Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Daisy's pups - pictures soon!

Hopefully I can get them done tomorrow night!

The sound on the cams will be off for a while (probably till Tuesday). Family coming in town, lots of activity and sounds for the pups coming up. New people to meet too! I'll film their first outing this weekend and share that with everyone. Eventually when they are spending lots of play time in the enclosed yard, I'll try to figure out how to webcam that. Hmmmmm going to have to get creative!

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Over this and the coming weeks, we'll be watching personalities develop and getting an idea of which puppy will be matched with their new homes. The final decision will be made after the 8 week evals but we should have a pretty good idea by the time we confirm our thoughts on placements. I'll be pulling my "show prospect" pups out at that time too. Of course I will need to evaluate Daisy's pups also before I can make final decisions.

Outdoor fun begins this weekend and new things will be added during the week for them to explore. They'll really start making progress in the maturity department and play times will be longer and longer.

We haven't noticed any teeth starting to poke thru yet and Charm is still happily feeding them. I don't get in a hurry to wean and take cues from the mom.The pups are gaining well and Charm is holding her weight too.Always trying to guess the eventual sizes but it's still too early to tell. I've compared them to some previous litters and have decided that weights at this age are essentially meaningless. More relevant is that they are healthy, sleek, shiny and happy puppies!

Enjoy the new pictures!



Friday, August 26, 2011

Charms flowers are 4 weeks old!

And boy are they getting busy. I'll get pictures on Sunday but for now, I'm uploading a video to enjoy from last night onto YouTube. It should be ready soon so check there for a newt video.

 Grandma is in charge today, I'm off to work.


Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Daisy's Coffee kids are 3 weeks old

Nice to see some eyes! They are typical 3 week old pups, just starting to hear and react to sounds. Eating sleeping and trying to learn to use the UGO. Its all good!




Sunday, August 21, 2011

Charm's flowers are 3 weeks (plus a few days)

and their weight chart



Moving day

The pups are being moved to the kitchen during the day and will go back into their bedroom quarters at night. Cams are moving to the kitchen also and taking over the kitchen table! Hopefully I can find a good place for them to set without having my poor MIL tripping over cords! We'll be back online after everything is set up and pups are moved.

I'll get pictures later on for Charm's kids.

Friday, August 19, 2011

Daisy's pups 2 week


Charm's flowers video




Happy Friday!

Maxwell has both eyes open but he's the only one. Maybe by this afternoon someone else will follow. I'll take pictures either way before I miss taking the 2 weeks all together!

I made Charm's videos public. Too many people having trouble seeing them.

I am setting up the new laptop for Charm's webcam. I hope this will fix the constant crashing! grrrrrr

Thursday, August 18, 2011

and still.....

No eyes. I'm delaying pics until they have eyes!!!


I did a video this morning of Charms kids. In order to be able to view it, you need to find a button that says "follow" or "join crowd". That's they only way you can view it! I promise its worth the effort. Grrrring and barking....adorable.

*update* I made the video public. Too many people having problems.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

No eyes yet

Daisy's pups still don't have eyes open yet so not much to report there! Charm's kids are starting to interact with each other. Too cute.


Here is a picture that was drawn by a very sweet young lady that came to visit a few days ago.
Thank you Mal!



Tuesday, August 16, 2011

cams are up?

I finally got both cams online and hopefully they will stay there. Mom will be coming by several times today as I'm training in the ER again. No eyes on Daisy's kids, maybe they need some coffee to go with that milk!

I'll take pictures of Daisy's kids on Thursday! (day off) Maybe we'll have some eyes then.

Charm's kids got some new digs. Let me know if the camera angle works OK.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Good morning

I have to leave for work and have been unable to get Charm's cam up. So for today, its just all about Daisy's babies! =)

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Happy Saturday!

Autumn and Sweet Pea have eyes this morning. SO cute!! I'm working the 12 hour shift at the hospital today so grandpa Scott will be taking care of the crew.

Have a great Saturday everyone!

Friday, August 12, 2011

Charm and Champ babies are 2 weeks!`

Charm and Daisy both got a full groom today and look wonderful. Both are holding their weights really well, Daisy is actually a little chubby but this isn't the time for a diet.

Sorry, no puppy portraits today. I'll get them done on Sunday and maybe we'll have some eyes. Sweet Pea cracked a little of one eye today so the rest will follow soon. I took some group pictures to share.

A D O R A B L E





Thursday, August 11, 2011

2 weeks tomorrow!

And yet....still no eyes open. This is like waiting for a pot to boil!

The lamp will be off over Charm's box until after their eyes are open. I don't want to expose them to a bright light. Just daylight from the window for a few days.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Cam is up....?

I just got the cams back online but I'm heading to work. Maybe they will stay on this time!


intenet issues

The cams are off due to technical difficulties! I've messed with them for as long as I can so they are just going to stay off for now. I'll try again this afternoon if I have time before work. Sorry!!

Gaining and growing

The pups are gaining and growing like weeds. Won't be long before Charm's pups have their eyes open. They all are fighting the puppy exercises in the morning, can't say I blame them! Being flipped upside down and then stuck on a cold rag can't be their favorite thing. =)

Weights on Charm's pups at 11 days:
William 14.2 oz
Autumn 12.2 oz
Alyssum 14.5 oz
Sweet Pea 13.3 oz

Daisy's pups at 6 days
Melitta 11.6 oz
Starbucks 12.4 oz
Maxwell 15.0 oz and no that is not a typo!

I will get pictures on Daisy's pups tomorrow for their one week collage. I'll do Charm's on Sunday and maybe we'll have some eyes lookin' at you.




Saturday, August 6, 2011

Friday, August 5, 2011

TGIF

Thank goodness its Friday!

Charm's pups are doing well, consistent weight gains. Charm is a fabulous mother!

Daisy's pups are gaining like mad, puppy #3 might have to move next door with Charms pups! =) He's much bigger than his siblings.

I finally got Daisy's pups named and their collage done. Charm's pups will get new pics tomorrow.


Wednesday, August 3, 2011

All is well in puppyland

Both moms and all the babies are doing fabulous. Couldn't ask for anything better...well I do wish Daisy would drink more water. We are trying to get her to drink more using a spoon. =) Tonight I added some chicken broth to her water and she seemed to like that!

Everyone is gaining weight and I'm a happy PQ.

Busy day tomorrow so I won't be around all day. Hopefully the webcams stay online! Grandma will be coming over every 1-2 hours to check on the crew. I hope to have names for Daisy's litter soon. I will be spending a lot of time driving tomorrow so maybe I'll come up with something.

Cams are up

Charms cam - http://www.ustream.tv/channel/charmchamp

Daisy's cam - http://www.ustream.tv/channel/janizona-havanese


Password is the same on both, all caps. If you don't know what it is, send me an email.

Daisy's babies

Daisy had her babies yesterday.

#1 girl gold brindle or sable parti 6.5 oz
#2 male light gold  6.1 oz (wearing green yarn)
#3 male cream 7.4 oz

The pups are doing well this morning and Daisy took excellent care of them overnight. I'll update weights etc later on today. I need to get a new webcam up and I'll post that link when I have it.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

The spot

Daisy has finally settled on the kennel in my bedroom. She's been in there resting for the last hour and no longer is looking for me. She sleeps and then wakes with a start to nibble at her side and changes positions. Then dozes again. I don't see any contractions yet but I know first stage of labor has started.

I closed all the blinds and covered the kennel with a blanket so she feels more secure. It's very dark as you can see, had to use the flash for the 2nd shot. I'll keep checking on her every so often. Hopefully contractions will start soon. Pups can come within minutes or several hours after I can see contractions and I do not see any signs yet. No panting, no digging. Just resting. And nibbling. =)


Where oh where?

Daisy was restless last night and refused most of her breakfast. She can't find the right place to be and has been under the beds, behind the couch, in doorless kennels, in the closet.....then after digging and laying for a few minutes she comes running to see where I am.She'll hang by me for a bit and then off she goes to find that perfect nest. She's still smiling and wagging her tail but I can see the wheels turning that she feels the stir. Mother Nature is talking to her.

Charm's Sweet babies are wonderful. Weights are good and all seem strong and healthy.
William 8.1 oz
Autumn 7.4 oz
Alyssum 8.1 oz
Sweet Pea 7.2 oz

Puppy exercises start this morning. You can read about them on my website under the Early Neurological Stimulation

That's all for this morning but I'll post again if Daisy does anything else!

Monday, August 1, 2011

Monday evening

Daisy did a little nesting today but she's still running around playing with her toys. We'll go to bed early just in case we don't get much sleep.

Charm's flowers are precious, doing wonderful.

11:15 pm - Daisy is stuck to me like glue. She isn't usually a lap dog but she's been laying on my lap for the last hour. Time for bed, wonder if anyone will sleep. I have a night light on top of her crate (wire top) so I can easily see what she's up to without turning on the light. Sweet dreams!

Monday August 1st

Daisy's temp was down last night and this morning she's at 98.2.( A normal temperature for a dog is usually 100-102.5 degrees. A significant drop, which probably means labor will begin in 12-24 hours, is usually below 99 degrees F and sometimes as low as 98 degrees) So according to her history, she should have pups within the next 24 hours. She ate breakfast and isn't showing any signs. 

Pups all put on about 3/10 oz each from last night. All is well with CharmyCharm too. 

PQ