of Puppy 1:

[shewasmyshadow]

Do I get a prize? Because my guess on birthing timing was right on! ;)

[jeezitsjacki]

yay!! so cute

[shewasmyshadow]

She is SOOO cute. :D

[AUEquine]

yes prize to SWMS!!!!

[Bessie13]

So precious. Is that an unusual color for this breed? Learning here. Congrats.

[AUEquine]

Bessie: All heelers (red or blue) are born white. Just like dalmations are born without spots. You're supposed to be able to tell by their feet if they're gonna be red or blue, but I'm not sure how yet. I guess I'll go look that up.

[AUEquine]

Puppy 2: born 1:30 am (I got to watch this one... gross). Female with dark patches on both ears.

Kinda hard to get a picture of her, big sister kept crawling all over her!

[natisha]

I'm so happy for you & Mama dog. How is she doing, all the right mama dog stuff?

[AUEquine]

I'm so happy for you & Mama dog. How is she doing, all the right mama dog stuff?
Oh man she is a champ! I'm not even having to get the other babies out of her way. She just stands up, circles half way around and pops the next one out! She's cleaning them up quick, and eating the afterbirth very quick (puke!). She's got her milk now! She's is so awsome!!!


Ok. Next poll... how many do you think she'll have? I'm guessing 4, student guesses 3!



I'm so happy I brought her up here for this. Number one my student is loving getting to do all this (she's a small animal person). And I feel so much better having her here telling me it's all ok. Because I have read and heard alot, but it's different to see. She assured me the umbilical stumps were perfect, and is really teaching me alot! Now I just gotta figure out how to get them all home in the morning!

[Bessie13]

Good luck with them and I have no idea how many to expect. I hope all goes well, and thanks for the color information. I would never have known otherwise.

[AUEquine]

Good luck with them and I have no idea how many to expect. I hope all goes well, and thanks for the color information. I would never have known otherwise.

Yeah glad I happend to read it, or I'd have been scared when they came out!

[natisha]

You took her to the clinic?! Makes sense, people go to the hospital to have babies why not your dog? So is there someone there who can tell if she had them all?
You've been great through all of this. You'll sleep like a rock later.

[AUEquine]

You took her to the clinic?! Makes sense, people go to the hospital to have babies why not your dog? So is there someone there who can tell if she had them all?
You've been great through all of this. You'll sleep like a rock later.

Well they're in the clinic technically, but they're in the equine part where I work. My student is a small animal person, she's been great! She's checked them all over for deformities and such. All are good. When we think she's done we'll ultrasound her again and see if we can find another heart, spine, skull, or anything.

[AUEquine]

Puppy #3: Born 2:15am. Female

This one is the smart one! She was nursing before momma even finished cleaning her! And she screams the loudest!

[AUEquine]

Ok, we think we're done with 3 puppies. It has been 2 hours since the last puppy came out, and she's completely quiet. We ultrasounded her and found no other puppies. So the chances of her having another are small!
So that's 3 females, and only one with markings.

Poor DH he's out numbered 7 to 1 now. The cat, both dogs, all 3 puppies, and me... all female! Guess he needs to go spend some time at the barn with Fiddler and Cash to get some man time!

Well I'll be heading home around 6, hopefully to get them all settled back in the whelping room and then settle myself into bed! I will try to check back before I hit the sack, but make no promises!

[mandisue]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:clap:


:cry: They're so CUTE

[carla]

OMG, thank you for the pics!!! I'm on my phone so can't blow them up right now (glitch lately), but what I CAN see is one happy Mama in the one pic!!

Get some GREAt sleep today- while your camera recharges!! ;)

And oh yeah- CONGRATS!

[Vacker Hast]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!:clap::cheers:

I actually slept in until 4:30 and missed them being born but they are such cuties!!! Great job, AUE!!! You should be home by now since you are two hours ahead of me. Glad everything went fine!!!

[vicklynn]

Wohooooooo, Pupppies!!!
Momma looks so happy! Love those pups!

[Vacker Hast]

I would have guessed six pup's and I said she would have them Tuesday and then going into the night but I didn't give an exact time like SWMS...Conratulations to SWMS!!! :cheers:

At this point an X-Ray is better because you would be able to see the bones of the pup's and the ultrasound isn't as reliable at this stage...maybe she has one more in there and it's a boy lol that would be fun!!!

[lovesfortune]

Yay for puppies!!

[CaddoCinnamon]

Congrats on the puppies. They are adorable.

[WashingtonBay]

Monsters! :)

[miatapony]

YES we have PUPPIES now !!!!!!! im glad all is well and momma id doing great too she is a champ ... ok are all pupies spoken for ?or will there be one left ?

[Gypsy Rose]

I KNEW I'd miss it! They're so adorable, though! Glad all went well.

[Equine_Woman]

Yay!!!!! Congratulations!!!

[Arrow]

They are adorable, and mom looks pleased and proud and ready for anything!

[shewasmyshadow]

:happydance::happydance::banana::banana: :clap: :clap: I win the delivery time guessing prize!!! Shoves Vacker Hast and sticks out tongue. :p *runs away*

Don't worry I'll be back to check for more pictures!!! Oh, and we need names suggestions now!

[prissy18]

Awww can I have one pretty please :) hehe They r adorable. I miss having puppy's

[shewasmyshadow]

So I was thinking about names and decided to add a few to this thread. :p I'm bored.

I like...

Dixie
Isabelle (Issy)
Sassy
Calamity (Cally)

[missyfritz]

Yay! :happydance: They're so adorable!

[palomino]

OMG how adorable!!
I watched my cat have kittens and it was REALLY nasty, especially the afterbirth eating thing....blech!
Cute puppies from gross birthing process LOL!

[shewasmyshadow]

So which puppy do you like the best AU? You're not keeping one are you? Because I think #3 is very cute. :D Of course, they're all ADORABLE, but I think #3 seems like she's going to be the mischief maker.

[valleyrider]

YAY :clap:the puppies are here! They are adorable. Congrats to you and Mamma. Please post some more pics when they are clean & dry.

[zoel_222]

Awww they're so cute! I loooove cattle dogs, they're so cute when they're puppies. My neighbor used to breed them.

[Tiz]

Gads, AU, all that for 3 measly pups?


Just kidding! Puppies are fun. Enjoy your happy little doggies!

[AUEquine]

OMG how adorable!!
I watched my cat have kittens and it was REALLY nasty, especially the afterbirth eating thing....blech!
Cute puppies from gross birthing process LOL!
This is where she's a really awsome momma! She would pop the puppy out away from me, and before she would even turn around and let me see the puppy she had already cleaned and eaten everything. I was very appreciative.

So which puppy do you like the best AU? You're not keeping one are you? Because I think #3 is very cute. Of course, they're all ADORABLE, but I think #3 seems like she's going to be the mischief maker.

Actually #1 is my favorite. I like the eye markings. Though number #3 is so smart! But of course I love #2 as well!

YES we have PUPPIES now !!!!!!! im glad all is well and momma id doing great too she is a champ ... ok are all pupies spoken for ?or will there be one left ?

Only 1 is spoken for 100%. The others are technically still up for grabs, but there are a few people who get the option first. Kinda hope they don't take them, that way I can sell them for more. Not to make a profit, just to pay for little bit's spay surgery. Because despite how cute they are... I don't want to do this again!

As far as names, I will not be naming them. Don't want to get too attached. They will get colored collars and will be named by color. That what my aunt does with her goldens she breeds.

I've been up to check on them a few times, Little Bit finally went outside to potty (over 12 hours since her last potty). All the pups are looking good! I'm finally well rested, and am heading in to love on them and take pics. Be back later!

[livaward]

I miss having puppies around....but I don't miss taking care of them and cleaning their poop and pee all over my floors....I can go play with other people puppies instead! So I am on my way!

[vicklynn]

Oh Goody:clap:More puppy pics

[AUEquine]

More puppy pics!!!!! The proud momma with her babies!


please pardon the dirty sheet, I figured ya'll would rather me get you pics first and clean later!

[AUEquine]

One more pic of mom with her brood. And some solo pics of baby #3!!!

[AUEquine]

solo pics of puppy #2

[AUEquine]

puppy #1

[vicklynn]

Awww, arent they cute lil ones! I like the markings on #1 puppy.
She sure looks like a happy momma. I like how she is attentive while you have them.
What a gooooood girl. Give her a pat for me.

[AUEquine]

Awww, arent they cute lil ones! I like the markings on #1 puppy.
She sure looks like a happy momma. I like how she is attentive while you have them.
What a gooooood girl. Give her a pat for me.

Yeah, she has really surprised me at how good a momma she is. She lets me check all the babies, but not take them too far. She is religious about cleaning/pottying them... I mean religious!!! Finally heard her get out and eat/drink something. She doesn't want to leave them.

Is it normal for her to still have some bloody discharge? I know it is in mares, figure it is for her too.

[shewasmyshadow]

Yeah, I really like pup #1. Looks like she has some red too?

[AUEquine]

Yeah, I really like pup #1. Looks like she has some red too?

Yeah that's what we think too. But puppy hair can lie. So we gotta wait a few weeks and see.

[vicklynn]

Oh Im not sure about the bloody discharge.
Thats Vacker Hasts dept. Im sure she can help with that question.
My dept is the ohhhh awwww...how cute dept...LOL

[livaward]

The discharge is normal....that end just went through an ordeal so it's healing....just as long as it's not a constant bleeding thing

[livaward]

I like pup # 2!

[shewasmyshadow]

Yeah, can you put Witch Hazel on doggie hindies? Because I know that was VERY soothing for me after birthing.

[zoel_222]

Aww they are SOOOO cute. She looks like a real proud mama.

[Gypsy Rose]

I think they're all equally cute!

[natisha]

She's like "look what I did"
They are perfect. I'm surprised at how big they are.

[MyMia]

They are so cute! Lil Bit looks so proud of herself, and happy that they're finally out!

Makes me want puppies now.....

[AUEquine]

She's like "look what I did"
They are perfect. I'm surprised at how big they are.

I was shocked at their size too. I was a bit worried she would need a c-section. The stud was alot bigger than her, but we weren't sure how much of his size was genetics. Since he was the runt and recieved lots of seroids at birth.

Yeah, can you put Witch Hazel on doggie hindies? Because I know that was VERY soothing for me after birthing.

ok... ummm.... little TMI... hahahaha! I'm sure she'll be fine! Just a pain to clean all the bedding so much!

Aww they are SOOOO cute. She looks like a real proud mama.

She is so stinking proud of herself! It's the cutest thing ever. She's pretty protective too. She will let me pick them up, but follows and watches me like a hawk. She won't let anyone else pick them up. My friend (stud's owner) came over with her kids today to see them. Bitsy went nuts! Growling like crazy! This is why the cat and the other dog are locked up. Not worried about what they'd do to the puppies, worried what Bitsy would do to them! But she is a great momma!

[shewasmyshadow]

Quote:
Yeah, can you put Witch Hazel on doggie hindies? Because I know that was VERY soothing for me after birthing.
ok... ummm.... little TMI... hahahaha! I'm sure she'll be fine! Just a pain to clean all the bedding so much!


Do you have kids? Nothing more painful then the first 3 days after giving birth. Anything that gives relief is to be revered. :p

[AUEquine]

Do you have kids? Nothing more painful then the first 3 days after giving birth. Anything that gives relief is to be revered. :p
No no kids here! Hubby and I are still on the fence about having them at all!

[Bessie13]

What beautiful new additions to your family. So, are you going to try to keep any of them? It would be hard not to. I am still mystified about the color. That is interesting to me. I am used to horses, say grays and appaloosas changing colors but no idea about dogs.

"No no kids here! Hubby and I are still on the fence about having them at all!"

Well, you have lots of time for that. Didn't you just get married, don't hurry, enjoy being married first.

Your puppies are beautiful.

[Deserae1114]

maybe a silly question... but... are the pups pure cattle dog? they are born white like dalmations and get their color as they get they get a little older right?

[carla]

Oh, good GRIEF. That's it.



That has GOT to be THE cutest, most obviously proud Mama I have ever seen!! She is too freakin' cute!! :D
Gorgeous pups, and I too am surprised at how big! Love them.. all of them!

and LOL @ SWMS. I remember those days, and the fact that my Boppy pillow was NOT used for nursing until several days after we got home. It felt too good for sittin'! :p

[miatapony]

they are just like dals.. yes they are born white then turn color .. well what is the asking price ... ???????

[shewasmyshadow]

No no kids here! Hubby and I are still on the fence about having them at all!

I was just saying that mothers are freer with TMI when it's something like this. We share because we care. ;) :p

[shewasmyshadow]

and LOL @ SWMS. I remember those days, and the fact that my Boppy pillow was NOT used for nursing until several days after we got home. It felt too good for sittin'! :p

LOL. I remember that!

[Diane of Buck's Hollow]

Oh gosh...they are soooooo cute!!! Mama does look proud.

[Vacker Hast]

I love the way momma looks so happy and proud she really does and it shows. ACD pup's are so darn cute but then again I'm biased lol. I still can't believe she only had three lol but what cuties they are.

I already mentioned how protective ACD's are with their pup's but now you can see it for yourself. Little Bit may snap at somebody she doesn't have a trusting bond with as a warning to stay away! My Courtney is one of the happiest ACD's I have ever been around but the only time she snapped at a human was when she had her pup's and they only stood at the gate so just be aware of that.

I'm so glad you took momma with you to work and I know you are too :)

Stacy

[shewasmyshadow]

So can we get more pictures today?? I know they'll look about the same, but I can't help myself. Momma did look protective. I was curious about that. I know ACD's are known for being protective in general, but I can't imagine how they'd be with puppies.

[Deserae1114]

thanks for the info... you learn something new every day! They are super cute, if I had a farm I would like to have one :)

[AUEquine]

Probably won't have any pics today. I just woke up and I have to head to the farm and get everything ready for the snow. And go to town to get some dog food. But everyone is doing well!

[mandisue]

They are so cute!

[AUEquine]

Ok, I lied! I have new pictures!!! I went in to check on them and change the bedding and they were just too cute! So here's Day 2 pics!

[AUEquine]

Few more. Is it just me or are they getting cuter by the hour! hahaha... I think I'm a little biased!

[Gypsy Rose]

Nope- it's not just you- they're definitely getting cuter!:)

[vicklynn]

Awww, that just makes one:D with joy!!!

[zoel_222]

Gahh!! I want a puppy! They're sooooooooo cute!!!!

[jeezitsjacki]

they are so cute! mommy still looks so proud of herself and happy!

[carla]

Good grief, those are some butterball puppies.. SO SO cute!

[Vacker Hast]

I'm biased too ;) I believe your baby girl with the mask is going to be red and the plain faced baby girls are going to be blue. Such adorable little girls!!!

[shewasmyshadow]

Oh, yes, they are quite possibly the cutest puppies ever born and getting cuter by the minute. :p It's not just you. All Lil Bit's Fans on the forum think so too. :)

[vicklynn]

Oh, yes, they are quite possibly the cutest puppies ever born and getting cuter by the minute. :p It's not just you. All Lil Bit's Fans on the forum think so too. :)
Yup, and she has alot of fans!!!

[MyMia]

They are so darned cute! I have to keep telling myself, we have two dogs already...we don't need another one....but I want one!!!!!

[lovesfortune]

I agree - that mama looks PROUD!

What a cute bunch!

[Deserae1114]

they are so cute! i want one! but i don't have the place yet to have an active dog like that...

[AUEquine]

They are so darned cute! I have to keep telling myself, we have two dogs already...we don't need another one....but I want one!!!!!

i have to keep telling myself the same thing!!! We cannot have another dog! And there's no promise that these puppies will be as good as Little Bit, they may be little demon's like Abby!

It was a hard but fun morning. We ventured out into the blizzard with the puppies. They had their first trip to the vet clinic to have their tails done. They were definatly the hit of the clinic. All my students were oooing and ahhing over them. I couldn't figure out what was taking so long, then they came and told me that there was a line in the treatment room to see them. One of my favorite students was great! She guarded them and made sure only people with clean/sanitized hands got to pet them! Little Bit was good, until the pups started crying... then she went nuts! I love the look of the docked tail, but the process makes me cry. But the new owners want it done, so we did it. But everyone is all better now, and back home, happy as clams!

[Equine_Woman]

They docking and dew claw removal was my least favorite thing we did as a vet tech!!! So sad but it does go fast and then they don't really seem to mind afterwords. And they heal quickly!! So sweet!

[Vacker Hast]

Hey, where are our updates lol?!?! Is the first born going to be a red? WE want new pic's :p

Warmly, Stacy

[AUEquine]

They docking and dew claw removal was my least favorite thing we did as a vet tech!!! So sad but it does go fast and then they don't really seem to mind afterwords. And they heal quickly!! So sweet!
When I told my students that I was brining them in to get them done they were all shocked. They told me to just do it myself. I can't!!!! Flat out CANNOT do that myself! We didn't remove the dew claws though.

Everyone is doing good! Bitsy is lightening up a bit. She's really missing her human attention. So a few times a day, when the puppies are asleep she gets to come into the den and chew on a bone and get some alone time with me and DH. The puppies are really growing! They've got alot more coordination and strength! So far still white, but you can start to see some of their merl spots coming in. Looks like they're all gonna be blue, to me!

I have a few new pics on the camera. I'll also go take some more today! I'll post later!

[vicklynn]

Oh goodie:clap:more puppie pics

[AUEquine]

More puppy pics: again, please forgive the dirty bedding. As usually I took pics first and did laundry second!

[AUEquine]

Few more puppy pics!

[AUEquine]

and a few other people who want some attention too!

1- Bitsy enjoying some much needed non-puppy time with a rawhide bone in the Den
2- Abby getting a little attention from her daddy... can't forget poor Abby in all the puppy commotion.
3- Me with my two babies! I love my girls!

[vicklynn]

Awww, gotta love them pups!
Bitsy looks so happy. What a good mommy.
Abby looks happy too, getting some pic time in.

[AUEquine]

Proof I do clean their bedding! Cute pic of the snuggly pups and mom after their bedding change! Man I've done more laundry for them in a week than I do for me in a month, but man it stinks after less than a day! Guess they're starting to pee on their own a bit. I'm now finding little yellow spots everywhere!
They're cute, but they're stinky!

[vicklynn]

Im sure we all thought you did clean the bedding.
Cute pic though!!

[AUEquine]

Awww, gotta love them pups!
Bitsy looks so happy. What a good mommy.
Abby looks happy too, getting some pic time in.

yeah I feel bad for all of my animals, non of them are really enjoying this puppy endeavor! Abby misses getting to play with Little Bit, she doesn't like being an only child. Little Bit doesn't like being locked away alone with the pups, she misses her humans and Abby. And poor Moon (the cat) is totaly peeved. She's locked away in the master bath/bedroom. I don't know what she'd do to the pups or what Bitsy would do to her... she's never gotten along with the dogs, and this is not the point I want to take chances.

1 week down... 7 more to go!

[Equine_Woman]

Wow! Puppies are a LOT more work than kittens!! OF course I figured that out from raising just one puppy to adult hood!! Dogs in GENERAL are a lot more work than cats!! But your puppies and the rest of your critters are adorable!!

[Vacker Hast]

Bitsy still looks happy and proud and her little girls are cuties!!! I forgot you were the one that had Abby, she looks so much like my lil Missy that passed in 2008 so I was so moved seeing Abby. Thanks for the update : )

Stacy

[shewasmyshadow]

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7004&d=1266358118

"Mine...These are mine...My puppies...Mine."

[CaddoCinnamon]

Cute pics of the puppies and good to see mom is still doing great and seems happy to be a mom. Even if she is missing everybody right now. Great job on the pups.

[AUEquine]

"Mine...These are mine...My puppies...Mine."

hahahahaha!!!! Too Cute!!!

She's so funny now. Like I said she misses human attention, so any time one of us walks back to her gate she jumps right out of the box and runs over to the gate. Even if the pups are attached to her, she jumps right up and they will literally detach in almost midair. But if I go in there to pick them up to change the bedding, she's all over me... "what are you doing? that's mine!! where are you going with that? I'm watching you!!! yeah that's right, you better put that down!!"

[Deserae1114]

any updates? :) more pics! do all the puppies have a home yet? I just found out I am moving to a farm and we are looking for a dog!

[AUEquine]

The puppies are all doing well! I do need to take some new pics... and now that they're active, some video! We have mixed emotions now, turns out we have 2 reds and a blue. So my friend is very torn. She wanted the runt, but the runt is red. The only blue is the butterball! So no one is specifically spoken for yet, but I've had some interest. I'm very under the weather right now, so I'll try to get some pics tomorrow or later this week depending on how I'm feeling!
I also now need advice on raising them best! Any advice on getting them on dog food and when? Best ways to get them started towards house/potty breaking? Best way to trim their nails? How often do you worm (I gave them .5cc of safeguard fenbendazole on day 15)? Anything else I should be doing?

[livaward]

I usually start giving puppies a very wet soupy puppy food at about 3 weeks old but I offer it sooner....when they will eat it is when I start feeding them. I trimmed puppy nails with human toe nail clippers...so much easier then dealing the bulky dog nail trimmers. I would use puppy pads or newspaper for potty training and as they get older move the pads closer and closer to the door and then eventually move it outside. As for worming I used what the vet had....it starts with a "P" can't remember the name of it though and wormed at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks....ect every 2 weeks until they go to their new homes and stress to the new owner to keep to this regiment....

[vicklynn]

Yup, you do need new pics...whats the hold up? LOL

[natisha]

Proof I do clean their bedding! Cute pic of the snuggly pups and mom after their bedding change! Man I've done more laundry for them in a week than I do for me in a month, but man it stinks after less than a day! Guess they're starting to pee on their own a bit. I'm now finding little yellow spots everywhere!
They're cute, but they're stinky!I love puppy smell!

[lovesfortune]

Sounds like they are doing great. As far as puppy stuff, the lady that fostered our puppy before we got him gave him a bath every week or so and also trimmed his nails every 2 weeks. She said that way they got used to being handled and groomed. I have to agree - Remy is great with everything and LOVES baths. He even jumps into the shower with me while I am showering to just hang out at the end.

[AUEquine]

First off... Livaward, you are awesome! The human nail trimmer idea was amazing! It was so easy!

And now here are week 2 puppy pics!
They were starting to get their color and opened their eyes on this day too!

[AUEquine]

Week 3!!! They're really starting to develop! They are very playful with each other, lots of wrestling and chewing! #1, now known as patches (for obvious reasons) is coming out red... bummer! #2, now known as 'runt', is also coming out red... major bummer. And #3, now known as 'butterball' is our only blue! They are all so cute! I can't wait til they get older and more playful!

Now for week 3 pics!

[livaward]

http://www.baywindfarm.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7152&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1267652536

reminds me of a little polar bear!

[AUEquine]

reminds me of a little polar bear!
hahaha! Yeah I love that pic! For some reason, runt and butterball love to sleep on their backs!

[Equine_Woman]

So adorable!!!!! But I'm glad they don't live here! lol. Gonna be hard to give them up!

[HeavensEast]

reminds me of a little polar bear!
I was just going to post the same thing, lol :p
They are adorable. :)

[miatapony]

Ok i want the Blue !!!!!! My FAV..

[pandorasmom]

I haven't been around much at all, and I'm just now seeing this. The puppies are adorable!! Congrats! :) I'm partial to the blues, but it could be because I have a Blue Heeler Cocker mix that is blue. lol :p
Congrats to you though and I'm so happy they are doing so well. Sorry for not responding sooner! I hate I missed this thread.

When we try to get puppies on the puppy food, we soak it for them and start offering it at about 2 1/2 - 3 wks. They normally don't start eating alot then but it gets them used to it. By about 4 1/2 - 5 wks. we start transitioning them to dry food gradually if they have big enough teeth to handle it. By 6 wks. most of the time they are on full dry food, but it can depend on their breed. Since we have had different breeds come in that we foster it's hard to say exactly.
With the paper training,etc., we do mostly what liva said. We put the papers outside the whelping box and let the pups start going there themselves. We don't train them to do it, they just learn to go outside their "bed" and do it, especially as they get older.
On trimming nails we use cat nail trimmers. They are small and aren't so bulky, but work amazingly well! I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have them myself. lol
With wormer we use Nemex/Pyrantel Pamoate(per the vet) and give it at 2,4,6,8,...etc, weeks, at a rate of 1 cc per 5 lbs (per the vet also).

[vicklynn]

reminds me of a little polar bear!
That is exactly what I was going to say!!

They are soooooooooo adorable! Where's momma? We need to see momma too!

[AUEquine]

Haha, momma was out playing in the yard with Abby! That's the only time I can get in there to see them without her in my way. She's not protective of them with me, it's more she wants all of my attention! Poor thing she really misses her freedom and human interaction! She is definatly still agressive with strangers though. She bit two of my friends this past weekend. Not really, but one friend showed up early and we didn't hear him (and the dogs didn't bark) until he was in the door, and we hadn't put Bitsy back up yet. She went nuts, and snipped at his pants leg. Same thing happened the next night with another guy. Luckly everyone was wearing boots and jeans! And they all understand why she's that way right now!

Currently I still have the puppies confined to the box. I had to turn it around so they couldn't get out the door. They had figured out how to follow mom out of the box, but still arn't quite coordinated enough to get back in. I have a blanket on one side of the box and a pee pad or two on the other side. I've noticed Butterball always goes to the pee pad, but Patches will pee on the fresh blanket everytime! So oh well!

As far as puppy feeding... would canned puppy food be better than soaked dry food? Should I just put it in their box for them, or do I sit down with them and try to get them to eat some of it? Like I said I still have them confined to the box, so I don't want to leave food and water in the box for them to make a mess of, or for Little Bit to just end up eating (which I guess wouldn't be bad).

[natisha]

They are perfect. I like the red. Careful with the heating pad cord, won't be long & they'll be playing with everything.

[AUEquine]

They are perfect. I like the red. Careful with the heating pad cord, won't be long & they'll be playing with everything.

Yeah I had pulled all the heating pads out of the box, but then they started acting cold. They hadn't laid on the heating pad side in almost a week, so that's why I pulled it. But I guess it was still warming the whole box. So I stuck the smaller pad in the corner to get some heat in the box! Don't worry though! I'm keeping a close eye on anyone for any signs of chewing!
If this stupid weather would quit being so rediculously cold I wouldn't need it at all! I can't believe it's March and I still have the heat on full blast!

[natisha]

Yeah I had pulled all the heating pads out of the box, but then they started acting cold. They hadn't laid on the heating pad side in almost a week, so that's why I pulled it. But I guess it was still warming the whole box. So I stuck the smaller pad in the corner to get some heat in the box! Don't worry though! I'm keeping a close eye on anyone for any signs of chewing!
If this stupid weather would quit being so rediculously cold I wouldn't need it at all! I can't believe it's March and I still have the heat on full blast!Could you run the cord under the box, maybe lift the box a bit so it doesn't get squished.
I'm sick of this cold too.

[shewasmyshadow]

They are ADORABLE. IMO the blue butterball looks the most like the daddy in the face. She's just got that same look to her. They are all cute, though. :) I just love how much like bear cubs they all look.

[pandorasmom]

As far as puppy feeding... would canned puppy food be better than soaked dry food? Should I just put it in their box for them, or do I sit down with them and try to get them to eat some of it? Like I said I still have them confined to the box, so I don't want to leave food and water in the box for them to make a mess of, or for Little Bit to just end up eating (which I guess wouldn't be bad).

You can feed canned food, we feed soaked food though because it doesn't mess up their stomachs as bad. The canned food seemed to mess up their stomachs more. If anything we'd give a little bit but that's it.
To get them used to it we sit them down around the pan, normally they'll nose it around themselves, if not we'll gently put their nose to it so they know where it is. Whatever they knock around, get on them or knock it out of the pan, momma dog should clean it up. You can leave it in there for them for about 10 minutes and then take it out, unless you wanted Momma to clean it up and I'm sure she wouldn't mind that either. lol :p
with the water ours start drinking at about 4-5 wks. depends again, but most of the time it's around then. When they start drinking water we leave it in a bucket(that's attached to the side of their cage with a clip) on their papers, and put it in the corner. They then walk back and forth as they want water. But it keeps them from soaking their bedding area in the whelping box if they drip any anywhere or anything like that.

[AUEquine]

You can feed canned food, we feed soaked food though because it doesn't mess up their stomachs as bad. The canned food seemed to mess up their stomachs more. If anything we'd give a little bit but that's it.
To get them used to it we sit them down around the pan, normally they'll nose it around themselves, if not we'll gently put their nose to it so they know where it is. Whatever they knock around, get on them or knock it out of the pan, momma dog should clean it up. You can leave it in there for them for about 10 minutes and then take it out, unless you wanted Momma to clean it up and I'm sure she wouldn't mind that either. lol :p
with the water ours start drinking at about 4-5 wks. depends again, but most of the time it's around then. When they start drinking water we leave it in a bucket(that's attached to the side of their cage with a clip) on their papers, and put it in the corner. They then walk back and forth as they want water. But it keeps them from soaking their bedding area in the whelping box if they drip any anywhere or anything like that.

Well, didn't get by the vet school in time to get the canned food (and I sure ain't paying regular cost). So I took a friends recomendation and mixed some of momma's food with milk. It took forever to get soft enough (like 2 hours). Then I took it to them and just set it in the box (it's on a saucer)... Butterball walked right up to it and ate like she'd been eating out of a bowl everyday. Then patches found it and finally Runt at a little at the end. I let Little Bit lick the last few bites off the plate.

Now more questions... How often should I offer them food like this? Any ways to get it to soften faster? Is it better to mix with milk or water?

They seem to be using the puppy pads more, but still lots of accidents. Usually they'll walk over to the pad to pee, and then pee with only their front feet on the pad. What stinkers!!!

I think in a few more days they'll be big enough to get in and out of the box so I can turn the box back around and let them have some more freedom! Right now they still can't quite get back into the box when they get out of it.

[Petra]

I haven't been here much lately. I missed it all! They are adorable! Congrats!

[pandorasmom]

Now more questions... How often should I offer them food like this? Any ways to get it to soften faster? Is it better to mix with milk or water?

They seem to be using the puppy pads more, but still lots of accidents. Usually they'll walk over to the pad to pee, and then pee with only their front feet on the pad. What stinkers!!!

I think in a few more days they'll be big enough to get in and out of the box so I can turn the box back around and let them have some more freedom! Right now they still can't quite get back into the box when they get out of it.

I offer the soaked food to them once a day until they are about 4 wks. Then I feed them twice daily from there on, even after they are on dry food.
I use water to soften it, but to soften fastest I use hot water. As hot as you can get it. It'll take just a bit to soften and by then the hot water will be cooled enough it'll be a warm soft puppy food mash. They should love it! hehe

You can use the puppy pads or the newspapers. I've always used newspapers because if they shred them it's not as messy as when they shred the cotton type stuff out of the puppy pads. lol :p Now that'll make a mess!

You said they can't get back in the box right now, but with a name like Butterball for one of them that might explain it for that puppy atleast. lol :p

[Bessie13]

Your puppies are adoreable. I love that their color is coming shining through. I had one thing to add about puppy food. Not sure if it is right or not, but it is what we used to do eons ago.

We just bought regular "pablem (sp?)" baby cereal in the box and mixed it with warmed goats milk from the can and let them start eating that way. Same as you would a newborn baby. When I was young we raised poodles, and started them all that way. It worked. I'm sure they have better ways now, but it didn't harm them at all. Other than the bath they needed when done. Anyway, keep the photos coming they are cute. How many are you keeping again?

[AUEquine]

Good News!!! All puppies are sold!!! What a huge relief for me! I wasn't really worried, but our two other prospective buyers just came by to see them again, and I was worried they might not want red. But one of them actually was wanting a red from the beginning, and the other said they would take whatever my friend doesn't. So all puppies have homes!

Hubby keeps talking about wanting to do it again! The thought has crossed my mind, but I'm still against it. I don't want to be one of those 'breeders' people like us bash!

I'll try to take more pics this week! Patches is getting so cute! All their little white marks on their heads are coming through now!

I'm currently feeding them 3-4 times a day. They only eat about a spoon full at a time... if that. Random question... is the mom eating the feces? I get alot of urine, but have yet to find any poop, except once when I watched Butterball poop. And it was very sad, that I got so excited to watch her poop! So I was just curious!

[pandorasmom]

Congrats on having them all placed! That's great! :) We still have 6 of the "Chipmunk" foster puppies left, but we've found 4 good homes and hope to find the others homes soon.

Mom is probably still eating the poop. Most often they will eat it even up until the puppies are 5 or 6 wks., longer if they want. Some don't eat it that long, some do, it depends.

[missdixie]

OMG they are soo cute! Congrats!!!!!

[shewasmyshadow]

So which one did the stud dog's people get?? Or did I miss it...

[AUEquine]

So which one did the stud dog's people get?? Or did I miss it...
She still hasn't picked! She's so torn! She wants blue, but she wants the runt! And Patches is just so cute as well!

[shewasmyshadow]

She still hasn't picked! She's so torn! She wants blue, but she wants the runt! And Patches is just so cute as well!

Are you giving her a dead line?

[AUEquine]

Are you giving her a dead line?

not really. She has until the puppies are ready to go! The other people don't care which two they get! So far they're doing great! Already eating wet food very well. I've actually been leaving momma out for long periods of time. So they should be good to go at 6 weeks.

[miatapony]

Ok so are you dead set against getting another litter? these are just too darn cute. and they look so nice....

[AUEquine]

Ok so are you dead set against getting another litter? these are just too darn cute. and they look so nice....

I won't say I'm dead set against another litter. But I'm just not sure if I want to do this all again. So I may put off spaying her for a little while, since we really don't have the money right now due to all the truck issues. So I may just tell hubby that we'll see how we feel in a year or so. She does make really nice babies, but it just throws my world into a tail spin for like 8-10 weeks. I got lucky this time that I didn't have to go out of town for anything durring all of this. Not sure when I'll get another 10 week window like this... definatly not during the summer ever!

Though I think I just gave myself a major insight into myself. If I'm not willing to put my life on hold for a few weeks for puppies... I definatly don't need any kids anytime soon. But that's a whole other issue!

[AUEquine]

Now for your daily puppy cuteness fix! They're getting so cute! My friend has decided on the runt, and she is now named Roxy! So here are the puppies playing yesterday!

YouTube- Puppies

[dame_wolf]

OMG! I want the blue!!! They are all so cute!