Four Weeks

The Pups are starting the mischevious stage.  They have their teeth now and they are starting to explore: chewing and pulling on things.  

It's interesting how the ears change the face.  Compare this with the photo below.

Miss Pink

Miss Red

Miss Yellow

The pups with Zadok (4) and  Petra 

Mr Black is an Adventurous Explorer.  

Dinner is served

The puppies are enjoying solids as well as Mum's milk.

Outdoor Adventure

The pups are really starting to get around now.  We let them explore a bit more territory today.

Tail docking

The puppies are starting to romp with each other, wrestling and rolling as they play.  Their wee tails are wagging now which is so cute.  I saw a post today suggesting that tail docking of dogs is cruel.  I met a lady last weekend who wished her Vizsla 's tail had been docked.  Her two pre-schoolers bore the whip of the wag right across their faces, which was not the dogs fault.  She also said her dogs tail split and bled constantly from whipping things and in her opinion it was cruel for the dog to constantly have a damaged tail.  She has tried to get the tip removed but most vets will no longer do it and the one vet who would wanted over $1000. We also experienced this with our first dog which was a mixed gun dog breed and undocked.  Our preschool children's faces occsionally had a red welt across their cheek and even wearing Jeans did not stop the sting of the wag.  We use NZKC accredited dockers and have to follow extremely strict guidelines.

Three of the collars had to change colour as they were starting to come loose.  We ordered more so we can return them to their original colours and avoid confusion.  The changes were: BLACK - SKY BLUE;  DARK BROWN- LIME GREEN and BLUE TO TAN.  Tomorrow they will return to their original colours again.

Mr Grey

Mr Blue (currently tan) and Mr grey.

Miss Red

Mr Dark Brown (currently lime green)

I've got your back..... ah......ear?

Huh! Is that a double tap?

Another weigh day

Puppies are now being weighed less regularly.  Today was weigh day.

Brown's collar was changed to Lime Green.

Mr Grey

Mr Grey is always seeking out our company.  

Mr Grey (Left) Miss Red (Right)

Three weeks

Today was another step in puppy development.  The introduction of mushy food to begin the weaning process.  Most of the pups were quick to dive into the dish.  A couple were happier to return to their sleeping corner and curl up together.  Taking photos is nearly impossible  There seems to be a blur of pup in every photo but as I know you are all looking for more pictures I will post some photos knowing they are not as excellent as I would like.

 

 

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Growling practise

Today the puppies are more vocal.  They seem to be practising using their voice with the odd growl coming out.  They are much more steady on their feet and their noses are checking out their surrounding flat stick.

Pink Girl

Purple boy just about asleep

And within seconds....

Brown boy

Brown Boy

Yellow Girl

Quickly asleep