Puppies are almost three months old

[Dakota Sunrise]

I can't believe the puppies are almost 12 weeks old! They're getting so big, growing so fast. I found an old picture of them as newborns and they were so tiny! I put together this little picture time line to show how much they've changed.

I guess it all starts here, with Cassy pregnant!
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/Cassy%20pregnant/IMG_5837.jpg

Then in the wee hours of October 11th, right around one o'clock in the morning...

Gabby was born:
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/IMG_6048.jpg

Mika wasn't far behind:
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/IMG_6055.jpg

And then Chance. He gave me a scare, wasn't breathing when he first came out. But I rubbed him with the towel and got him going, and he's been fine every since. Tough little guy.
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/IMG_6063.jpg

After the birth, all settled in their.. pool.:innocent:
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/IMG_6067.jpg

Now one day old:
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/IMG_6078.jpg

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/IMG_6080.jpg

A few days later, growing fast already

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/IMG_6198.jpg

One week old (or real close to it).
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/IMG_6086.jpg


Two weeks old. Their eyes slowly began opening and they started crawling around a little more enthusiastically.
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/IMG_6401.jpg

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/IMG_6332.jpg

Three weeks old was celebrated with the introduction to puppy food. At this point they could all walk around, were learning to play, and growled/barked for the first time.
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/IMG_6588.jpg

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/IMG_6604.jpg

By four weeks old they may have actually eaten a few bites. Biggest puppies.
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/IMG_6729.jpg

They met their father at five weeks. Here's the whole family together:
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/Cassy%20and%20Buddy/IMG_6862.jpg

At six weeks old they started escaping from their makeshift pen, and also saw their first snow:
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_6888.jpg

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_6969.jpg


Seven weeks came with new digs and boundary lines:
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7088.jpg

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7086.jpg

Eight weeks old and pretty much weaned:
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7109.jpg

With nine weeks came first shots and introductions to walking on a leash, as well as their first trip to work. Chance was also forced to model their coat before it was outgrown.
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7161.jpg

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7164.jpg

Ten weeks was all a blur...:crazy:

And now here we are at 11 weeks, almost 3 months old.
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7343.jpg

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7333.jpg

They are good puppies. Adorable, friendly, well behaved when we take them to work, know not to nip and bite (at least my two do), leash trained, know "sit" and "come" and are working on "shake", and are more or less potty trained- we still have a few issues with that.
Every morning their daddy (Buddy, the neighbor's Golden Retriever) comes to visit and they go outside to play with him. No joke.

They each have their own individual personalities. Chance is the biggest mama's boy, he follows me everywhere and always begs for attention. Very dependent on me. Loves to be loved.
Mika is a bit more timid but still likes to be cuddled and enjoys attention. She's the most well behaved, and a bit calmer and more quiet than the other two. Loves to have her belly rubbed.
Gabby is a bundle of blond fluff and going through a crazy nipping too much energy faze. Still a cutie though, and sweet when she's tired.

I can't believe how big they're getting. My babies are growing up!:cry:

Oh, and in case anyone is wondering- Yes, we are keeping them all. No if's, and's, or but's. Fact of life.:D There's no way I could give any of them up, especially not my two.

[vicklynn]

Oh my how they have grown. They looks like good pups for sure!!

I loveth Chance!! Give him a kiss for me.
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7333.jpg

[miatapony]

i want the one that looks like DAD..... yup that one is my FAV....

[JackieB]

Awwwww......

[Piper522]

THey are so absolutely adorable! I love puppy breath!

Take lots of pictures...i never get tired of seeing puppy pictures. They are so cute and they look so friendly!

[Fjords <3]

Oohhh so cute! Chance is definitely my favorite(: I have a super soft spot for black puppies. And WOW they grow fast!!!

[GrungeEquestrian]

I think I literally squealed with delight when I saw those adorable faces. Seriously, they are probably some of the cutest puppies I've ever seen. I love those curly ears...definitely got the best genes from both parents!

You've done a great job with them Lizzy :D!

[grandmadeb]

I could never have even thought of giving any of them up. They were so cute when they were little but they just kept getting cuter as they grew. I am glad you kept them all. They look so happy and they have the life all dogs should have.. they are cared for and loved, what more can a dog ask for!!! You did a wonderful job with them.

[WashingtonBay]

Monsters! :)

[CaddoCinnamon]

Mika and Gabby are my favorites. Gabby does look more like dad though in the face and coat. I love their looks. You need to make some cards or siggys of them.

[HeavensEast]

They sure are growing up! They are going to be beautiful dogs. :)

[natisha]

This is a monster:
http://www.recreatingtampa.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/creatureblacklagoon2.jpg
Do you know who?

[WashingtonBay]

This is a monster.

http://mauritsalbert.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/puppy-trouble.jpg

[CaddoCinnamon]

This is a monster.

http://mauritsalbert.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/puppy-trouble.jpg

That is a very bad doggy!!!!! LOL

[jeezitsjacki]

wow they are so big!! they grow up so fast.. I cant believe that our dog is already a year and a half old...seems like we just got him haha

[Dakota Sunrise]

Thanks so much, everyone!:) I was hoping you guys were all up for more puppy pictures.;)

This is a monster:
http://www.recreatingtampa.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/creatureblacklagoon2.jpg
Do you know who?

I don't know who.:confused:

[Dakota Sunrise]

Have to post these two, I took them tonight.

My babies! <3
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7357.jpg

:p
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7355.jpg

[vicklynn]

LMBO @ Chances face. Hey, Im sooooo offended. I HAD THAT TOY FIRST.

[Petra]

They are absolutely adorable Lizzy! You are doing a great job with them.
I really cannot pick a favorite. They are all so cute.
I have enjoyed all the pictures. Amazing how fast the time goes!
Thank you for sharing with us!

[natisha]

Thanks so much, everyone!:) I was hoping you guys were all up for more puppy pictures.;)



I don't know who.:confused:Ah, youth. Ask your Mom or Dad

[Horseaholic]

This is a monster:
http://www.recreatingtampa.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/creatureblacklagoon2.jpg
Do you know who?

He lives in a black lagoon , Dakota!

(but really he lived in Silver Springs :p)

[Dakota Sunrise]

Ohhh. So the Creature from the Black Lagoon? Got it.:cool:

[Dakota Sunrise]

I can't help myself, these puppies are so darn cute and very photogenic.:innocent:

Mika at work today:
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7444.jpg

Her little area set up in the bathroom. She doesn't use the newspapers, they're just a precaution.;)
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7445.jpg

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7449.jpg

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7450.jpg

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7453.jpg

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http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7456.jpg

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7457.jpg


Tonight, tired puppies.
http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7475.jpg

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7470.jpg

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7473.jpg

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af355/ERA_526/puppies/IMG_7474.jpg

[zoel_222]

Puppehs!!! They're so big! And so cute!!!!! I want them all!!!! Especially Chance :D

[Dakota Sunrise]

Thanks!:D But you can't have him! :p (Or any of them:innocent:)

[XshadowfoxX]

They are completely adorable. I am so jealous. =] I love how they range in color and they do not all look the same!

[FredRock]

If Mika ever shows up missing, don't look in NY....:innocent: Those eyes are just gorgeous! They get me every time! And I love the ears, too. I was hoping they'd stay fluffy.

It's funny that I start to wonder about you and your puppies right before you post a thread! They're my cute puppy fix, lol.

[Dakota Sunrise]

Thanks everyone!:) They're getting so big so fast, I wish they'd slow down and stay little for a while!
They're old enough now to be bathed, which is good because they're dirty puppies!;) I think they'll all be getting their first bath this weekend.:p