Day 25 (Updated)

Morning deck time.

The puppies resemble miniature dogs these days. They move easily, although trotting and running are still works in progress. They have teeth but not a lot of jaw strength. This is a series of Star Garnet playing this morning.

The annoying ball is new today — it flashes and makes sounds when touched 😂

Jasper decided it was too much work to go around and so he just squeezed through.

I know moms are not supposed to have favorites but I am convinced Sapphire is Capella’s favorite puppy. He is just the right amount of sweet snuggly for her 💙

Unlike Jasper, shown here climbing over Capella’s back.

Puppies do not always sync. While the other three were having a ball this morning, Topaz decided he needed extra sleep 💤

And I do not want to keep the annoying ball all to myself — you are welcome!

Happy Sunday 🩷💙💙💙

(Later)

It was craft day at Camp Puppy.

The kids and I managed to create THIS!

We were pretty darn impressed with ourselves, to be honest 😂

Topaz

Star Garnet

The kids are great puppy socializers.

Topaz and Jasper

Star Garnet and Sapphire

Topaz was probably pretty surprised when he woke up to all this.

In other news, Sapphire discovered he has a back foot and thought it was pretty fun to bite it.

Capella demonstrated how to drink water. Star Garnet paid attention.

The boys?? Not so much.

Sapphire

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Day 24 (Updated)

We hear normal neighborhood noises out here on the deck in the morning. This is so good for the puppies. This is Sapphire.

Puppies are doing a few awkward steps of trotting and running — amazing. And this is what it looks like when they perk up their tiny ears.

Star Garnet

Jasper.

Today’s new thing is the Zoey Ball. Jasper was all over it, cementing his status.

And then my camera ran out of battery — oops.

Happy Saturday to you 🩷💙💙💙

(Later)

Evening in the grass — Topaz and Jasper.

Star Garnet.

Topaz.

Capella with Jasper 💙

Sweet Dreams 💤💤

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Day 23

A relaxing morning on the deck. Boise summer mornings are so lovely.

Let’s talk about Jasper.

He is lovely and I get lots of comments about him.

When he was two days old, I was already saying that he has the Puppy “IT” Factor. His extra white will shrink and likely won’t be a big issue for the show ring, if he turns out to be a “show” puppy.

He is also busy. He was, of course, the first to find the ramp Cindy has lent us. I will use the ramp for the two steps to the grass but for now, it is out so they can get used to it. Jasper discovered it and hopped on up. That is how he is.

He was also the first to find the other new thing — a crate.

And he was the first to go in the crate — of course he was.

People get attracted to the look of a puppy but that is not what makes a good fit. Puppies must be placed based on the gifts they bring into the world. I know from experience that a puppy like Jasper has star power in the right home. He will have that home.

Star Garnet is just a notch or two down from Jasper in terms of “busy.”

She found and mastered the ramp quickly as well.

She headed off to explore the crate with Jasper.

And she is also quite lovely and striking.

It would be a safe bet to guess she is staying at my house.

The other two boys are so lovely and more moderate in terms of “busy” than Jasper or Star Garnet. This is Sapphire.

Topaz.

These puppies are all quite special for so many reasons. The pedigrees. The health clearances. Temperament. The working ability. So many reasons.

Sapphire and Star Garnet

They all have star power in their own ways, and my job is to make placements that maximize their gifts. That is what they each deserve. 🩷💙💙💙

(Later)

Topaz 💙

Also Topaz 💙

Jasper and Topaz play series.

Capella and I took the puppies in pairs to the grass today. They look so small in the grass.

Sapphire

I love this photo of Capella and Sapphire 💙

Star Garnet 🩷

Star Garnet in profile 🩷

Besides from being at risk of getting lost in the grass, the Great Outdoors was a big success 😊

And Jasper is undaunted by the door on the whelping box — he must know he will keep growing 😂

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