I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love this stage of puppyhood! These little guys are moving around like they’re inebriated and *trying* to play with one another — but all movements are in slow motion and it always makes me giggle. They’re still “drunken sailors”… wobbling everywhere and making incoherent noise, just to hear themselves talk. Lol! Though when mama walks by or enters the whelping box… they turn into little piranhas at meal time and scurry over for a spot at the milk bar! Ha!
We have 8 spots available on this reservation list.
Below are updated photos and weights at 3 weeks old.
CURRICULUM: This week we started our 10-step handling exercises and continued daily weights. I also have started conditioning them to different sounds they may be exposed to — specifically loud, sudden noises. They are currently at the age where they do not yet fear sound, so we are jump starting their desensitization to it. My goal is to slowly and safely condition them to many different scenarios they may encounter as they grow. You can watch a video of the handling exercises from our first litter by clicking HERE. We do this because my relationship with them is their first relationship with a human, and it’s critical I make it a positive one — so gentle and safe is key! Late in the week, if their teeth start erupting, I’ll introduce them to puppy mush (blended and liquified puppy food).
Litter Info:
Born: May 1, 2023
Go-Home Date: June 26, 2023
8 females | 4 males
We have room for EIGHT more future families on this reservation list! Read more info on how to get on the list by clicking HERE.
“Eve”
female, tri-colored parti, 1.64 lbs, hot pink ribbon
“Matthew”
male, sable pari, 3.24 lbs, blue ribbon
“Mark”
male, sable parti, 3.76 lbs, green ribbon
“Sarah”
female, sable parti, 2.74 lbs, purple ribbon
“Tamar”
female, apricot parti, 2.54 lbs, light pink ribbon
“Rahab”
female, sable parti, 2.22 lbs, yellow ribbon
“Ruth”
female, tri-colored parti, 3.16 lbs, white ribbon
“Luke”
male, apricot parti, 3.2 lbs, orange ribbon
“John”
male, sable parti, 2.96 lbs, red ribbon
“Bathsheba”
female, sable, 3.34 lbs, gray ribbon
“Mary”
female, dark sable, 2.44 lbs, light purple ribbon
“Eden”
female, tri-colored, 2.98 lbs, black ribbon
How big will they get?
Hey there! 🙂 These guys *should* grow to between 40-60lbs. Some will be larger and some smaller — with the size difference between mom (75lbs) and Dad (35lbs), there could be a wide range.