Surprise

Yes, I have a secret that will be revealed later this week.  Keep tuned in!  :)  Luke and I are headed to Hot Springs this weekend to visit friends at the show, and to buy some stuff at the vendors that are only there at that show.  I call them the dip ladies, though I'm not sure their business name.  They sale a variety of dips and spreads, though my favorite has to be the raspberry jalapeno over cream cheese.  YUM!  I can't wait to bring some of that home.

A little update on the pupdate

Who we have left are Duke, Freckles, and Tater Tot (was Hater). Hater is currently visiting with Darlene of Musical Shelties in Azle, TX looking for his forever show home (or possible performance). Freckles is looking for a performance home (or show for any one willing to grow him out. He may be a big boy, you see. Duke is also looking for a home. He is a tripod that may need later medical procedures like further amputation if he uses his nub to walk that causes wear and tear on his skin. He seems pretty good about not putting weight on it though, and we are also considering the possibilities of prosthetics. Anyone interested in Duke needs to know he isn't just a handicapped dog. He is a lovable boy with a heart of gold, and if you decided to give him a chance, he would be your loyal friend until the end.

I call Freckles and Duke my yin and yang. Duke is very laid-back and not very energetic. He would be great for anyone who just likes to sit at home and watch movies on the weekends. Freckles, on the other hand, is rambunctious and gets into everything. He has to be the center of attention, and he will need a job to do, so someone wanting to work with him in agility or herding would be great, or anyone who enjoys hiking with their pets, though remember he is of the double-coated variety so caution should be taken during the heated months. Both boys have a single blue eye. Duke's left eye is a striking blue, and in certain lights, looks white. Freckles is the opposite. Freckles's right eye is a soft blue that is close to the shade of the calm open waters of the ocean.

Tater Tot is an excellent show prospect. It seems like he may be about 14 1/2" in size when in adulthood, but that is an estimated height since shelties do tend to be unpredictable when growing them out. He has a sound body with a great temperament to be versatile.

Tater Tot

Duke

Freckles

Puppies (7 weeks old)

So the puppies are 7 weeks old today.  They have an appointment to get their first shots on Friday, and soon will be headed different directions.  I have uploaded a video to YouTube for your viewing pleasure.  I hope this will give your puppy fix some relief until next time.

Puppies (4 weeks & 4 days)

What a wonderful time to play with puppies. Four and a half weeks old, and they are just bouncing around, playing with their toys, and eating their first meals. They didn't even need coaxing to start their food. I just took baby rice and goats milk, mixed them together, and let them go to town. This evening, they will start puppy food mixed with a bit of goats milk. Momma has started distancing herself away from the babies to teach independence.

Puppies (3 weeks and 3 days old)

The puppies are getting bigger and have started barking like shelties do.  They are so sweet and they are getting fluffy.  Nanny Loretta has been spending time with them when their momma needs a break, so all puppies are in great hands.  ;)  Now I need to start getting help taking pictures.  They started getting aggravated at me for messing with their nap time.  In any case, enjoy the pictures.

Freckles

Blaze

Duke

Hater

Joker

Puppies (6 days old)

Instead of posting a new blog every time I take weights, I am just going to add to what we already have.  That way, as a reader, you can skip over the weights and just look at the cute pictures and videos.  :)

L2R: Hater, Joker, & Blaze

 Top: Blaze, Bottom: Joker

 Back: Hater, Front-top: Freckles, Front-bottom: Blaze

❤Puppies (5 days old❤

The boys are growing on me every day.  They each have personalities I have temporarily named them:

1. Freckles (Merle w/ no large black patches)
   
   • 2 days old: 7.3oz
   • 3 days old: 8.4oz
   • 4 days old: 9.6oz
   • 5 days old: 10.4oz 
   • 6 days old: 11.3oz
2. Hater (Tri)
   • 2 days old: 9.5oz
   • 3 days old: 10.2oz
   • 4 days old: 12oz
   • 5 days old: 12.5oz
   • 6 days old: 13.3oz
3. Joker (Split-Face)
   • 2 days old: 5.6oz
   • 3 days old: 6.1oz
   • 4 days old: 7.1oz
   • 5 days old: 7.9oz
   • 6 days old: 8.4oz
4. Duke (Tri Pod Blue)
   • 2 days old: 7.5oz
   • 3 days old: 8.3oz
   • 4 days old: 9.5oz
   • 5 days old: 10.1oz
   • 6 days old: 11oz
5. Blaze (Bi-Black)
• 2 days old: 5.6oz
• 3 days old: 6.3oz
• 4 days old: 6.9oz
• 5 days old: 7.6oz
• 6 days old: 8.5oz

They have grown, and they are getting bigger.  Soon their eyes will be open, and their barks will peirce ears!  I wouldn't have it any other way. ❤

Puppies (4 days old)

Played a bit with the little boys this evening and added a bit more for the weight scale:

• Freckles
• 2 days old: 7.3oz
• 3 days old: 8.4oz
• 4 days old: 9.6oz
• Tri
• 2 days old: 9.5oz
• 3 days old: 10.2oz
• 4 days old: 12oz
• Split-Face
• 2 days old: 5.6oz
• 3 days old: 6.1oz
• 4 days old: 7.1
• Duke
• 2 days old: 7.5oz
• 3 days old: 8.3oz
• 4 days old: 9.5oz
• Bi-Black
• 2 days old: 5.6oz
• 3 days old: 6.3oz
• 4 days old: 6.9oz

I don't have any pictures today, but stay tuned.  There is always tomorrow.  :)

Puppies (3 days old)

I am sorry to say Jinx took a turn for the worse and passed to Rainbow Bridge today.  We had a good fight, but there is no suffering for her now.  She will greatly be missed.

Enough of the bad, in with the good.

The five boys are doing very well.  I took their weights and have compared them to yesterday's.

                                                                     Weight
                                         Yesterday                                    Today

Duke (blue merle)              7.5oz                                            8.3oz
Split-Face Merle                5.6oz                                            6.1oz
Freckles (blue merle)         7.3oz                                            8.4oz
Bi-Black Boy                     5.6oz                                            6.3oz
Tri Boy                               9.5oz                                          10.2oz

Everyone has gained, with a couple of cute pictures to boot.

The Fantastic 5



Freckles with his close-up 

 Freckles

 Tri Boy

Duke's rear

Big Tri Boy

Puppies (2 days old)

The puppies are here! The puppies are here! Thank God almighty, the puppies are here!  :)  We have six beautiful puppies: 5 boys and 1 girl.  So far, only two have names: Jinx (the tri girl) and Duke (biggest blue).  There is also a bi black boy, two other blue merle boys, and a big tri boy.  Enjoy the pictures and updates as they grow!

The Boys



Smaller Blue Merle Boy



Big Tri Boy

Split-Face Blue Merle Boy

Duke

Little Bi-Black Boy

Jinx (Tri Girl)