Oreo and Cookie are 2 weeks old!

Wow what a week!
Both Oreo and Cookie have opened their eyes and are becoming more active.

I just couldn't help snapping a few quick shots as Oreo and Cookie took a nap in Mom's food dish.

Little Oreo is already over 4 pounds. He is very laid back and enjoys taking long naps.

Cookie just was not in a picture taking mood this morning. Cookie is only 1 pound 10 ounces, tiny compared to her big brother. Cookie is still being bottle fed several times a day.
I let mom out to go potty before I feed Cookie and just in the few min it takes to get the bottle ready Cookie will take off across the kitchen floor in search of her bottle.
Most puppies don't start exploring the world around them until they are between 3-4 weeks old. I guess that makes Cookie a real explorer.
I just uploaded more pictures of Oreo and Cookie
2 Week old album
Birth to 1 week old album

More soon,
Loretta

Oops!

Here we go again!
Alice, our Bernese mountain Dog, was in heat over spring break and I told Kim to keep her separate from our Bichon Frise Saul so she would not get pregnant.
But accidents happen and once it is done there is just no undoing.
I had started thinking it was a false pregnancy.
Friday June 12th Alice let us know at 6 am that she was planning on having puppies.

Alice had a little black and white boy at 11 am. Kim has named him OREO.
Around noon a little sister arrived. She waited a few days for a name and was finally named COOKIE.

Little OREO is a perfect little guy. He is almost 2 pounds already!

Little COOKIE has had a bit of a struggle. She has a cleft lip. We were so worried about her we rushed her to the vet fearing she had a cleft palet. Little Cookie has a gardian angel, our Vet assured us that she only has a cleft lip and that when she is 5 weeks old we can correct the problem with just a few stitches. Her nose will always be a little off skew but she doesn't mind. Cookie has a difficult time latching onto mom for milk so every few hours she gets a bottle. Kim and I take turns getting up in the night to bottle feed little Cookie. Momma Alice is very understanding and lets Cookie Try to nurse. Alice also keeps Cookie clean and snuggles with her and Oreo.
I have an appointment scedualed for Cookie to have her stitches and for Mamma Alice to be spayed in 5 weeks.
I will have a link to more pictures later today.
Ta For Now
Loretta

Empty Nest

Athena went home yesterday. She found a great family with 2 children to play chase with. I am very happy for her.

I always miss the puppies when they are gone. But I know I gave them a good start and they will be very happy in their new homes. If I hear from them or maybe get pictures I will be sure to list them.

Ta for now
Loretta

Apollo Found his Forever Home

I just wanted to let everyone know that Apollo went home yesterday. He was happy to hear all the snow had melted in Fort Madison, Iowa. He was also excited to hear he would have several Grandchildren to play with.
Ta For now,
Loretta

Apollo and Athena are 8 weeks old!

I could not help my self last night and snapped a few shots. These 2 are just too cute.
My funny Valentine!

Momma Alice(Black) and Daddy Saul (white). Alice was digging for a bone and Saul wanted to Check it out!

Our little princess. She is always giving me the "But Mom" look.

Out little Apollo, what a card.

Apollo and Athena are so much fun. This week we started going outside to potty and play every 2 hours or so. I think they were born to play in the snow.
We have also made progress with leash training. This week we went to PetSmart twice and walked very well on a leash. Athena wants to meet all the Big dogs and Apollo follows along.
They are both still looking for forever homes. If you would like to see more pictures of this pair playing in the snow they can be found on our Picasa site with pictures of them as they grew.
Ta For now, off to Petsmart for more play.

7 Weeks old and Looking for forever homes

Apollo is a lovely little fellow at 7 weeks old. He is laid back and loves to play.
This week both puppies have been leash training. We leash train by attaching the leashes to each puppy and letting them run around. They tug at each others leashes and get stuck on furniture, they are always supervised so when they get stuck the heroes (humans) come to the rescue. This week the puppies also went to the Vet for shots and a look over. They are both very healthy and now ready to head to new homes.

Our little princess Athena. Athena is a doll and loves to play with Dexter. This week she has been sneaking in to his kennel. Athena has a very thick shorter coat.

Dexter and the puppies are looking for a tidbit in Dexter's floor mat. The puppies love to spend time with Dexter, and Dexter seems to enjoy spending time with the puppies. If the puppies rub against Dexter's leg he lays down and lets the puppies crawl all over him. Like most new things the puppies and Dexter are always supervised when they play together.

Play time. I happened to snap a few in the middle of a mock battle. All puppies love to ruff house for a little while each day. Toys are a good substitute for a sibling when it comes to playtime. If you would like to see more pictures of the puppies I have them listed on my Picasa site.
We have been working on potty training for the past 2 weeks. As it has been soo cold here in Iowa we have been putting the puppies into the greenhouse every few hours and they go outside for 1 potty break each day. The puppies have learned to climb the 3 stairs into the house and are pretty good about comming in when they are called.
If you have any Questions please feel free to email me at
lorettaspins@gmail.com
Ta for now

Playing with Friends!

This is Dexter out pot-bellied pig. He loves playing with the puppies. The puppies play tug of war with his tail and love to chase around the house.

I have also included a picture of Apollo napping with Lupin. They are just too cute.
Ta for now.