After days away from my blog I'm bombarding you with information... Please see the posts below regarding supplies to gather if you plan to do your own tape and post.... Also, a bit further down the page, a couple great links for you to open regarding socialization!
As all of you know, based on schedule, the pups will be staying with me for several days following their crop before they're eligible to obtain their walking papers aka Health Certificates. As a result, I've offered to hold them for an additional few days to allow their ears to completely heal at which time they will be ready for their first tape and post. Seems everyone's going to take me up on that offer, as well as the offer to instruct how to do a tried and true method of tape and post... It seems it's becoming harder and harder to find reputable croppers and even difficult, from what I hear, to locate a vet who's willing to do a simple tape and post.
I think it will be easier for me to instruct and give everyone some hands on with supervision than it's historically been to try and and answer questions and direct via phone and photos down the road. It's important to me that each of your pups ears turn out fabulous so lets prepare for taping 101... If you've taped before and would rather collect your pup as soon as they're legally ready to go just let me know... But for now I'm planning on getting them through the healing process which generally takes 10-12 days from the time of crop. A first for me with an entire litter but think I'm up to the task.... Have had lots of practice.
It's been a good week... The selection process is complete and once again... or a few times again, I've had a chance to meet some truly lovely people. Rod came out with his wife and daughter and set claim to our Purple collared boy. They are long time Doberman owners and the decision wasn't an easy one. Up next Rashad arrived with his son and sister and placed claim of Big Blue... They've named him Nubi! I love the name! Original. A few days later Jennifer, along with her seemingly "very ready for a puppy" son came for a visit and it was love at first sight I think for Johnathon and Orange. They've named him Titan. Then we added Adam and his wife who've named their boy, Tan, Samson I think... or is it Ace Adam?
And at this time.... I'm still not sure who I'm going with. My decision keep fluctuating!
I've got a few picks to post from earlier in the week but honestly I've not taken that many. The past few days have been rediculously cold. Too cold for me. The pups have had some exposure. Still eating their meals on the back deck and are happy to play for a bit after each meal. But with the cold temps playtime even for them has shortened. As soon as they begin to wind down, rather than jumping on the cot to bask in the sun, they're hanging out near the door ready to come in. Tomorrow is supposed to be the beginning of a warming trend. I hope that forecast holds true.
As all of you know, based on schedule, the pups will be staying with me for several days following their crop before they're eligible to obtain their walking papers aka Health Certificates. As a result, I've offered to hold them for an additional few days to allow their ears to completely heal at which time they will be ready for their first tape and post. Seems everyone's going to take me up on that offer, as well as the offer to instruct how to do a tried and true method of tape and post... It seems it's becoming harder and harder to find reputable croppers and even difficult, from what I hear, to locate a vet who's willing to do a simple tape and post.
I think it will be easier for me to instruct and give everyone some hands on with supervision than it's historically been to try and and answer questions and direct via phone and photos down the road. It's important to me that each of your pups ears turn out fabulous so lets prepare for taping 101... If you've taped before and would rather collect your pup as soon as they're legally ready to go just let me know... But for now I'm planning on getting them through the healing process which generally takes 10-12 days from the time of crop. A first for me with an entire litter but think I'm up to the task.... Have had lots of practice.
It's been a good week... The selection process is complete and once again... or a few times again, I've had a chance to meet some truly lovely people. Rod came out with his wife and daughter and set claim to our Purple collared boy. They are long time Doberman owners and the decision wasn't an easy one. Up next Rashad arrived with his son and sister and placed claim of Big Blue... They've named him Nubi! I love the name! Original. A few days later Jennifer, along with her seemingly "very ready for a puppy" son came for a visit and it was love at first sight I think for Johnathon and Orange. They've named him Titan. Then we added Adam and his wife who've named their boy, Tan, Samson I think... or is it Ace Adam?
And at this time.... I'm still not sure who I'm going with. My decision keep fluctuating!
I've got a few picks to post from earlier in the week but honestly I've not taken that many. The past few days have been rediculously cold. Too cold for me. The pups have had some exposure. Still eating their meals on the back deck and are happy to play for a bit after each meal. But with the cold temps playtime even for them has shortened. As soon as they begin to wind down, rather than jumping on the cot to bask in the sun, they're hanging out near the door ready to come in. Tomorrow is supposed to be the beginning of a warming trend. I hope that forecast holds true.
RSS Feed
