Gruel yum! Who wants some?

Yesterday was the Dragon Babies' first semi-solid meal! They had a mixture of puppy kibble and warmed milk replacer (puppy formula), which is called gruel. Doesn't it sound yummy? yuck. Donna did let rainbow have the first dibs and he ate by himself for a bit. Then she allowed the others have some. The pups had 3 plates of the gruel and still wanted to nurse...what little piggies. Below are some videos of the Dragon Babies chowing down.

weigh in's from 02-18-11 and 02-25-11

Weight in's 2/18/1
Bones 2.5.8
Black 1.10.9
purple paws 2.9.2
dasieys 2.3.8
rainbow 1.1.6
Orange 1.10.5
Blue 2.2.4
Hot pink 2.10.8

Weight in's 2/25/11-
Bones 3.4.3
Black 2.2.2-
purple paws 3.5.2
dasieys 2.15.2-
...rainbow 1.5.6-
Orange 2.0.4-
Blue 2.11.8-
Hot pink 3.4.0

This Just In......

I have a new video of the Dragon Babies playing in the whelping cage. According to Donna, they have learned to climb out the box, so she might move it out completely and let them have the whole room to roam and to explore! Tomorrow is their first real puppy chow meal! Pictures will follow! I also have some pity on Rainbow, because it seems some of them go after him-but it is nice to see some intervene and tell those who are going after Rainbow to stop it. He doesn't seem to mind right now, but as he gets older he will eventually let them know they've crossed the line...*SIGH* brothers and sisters.

Snow yet again.....

Yep, they're eyes have opened and like human newborn babies, their eyes are blue. Below is a

picture of the puppies getting around the whelping crate and becoming more steady on their feet. Also their baby teeth have started to poke through; this is a sign that the puppies will be weening off the milk soon and begin eating puppy mush (which is puppy kibble mixed with warm water). I do have another video of the puppies playing and in the video you can notice how small rainbow boy is, but he is growing like a weed and eventually he will catch up to the others.

Momma's Home.....and the puppies are 3 weeks old today!

Here is a clip of the puppies asleep, but when Kendall comes back they all wake up from the dead and make their way to the food. The little guy, who I've been cheering for since day one was woken up by one of his siblings by trampling on him. Poor guy, but that doesn't bother him...watch to see what happens after he got stepped on....

You have to watch to believe it.....

Okay so I use Mozilla browser and noticed on YouTube that there is a new video that wasn't posted on facebook yet-WELL it didn't load right and won't play, bummer! Well smart me tried Internet Explorer and it worked watch the video below and be 'aw'ed.

The president is coming.....

but I have better news! New videos of the puppies!

I'm in puppy heaven.....

Donna just posted a whole bunch of pictures of puppies that are now 2 weeks old! She also replaced the yarn collars for real doggy collars.

This is the yellow purple, now rainbow guy. He is the smallest

of the litter but quickly catching up and weighs in at 12 oz. now.

TGIF....

Yay, it's Friday! I only have one picture of the pups, and guess what? They are 2 weeks old today-their eyes should be opening soon!

Some fun posts to read...

My daughter had to write a paragraph about an animal and it goes something like this.

My animal is kind of dog, the dog is a Rottwriler. A Rottwriler always has 4 legs. It has a brown bow tie. It sometimes the fur is shiney black, the paws are brown. A Rottwriler runs, sprints, and wags it's tail. It's habitat is the breeder's house and a house. A Rottwriler is a wonderful because it is a house pet.

Samantha is so cute! She is pretty excited for this next puppy to come home, but at the same time, still is grieving Titan. She mentioned to me she missed him today on the way in the house.

Here is another amusing read I got from Dawn-The 7 Stages of Puppy Development:

The 7 Stages of Puppy Development

In order to understand why your puppy doesn’t listen to you at times, you need to understand each stage of development a puppy goes through as it matures.

Let’s take a look at the different stages, but before we do, keep in mind that these stages are generalizations – each dog will progress at its own pace.

Stage 1: The Transitional Stage | 2-3 Weeks

The Transitional stage generally lasts from age two to three weeks, and it’s during this time that your puppy’s eyes will open, and he’ll slowly start to respond to light and movement and sounds around him. He’ll become a little more mobile during this period, trying to get his feet underneath him and crawling around in the box (or wherever home is.) He’ll start to recognize mom and his littermates, and any objects you might place in the box.

Stage 2: The Almost Ready To Meet The World Stage | 3-4 Weeks

The Almost ready to meet the world stage lasts from 3 to about 4 weeks, and your puppy undergoes rapid sensory development during this time. Fully alert to his environment, he’ll begin to recognize you and other family members. It’s best to avoid loud noises or sudden changes during this period – negative events can have a serious impact on his personality and development right now. Puppies learn how to be a dog during this time, so it’s essential that they stay with mom and littermates.

Stage 3: The Overlap Stage | 4-7 Weeks

From 3-4 weeks your puppy begins the most critical social development period of his life – he learns social interaction with his littermates, learns how to play and learns bite inhibition.

He’ll also learn discipline at this point – Mom will begin weaning the pups around this time, and will start teaching them basic manners, including accepting her as the leader of the pack. You can begin to introduce food to the pups starting around the 4th week – transition gradually as Mom weans them.

Continue handling the pups daily, but don’t separate them from either Mom or litter mates for more than about 10 minutes per day. Puppies that are removed from the nest too early frequently are nervous, more prone to barking and biting and have a more difficult time with socialization and training. Puppies need to be left with Mom and siblings until at least 7 weeks of age - and preferably a little longer - for optimum social development. Experts say that the best time in a puppy’s life to learn social skills is between 3 and 16 weeks of age – that’s the window of opportunity you have to make sure your puppy grows up to be a well-adjusted dog. It’s extremely important to leave your puppy with Mom and his littermates during as much of this period as possible. Don’t discipline for play fighting, housebreaking mistakes or mouthing – that’s all normal behavior for a puppy at this stage.

Stage 4: The “I’m Afraid of Everything” Stage | 8 Weeks to 3 Months

The “I’m Afraid of Everything” Stage lasts from about 8 weeks to 3 months, and is characterized by rapid learning as well as a “fearful period” that usually pops up at around 8 to 10 weeks. Not all dogs experience this, but most do, and they’ll appear terrified over things that they took in stride before. This is not a good time to engage in harsh discipline (not that you ever should anyway!), loud voices or traumatic events. At this time your puppy’s bladder and bowels are starting to come under much better control, and he’s capable of sleeping through the night. (At last, you can get some rest!) You can begin teaching simple commands like: come, sit, stay, down, etc. Leash training can begin. It’s important not to isolate your puppy from human contact at this time, as he’ll continue to learn behaviors and manners that will affect him in later years.

Stage 5: The Juvenile Stage | 3 Months to 4 Months

The Juvenile stage typically lasts from 3 to 4 months of age, and it’s during this time your puppy is most like a toddler. He’ll be a little more independent - he might start ignoring the commands he’s only recently learned – just like a child does when they’re trying to exert their new-found independence. As in “I don’t have to listen to you!” Firm and gentle reinforcement of commands and training is what’s required here.He might start biting you – play biting or even a real attempt to challenge your authority. A sharp “No!” or “No bite!” command, followed by several minutes of ignoring him, should take care of this problem. Continue to play with him and handle him on a daily basis, but don’t play games like tug of war or wrestling with him. He may perceive tug of war as a game of dominance – especially if he wins. And wrestling is another game that can rapidly get out of hand. As your puppy’s strength grows, he’s going to want to play-fight to see who’s stronger – even if you win, the message your puppy receives is that it’s ok to fight with you. And that’s not ok!

Stage 6: The Brat Stage | 4-6 Months

The Brat Stage starts at about 4 months and runs until about 6 months, and it’s during this time your puppy will demonstrate even more independence and willfulness. You may see a decline in his urge to please you – expect to see more “testing the limits” type of behaviors. He’ll be going through a teething cycle during this time, and will also be looking for things to chew on to relieve the pain and pressure. Frozen doggie bones can help sooth him during this period. He may try to assert his new “dominance” over other family members, especially children. Continue his training in obedience and basic commands, but make sure to never let him off his leash during this time unless you’re in a confined area. Many times pups at this age will ignore commands to return or come to their owners, which can be a dangerous, even fatal, breakdown in your dog’s response to you. If you turn him loose in a public place, and he bolts, the chances of injury or even death can result – so don’t take the chance. He’ll now begin to go through the hormonal changes brought about by his growing sexual maturity, and you may see signs of rebelliousness. (Think adolescent teen-age boy!) If you haven’t already, you should have him neutered during this time. (Or spayed if you have a female.)

Stage 7: The Young Adult Stage | 6-18 Months

The Young Adulthood stage lasts from 6 months to about 18 months, and is usually a great time in your dog’s life - he’s young, he’s exuberant, he’s full of beans – and yet he’s learning all the things he needs to become a full-fledged adult dog. Be realistic in your expectations of your dog at this time – just because he’s approaching his full growth and may look like an adult, he’s not as seasoned and experienced as you might expect. Gradually increase the scope of activities for your dog, as well as the training. You can start more advanced training during this period, such as herding or agility training, if that’s something both of you are interested in. Otherwise, extend his activities to include more people and other animals – allow him to interact with non-threatening or non-aggressive dogs.

Congratulations!

You’ve raised your puppy through the 7 stages of childhood, ER, I mean puppyhood, and now you have a grown-up, adult dog! Almost feels like you’ve raised a kid, doesn’t it?

Brrrr......

Good afternoon you all! My daughter has soccer tonight and I already have a whole chicken roasting in the oven. It smells so good! I have new videos and new pictures of the puppies. They got their first nail clipping done over the weekend and all of them slept right through it. In the video the red gray female is very serious about her meals and will climb over her red brother. Despite he is rolled over, he continued to eat. They are getting so big.

Happy Saturday!

Good evening everyone! I have new videos of the pups and a video of Kendall taking a break from the pups and playing with her Cuz that Dawn sent her. Every momma needs a break from the kids sometimes :). Enjoy the videos!

A week later.....

Good morning y'all! I can't believe the puppies are a week old today! They are getting big and fat-the way I like them! I got yet another picture of the puppies-so cute! Also I added a count down ticker for our puppy.

I was thinking that when the puppies get split up and go into separate home across this country, I would love to keep up with them. If you are getting one of these cuties please comment and let me know if you will send pictures/ videos of your puppy.

The Sun Is Out

Good afternoon! The sun is out, how I missed it. The puppies are doing great and I have pictures and a video to show you! Brace yourself, they are cute.

Happy Groundhog Day!

Well Phil didn't see his shadow today, so that means an early spring!

I have new pictures of the puppies that will make you go, "AWE!". They went in on 01-31-11 to get their rear dew claws and tails removed. All are okay now-at the moment they cried and Kendall protested. She was biting the crate trying to get to her crying pups-she was NOT a happy momma. Here are the before and after pictures of the puppies. Have a great day!

Wrestling hold....

Good morning to you all! It is a messy day out today and most of the northwest and northeast is getting slammed with snow, ice, or rain. But I do have some new pictures of the puppies. This first one Kendall has one of her pups in a head lock and clearly he was crying "Uncle". Enjoy!