Saturday, March 29, 2008

Day 10

Over a few hours this morning, all of the puppies learned to stand up on all four legs. It started with No. 2 (who by noon was even able to take a few steps before crashing). Pretty amazing (and scary) to see this happening. When I enter the whelping box now they're getting to me much faster!

They are all becoming little individuals. No. 4 gave me a kiss on the nose this morning (unfortunately I didn't have the camera handy to record that special moment). No. 3, as my only boy, cuddles with me a lot and likes to stick his nose in my ear. I don't mind that a bit --- he's figured out how to wrap his Mom around his little paw. No. 1 lets out a little trill when I come back to the whelping box for feeding and sleeping --- she's my happy girl. No. 2 is the athlete - she has my legs.

Their eyes and ears are still a few days away from opening.

In other news, I was out for a long walk with David, Silken and Faolin at daybreak. We've had a lot of coyote activity around here lately so there were lots of interesting smells in the woods. I love the walks --- but I love being a Mom as well and rush back to my pups as soon as we return.

Puppy #1

Puppy #1 now weighs 967 grams (2.1 pounds). She has increased her weight by 140% since birth.

Puppy #2

Puppy #2 now weighs 974 grams (2.2 pounds). She has increased her weight by 105% since birth.

Puppy #3

Puppy #3 now weighs 1,012 grams (or 2.2 pounds). He has increased his weight by 130% since birth.

Puppy #4 (cuddling with No. 2)

Puppy #4 now weighs 1113 grams (or 2.4 pounds). She has increased her weight 130% since birth.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Awwww...at the photo of puppy #2 --she's my favorite this Cait update. Gosh, that is such a heart-tugging photo!

Creekside Border Collies said...

They are all beautiful, I love the tri markings. A nice, even litter. My choice this update is (still) #4 :)