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So puppies are starting to have new experiences that will shape them as future companions.  Yesterday a friendly human visitor came and played with them, which was fun for all.  This morning while I was fixing Rocky’s bottle he had … Continue reading →

You’re probably wondering how little Rocky is doing as I haven’t posted on him lately.  Well, he’s doing just great.  He now weighs 1# 6 oz, just an ounce less than his smallest sister.  He’s wiggly and strong, and looks … Continue reading →

If you’re watching the webcam (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-bBS-x-BeE) you’ll notice that a new menu has been provided for puppies.  They’re getting a little Esbilac for dinner now, to help with Ruth’s milk production.  They are 4 weeks old today.

The potty box is da BOMB!  This morning I found two little puddle spots, not bad for 7 puppies.  They go to the box on their own, and potty quickly when I put them in there.  It’s working!  And it’s … Continue reading →

You’ll have noticed that the flufly bedding in the puppys’ pen has been replaced with linoleum.  This will help them distinguish between their play area, their bed and the potty box, and hopefully will improve cleanup. Little Rocky is over … Continue reading →

Those of you watching the webcam (youtube, search Redwing terriers and click the live stream) will have noticed the addition of a new item in the whelping box.  This is a potty turf box, with a pan and turf to … Continue reading →

For those of you puppy watching on the webcam you’ll have noticed that they puppies are becoming more active when they’re awake.  They crawl farther and faster, and are pushing up on their fronts and rears.  Their eyes will be … Continue reading →

For those of you for whom the photos I posted weren’t enough, here are a couple more.

Well they didn’t make it until the 4th of July like they were supposed to.  They decided to make their way into the world last night.  So Ruth is the mother of a litter of 7 (I was off by … Continue reading →

The whelping box has been set up, and Ruth has given it a lick of approval.  I have been listening to puppy heartbeats for the last week and they sound healthy and strong.  They are moving, shifting into place for … Continue reading →