Pippa x Rudy
Pippa delivered late in the night on 12/25
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Breed: Petite Double Doodles
(3/4 Goldendoodle 1/4 Labradoodle) Adult Size: 12-20lbs Coat: Wavy Fleece Color: Red/Apricot, some white markings Born: Dec 25th Selection Day: Feb 5th Take Home: Feb 13th Availabilities - No Waitlist: 1. Red Spring Farm -YELLOW 2. Thomas Family -PINK 3. Motes Family -LIME 4. Cohen* - PURPLE This list is fully reserved, we are no longer taking deposits. |
PUPDATES:
Weekly "Pupdates" are posted below on Fridays evenings (atleast we try)!
The 1, 2,& 3 Week Pupdates will include weights and a general litter update
The 4 Week Pupdate will include weights and a description of each pup as their personality emerges
The 5 Week Pupdate will include weights, personality descriptions, & temperament testing
The 6 Week Pupdate will include weights and a general litter update
PUPDATES/PIC/VIDS POSTPONED UNTIL SAT
6th Pupdate:
Pip's sweet girls have had a very big week! Not only did they go to the vet, but they also started eating solid kibble (mixed with a little warm water) and have been moved to a larger play pen. They are all active and playful, but also quite we are hoping (hoping) that we may have a couple days that are warm enough to let them go outside and explore a little bit. They are spending much less time around their mother, as she is in the process of weaning them, but they do still interact with some of the moms here quite regularly, and have been enjoying lots of cuddles with dog-savvy children (between 6-10yrs of age). They are spending more and more time outside of their puppy pen each day as they socialize and interact with everyone in our household. Their teeth are just beginning to erupt this week- and soon they will be little "sharks"! Video will be posted Saturday evening.
Ms. Pink:2lb 4oz
Ms. Yellow: 2lb 14oz
Ms. Purple: 3lb 2oz
Ms. Lime: 3lb 1oz
Pip's sweet girls have had a very big week! Not only did they go to the vet, but they also started eating solid kibble (mixed with a little warm water) and have been moved to a larger play pen. They are all active and playful, but also quite we are hoping (hoping) that we may have a couple days that are warm enough to let them go outside and explore a little bit. They are spending much less time around their mother, as she is in the process of weaning them, but they do still interact with some of the moms here quite regularly, and have been enjoying lots of cuddles with dog-savvy children (between 6-10yrs of age). They are spending more and more time outside of their puppy pen each day as they socialize and interact with everyone in our household. Their teeth are just beginning to erupt this week- and soon they will be little "sharks"! Video will be posted Saturday evening.
Ms. Pink:2lb 4oz
Ms. Yellow: 2lb 14oz
Ms. Purple: 3lb 2oz
Ms. Lime: 3lb 1oz
Vet Exam Information:
Pups went to the vet today! Our vet is EXTREMELY thorough, which we love. He makes a point to note everything about each pup after a thorough examination. We describe puppy vet exams in three different ways... perfect, normal, or abnormal.
A perfect exam is what it sounds like, it means that the vet didn't notice anything out of the ordinary, and so no notes are made on that pup's record sheet. It is unusual for every pup in a litter to get a perfect vet exam.
A normal exam is when a pup has something worth noting, but it is not expected to impact the health of the pup, or quality as a pet. It is not unusual for puppies to have imperfect exams at this age. They are growing at a rapid pace, and this sometimes results in awkward phases. In fact, sometimes we have more pups in a litter with "normal" exams than "perfect" exams! Normal exam findings generally correct themselves with age, or (in the case of an umbilical hernia) may need a very simple correction at the time of spay/neuter. Examples of imperfect, but normal puppy exams include a small under or overbite, a small umbilical hernia, "puppy laxity" of the patellas, an low grade heart murmur (which is expected to go away as the pup grows), or a missing a testicle (sometimes they don't both "drop" until a pup is older). We will ALWAYS notify you of any such things at the first vet visit, and you are NOT required to take a pup that you do not feel comfortable with due to any exam finding, even if it is a somewhat normal finding for a growing pup. We will only allow pups to go home if we feel comfortable that the issue is benign or will go away with age.
Abnormal exams are when pups have an exam that concerns us for their long term health. An example of this would be severe patellar luxation (extremely loose knee joints- very different than typical puppy laxity), a loud heart murmur (ex, 4 out of 6), cataracts, etc. In these situations, where the severity of the issue in question may impact their long term health, we "pull" the puppy from the reservation list and they are no longer available until we can either wait for the next exam of have the pup checked by a specialist, depending on the issue. We have been very blessed in that every single pup we have ever had to pull from a list due to an abnormal exam has ended up being just fine and the condition went away with age! Still- we don't let pups go to new homes until we are comfortable that they can live normal, happy lives.
Ms. Yellow: Had a perfect vet exam!
Ms. Pink: Had a perfect vet exam!
Ms. Purple: Had a perfect vet exam!
Ms. Lime: Had an imperfect but "normal" puppy exam, with a grade 1 heart murmur. Please refer to the information above and below:
Although the name is unsettling, grade 1 heart murmurs are very common in small breed puppies. Usually, they are due to normal sounds made as the blood is pumped through the heart chambers, valves, and arteries--- like a whooshing or swishing noise. Murmurs typically resolve as the puppy grows, and puppy murmurs are most common in small breed puppies (keep in mind, the vet is trying to listen to a heart the size of a lima bean with a stethoscope)!
In all of our years of breeding, we have had many pups with a grade 1 or 2 heart murmurs at 5-6 weeks of age (one as severe as a grade 4... which thankfully decreased to a grade 2 one month later, and then disappeared completely as the pup grew). In nearly circumstance, the pup's murmur disappeared completely with time. In the few that persisted to have a grade 1 murmur into adulthood, the murmur was cleared by a veterinary cardiologist via an echocardigram, and diagnosed with a "flow" murmur. A flow murmur occurs when the heart is completely healthy, and the shape of the heart chambers/valves/arteries was creating an unusual noise that was heard with a stethoscope (think about the way footsteps or voices echo in a cave differently depending on the size/shape of the cave). So, there IS an unusual sound... but no health concern.
If you are considering Ms. Lime, please reach out if you have any questions. Though a grade 1 murmur doesn't intimidate us (because we understand how common it is) we also understand that it can be frightening for a new puppy owner. We want you to be 100% confident moving forward with your pup, and encourage you to do additional research and consult with your vet. We are MORE than happy to move you to a future list if this is preferred. Keep in mind, we clear each of our adult breeding dogs for heart conditions through the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, and Lime will continue to be covered under our health guarantee, which includes cardiac disorders requiring surgery or a heart disorder requiring life-long medication.
Pups went to the vet today! Our vet is EXTREMELY thorough, which we love. He makes a point to note everything about each pup after a thorough examination. We describe puppy vet exams in three different ways... perfect, normal, or abnormal.
A perfect exam is what it sounds like, it means that the vet didn't notice anything out of the ordinary, and so no notes are made on that pup's record sheet. It is unusual for every pup in a litter to get a perfect vet exam.
A normal exam is when a pup has something worth noting, but it is not expected to impact the health of the pup, or quality as a pet. It is not unusual for puppies to have imperfect exams at this age. They are growing at a rapid pace, and this sometimes results in awkward phases. In fact, sometimes we have more pups in a litter with "normal" exams than "perfect" exams! Normal exam findings generally correct themselves with age, or (in the case of an umbilical hernia) may need a very simple correction at the time of spay/neuter. Examples of imperfect, but normal puppy exams include a small under or overbite, a small umbilical hernia, "puppy laxity" of the patellas, an low grade heart murmur (which is expected to go away as the pup grows), or a missing a testicle (sometimes they don't both "drop" until a pup is older). We will ALWAYS notify you of any such things at the first vet visit, and you are NOT required to take a pup that you do not feel comfortable with due to any exam finding, even if it is a somewhat normal finding for a growing pup. We will only allow pups to go home if we feel comfortable that the issue is benign or will go away with age.
Abnormal exams are when pups have an exam that concerns us for their long term health. An example of this would be severe patellar luxation (extremely loose knee joints- very different than typical puppy laxity), a loud heart murmur (ex, 4 out of 6), cataracts, etc. In these situations, where the severity of the issue in question may impact their long term health, we "pull" the puppy from the reservation list and they are no longer available until we can either wait for the next exam of have the pup checked by a specialist, depending on the issue. We have been very blessed in that every single pup we have ever had to pull from a list due to an abnormal exam has ended up being just fine and the condition went away with age! Still- we don't let pups go to new homes until we are comfortable that they can live normal, happy lives.
Ms. Yellow: Had a perfect vet exam!
Ms. Pink: Had a perfect vet exam!
Ms. Purple: Had a perfect vet exam!
Ms. Lime: Had an imperfect but "normal" puppy exam, with a grade 1 heart murmur. Please refer to the information above and below:
Although the name is unsettling, grade 1 heart murmurs are very common in small breed puppies. Usually, they are due to normal sounds made as the blood is pumped through the heart chambers, valves, and arteries--- like a whooshing or swishing noise. Murmurs typically resolve as the puppy grows, and puppy murmurs are most common in small breed puppies (keep in mind, the vet is trying to listen to a heart the size of a lima bean with a stethoscope)!
In all of our years of breeding, we have had many pups with a grade 1 or 2 heart murmurs at 5-6 weeks of age (one as severe as a grade 4... which thankfully decreased to a grade 2 one month later, and then disappeared completely as the pup grew). In nearly circumstance, the pup's murmur disappeared completely with time. In the few that persisted to have a grade 1 murmur into adulthood, the murmur was cleared by a veterinary cardiologist via an echocardigram, and diagnosed with a "flow" murmur. A flow murmur occurs when the heart is completely healthy, and the shape of the heart chambers/valves/arteries was creating an unusual noise that was heard with a stethoscope (think about the way footsteps or voices echo in a cave differently depending on the size/shape of the cave). So, there IS an unusual sound... but no health concern.
If you are considering Ms. Lime, please reach out if you have any questions. Though a grade 1 murmur doesn't intimidate us (because we understand how common it is) we also understand that it can be frightening for a new puppy owner. We want you to be 100% confident moving forward with your pup, and encourage you to do additional research and consult with your vet. We are MORE than happy to move you to a future list if this is preferred. Keep in mind, we clear each of our adult breeding dogs for heart conditions through the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, and Lime will continue to be covered under our health guarantee, which includes cardiac disorders requiring surgery or a heart disorder requiring life-long medication.
5th Pupdate
Pippa’s babies have started to eat "puppy mush" and they enjoy interacting with the other mommies here. They are really starting to play with one another, which is SO sweet to watch! I will announce my official selection after this litter’s vet appointment on 2/1, however, at this time Yellow is my 1st choice and Purple is my 2nd choice. Please keep an eye out for an email this evening regarding final payment.
Ms. Yellow: 2lbs 8oz: Ms. Yellow is the goofball of the bunch, who is always up for playtime and cuddles. Very little intimidates her because she thinks everyone is her friend. She really enjoys interactive with people and other pups.
Ms. Pink: 1lbs 11oz: Pink is such a little cutie pie! She reminds me of her mommy, Pip, small and sweet! She hits milestones a few days behind her siblings (which is very normal for the small pup in the litter), so her temperament testing reflects this with a couple more “P’s” than her littermates… though still neutral overall. She likes 1 on 1 cuddles, meeting other adult dogs in the house, and has recently started to really be interested in playing with stuffed toys.
Ms. Lime: 2lb 8oz: OH my goodness. What a little ham! Ms. Lime is a fluffy of fun, with a big personality! She is playful and interactive. When she is exposed to something new (which can be a little frightening) you can see her wheels turning, taking in the new information and processing it. She is going to be one smart cookie.
Ms. Purple: 2lbs 10oz: This “big” sweet girl is a happy go lucky sweetheart who is just as happy to hang out and cuddle as she is to roughhouse with her siblings. She has a great little blocky head and an easy-going demeanor. She is friendly with everyone, and just an all around happy gal.
Temperament Testing:
Using [A] for active response,
[N] for neutral and
[P] for passive based on:
1. Observation. Watching how she plays with other puppies, does she jump right into group activities [A], hanging in the midst of the activity [N], or submitting when approached [P].
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Pink: P
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
2. Play. When you first take a puppy aside to play with, is he active/very playful [A], easy going [N] or does he just want to be petted [P].
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Pink: P
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
3. Cradle. When cradling a puppy in your arms, does he relax [P], wiggle a bit and then relax [N] or wiggle and lick like crazy [A].
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Pink: N
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
4. Call back. Using a treat or squeak toy and calling to the puppy while backing away, does he race after you while jumping at your ankles [A], follow happily with a trot and tail wag [N] or needs a moment to evaluate the situation before checking it out (praise helps) [P].
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Pink: P
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
5. Tuck and pat. When kneeling/sitting on the floor, settle the puppy between your legs. Pet him in long gentle strokes as you praise him softly. Does he wriggle free confidently without giving up [A], wriggle and then relax [N] or simply melt in your embrace [P].
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Pink: N
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: P
6. Bend over. Stand up, stretch and relax, Now go to your puppy and lean over to pet him. Your doing this may seem overwhelming to the pup because you're so large and he's so small. Does he jump up at your face playfully [A], crouch submissively with a passive tail way [P] or just relax and let it happen, nonchalantly [N].
Ms. Yellow: A
Ms. Pink: N
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
7. Nose kiss. Cradle your puppy's face in your hands and kiss him on the nose. Does he bite you back [A], accept the smooch calmly or return the interaction with a kiss [N] melts in your arms, just letting it happen [P].
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Pink: N
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
8. Toe squeeze. In this exercise, you're testing your puppy's reaction and sensitivity to discomfort. While petting the puppy, gently squeeze the skin between his toes. Does he attack your hand [A], lick or mouth gently [N], or whimper/appear anxious [P].
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Pink: N
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
9. Startle sound. Take a bunch of keys and when your prospective puppy least expects it, rattle them above his head and gauge his reaction. Does he playfully "attack" the keys [A], give them a nonchalant glance [N], or crouch submissively and looks to you guidance [P].
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Pink: N
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
10. Crash test. Stand and wait until your puppy is no longer interested in you. Suddenly fall to the ground as if you've tripped and yell "Ouch." Does the puppy race over and playfully pounce [A], comes to sniff or lick your face [N], or hangs back to observe what is going on before approaching [P].
Ms. Yellow: A
Ms. Pink: N
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
11. Uplift. Lift the puppy 4 inches off the floor by cradling his midsection. Hold him there for at few seconds. Does he wriggle and mouth [A]? Does he relax and look around [N]? Does he "freeze" and wait for your next move[P]?
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Pink: N
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
All A's: This dominant puppy is extremely bright and interactive. Raising him will take concentration, consistency and time and an experienced owner is recommended. They can be extremely rewarding pets for someone who wants to have a highly trained companion or competition dog of some sort (Agility, dock diving, etc).
All N's: Easy going and contained, "All N" puppies will be pleasant and an ideal pet for most families. These middle-of-the-road pups are confident enough that they won't live for their owner's approval and guidance like a "P" puppy would (N pups can be stubborn at times) but they won't be as defiant as an "A" puppy can be.
All P's: This puppy has a weak self-esteem and needs your reassurance to feel safe. Without proper lessons and socialization, he'll be shy. With proper socializing, "P" pups can "built up" to make excellent family dogs and tend to be very attached to their owners.
Mix of A and N's: This active puppy will want to be in the middle of everything but will show more impulse control when stimulated than an all "A" puppy. "A/N" puppies are great for loud/active families that want a pup with lots of personality and confidence, but that are not nearly as intense as "all A" puppies.
Mix of N and P's: This self-assured puppy will be easygoing and gentle yet with a stronger sense of self than a completely passive puppy. Because he's more composed, he'll be an ideal puppy for a calm household.
Pippa’s babies have started to eat "puppy mush" and they enjoy interacting with the other mommies here. They are really starting to play with one another, which is SO sweet to watch! I will announce my official selection after this litter’s vet appointment on 2/1, however, at this time Yellow is my 1st choice and Purple is my 2nd choice. Please keep an eye out for an email this evening regarding final payment.
Ms. Yellow: 2lbs 8oz: Ms. Yellow is the goofball of the bunch, who is always up for playtime and cuddles. Very little intimidates her because she thinks everyone is her friend. She really enjoys interactive with people and other pups.
Ms. Pink: 1lbs 11oz: Pink is such a little cutie pie! She reminds me of her mommy, Pip, small and sweet! She hits milestones a few days behind her siblings (which is very normal for the small pup in the litter), so her temperament testing reflects this with a couple more “P’s” than her littermates… though still neutral overall. She likes 1 on 1 cuddles, meeting other adult dogs in the house, and has recently started to really be interested in playing with stuffed toys.
Ms. Lime: 2lb 8oz: OH my goodness. What a little ham! Ms. Lime is a fluffy of fun, with a big personality! She is playful and interactive. When she is exposed to something new (which can be a little frightening) you can see her wheels turning, taking in the new information and processing it. She is going to be one smart cookie.
Ms. Purple: 2lbs 10oz: This “big” sweet girl is a happy go lucky sweetheart who is just as happy to hang out and cuddle as she is to roughhouse with her siblings. She has a great little blocky head and an easy-going demeanor. She is friendly with everyone, and just an all around happy gal.
Temperament Testing:
Using [A] for active response,
[N] for neutral and
[P] for passive based on:
1. Observation. Watching how she plays with other puppies, does she jump right into group activities [A], hanging in the midst of the activity [N], or submitting when approached [P].
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Pink: P
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
2. Play. When you first take a puppy aside to play with, is he active/very playful [A], easy going [N] or does he just want to be petted [P].
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Pink: P
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
3. Cradle. When cradling a puppy in your arms, does he relax [P], wiggle a bit and then relax [N] or wiggle and lick like crazy [A].
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Pink: N
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
4. Call back. Using a treat or squeak toy and calling to the puppy while backing away, does he race after you while jumping at your ankles [A], follow happily with a trot and tail wag [N] or needs a moment to evaluate the situation before checking it out (praise helps) [P].
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Pink: P
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
5. Tuck and pat. When kneeling/sitting on the floor, settle the puppy between your legs. Pet him in long gentle strokes as you praise him softly. Does he wriggle free confidently without giving up [A], wriggle and then relax [N] or simply melt in your embrace [P].
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Pink: N
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: P
6. Bend over. Stand up, stretch and relax, Now go to your puppy and lean over to pet him. Your doing this may seem overwhelming to the pup because you're so large and he's so small. Does he jump up at your face playfully [A], crouch submissively with a passive tail way [P] or just relax and let it happen, nonchalantly [N].
Ms. Yellow: A
Ms. Pink: N
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
7. Nose kiss. Cradle your puppy's face in your hands and kiss him on the nose. Does he bite you back [A], accept the smooch calmly or return the interaction with a kiss [N] melts in your arms, just letting it happen [P].
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Pink: N
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
8. Toe squeeze. In this exercise, you're testing your puppy's reaction and sensitivity to discomfort. While petting the puppy, gently squeeze the skin between his toes. Does he attack your hand [A], lick or mouth gently [N], or whimper/appear anxious [P].
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Pink: N
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
9. Startle sound. Take a bunch of keys and when your prospective puppy least expects it, rattle them above his head and gauge his reaction. Does he playfully "attack" the keys [A], give them a nonchalant glance [N], or crouch submissively and looks to you guidance [P].
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Pink: N
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
10. Crash test. Stand and wait until your puppy is no longer interested in you. Suddenly fall to the ground as if you've tripped and yell "Ouch." Does the puppy race over and playfully pounce [A], comes to sniff or lick your face [N], or hangs back to observe what is going on before approaching [P].
Ms. Yellow: A
Ms. Pink: N
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
11. Uplift. Lift the puppy 4 inches off the floor by cradling his midsection. Hold him there for at few seconds. Does he wriggle and mouth [A]? Does he relax and look around [N]? Does he "freeze" and wait for your next move[P]?
Ms. Yellow: N
Ms. Pink: N
Ms. Lime: N
Ms. Purple: N
All A's: This dominant puppy is extremely bright and interactive. Raising him will take concentration, consistency and time and an experienced owner is recommended. They can be extremely rewarding pets for someone who wants to have a highly trained companion or competition dog of some sort (Agility, dock diving, etc).
All N's: Easy going and contained, "All N" puppies will be pleasant and an ideal pet for most families. These middle-of-the-road pups are confident enough that they won't live for their owner's approval and guidance like a "P" puppy would (N pups can be stubborn at times) but they won't be as defiant as an "A" puppy can be.
All P's: This puppy has a weak self-esteem and needs your reassurance to feel safe. Without proper lessons and socialization, he'll be shy. With proper socializing, "P" pups can "built up" to make excellent family dogs and tend to be very attached to their owners.
Mix of A and N's: This active puppy will want to be in the middle of everything but will show more impulse control when stimulated than an all "A" puppy. "A/N" puppies are great for loud/active families that want a pup with lots of personality and confidence, but that are not nearly as intense as "all A" puppies.
Mix of N and P's: This self-assured puppy will be easygoing and gentle yet with a stronger sense of self than a completely passive puppy. Because he's more composed, he'll be an ideal puppy for a calm household.
4th Pupdate:
These sweeties will start on solid food this week and will start spending more time exploring outside of their puppy pen. They have started to use the potty pan part of the time, which is an awesome start to potty training and will help maintain their natural instinct to by hygienic.
Ms. Pink: 515 grams- little Pink is a sweet little cuddle bug. She LOVES her mommy and has a great appetite. It was hard to get a photo of her this week because all she wanted to do was walk towards the camera.
Ms. Yellow: 870 grams- the big personality of the group! Yellow is a happy little one whose tail never stops wagging.
Ms. Purple: 899 grams- I expect that this girl will push the high end of the expected litter weight, landing right around the 20lb mark. She is stocky and blocky like her daddy Rudy, and has an easy going personality.
Ms. Lime: 864 grams- this cutie is so photogenic! She has compact little features and is super chunky, adorable! She is inquisitive and thoughtful.
These sweeties will start on solid food this week and will start spending more time exploring outside of their puppy pen. They have started to use the potty pan part of the time, which is an awesome start to potty training and will help maintain their natural instinct to by hygienic.
Ms. Pink: 515 grams- little Pink is a sweet little cuddle bug. She LOVES her mommy and has a great appetite. It was hard to get a photo of her this week because all she wanted to do was walk towards the camera.
Ms. Yellow: 870 grams- the big personality of the group! Yellow is a happy little one whose tail never stops wagging.
Ms. Purple: 899 grams- I expect that this girl will push the high end of the expected litter weight, landing right around the 20lb mark. She is stocky and blocky like her daddy Rudy, and has an easy going personality.
Ms. Lime: 864 grams- this cutie is so photogenic! She has compact little features and is super chunky, adorable! She is inquisitive and thoughtful.
3rd Pupdate:
Pippa's pups are doing well. Mom and babies are starting to get a little more independent, leaving each other more often. All eyes have opened fully and they can now hear. They have even started to play! Yellow is showing her wild streak already. Pink is a little behind normal development, which is normal for a small pup, but is coming along at her own pace and gaining each day. A fantastic sign!
Ms. Pink: 361 grams
Ms. Yellow: 648 grams
Ms. Purple: 646 grams
Ms. Lime: 611 grams
Pippa's pups are doing well. Mom and babies are starting to get a little more independent, leaving each other more often. All eyes have opened fully and they can now hear. They have even started to play! Yellow is showing her wild streak already. Pink is a little behind normal development, which is normal for a small pup, but is coming along at her own pace and gaining each day. A fantastic sign!
Ms. Pink: 361 grams
Ms. Yellow: 648 grams
Ms. Purple: 646 grams
Ms. Lime: 611 grams
2nd Pupdate:
Pippa and babies are all doing well. We are juuust beginning to see little eyes start open... and check out those weight gains! All babies, even Pink, are a bit on the chunky side, and have very shiny coats. It is safe to say that all 4 have wavy/fleece hair like their mommy.
I found a couple photos of baby Pippa, and one of her at 6 or so months. Gosh she was a teeny baby. I tried sooo hard not to keep her because of her small size, but she melted my heart and had the most fabulous temperament. I am SO glad I did, because she is a great mom and so pleasant to be around. She inherited her mommy, Bella's, sweet, sweet, personality.
Ms. Pink: 258 grams
Ms. Yellow: 477 grams
Ms. Purple: 461 grams
Ms. Lime: 430 grams
Pippa and babies are all doing well. We are juuust beginning to see little eyes start open... and check out those weight gains! All babies, even Pink, are a bit on the chunky side, and have very shiny coats. It is safe to say that all 4 have wavy/fleece hair like their mommy.
I found a couple photos of baby Pippa, and one of her at 6 or so months. Gosh she was a teeny baby. I tried sooo hard not to keep her because of her small size, but she melted my heart and had the most fabulous temperament. I am SO glad I did, because she is a great mom and so pleasant to be around. She inherited her mommy, Bella's, sweet, sweet, personality.
Ms. Pink: 258 grams
Ms. Yellow: 477 grams
Ms. Purple: 461 grams
Ms. Lime: 430 grams
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1st Pupdate:
Pippa and puppies are doing well! Puppies are growing and thriving. We are very proud of Pippa. She is a fantastic little mom! Pippa is comfortable with strangers holding her newborns, and with other dogs hanging out in the same room as her babies, which is unusual for a new mom with infant pups. This really shows what a great temperament Pip has! She has started leaving pups for short periods to go in walks around the yard with me, such a sweet girl.
Pippa finally got her full mommy clip-down. She may not be her normal fuzzy self, but she is much more comfortable... a priority when you are busy looking after newborns. She looks itty-bitty next to her half sister, Ginger, who is very hairy and very, very pregnant. See a couple pictures below.
Little Pink is small but growing well and very active. Take a peek at the beginning of this week's puppy video.... look at how active these babies are, they are "rooting" around the soft blanket looking for a place to nurse!
Ms. Pink: 165 grams
Ms. Yellow: 329 grams
Ms. Purple: 327 grams
Ms. Lime: 284 grams
Pippa and puppies are doing well! Puppies are growing and thriving. We are very proud of Pippa. She is a fantastic little mom! Pippa is comfortable with strangers holding her newborns, and with other dogs hanging out in the same room as her babies, which is unusual for a new mom with infant pups. This really shows what a great temperament Pip has! She has started leaving pups for short periods to go in walks around the yard with me, such a sweet girl.
Pippa finally got her full mommy clip-down. She may not be her normal fuzzy self, but she is much more comfortable... a priority when you are busy looking after newborns. She looks itty-bitty next to her half sister, Ginger, who is very hairy and very, very pregnant. See a couple pictures below.
Little Pink is small but growing well and very active. Take a peek at the beginning of this week's puppy video.... look at how active these babies are, they are "rooting" around the soft blanket looking for a place to nurse!
Ms. Pink: 165 grams
Ms. Yellow: 329 grams
Ms. Purple: 327 grams
Ms. Lime: 284 grams
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Happy Birthday! 4 Girls
Ms. Pippa gave us a HUGE Christmas surprise! 4 beautiful girls.
We find that the majority of our dogs deliver around day 63 after their 1st honeymoon. Pippa's due date was January 2nd. It is very unusual for a dog to deliver any more than 5 days before this date, so we have our guardian girls come back to Red Spring Farm 7 days before their due date. Pippa's guardian home lives in my hometown of Asheboro, NC, about 3 hours from Roanoke, VA. The plan was for me to visit my family in Asheboro on Christmas day, and bring Pippa back to Red Spring Farm with me the following day. I have been really enjoying a rare break from puppies, and was excited to be able to travel and visit my family for the holidays (I spent last Christmas delivering a litter). Pip had other plans!
Pippa's fantastic guardian identified signs of early labor on Christmas morning. She delivered Pippa to my mom's house in Asheboro, and I monitored Pippa throughout the day between Christmas meals and family time. I suspected she was experiencing Braxton-Hicks (where her body is "practicing" for the big delivery) and that she wouldn't have her babies for a few more days. Boy, was a wrong! Pippa waited until after dinner to start showing active labor signs and had her pup very shortly after.
I just want to emphasize what a FANTASTIC little dog Pippa is! Despite all of the less-than-ideal hustle bustle, she was friendly with everyone (which is not something that you find in all laboring moms), relaxed in the new setting, and remained calm throughout her delivery in my childhood bedroom, with limited whelping supplies! Pippa behaved like a seasoned mom who has delivered 2 or 3 times... a natural! 3 pups were born on 12/25, and 1 pup (Lime) was born at 4AM on 12/26.
Pippa was going to get her maternity haircut after getting back to Red Spring Farm- but since she delivered early she is all hair! She will be getting a cut on 12/28. I know that families are anxiously waiting to hear if they made Pippa's list! I will be reaching out to those at the top of our reservation list on 12/28 after we get Pip trimmed up.
All pups are all thriving! One pup is slightly smaller than the other 3, but she has been lively and thriving since birth. We will be keeping an eye on her, and we will NOT be assigning a family to the 4th spot until we know that she is all okay. All pups appear wavy, but we won't be able to tell for sure until pups are a little older, between 1-2 weeks. A couple of the pups have some white markings.
Introducing:
Ms. Pink: 122 grams, wavy
Ms. Yellow: 222 grams, wavy
Ms. Purple: 224 grams, wavy
Ms. Lime: 202 grams, wavy
Ms. Pippa gave us a HUGE Christmas surprise! 4 beautiful girls.
We find that the majority of our dogs deliver around day 63 after their 1st honeymoon. Pippa's due date was January 2nd. It is very unusual for a dog to deliver any more than 5 days before this date, so we have our guardian girls come back to Red Spring Farm 7 days before their due date. Pippa's guardian home lives in my hometown of Asheboro, NC, about 3 hours from Roanoke, VA. The plan was for me to visit my family in Asheboro on Christmas day, and bring Pippa back to Red Spring Farm with me the following day. I have been really enjoying a rare break from puppies, and was excited to be able to travel and visit my family for the holidays (I spent last Christmas delivering a litter). Pip had other plans!
Pippa's fantastic guardian identified signs of early labor on Christmas morning. She delivered Pippa to my mom's house in Asheboro, and I monitored Pippa throughout the day between Christmas meals and family time. I suspected she was experiencing Braxton-Hicks (where her body is "practicing" for the big delivery) and that she wouldn't have her babies for a few more days. Boy, was a wrong! Pippa waited until after dinner to start showing active labor signs and had her pup very shortly after.
I just want to emphasize what a FANTASTIC little dog Pippa is! Despite all of the less-than-ideal hustle bustle, she was friendly with everyone (which is not something that you find in all laboring moms), relaxed in the new setting, and remained calm throughout her delivery in my childhood bedroom, with limited whelping supplies! Pippa behaved like a seasoned mom who has delivered 2 or 3 times... a natural! 3 pups were born on 12/25, and 1 pup (Lime) was born at 4AM on 12/26.
Pippa was going to get her maternity haircut after getting back to Red Spring Farm- but since she delivered early she is all hair! She will be getting a cut on 12/28. I know that families are anxiously waiting to hear if they made Pippa's list! I will be reaching out to those at the top of our reservation list on 12/28 after we get Pip trimmed up.
All pups are all thriving! One pup is slightly smaller than the other 3, but she has been lively and thriving since birth. We will be keeping an eye on her, and we will NOT be assigning a family to the 4th spot until we know that she is all okay. All pups appear wavy, but we won't be able to tell for sure until pups are a little older, between 1-2 weeks. A couple of the pups have some white markings.
Introducing:
Ms. Pink: 122 grams, wavy
Ms. Yellow: 222 grams, wavy
Ms. Purple: 224 grams, wavy
Ms. Lime: 202 grams, wavy
