The puppies have all gained at least a pound this week and made several developmental changes. For one, their eyes are now fully open! They have also started interacting more with us, and playing with each other.
We moved the puppies out of the birthing box into a new pen and they have been exploring that. This week was also finally warm enough to let them experience the outdoors. Annie continues to be a wonderful mother. She lets us hold the puppies, but will keep an eye on them from where she is, and come over if she thinks they need her.
Kip is very interested in the puppies and has been around them more this week. He is very gentle and seems to like them, but sometimes feels a little confused about what to do when they all start crowding around and yipping at him!
Myrtle (female)
We often walk through its quiet, myrtle-bordered paths on our way to the other end of the village….
– Kate Douglas Wiggin, (Penelope’s Experiences in Scotland).
Linden (male)
Wi’ fruit vor me, the apple tree do lean down low in Linden Lea.
– Willian Barnes, “My Orcha’d in Linden Lea.”
Heather (female)
And she’s put on her Highland brogues, to skip amang the heather.
– Anonymous, “Bonnie Lizzie Baillie.”
Bracken (male)
There was a crackling noise in the bracken behind him, and out came Pooh.
– A.A. Milne, (Winnie-the-Pooh).
One of the females is spoken for, but we are still looking for homes for the other three! They will be ready to go to their new homes around mid April. If you are interested in a puppy, you can contact me here: dahlia@halcyonlane.com