puppy movies

Dear Diary

The mums took puppy movies. I think these are a little better. It seems easier for me if I put one video on a posting. 

Suzie

A puppy movie at 4 weeks

Dear Diary,

  The other day the mums took movies of the puppies in the living room. They are just playing and having a good time. I am having a good time too as the puppies need me less and the mums, especially Liz need me more. We have been working outside.

Suzie

Georgia's family visit

Dear Diary

   I can't believe it has been a whole week since  my puppy, Georgia's 

family came to visit us. We had a lovely time playing in the living room. I have 

a picture of Georgia's mum, Heidi and young Caydance.    Lucky little Georgie. 

   Suzette

 

Sunday afternoon portraits at 24 days.

Dear Diary

    It is sometime after three weeks that puppies begin to be sweet little dogs who play, who pay attention to who is in the room and who start to really observe their world. It is a wonderful stage. The mums spent part  of Sunday afternoon taking pictures of the puppies. I wasn't sure about tying ribbons around their necks but I do admit satin ribbons dress them up nicely for the photos.  The first puppy is little MacDonald, the next my smallest boy,  Tom Tom and the one looking to the side is little Lawren.

Suzette

Portraits of my Boys at 24 days

Dear Diary,

  I am enjoying having seven boys. They are all so cuddly. They are sitting up

and playing with each other right now although I must say they are starting to

have baby teeth and sometimes they hurt me in their eagerness for lunch. Here we have Frankie who is developing a rich red coat, then lovely Jackson and then  blond Arty. Below them we have Varley who is going to be a deep cafe au lait.

All growing like weeds. 

Suzette

Portraits of my girls at 24 days

Dear Diary, 

   My three girls photograph so well. I can't decide which one is lovliest. I certainly do make fine babies if I do say so myself. The first one is Georgia O, the next is  Frida with the white markings on her forehead and the little one to the left is our smallest girl, Emily Carr. 

Suzette

Leslie comes for our supper

Dear Diary, 

    This weekend the puppies moved downstairs to the den. It is a good place for them as they can see what is going on in the kitchen but I am not too anxious about other dogs bothering them, particularly bouncy Maizie. It is a big step to move out of the nursery upstairs. 

    It is lovely to have so many charming people come to visit me and of course, the puppies. 

The puppies are more than three weeks old and have started to love their doggie kibble gruel the mums cook up. They are now having it three times a day which gives me a bit of a break, of course they prefer me.   Our dear friend Leslie who is a regular puppy visitor gave them their Saturday night supper. 

   Suzie

MacDuff's family come to visit

Dear MacDuff, 

     Our ten! puppies are three weeks old tomorrow and are all very adorable. I do appreciate your contribution to this family, although I do wish you did a little more of the work as I am very tired.  They are all growing and would make you very proud if you saw them. On our website you are of course given full credit for our lovely family, but as my blog is very personal I have not before included you in any of the entries. You really have not been in touch. 

    I must tell you that I have never had chocolate babies before and we have had two. I am sure it is because ofl your excellent genes. The babies also have fine coats. I do thank you for this. I hope this finds you well and happy. Please give my kind regards to your family. 

Faithfully yours,

Suzette 

Dear Suzette, 

    Thank you for your letter. I hope you are not thinking of asking for support payments for that brood of yours. You must remember I have 11 other puppies calling me dad too. 

     I am doing very well. I have many many responsibilities in my guardian home. The main one is called playing with my collection of balls and the other is hanging out with my big buddy, Quigley. We go for  rides in the car and truck and we look quite the pair all dressed up in our seatbelts. 

    I had an ear infection a couple of weeks ago that caused my glands to swell up something fierce. However, a week of ear drops and the infection has dissappeared. My people would like to see the puppies.  We had my first 3 over the other day for evaluation and they are quite nice. So if you feel that it is safe to have a look at the pups let my people know. 

   Also I am available for work any time, any place just call....

Sincerely MacDuff, 

ps  I now weigh 11.7 pounds and I am in the pink of condition.

   A letter from Bob:

Hi, 

   MacDuff says you want we should go look at his puppies. He says he is not particularly interested in the results of his labours but is more engaged with the actual job. Therefore we will leave him at home and come see the puppies at 5 this afternoon. See you  then, 

Bob and Bev

Movies by the Moms

Dear Diary, 

       It is apparent that the moms are not terrific movie makers. They mumbled constantly about the light quality and how wriggley my puppies were as soon as the camera came out. 

       I have included a few of these movies, not the best really but I suppose they will improve with practise. 

      I cannot believe that  my puppies are three weeks old today. This afternoon they have had their tiny little nails cut, worm medicine plopped on their tongues and all kinds of washing and poking. I supervised as best I could. They are starting to play with each other, very sweet. 

Suzie. 

A polite thankyou note

Dear  Suzette, Annabel, Sophia Rose Petals, Dundee, Lilyanna, Liza Jane and Maizie,

    We really enjoyed your party last night. Daisy found her bumblebee hat in the driveway and was so happy!  The peanut butter dog biscuits were delicious and nutritious. We love dressing up. Please invite us again. Daisy promises to be less cranky but does expect to be the center of attention. 

Love and Licks, 

Daisy and Ruby

       

Halloween party

Dear Diary, 

    We had a great Hallowe'en party last night. I  wore a lovely pumpkin scarf and stayed with my babies. Fortunately, the Hallowe'en cookies were sent up to my room and  I did have visitor people who oooood and aawwwd over my family. My special Aunt Karen thought Tom Tom was looking very fine in spite of the fact he is now the smallest puppy. Tiny Frida is almost the biggest puppy. How things change in a family!

   Downstairs I  guess it was a merry old time. We had five doggie guests who dressed up brilliantly, well my grown daughter Ruby was more interested in playing than dressing up but the rest were amazing.  We also had an assortment of people. The mums had made home made peanutbutter dog cookies and peanutbutter chocolate brownies  to give to the guests. 

    I have some photos of the evening. I particularly love the photo of  Ginnie in her costume. She is the bucking bronco with the doll rider on her back. We also had two doodle puppies who came as Santa and a  black and gold fairy princess. Daisy dog of course, came dressed as a bumble bee. She was upset that she lost her head dress however I was told she looked a treat. Although she was as usual, somewhat out of sorts when crowded. I think it is because she loves dressing up so much and hates her outfits to be crushed. Our Sophia Rose Petals borrowed Daisy's pink princess hat and stole the show. 

   Next  Hallowe'en I'm sure I'll be joining the party. 

Suzie

 

Our Eyes are Open!

Dear Diary, 

    The puppies were two weeks old on Wednesday and their eyes began to open. One by one they said hello world. Little Carr was the first and big happy Jackson was not far behind her. Now it is Saturday and everybody's eyes are open and they are beginning to lurch about the box inspecting their world.  I have put a picture of little Carr seeing the sun for the first time and Jackson getting a cuddle. 

    Happily now I will get a little help in the food department. It is likely today we will feed them a little gruel of finely ground kibble and goats milk. I could use a little help. 

    Suzie