{Update & new pics: Page 4, post #40} Puppies are 5 weeks old

[Dakota Sunrise]

The puppies are 5 weeks old today so it's time for my weekly update!:p :innocent:

I had them out in the yard playing today and I took a few videos of them. They're not really edited or anything and I forgot to mute the audio so ignore my voice.:doh: :o It sounds so weird recorded, I don't really sound like that in person.


YouTube - puppies

YouTube - Playing with the puppies

YouTube - Playing with the puppies (Mika, Chance, and Gabbie)

[HeavensEast]

Very cute! You have to stop teasing me with these puppies though, Lizzy. I really want an animal up here with me! :(

[Dakota Sunrise]

Very cute! You have to stop teasing me with these puppies though, Lizzy. I really want an animal up here with me! :(

Sorry, Mandy!:innocent: If you were closer I'd bring them all to visit you!!

[GrungeEquestrian]

Their adorableness is seriously killing me :eek:. They are just SO cute :).

I'm trying to figure out how to have some small furry creature in my room. One that the RAs can't hear or suspect. :innocent::innocent:

[oursarge]

They are so cute! I can't believe how fast they are growing. Puppy is 2 today, hard to believe, that time flew by. Enjoy them while they are like this. They look like alot of fun and are so sweet.

[Steelhorserider]

They are so adorable.

[grandmadeb]

They look healthy and happy and I love seeing them outside exploring. All puppies should have such a wonderful beginning. They are just seriously cute. Are you keeping them all? I would be having a hard time letting any of them go. You are doing a great job!!

[Dakota Sunrise]

Thanks for the nice comments, everyone.:)

They look healthy and happy and I love seeing them outside exploring. All puppies should have such a wonderful beginning. They are just seriously cute. Are you keeping them all? I would be having a hard time letting any of them go. You are doing a great job!!

Thanks so much!:) And yes, we are keeping all of them. My dad asked me yesterday again if I thought we should, because he knows someone who wants Chance. I said no, we should keep them. He said he asked me because he knew my mom would say he should get rid of them. I told my dad that Chance is his dog, so it's really up to him but I vote we keep him. My dad said he just isn't sure if he'll have time to train him. So I told him if that's the case I'll take Chance too and if my dad decides later that he does want to train him to be a retrieving dog for hunting he can have him back. It's a win win.:)

[Gliderider]

Aw they sure are cute ! Wow I can't believe they are 5wks already. Seems you just posted about them being born.

[natisha]

They are darling. Mika is my fav, color wise

[jeezitsjacki]

aw they are all so happy to be outside. Mika is still such a little chunky puppy haha. They are all so cute though running to you and getting attention

[zoel_222]

Such adorableness!! I want them all. :D

[Petra]

Lizzy they are adorable! :) Thanks for sharing the videos.

[FatSpottedAppy]

They are so grown up! What cuties!

[shewasmyshadow]

I guess I would be the opposite of all of you. I would want to find 2 GREAT HOMES for all but your Mika. You already know your parents don't have a good track record for being responsible with their dog (aka not spaying). You don't need the extra burden/responsibility of caring for your parent's dogs along with your own. Wasn't your dream to train Mika as a SARS dog? If they keep all of the puppies it will be a HUGE burden for you. I think if the other home that wanted Chance was a good one I would jump at it. Plus it would be much easier for him to find a home now when he's in his cute stage, then in 8 months when your family realizes that all 3 puppies are going though their chewing stage at once!

[Dakota Sunrise]

Thanks for the nice comments.:) I'm glad you guys enjoyed the videos. The puppies are certainly fun to watch. They're actually running around the basement right now and playing with their toys.

I guess I would be the opposite of all of you. I would want to find 2 GREAT HOMES for all but your Mika. You already know your parents don't have a good track record for being responsible with their dog (aka not spaying). You don't need the extra burden/responsibility of caring for your parent's dogs along with your own. Wasn't your dream to train Mika as a SARS dog? If they keep all of the puppies it will be a HUGE burden for you. I think if the other home that wanted Chance was a good one I would jump at it. Plus it would be much easier for him to find a home now when he's in his cute stage, then in 8 months when your family realizes that all 3 puppies are going though their chewing stage at once!

The only way I can know for sure that these puppies will have good homes and be well taken care of always is if they stay here. My parents may have made some mistakes before, but I think I've mentioned on here many times that all of the puppies and Cassy too will be spayed/neutered down the road when they are old enough. Cassy is up to date on her shots already, and the puppies will be going to the vet to get their first set of shots and dewormed between 6 and 8 weeks. I think having the puppies was a wake up call to my parents and they're going to do better now. But not spaying Cassy was really their only big downfall before. All of our animals are very well taken care of and loved. You've seen pictures of my horses, the goats, Cassy, and the puppies. With the only exception being Dakota who is a little bit thinner than I'd like him to be (which is a reflection on me and not my parents, but you know how hard I've tried to get him to gain weight), they all look very healthy and happy in my opinion. We care deeply about our animals and get very attached to them. My parents are kind-hearted people who do the best they can. They don't make a lot of money but none of our animals have ever gone without something they really needed. They all get lots of attention and exercise, good quality food, fresh water, have adequate shelter, are dewormed regularly, hooves/nails trimmed as needed, and medical care to the best of our ability. They may not have the very best of everything, but I think they could do a lot worse honestly. Keeping all three of them may end up being a burden that I don't really need, but knowing that they'll have a good home always makes it more than worth the extra work and money I foresee for me down the road.

I wish you could see my face and hear my tone of voice right now because I don't want you to take this the wrong way. I know I sound defensive and snotty, but I'm not trying to. I just don't want you to think badly of my parents for past mistakes that they're going to make up for now. Nobody is perfect. But they do care about their animals and I certainly love mine, and every one we have will have the best life we can offer them. That's a fact.

As for SAR, well, I'm not involved with that anymore. I wasn't allowed to get a dog at the time and the local SAR group I found was completely dog oriented. I quit after a little while because I felt like a fifth wheel and couldn't really do anything. Now, months and months later, I have the puppy I need but not the time to commit to SAR training unfortunately.

[natisha]

Yes it was a mistake that the puppies were conceived but you & your family are taking responsibility for them instead of giving them away to a questionable future. By keeping them you are also making homes available to 2 other dogs that need homes.
I was very happy when you announced you were keeping them.

[shewasmyshadow]

I'm not saying you won't take care of the puppies Dakota. I am saying you will have a better chance of training Mika the way you wanted to if you don't have 2 other puppies competing for your time. And I don't know your area of the country, but based on my area it is a mistake to think your the only person that can give them a good home. That is just not true. I have placed upwards of 30-40 cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, frogs, hamsters, pigeons in my life. Some with problems and some without. ALL have gone to similarly good homes to mine and some better homes than mine. There are a lot of good homes out there if your willing to search for them.

I'm not trying to make you mad, upset or anything else. I'm trying to help you think of this from a different perspective then you currently are. I just have a lot of experience with this kind of stuff and I would rather say something now then have you post later upset about how you don't have time for Mika because you have to care for 3 growing dogs rather than 1. I think this is the time to be VERY realistic about if you truly can handle 3 dogs or if you're just falling for 3 adorable balls of fur. Believe me, I know where you're coming from. I really do.

[shewasmyshadow]

As for SAR, well, I'm not involved with that anymore. I wasn't allowed to get a dog at the time and the local SAR group I found was completely dog oriented. I quit after a little while because I felt like a fifth wheel and couldn't really do anything. Now, months and months later, I have the puppy I need but not the time to commit to SAR training unfortunately.

Okay... this should make my point. You don't have time for SAR training, but you have time for 3 puppies? (I'm honestly just being a mom here, promise.)

[shewasmyshadow]

Yes it was a mistake that the puppies were conceived but you & your family are taking responsibility for them instead of giving them away to a questionable future. By keeping them you are also making homes available to 2 other dogs that need homes.
I was very happy when you announced you were keeping them.

And I am saying, What happens if her parents decide in 6-7 months that they can't keep 3 young dogs? That's the point I'm making here. If she thinks there is a chance that will happen, then she needs to encourage them to find them homes now.

[natisha]

SWMS, I can see where you're coming from but I think DS & the dogs will be fine. She has a farm, not an apartment in the city where she will have to walk the dogs.
I have 3 dogs, all are trained. They hang out & do their own thing while I do my chores etc. Other than doing head counts it is not a problem. They also live in the house so all get attention.
Sure there are good other homes out there but DS has a good home for them too.
The SARS thing is a huge investment of time. DS is stepping into other ventures now but she could do SARS later if she wants. There is no time limit.
I've also had lots of animals in my life. I have never rehomed any.
It can be a joy having more than one dog. A big expense too but DS & her family know that. If they all get sterilized I really don't a see a problem.

There is always a chance circumstances could change which would make keeping the dogs difficult. Heck, it could happen to me but that doesn't stop me from enjoying them now.

[FredRock]

And I am saying, What happens if her parents decide in 6-7 months that they can't keep 3 young dogs? That's the point I'm making here. If she thinks there is a chance that will happen, then she needs to encourage them to find them homes now.

I agree with you.

Not saying that you couldn't do it, Dakota, but you're committing yourself to training 3 dogs here. On top of your two horses and job(s). That's a lot.

If someone wants to take a puppy with similar ideas for its future, you should really consider it. Your dad was so certain that your mother would give the puppy away, so what makes you think they really want to keep them? It's easier to find a home for a puppy with no training than an older dog that might need to be retrained.

And it's not that you don't have the room or money, just that you guys are in the puppy phase, where everything is adorable and they're winning your hearts. What happens when they start to chew everything and potty training stresses everyone out?

[natisha]

And I am saying, What happens if her parents decide in 6-7 months that they can't keep 3 young dogs? That's the point I'm making here. If she thinks there is a chance that will happen, then she needs to encourage them to find them homes now.From the little I know about her parents they aren't ones to change their minds too often ;)

[shewasmyshadow]

From the little I know about her parents they aren't ones to change their minds too often ;)

Which is not always a good quality. ;)

[shewasmyshadow]

SWMS, I can see where you're coming from but I think DS & the dogs will be fine. She has a farm, not an apartment in the city where she will have to walk the dogs.
I have 3 dogs, all are trained. They hang out & do their own thing while I do my chores etc. Other than doing head counts it is not a problem. They also live in the house so all get attention.
Sure there are good other homes out there but DS has a good home for them too.
The SARS thing is a huge investment of time. DS is stepping into other ventures now but she could do SARS later if she wants. There is no time limit.
I've also had lots of animals in my life. I have never rehomed any.
It can be a joy having more than one dog. A big expense too but DS & her family know that. If they all get sterilized I really don't a see a problem.

There is always a chance circumstances could change which would make keeping the dogs difficult. Heck, it could happen to me but that doesn't stop me from enjoying them now.

But, Natisha, you're an adult with your own farm and your own money, which IMO is a totally different situation. Dakota is really at the mercy of her parents, because it is their farm and their money. The only reason we know the dogs will be sterilized is because Dakota will be paying for it. That is not her responsibility. It's the parents.

[natisha]

But, Natisha, you're an adult with your own farm and your own money, which IMO is a totally different situation. Dakota is really at the mercy of her parents, because it is their farm and their money. The only reason we know the dogs will be sterilized is because Dakota will be paying for it. That is not her responsibility. It's the parents.We're all at the mercy of someone. Yes, her finances will be tougher having the dogs & I can see some potential 'family discussions' in the future but hopefully DS has thought of those things.
Personally I would love to see DS put her efforts into schooling but it is her choice & as her friend I am happy if she is happy. She's young, who knows what twists & turns her life may take? There are worse things a young girl can get into than a few dogs.

[shewasmyshadow]

We're all at the mercy of someone. Yes, her finances will be tougher having the dogs & I can see some potential 'family discussions' in the future but hopefully DS has thought of those things.
Personally I would love to see DS put her efforts into schooling but it is her choice & as her friend I am happy if she is happy. She's young, who knows what twists & turns her life may take? There are worse things a young girl can get into than a few dogs.

I didn't say I wouldn't happy and still be her friend. I'm just trying to help her think through this locally as a friend who's been there and done that. I should hope everyone knows me well enough to know that everything I've said is in the spirit of friendship.

[natisha]

I didn't say I wouldn't happy and still be her friend. I'm just trying to help her think through this locally as a friend who's been there and done that. I should hope everyone knows me well enough to know that everything I've said is in the spirit of friendship.I can't speak for others but I know you have only good intentions, ya Ol' Mother Hen ;)

[Dakota Sunrise]

Okay... this should make my point. You don't have time for SAR training, but you have time for 3 puppies? (I'm honestly just being a mom here, promise.)

I believe you.:) But SAR training is a huge commitment and usually happens on weekends. Which is really bad for me because I work three days or so during the week and get all my farm and house chores done on my days off, that way weekends are all my own. And I pretty much spend them on the back of a horse. I think SAR is awesome and some day it would be awesome to be involved in it, but at this point in my life, with my lack of extra money and vehicle, it's not a great idea.

The puppies would not take up as much time. Natisha is right about us living on a farm out in the country on a dirt road (and our house sits wayyyy off the road anyway) They won't need to actually be walked, we can open up the back door and let them out anytime we want to. And I'm in and out of the house all the time on my days off and they can come with me whenever I go outside. Our house may be small but we do have a basement that's big and we spend a lot of time down there. The puppies will too. In fact they're running around down here with me right now.

[Dakota Sunrise]

And I am saying, What happens if her parents decide in 6-7 months that they can't keep 3 young dogs? That's the point I'm making here. If she thinks there is a chance that will happen, then she needs to encourage them to find them homes now.

I can promise you that won't happen. We get very attached to our animals. The whole family cried when we had to put Lady to sleep. We had her for ten years.

[Dakota Sunrise]

And it's not that you don't have the room or money, just that you guys are in the puppy phase, where everything is adorable and they're winning your hearts. What happens when they start to chew everything and potty training stresses everyone out?

Oh they're in that stage right now. Gabbie just took off with one of my hiking boots, Mika is sneaking food out of Cassy's bowl, and Chance pees on the floor the most. We're in the midst of potty training right now. They're only 5 weeks but they're not doing too bad with it. They'll get better. My mom especially is actually a very dedicated dog trainer so she'll handle Gabbie and I can teach Mika and Chance.

[oursarge]

There are two ways of looking at it. I look at how Dakota looks at it. I could never give a puppy up and even though I know that there are other people who take great care of their animals I think that the ones I have are better off with me than me giving them up and worrying about what is happening with them. If they are with me I know. Since she lives where she lives I don't see a problem. My best friend has 5 dogs, well 8 right now since they have puppies and I'm already telling her she needs to keep the puppies and she's ready to kill me! I would HAVE to keep them. I just took care of them for 3 days and I could never give them up. She had 2 German Shepherd puppies at the same time and they both got trained to be really good dogs, while training them there were 3 other dogs, horses and various farm animals. I would love to have one of the shepherds, her daughter said I could take hers but I know my friend doesn't want to give any up plus my man would have a stroke since he's scared to death of them but I'd take either in a second if I thought she was serious and I'll take it before she gives it to someone else if a time comes where she does want to rehome but I honestly don't think that will happen.

Then there is the way my friend feels, she rescues horses and finds homes for them. She also has the puppies now [Well her son's puppies] and her feelings are if she can find a real good home for them she should share them so someone else can have the happiness of a good horse or a good dog. I understand that I really do but I look at those faces and think "Who do you pick to give up". If vet bills were not so high I could see me being an animal horder.

The scary thing is that some people THINK they are ready for a horse or dog or what ever then they get them and don't take care of them. When we adopted our puppy a yr & 1/2 ago [She turned 2 yesterday] who ever had her before did a real number on her. She was only 6 months old but so messed up both mentally and physically. She's still got a screw loose. When we first got her I wondered if she was in the right home but then a girl I know who breeds dogs said I should put her to sleep since she has cost us enough money and would never be right. When she said that I wanted to #1 rip her head off [Good thing it was in an e-mail or I'd be in jail] and #2 that took any doubt I had as far as where she belonged. It made me wonder how many dogs that girl put to sleep because they were not perfect. They never had a chance for a good life. I barely talk to her now, she makes me ill. It scares me to think that in the beginning I was asking her advise because I figured she had dealt with these things. I'm afraid to ask what happened to those puppies. I knew then that how ever odd Puppy is and how ever much she has changed our lives she is here for life. If I ever gave her up I'd be terrified someone would either have her put to sleep or she'd go from rescue to rescue like our Kitty Jack did until we got him. He is here forever and so are all of them. Puppy is doing better but it was a rough start, I wouldn't trade her for the world.

Anyway I do understand both sides because I've seen the happiness when someone leaves my friend's place with their new horse and if it wasn't for her I wouldn't have Sarge & Delta but I still have that fear. I do think Dakota and family will do fine. I do know you mean well though and wouldn't say anything if you didn't care.

[oursarge]

Oh they're in that stage right now. Gabbie just took off with one of my hiking boots, Mika is sneaking food out of Cassy's bowl, and Chance pees on the floor the most. We're in the midst of potty training right now. They're only 5 weeks but they're not doing too bad with it. They'll get better. My mom especially is actually a very dedicated dog trainer so she'll handle Gabbie and I can teach Mika and Chance.

It does amaze me how fast a dog can learn things. When I took care of my friend's puppies they were already paper trained at 5 weeks old! I never knew they understood but they do! I had paper on the floor just sitting there for when I was going to change the paper in their pens and they each went over and used the paper! They also come when called, 2 do better than one of them but still I had never dealt with puppies that young and thought it was pretty interesting how fast they learn. They were alot of work making sure they didn't get into something and all 3 going in different directions but they got tired out easily and they have a play pen for them for when they can't watch them constantly. I was also watching super close since they are not my puppies and I didn't want anything to happen to them on my watch. I hardly took my eyes off of them but they don't watch them as close as I did, they watch them of course but I was paranoid because I was worried one would get hurt while they were in my care.

[FredRock]

Oh they're in that stage right now. Gabbie just took off with one of my hiking boots, Mika is sneaking food out of Cassy's bowl, and Chance pees on the floor the most. We're in the midst of potty training right now. They're only 5 weeks but they're not doing too bad with it. They'll get better. My mom especially is actually a very dedicated dog trainer so she'll handle Gabbie and I can teach Mika and Chance.

Well that's good to hear. I'm obviously not well educated about dogs, so I thought it was a lot later down the line. ;)

[TheBadLands]

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[dame_wolf]

I went throught something simular when I was your age. My brother and I had gotten 2 kittens from my aunt, Dolly and Rosie. Both from the same litter and other then both being cats that's where the simularities ended. Rosie was very social and loving, Dolly was feral and untrusting (took 2 boys almost 3 hours to chase down and catch Dolly the first time). Anyway, Brother got Rosie and I talked the parents into letting me have Dolly (even though I already had a cat, K.C.). They were already named and we were ashured both female. So we took them home where Rosie became pregnant and the kittens came out looking like Dolly... We didn't think much of it since they were litter mates till one rare day Dolly allowed dad to hold and pet him. Yes him. His fur was so thick that until dad investigated we had no idea Dolly was a boy. And the damage was done. We had 4 kittens: Dusty, Patches, Tuxedo, and Maverick. Already having 2 cats I was only able to convince dad to let me keep one, Dusty who live out his life with me. Maverick went to my sister (best friend) who later had to find a country home as he wouldn't box train. Tux went to another friend of mine who treated him like a king his whole life. And Patches, well mom decided she wanted to keep him even though she was alergic to cats and he lived out his life with my parents.

So I understand that accidents do happen and if you can handle all the animals properly then great. But sometimes doing what's right is finding another home. I mean we would have had 7 cats! As is we had 5 till Dolly got into a cat fight and died and Rosie decided she liked the neighbor more then us and they took her in. I know you want to keep them all, so did I but as I look back now I realize that finding homes for Tux and Mav were the best things to do.

Dolly ~ Black and White
Rosie ~ Red and Black
Dusty ~ Orange and White Kitten and Adult

[Dakota Sunrise]

I'm not saying my home is the only good one out there, I know lots of people take great care of their animals. But I can't think of anyone local that I know and trust who wants a puppy. And even if I could find a good home for them with somebody it doesn't mean they'd keep him/her forever. There's no guarantee. And I won't risk it.
The only way I can know for sure that these puppies will always have a good home is if we keep them ourselves. So we are. My mom is all baby talk and kisses with Gabbie and I love Mika completely. My dad still isn't sure if he as has time to train Chance for hunting or not so if he decides he doesn't I'll take Chance too. I love that little guy already so it won't make any difference. I'm already setting asside money for Mika's first shots, and I told my mom I'll split the office visit cost with her. She'll pay for Gabbie, and I'll probably go halfers with her on Chance. And they will all be spayed/neutered when they are older without fail. We'll take good care of them.

dame wolf: adorable kitties.:)

[Remali]

I'm so glad to hear you're keeping them! Watching the videos just put a huge smile on my face, gawd they are so adorable, and I love how they all come a-runnin' when you call. You know, just my opinion, but if you are training one dog, training another two at the same time isn't all that tough at all..... you can just take them all out for potty break, and etc., at the same time. And, not all dogs go thru that crazy chewing stage, of all the dogs I've owned, I only had one do some chewing, and then that only lasted for maybe 6 weeks or so. I love my animals, they are never too much work... heck, I have two dogs, a house rabbit, and two birds, and I live in an apartment....lol... sure, it keeps me busy, but I love being busy with animals. :) And a couple years ago I also had a horse to add to the mix (Kara), I couldn't imagine living any other way tho, they were never "too much". I guess it just depends on the person, everyone has their own ideas about how many animals they are willing to have. For some people one is enough.... For me tho, I have my animals for life, I could never re-home any of mine (I'd make a very lousy breeder, lol). Well anyway, keep the videos and pictures coming, we love to see them!

[oursarge]

Forgot the reason I was asked to take the dog was because she knows the dog would always have a home and I'd never give her up. She might be going to college and is thinking about her animals but I don't think her mother would really want to give her up since she takes care of the dogs more than anyone else and they are great for sounding an alarm if someone comes in the driveway or parking lot. I would take the dog, first thing have her spayed [They aren't spayed because they thought about breeding but changed their minds now they need to get them fixed, hopefully before there are puppies of mixed breeds which would be harder to find homes for even though they'd be adorable] and she'd live in the barn and a run but it can't happen for alot of reasons. I just can't look into their faces and give them up. She knows that and knows the dog would have a great home. We'll see what happens but I can't see my friend wanting to give her dog away or my man saying OK. I always had a dream someone would leave a German Shepherd on our doorstep and maybe he'd feel sorry for it and say it could stay! I don't know why he has to be so scared of them, he did get bit by a dog once but it was a little poodle!!!!!
Sounds like you have it all figured out and I'm sure they will all be great dogs. They sure are precious puppies. Hugs to them all.

[Dakota Sunrise]

Update:

The puppies met their daddy today (the neighbor's Golden Retriever who spends half his time at our house). They've seen him very briefly before when we had them out to go potty but we picked them up and put them back in the house quick. But today I had the puppies and Cassy outside playing and he showed up out of nowhere. He is a very nice dog and not aggressive at all so I decided to see what he would do and how Cassy would react. Cassy was a little tense but then calmed right down and was actually just laying in the yard even when he sniffed the babies. They were a little afraid of him because he's the first animal they've seen so far other than Cassy. It was actually cute- Mika rolled over on her back and stuck her paws up in the air right in front of him. Buddy was wagging his tail but when he sniffed her he kind of nudged her with his nose and since she was laying on a slant she rolled down the hill.:p But he was very nice to them. Very curious but friendly. And I think Cassy knows he's not a threat.

Got some pictures.:)

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"Supa Puppy! I's aflying!" :p
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[vicklynn]

Oh my gosh, I LOVE IT!!!
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/Cassy%20and%20Buddy/IMG_6854.jpg

[vicklynn]

Awww, the fam fam
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/Cassy%20and%20Buddy/IMG_6862.jpg

[natisha]

Very cute. Hit him for child support

[Petra]

So cute!
Glad they got to meet their daddy. They need to socialize so they are friendly with other dogs. It would be really good if they could meet some small kids too. Dogs don't recognize adults and kids as the same species.

[natisha]

So cute!
Glad they got to meet their daddy. They need to socialize so they are friendly with other dogs. It would be really good if they could meet some small kids too. Dogs don't recognize adults and kids as the same species.Because they're not

[lacyloo]

because they're not

hahahahahahaha !

[Dakota Sunrise]

Thanks everyone.:)

So cute!
Glad they got to meet their daddy. They need to socialize so they are friendly with other dogs. It would be really good if they could meet some small kids too. Dogs don't recognize adults and kids as the same species.

They'll meet new people on Thanksgiving, but not little kids. I'll have to have Donna bring Kenadee (her 6 year old granddaughter and our little trail riding partner:)) over to see the pups soon so they can get used to little kids. They saw her when they were three weeks old, but they might not remember.

[JackieB]

They're so adorable! So you're keeping all three, then?

[Dakota Sunrise]

They're so adorable! So you're keeping all three, then?

Yep.:)