8 weeks Puppies go home
Today is the day that Gigi's puppies will be going to their forever homes. We are sad, but happy that each puppy will be going to that special family so that they can be loved on 100% now. Their future in is your hands now as you mold them into the dogs that they will become. Remember to socialize them with everything around you, but not to scar them or traumatize them in any way. Read the Puppy stages page on our website and see what's in their heads at this age and consider some basic training for you and your new puppy. Daily walks are an excellent way for you to bond with your puppy and don't forget to start brushing them so that they will be used to being groom down the road. It you have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to contact us.
7 WEEKS OLD
Gigi's puppies were spayed and neutered this last Thursday. They all did very well and act like nothing ever happened. They will be through with their antibiotics by the time they go home. The are eating Life's Abundance food dry now and loving it as usual. Gigi is telling them that they are too old to keep nursing, however they try to keep that connection which at this point is probably just for comfort. They love to play and interact with each other and anyone who comes to see them. They will all go home this Wed Dec 23 when they will be 8 weeks old. Make sure that if you are an owner that you have pre purchased your Life's abundance from the link on our website so that you will have the food ready for you new puppy.
Items you will need when picking up your new puppy are:
small puppy collar & 6 foot training lead.
small puppy chew toy so the puppy will have something to chew on other than your fingers!
small travel crate for the car ride if picking up the puppy by yourself or a seatbelt restrainer for the puppy's safety while traveling in the car.
Week 5
The pups are going outside now on a daily basis and they love it. They are growing so fast. This weekend they will be moved to the puppy staging area where they will be potty trained to go outside to do their business. They will be able to spend more time outside in the safe fenced in puppy area. They have all kinds of toys and tunnels to play with and run through. They are really cute at this stage and I will try to post a few videos of them in live action this weekend for you to see.
Week 4
Gigi's pups are starting to get the idea to use the litter boxes, but are still learning. There cutting teeth now and Gigi isn't happy about that. LOL. The pups are really starting to socialize well now and come running to the door with tails a wagging and smiles on their faces. They are developing into beautiful puppies. We will introduce them to the great outdoors soon and let them get some fresh air. Once we do that they will want to go outside everyday...
Week 3
Gigi's puppies are starting to be weened this week from nursing on Gigi. We start by giving them a milk replacement that is homemade especially for them. We slowly add baby cereal to make it thicker and thicker until they will eventually be eating more solid food.
Gigi's Litter 2 weeks old Wed. 11/11
The puppies eyes are starting to open. They are all doing so well. The colors are all just beautiful. Gigi is doing such a great job being a very protective mommy. I will post new puppy pictures tomorrow with eyes open on some.
Gigi's Litter Day 5
All the puppies are growing and are very healthy. They are gaining weight every day. Gigi is doing great, she is such a great mom. Will try to post some new pictures again soon.
Gigi puppies day 2
All the puppies are doing well. They are all eating and sleeping, eating sleeping...Gigi is also doing well. She was so tired at one point during her labor that she fell asleep sitting up and actually fell over. Karen was sitting next to her waiting for the process to start, bless her heart Im sure she was exhausted before she even started pushing... She is catching up on her ZZZZZ while her pups nurse and sleep to. Will add those new pics tonight.
Gigi's Litter 10/28/09
Gigi has been in labor since early this morning. She finally started having her puppies at 9PM.
We thought she might have 9 puppies, however she only had 8.
Number 1. DARK PURPLE/ Apricot/Male 8.5oz. with white abstract markings on head and chest.
Number 2. PINK/ Dark Chocolate/Female 9.5oz with white abstract marking on chin.
Number 3. BLUE/ Apricot/Male 8oz. with no other markings.
Number 4. DARK GREEN/ Dark Chocolate/Male 9.5oz with white abstract streak under neck.
Number 5. RED/ Apricot/Male 9oz. with white abstract on head and chest.
Number 6. LIME/ Apricot/Female 8.5oz. with no other markings.
Number 7. ORANGE/ Apricot/Female 8oz. with white abstract markings on head.
Number 8. LIGHT PURPLE/ Cream/Female 9.5oz. with no other markings
11/17/2009 1:49:17 AM - 002095391933
Eyes wide open! I am just squealing! I can feel their sweet puppy breath on my neck, and a now and then a heavy sigh! Bliss!!!
xo mmd
11/5/2009 4:06:31 PM - 002097846988
Great job Mark & Karen! Can't wait to see Gigi's girls & boys, they look adorable. Love Marcia, Annie, Kattie and Snickerdoodle
11/1/2009 3:36:22 AM - 002095391933
As I look at each puppy, my mind keeps saying, "Will this little one be mine?"
They are certainly thriving!
They must feel like velvet.
Great pictures.
xo Madeleine
10/30/2009 12:08:47 AM - 002095391933
Sleep well! ALL of you. xo mmd
10/29/2009 11:36:08 PM - 002091558845
Thank you Thank you Thank you! I am about to post some new pics tonight. Boy after all that Karen and I worked a few hrs this AM and now we are crashing. I am really feeling tired right about now. But first the pics. Enjoy everyone! They are precious.
10/29/2009 4:23:36 AM - 002095391933
Great photography! Precious and dear.
Thanks for great updates.
xo Madeleine
10/29/2009 3:19:00 AM - 002095391933
Hope this comes through ...... I am ecstatic. Cheering Mommy Gigi on!!!
Push, honey, push ...... Beautiful babies.
I wonder if I shall sleep a wink tonight?
Love, Madeleine Davis
10/29/2009 2:38:09 AM - 002006917071
YAY! Can't wait to show our son Andrew these pictures when he wakes up tomorrow...he will be so excited! We'll be thinking of you all tonight...Jim and Jenny Carlstedt Good Luck, Gigi!
10/29/2009 1:39:13 AM - 002091558845
Gigi started having her puppies at 9:00PM 10/28/09. She has 8 more to go the first boy is apricot with white abstract markings on his head and chest. He a real beaut!