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Getting Ready to Move On

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I think I have finally managed to put this lengthy but very fun video of the puppies on you tube. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I think you have to copy and paste this link into your browser. Sorry for the trouble….technology is definitely not my thing. But, the video is worth the trouble!

http://youtu.be/vVEo_dSHmzk

Our First Walk in the Park…

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…was not exactly a walk in the park! But we had fun and the puppies are getting used to a harness and leash.

Alvin did great…Annie needed some coaxing.
Michale with Alvin and Annie

Children in the park were delighted with our puppies.

Ooops!

Now we are doing better!

The puppies were doing fine…it was Michael and Alex who needed organizing!

Michael coaxing Ariel

We learned that if one of us walks ahead, the puppies (well most of the puppies) will follow.

Arthur escaped his harness!

A Very Busy Day

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The last week of the puppy’s stay with me is going to be packed with activities!

Yesterday I picked up the puppies from my daughter’s house. They were there on vacation while I attended the National Havanese Specialty in Lombard Illinois. Over 300 Havanese descended on the Westin Hotel and it was a total hoot!

The puppies’ vacation was a real socializing experience. My grandchildren (with the assistance of my daughter and her partner) were responsible for feeding the pups, cleaning their pen, taking them outside for exercise and playing with them. I paid them for their efforts but, honestly, they would have done it for nothing. They love puppies!!!

Anyway, I took some snapshots at Jenny’s house before I brought our little ones home.

Abby and Ariel

Abby

Albert and Arthur

Alfi (top) and Aloha (bottom)

Alvin

Annie

Ariel, Aloha and Alvin

Ariel flying

Arthur
Puppy sitters extraordinaire                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

This morning we all took a trip to the vet for our health check and first immunizations. The puppies did amazingly well. Since they pretty much howled during our 40 minute trip there, they slept most of the time at the vet’s.

Stressed out at the vet’s.

This afternoon we had our Puppy Aptitude/Personality testing. Since I think I am more exhausted than the puppies we will post those results tomorrow.

We will also be taking a field trip to the park in the middle of our town. This will be their first experience with a harness and leash. It should be a hoot. Stay tuned.

Quick Photo Update

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I’m sorry I haven’t posted many pictures lately. We have been very busy. And, we have a four-day show this weekend so I am cramming these in before I begin the arduous bathing and grooming process!

Puppies are beginning to get their teeth now. They have an appointment for their first shots on August 12. They will get a thorough check from our vet then as well. They are adjusting well …their only misgivings being they don’t get to nurse as often as they’d like. Part of growing up!!!

So here are some quick photos. I know some are interested in weights. If I can squeeze that in in between shows I’ll post them this week. As it stands now Aloha and Albert appear to be tipping the top of the scales while Alfi and Alvin are at the bottom. Could change and this is just a visual.

Now the photos:

July 25 the puppies moved into their new house!

July 29 Maxi still nursing but only twice a day.

July 31 with Archie and the boys

July 22 with Abby and Annie

Abby’s big toy

Alvin and his ball

Alvin with Archie

“Play with me, Archie!”

Arthur and Archie

Arthur and Alvin tussling

Arthur tackles the floor pad

Bright eyed Albert

Pensive Arthur

Wrong milk station!

Archie with Abby and Anni

Archie and Albert

Lily and Ariel

Lily (upside down) with Ariel