17 Days Tonight: New Digs Videos Now Up

Click on Photo for Larger ViewIt's been a VERY busy day. As you can see we created new digs for the pups. They were not exercising their legs enough as they were so confined so we opened up their walking space.

They didn't react at all. Just looked around, walked around and went to sleep. I wonder how they will react when they get up. Well they did react. What the hey is this. They played, the observed and they whimpered. All natural and then they fell asleep. You will see those videos tomorrow, I suppose. I am behind on blogs enough today. 

I placed a bed in the xpen but Adele sat on it with her pups in it so out that went. I think she was hiding them as it was her that felt a bit - now what is this you are doing with my pups. So she went into protective mode hiding them. She also tried to dig up the blankets and cover them but I said no. 

This is new to her and she wants her babies safe. She will adjust and actually enjoy having more space with them.

Oh and Nathan thought I should clean my silk flowers. Yes dear, on my list but now? Yes, they are done geez.

Last night and Today's Videos:

Pups Eating in New Digs
Roxie wants to take over every chance she can get so I have blocked her out of the pen. Adele needs to feel the pups are safe inb this new surroundings first. Oh but Roxie persists so the gate is now closed. 

Trying to Cover
But I told her no so she stopped. I had just organized everything and she was going to mess it all up. hahaha

Adele Not Sure What to Do 

Roxie Says Me Too

The rest of these are before the new digs.

Where's My Spot

Still in Whelping Box

9am Feeding

Morning Get Together

Mom Did You Just Speak to Me?

Up on the Rails

Middle of the Night Feed

On Her Back

Trying to Walk

Back to Back

Nighty Night

Running in Sleep

Toy Comfort

Cozy Up

Football Huddle

16 Days Old Tonight: Gallery Added

Click on This Photo for a Larger ViewTonight I will add a gallery but for now I will add videos for your pleasure. I just love the pups. Do you know I hold and stroke them throughout the day. Now that they can see me (although still blurry) it makes it more special - at least to me. Their eyes are blue at first and will change. A couple don't like getting held on their back and a couple love it. All love getting stroked and snuggled. This one in the photo here is quite a character. She makes me smile.

They really like sleeping under the rails and they are reacting to sound. When we vacuum inside their xpen they jumped a bit as if to say what is that. We will continue to do that so they get conditioned to an upclose vacuum. They also can now hear the tv, the computer, dogs barking, door bells ringing - all the normal every day noises that we have. 

I am really hoping I get to experience snow with this crew before they go home. I am a bit selfish and I would love to have that first experience with them but I am getting ahead of myself. 

Here is last night and today's videos. Do you see that they are starting to get more active?

They're Mine

Mommy Get a Bigger Body
Pups really are having a tough time fitting. Two more weeks and they get food and Mom.

Can We Snuggle?

Trying to Get Comfie

I Mouth You, No I Mouth You

6am Feeding

Snuggle Time

2-2-1

Unwinding

Under the Rails Sleep

9PM Feeding

Interacting With Pups

Chowing Down

Pups are Moving

The pups may need a bigger space soon.

Active Pups

Sleeping Again

Pups are sleeping quite a bit. They eat and go approximately 1.5 to 2 hours from the finish of eating till the next time that they need to eat. Roxie's are feeding every hour and a half from the finish of eating. Usually at night time Dennis just feeds them both at the same time. During the day we just do their schedule. Why the difference? Simply put the Adele pups have bigger stomachs so they hold more nourishment at this stage. When they are 3 and 4 weeks it will be interesting as they should be on the same schedule.

Certainly at 4 and 5 weeks they will be as they will both be eating food. Roxie's will just be starting the food and Adele's will have a week jump on them.

Here is the gallery. My battery was dying and I wanted to trade the camera.  They are what they are - sorry. They don't do these pups justice.

15 Days Old Tonight

Today's gallery. 

Pups are starting to interact more and be aware of their surroundings. The lone hold out in opening her eyes now has her eyes open. 16 days and all are now open. You will see the beginnings of being aware of their surroundings. Plus this photo reminds me that sometimes siblings are the best pillows next to mom at this age.

Eyes are blurry at this point but improve each day. By weeks end they will become even more active as they will see clear. 

I place toys in their box now and soft blankets. They can now navigate and interact with them. they are already getting up on their legs and strengthening them. By this time next week they will most likely be out of their whelping box and we will start placing them in the pad each feeding and each time they wake up from their naps. They will stay awake longer and the play will become more sociable.

They are on their way to being the pups they are meant to be.

Last Night and Today's videos

Finding a New Eating Position

Cleaning Pups

Early Morning

Blanket Hiding

Back Feeding

Puppy Strokes

1am Snoozing

Getting More Active

Now 2 Weeks

Loving Up Pups

Big Cushie Pillow

Feeding Pile Up

Afternoon Chillin'

4 and 1

Eyes Open 'cEPT 1

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Today we have squinty eyes open. By tonight I will take another photo and you will see a larger opening. The black and white gal also has squinty eyes but not as pronounced as this one.

This one started interacting with his siblings. I said to Nathan while he also watched - oh my gad they are playing. He was trying to interact. It was ever so cute but I didn't catch it on video. I did catch some play but more dominance games. There will be many more moments.

They are 2 weeks tonight. As the eyes open the ears open. They will hear noises. They will be a tad nervous about their surroundings and they will attempt to walk more. It is a fun time and videos will get more exciting by weeks end, I suspect. 

Here are today and last nights videos. I apologize as I am running out of steam. I have dogs to groom, wash as they are now due and so far I have only done Inula and Ella. So, in the next few days I may do less videos but I will do longer ones.

Videos:

Adele Pups Catching zzzs

Long Sleep and Movement

Last Night Feeding

More Feeding

Starting to Interact

Cleaning Pups 13 Half Days

Still Hungry

Twitches on Back

Loves Her Pups

Late Night Feeds

Momentary Hug

Fast Asleep

12:01am

Pups 2 Weeks Tonight

With pups here is my day. I wake up. I weigh pups, I change bedding, I comb and massage moms. I upload videos. I create blogs. Moms need to be fed, loved up and made to feel special. They are what counts. Without them the pups would not be here so I make sure they know how much they are appreciated. 

In-between I do laundry. I clean up this room as Dennis tends to leave it interesting. I also try to groom out everyone but most times I juggle and do it inbetween - one here - one there. I wash as I can. As the pups get older it gets to be more work but easier - less juggling. I would have been there if Roxie didn't have pups. :-) So we start again. 

I take out the dogs at times. Nathan and Dennis take the dogs out. We have fun with them many many times a day. They also get their naps when Nathan gets his. I do not get a nap. We feed them. We feed the moms about 4 to 6 times a day. When Nathan goes out to the store, I get to handle it all myself till Dennis gets up for the day. That is usually not till after 2 or 3. 

Each stage is different work that will include playing outside the xpen many times a day, getting carried through the house and outside. Getting exposures etc

Here is a gallery of the eyes open. Only one says - not now. I wish they were better photos but Nathan was not happy having to hold them for a longer session. He's not feeling well. So they are what they are.

Weights Plus More

Today's Gallery. We may have 1 starting to open her eyes. Sometimes it takes a couple of days. Pups are starting to sleep longer inbetween. Lucky Adele as she gets to go outdoors or sleep etc. 

(B)= Birth (T)= Today

12.5 Days Old

1st born boy  (B) 7-5/8 (T) 1lb 5oz

2nd born girl (B) 8 (T) 1lb 4oz

3rd born girl (B) 8-5/8 (T) 1lb 5-3/4oz

4th born girl (B) 7 (T) 1lb 4-1/4oz

5th born boy (B) 6-1/2 (T) 1lb - 1 and 7/8oz

Here are the videos:

Almost 13 Days Old

Trying to Get Comfie

Afternoon Sleep Moves

Sleeping Pups

Done Eating

Loving and Cleaning Pups

730am

3 Eating

Early 13th Morn

Feet in Face Pup

Trying to Get Comfie

Feet Movement

Moving in Sleep

Pups Zzzzzz

12 Days Old Tonight

Here is a gallery though not great photos as I have been too busy. Tomorrow I will emply Nathan to hold them for me. :-)

I keep saying that the pups are 9 days apart as that is easy but they are actually 8.5 days apart, arent they? These pups were born at night starting at almost 9pm and Roxies were born in the morning starting at 430am. I am still foggy but is that correct?

Pups are doing really well. I am seeing tiny slits but not enough to say eyes will be open tonight or tomorrow. Sometimes that happens quick but soon we shall see eyes open. 

Here are some videos:

New Blanket Cuddles

Long Sleep

First Morn Snooze

5am Snoozes

Where's the Food Going?

Napping Of Course

Oh Boy Hungry Hippos

Just Loving Pups

Cutting Nails 11 Days Old

It is a riot when you see the difference in pups in just 9 days. When they get older you will not see this great of a difference if anything at all. Take a look at Roxie's blog to see what I mean.

Today was cutting nails day. Why? Well they kept getting their nails caught in the blankets. That is a sure indicator that its overdue. At this stage normally you do them every 7 days. Next week he will be doing both litters. Here's the Cutting Nails Gallery.

I see a slit on one puppy so maybe in a couple of days we shall see eyes. Wouldn't that be great?

At this point they sleep an awful lot. It isn't till their eyes and ears open that they appear exciting though I find each stage exciting.

Here are last night and today's videos.

Moving in Sleep

Just like us, dogs dream. They go through three sleep stages: NREM, non-rapid eye movement; REM, rapid eye movement; and SWS, short-wave sleep. It is in the SWS stage that a dog breathes heavily while he is sleeping. Animal experts theorize that dogs dream during the REM stage and act on their dreams by twitching or moving all four paws as if they were chasing a rabbit.

Dogs who sleep all curled up must keep their muscles tensed and are therefore less relaxed than dogs who stretch out when they sleep and are less likely to twitch in their sleep. Did you know their sleep movement helps with the development of their nerves and muscles?

New Textures

It's important to get them used to a variety of textures even when their eyes are closed. It gives them a sense of familiarity that helps them build their coping skills with changes.

11th Day Loving

Pups Getting Comfie

Early Morning Snooze

Night Kisses

Still Sleeping

Where's the 4th?

The Beauties

10 Days Old Tonight

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Sorry, I am late on this. Our son dropped in with his girlfriend so good thing I made the turkey. They were just in time. I cooked, they are cleaning. I am celebrating as I do not have to clean.

I still didn't get the photo of 1 of Adele's and one of Roxie's together. I have to wait till Nathan takes both mom's out as I do not want it to be a stress-filled experience. I will get it soon. There is a significant difference as most of Adele's pups are 9 ounces more than Roxies. With 9 days difference in age there will come a time that they will be of similar size.

Now the pups have an issue. It is hard to get 5 pups saddled up to the milk bar as they are too fat. So we sometimes have to make room for them. It's a riot. Mom will start sitting up if this continues but I suspect when they walk they will slim down. That's the usual. 

They are all just over a pound except the last born. They have slowed way down in gaining as they are becoming very active. They will slim down when they start walking. Eyes and ears start opening anytime from now to 3 weeks. Life will change in so many ways when they do.

Here are today and last night's videos.

Vigorously Eating

Loving Morning

Give Me Milk

Eating Well

Loving Comfort

Love to Eat

Friday Craziness

Click on Photo for a Larger ViewAdele's pups are 9 days old tonight and they look like giants next to Roxies but we will see how happens at 3 and 4 weeks old. :-)

I am not forgetting Adele. I am balancing - gretting to things when I can. 

Pups weight gains have slowed down. This is normal at this satge. The more they expel energy the more calories they burn and they are moving. I can't wait till their eyes open.

Here are today's videos:

Adele's Pups Tails Up

Strong Eaters

Loving the Zzzzzs

Sleeping Soundly

9 Days Old Tonight

Nathan Covering Up Pups to Appease Adele. haha

Hiding Pups: 2 Updates Today

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I have to be able to catch her on video doing this stuff. It is so bloody cute. She covers her pups and today she placed a toy over them. Do you think she thinks they are actually hidden?