Pups are almost 4 weeks old!

The pups are doing so well.    All tails and dewclaws are healed.  On Sunday I plan to start them on puppy chow because they are becoming so active I believe they need the extra calories.  Windy is happy to feed them, but in between times she wants to be with Ben and I.  She listens intently, and with the slightest whimper from the puppies, she rushes to their side.  Also, next week they will be wormed for the first time. 

They are in their extended kennel area now that is in our heated garage.  We have pine chips on a large blue tarp in their kennel area.  They have all decided they like doing their business in the chips where I can easily keep it clean.  Their whelping box stays clean now, except for multi-day sweeping to remove the chips.  We chose pine chips for the kennel because it has no slivers.  The little rascals run all over in the chips, and check out their toys.  I will be adding more interesting objects for their inspection from time to time.  They are still handled many times a day, and go through their little exercise with ease.  They are all very outgoing and fun to watch.

            Some of you may be able to come for a visit. 

Please let me know ahead of time so we don’t overwhelm these little guys with visits back to back.    My email address is to the left on this blog page.