3 Weeks 4 Days Old

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Someone got out of the whelping box. Can you guess who? It was a male and he is attemting to do it now in the photo above but he managed to get all the way out.

I can't set up an area as we do not have a dryer. Tomorrow we have a dryer and a printer to assemble and setup. I hate doing this stuff but hopefully he won't attempt to do it again until we have a dryer fixed.

So much on our plates but once that done, we will relax.

They are indeed playing more and more. Their muscles are getting stronger. They get mighty excited to see you now.

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

Rain Pups 3 weeks 3 Days Old

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The pups are getting more active. They interact with me and each other and oh they go crazy when mom enters the whelping box. They don't get that excited with me. Oh they do get excited but she has the milk which I could never compete with and I wouldn't want to. It is just funny seeing how they react.

They are still gaining and doing well.

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

Rain Pups 3 Weeks 2 Days

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The pups are sleeping a solid 3 hours now. They wake up. They play, they try to look out and then they eat only to redo it all again.

They are now excited to see me. At first they looked at me with curiousity but they know now my presence brings caresses and a fascination with them. They are growing up.

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

3 Weeks 1 Day Old: 1st Nails Cut

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Rain just had a bath this morning while the pups were sleeping. Usually I can't do it yet as the pups don't sleep this long but they are now sleeping 2 hours  and sometimes more. Their bellies are full which allows the sleep. If they are eating every hour, they are expelling energy which slows down weight gain and increases fussiness. Rain is lucky as they have been solid sleepers from the start and she has enough milk to allow them the needed rest.

Pups are playing. They are curious and by the day they are walking better and better. One even attempted running. They need their nails clipped and I will video that when it happens. 

It did happen today and it is found in the gallery and the video is uploading now.

Next milestones is out of the whelping box. Trying eating and water. It will come in less than a week. It seems to happen so fast and it happens so slow depending how you look at it.

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

3 Weeks Old

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This is what she does to these pups. She tucks them in to protect them. No matter what I do, she does this and suddenly my neat blankets are not neat any longer.

It is hard to believe that in a week they will be attempting water and food. Then they will head upstairs without mom for the night with cameras on them. They will have play sessions - and life will change.

Can't wait till that fun!

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

Two Weeks 6 Days Old

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The pups are 1 day short of 3 weeks. They are actively playing. They are getting better at walking. They are progressing nicely!

I can't wait till they are out of their whelping box climbing all over each other playing with enthusiasm.

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

2 Weeks 5 Days

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Sorry, it has been a long day. My bank thinks my credit card was compromised so they are cancelling and in 5 business days, I will get another. It has been a long day dealing with that and my printer that is broken, they want to give me $75 credit towards me buying a new one even though it is under warranty. So, dealing with that. It has been a day...

Now on to the important part. The pups are growing and doing well. Each time they wake up, they play with each other. It is delightful. In 2 days they will be 3 weeks. wow

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

2 Weeks 4 Days Old

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The pups are really coming along. They are getting better by the day on walking. They are playing with each other. They are totally delicious.

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

2 Weeks 3 Days Old

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Pups are beginning to play and are aware of their surroundings. Thedy are simply delicious.

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

Two Weeks 2 Days Old

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The pups have started to actually play. I did not get it on video as we were trying to fix my microsoft 365 and it is now after days of this fixed. Hooray - 1 more thing but Dennis was on the phone while I was watching this play. I was frustrated that I didn't catch it but I will. They will do it again.

As I closely examined them, I noticed the girl is a chocolate. The boy without the white feet is a chocolate. The last that looks like he is a deep dark brown is not a chocolate as he has a black nose. The boy with white tip feet is not a chocolate as he also has a black nose.

Pigment on nose is already in and this is pretty quick.

They are playing, trying to walk and the sleep for almost 3 hours. Momma Rain should do a happy dance as it all9ws her time to nap herself.

The pups are wonderful!!! I got my 1st lick from the girl today. How wonderful is that?

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

2 Weeks 1 Day Old

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The pups are now semi walking. Their eyes are WIDE open and they hardly gained from yesterday. This is normal. When they start attempting to walk, they expel a lot of energy so their usual gain when more sedate is minimized. Think about this. It makes sense. They all gained. Sometimes they lose at this stage but they didn't.

I weigh the pups till they attempt to jump out of the scale as you can't get an accurate reading then. 

The pups are really curious when I hold them. I find that fascinating. The eyes seems to be clear already. 

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

Two Weeks Old: Eyes Open Videos and Photos Added

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The pups are 2 weeks old. All of them is attempting to walk. No eyes are open yet. It is not a concern as I have had pups open 18 to 21 days. It will happen when it happens but after their eues are open for a few days (cloudy when they 1st open) they will start attempting lots of things. Thi sis when I introduce toys into the whelping box.

The pups are gaining and doing well. Mom is doing well. She is so adoring the pups.

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

13 Days Old

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We have the last born that looked black with slitty eyes so I suspect in the next 2 days his will open but no changes in the others. 

Their weight gains has been consistent. and always a positive gain. Nol issues.

(B) = birth (N) equals today this norning

Girl
(B)5-6/8oz (N) 1lb 1/8oz

Boy no white feet
(B) 6-3/8oz (N) 1lb 1-2/8oz

Boy White tip feet
(B) 6-3/8oz (N) 1lb 1oz

Boy that looked black now have brown in his coat
(B) 5-7/8oz (N) 15-2.8oz

As you can see all significant weight gains. The last that looked black is attemting to get up on his legs. No one else yet. He seems to be the advanced one so far.

Mom is doing well. She is attentive. She refuses to go outside even at night when it is just her and Dennis.

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

12 Days Old

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We have a couple that are now laying on their back - quite trusting. It is delightful to see.

They are continuing to grow and try already to get up on their legs but do not make it quite yet. They will. They practice and practice till they do and it is never the same again even with eyes closed. 

I do Rain's hair daily even if she doesn't look like I do. She just messes herself up snuggling with her pups. 

She is a proud momma.

We are still dealing with my 3d printer and my hacking mail situation so we are late once again.

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

11 Days Old

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See the main blog to see why I am so late. The pups are doing wonderful. They are gaining. They are getting plump. Momma is so proud of them.

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

10 Days Old

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Pups are now ten days old. They are truly outstanding pups - so scrumptious.

They eat, they sleep and do it all again. In another week we will start seeing the start of eyes open perhaps. 

Rain is such a wonderful mom through and through.

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

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Can you believe these beauties are a solid week old? 

I apologize. I am very busy this weekenbd with groomings so blog updates are slow but we celebrate 1 week of consistently gaining. Mom is attentive. They are lively and everything positive is going on. 

I even love how they nelt into your hands when you hold them. No fear....

Life is good!

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

9 Days Old

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Can you believe they are 9 days old now? They will have their next milestone when their eyes open up. 

Did you notice that the lone gal always seems to use her brothers as pillows. I find that funny. 

They continue to gain and are voacl for mom but sleep soundly inbetween feedings. What does that say? They are getting full allowing them to sleep. Sleep allows them to gain as they are not expelling big energy to sustain themselves. They are doing well. 

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

8 Days Old

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I was really tired last night so didn't take videos during the night. I may not other than just before bed as it is costing me dearly on sleep and I am simply a tired zombie. Every now and then I will but to be able to function, just before bed at 10pm and just after wakeup at 7am makes the most sense and Dennis doesn't take videos or photos. 

The pups are all growing nicely. Momma is attentive. 

I can't wait till their eyes open and they can connect seeing with my touch. I spend a lot of time holding them so they get used to the touch so when they open their eyes, they will have a uh huh experience.

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

One Week Old

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Can you believe these beauties are a solid week old? 

I apologize. I am very busy this weekenbd with groomings so blog updates are slow but we celebrate 1 week of consistently gaining. Mom is attentive. They are lively and everything positive is going on. 

I even love how they nelt into your hands when you hold them. No fear..

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

6 Days Old

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Pups are all gaining an ounce a day. They are doing exceedingly well.

Mom is attentive, loving and thinks they are the greatest gift one could have despite the work. 

I can't believe that tomorrow they will be a week old. How did that happen?

Here are the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up.