So... today the pups and I were treated to an enjoyable visit from Peter and Annette and their daughter Jill. The selection process has officially begun and todays winner was Pink who quickly wormed her way on to Jill's lap. They've decided to name her Sunny which I think will fit her disposition well. As expected it was noted that the decision wasn't easy. While I see some subtle differences between the pups in photos, to look at them in the flesh they're very similar. Orange may be a little more outgoing and adventurous but both pups are pretty confident. I called to let Sandra know which pup she could now officially call her own. She tells me now, as she told me prior to knowing, she and Terry would be perfectly happy to claim either as their own. Orange and I will take that as a win too! They've decided to call their girl Nyx. Unusual and unique... and another great name. They've opted to forgo the long drive for a meet and greet but promise to spend a little extra time here the day of pick up to get a chance to get to know their girl and she them before making the long trip back home.
Our visit today began indoors based on outdoor temps and as we chatted, naturally little boy Blue came into conversation. I brought him out for an introduction, some play time, and a look see. "So cute" was how he was described. And I'm happy to report he's doing great!!! I think I saw some improvement within about 24 hours of our Vet visit. Historically his litter-mates have kind of left him alone up to this point. Not isolating... just kind of giving him a break I guess. Sometimes some of the larger pups will pick on the smaller ones but that has never been the case with Blue. There was a time, in fact, when I wondered if "Nyx", the orange girl, was kind of protecting or shielding him. Then last night it began... Orange initiated some play with him which he seemed up for but within minutes I heard the voice of a pup standing it's ground. I looked over to find Red kind of on his side looking a bit surprised with Blue towering over him. Blue had the whole stand your ground stance going on and the vocals to go with! So great to see! Today Blue enjoyed his romp and some cuddles from Jill before our conversation led to Red... the pup with the identifying white mark on his hip. So out came Red. Not "knowing" the actual cause of the mark, when I mentioned the only thing I could think of was that he had been raked by the hind paw of another pup while nursing, Annette agreed with that as a possibility. Especially after experiencing the sharpness of the pups nails in play. I myself got raked in the face by a front paw the other day as I held a pup up close to look him/her in the eye while jabbering some exuberant baby talk. It's response unintended and unanticipated left a couple pretty deep scratched on my own flesh which are still evident today.
Tomorrow we welcome Melanie late morning and Gina early afternoon to get selection of the boys underway. Looks like we're starting out lucky with weather! Todays visit which began indoors ended with some outdoor time. The pups tolerated the cool temps fairly well while active but began shaking like leaves as they began to slow down. The forecast ahead though while remaining cool, calls for blue skies and a warming trend. Good news for visits as well as our week six photo shoot!
Our visit today began indoors based on outdoor temps and as we chatted, naturally little boy Blue came into conversation. I brought him out for an introduction, some play time, and a look see. "So cute" was how he was described. And I'm happy to report he's doing great!!! I think I saw some improvement within about 24 hours of our Vet visit. Historically his litter-mates have kind of left him alone up to this point. Not isolating... just kind of giving him a break I guess. Sometimes some of the larger pups will pick on the smaller ones but that has never been the case with Blue. There was a time, in fact, when I wondered if "Nyx", the orange girl, was kind of protecting or shielding him. Then last night it began... Orange initiated some play with him which he seemed up for but within minutes I heard the voice of a pup standing it's ground. I looked over to find Red kind of on his side looking a bit surprised with Blue towering over him. Blue had the whole stand your ground stance going on and the vocals to go with! So great to see! Today Blue enjoyed his romp and some cuddles from Jill before our conversation led to Red... the pup with the identifying white mark on his hip. So out came Red. Not "knowing" the actual cause of the mark, when I mentioned the only thing I could think of was that he had been raked by the hind paw of another pup while nursing, Annette agreed with that as a possibility. Especially after experiencing the sharpness of the pups nails in play. I myself got raked in the face by a front paw the other day as I held a pup up close to look him/her in the eye while jabbering some exuberant baby talk. It's response unintended and unanticipated left a couple pretty deep scratched on my own flesh which are still evident today.
Tomorrow we welcome Melanie late morning and Gina early afternoon to get selection of the boys underway. Looks like we're starting out lucky with weather! Todays visit which began indoors ended with some outdoor time. The pups tolerated the cool temps fairly well while active but began shaking like leaves as they began to slow down. The forecast ahead though while remaining cool, calls for blue skies and a warming trend. Good news for visits as well as our week six photo shoot!
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