Michigan Havanese Breeder
Big Day Today
Today was a big day. I introduced the puppies to what I call kibble mush. It is the same dry dog food that my adults get but it is soaked in water and then mushed up like potatoes. It is about this time that the puppies show an interest in their momma’s food. When that happens I know they will take to the mush. And, they LOVED it. They will get this 3 times a day now. And, in about 2 weeks they will no longer get their mother’s milk. They are scheduled for their second nail trim later today and I hope the weather warms up enough so they can go outside and play on the grass!!
I Learn Something (or a lot of things!) New Every Day
Then I discovered the entire website called
1. Supplement your dam with Omega 3 fatty acids for increased trainability in her pups.
Mighty Quiet Around Here!
Well, all but one puppy have left for their forever homes. I have to say they are all very fortunate to have found such happy, healthy and loving families!
Here are some photos and a note from one of them who adopted a puppy from Lily’s litter…..
Hi Jacqui,
Pippa had a great visit with our vet today. She was very healthy and was a hit at the office.
Attached are a few photos of Pippa that we thought you would enjoy!
Pippa has already brought so much joy into our home, and we are excited to have her meet our neighbors and the rest of our family.
-Dave, Patsy, Kaitlin & Margaret
Here is another from the family who adopted one of Marli’s pups.
Puppy #3 is now Tiller!
Hi Jacqui,
Tiller is fantastic! What a doll. He did great at the airports, seemed excited by the adventure. Got to fly First Class on his first flight. (Spoiled already.) Put him underneath the seat, he didn’t make a peep the whole time. Kinda like he shrugged his little shoulders, said “Yeah, ok” curled up and went to sleep. Natural flier!
Slept well last night, too, in his airline carrier on my bed. Just one potty break at about 5am.
Tiller’s adapting well to his puppy playroom. He occasionally voices his displeasure at being trapped by a baby gate, but seems to understand “quiet” and “shush.” He settles down so quickly, I’m amazed. He’s also a great self-soother. He seems pretty content to play with his toys and scan for baby gate weaknesses to exploit. (He is obviously intelligent and already responds to his name:) I swapped his litterbox and crate positions today. A little while later, caught him dragging his placemat/water bowl across the room. Guess he wanted in on the renovation! When he’s quiet, I take him out every hour to snuggle/play. He’s so snuggly, soft, sweet, and tiny! We are bonding well.
He’s using his litterbox (yay!). Peed once on a towel last night (easy mistake) and once on floor today (excited maybe?). Got a little poo on floor today, but only because his stool is soft- he did use his box. I’ll mention it to vet tomorrow, but presume it’s the food change. Not concerned at all.
Went to a few stores today. Socialization opportunities abound with a puppy this cute. Everyone wants to meet Tiller! He did great.
My seating is such that I can see Tiller in his puppy room and vice versa. He was sleeping for awhile. A few minutes ago, I looked over and he was just sitting quietly looking at me, patiently awaiting my attention. Seriously impressed with this puppy! So now he’s smothering me with kisses!! Good time to sign off.
Thank you, Jacqui, for a wonderful pup! Keep in touch.
Kimber
And Now We Can See!
This is boy puppy #4. He is the one I’m still bottle feeding. He weighs 15.7 ounces and is a sable parti. |
Puppy 4 |
This is Puppy girl #1. She is a black parti which means she is more black than white. She weighs 14.9 ounces |
Puppy girl 1 |
This is Puppy girl #2. She weighs 1# 2.8 ounces! She is a black parti and I know her by the “heart’ on her back. |
Puppy 2 |
This is Puppy girl #3. At 13.5 ounces she is the lightweight of the litter and is a black parti. |
Puppy 3 |
Puppy 5 |
Puppy 6 |
This is puppy boy #8. He is a black part and I know him by the three dots that run across his back end. He has a sweet blaze and a smidgeon of white around his nose. He weighs 14.5 ounces. |
Puppy 8 |
This is Puppy girl #7. She weighs 14.4 ounces and is a black parti. I love her full blaze and white muzzle. |
Puppy 7 |