The Canine Carolers!
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Santa came to our house a little early this year and left a beautiful litter of Oliver/Sparrow puppies under our Christmas tree! The Canine Carolers were born on December 20th, 2019; two handsome boys and six beautiful girls. Litter info |
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Puppy names for this litter are from Christmas Carols! Angel "Angels we have heard on high... " Bella "I heard the bells on Christmas Day..." Carole "Caroling, caroling, thru the snow... " Drummer "I played my drum for him ra rum pum pum pum..." Faith "Oh come all ye faithful... " Holly "Deck the halls with boughs of holly... " Merry "We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year... " Rudy "Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer... " |
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Four Week Old Puppies
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We're BIG dogs now... and growing fast! All of the puppies are over 5 pounds now, gaining almost 1/2 pound per day and getting BIG! |
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We're BIG dogs now... with BIG dog collars!
Puppies are feeling pretty snazzy in their new BIG dog collars!
Collar colors have remained the same, but some shades are slightly different.
Puppies are feeling pretty snazzy in their new BIG dog collars!
Collar colors have remained the same, but some shades are slightly different.
Angel - White
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Bella - Blue
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Carole - Purple
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Drummer - Orange
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Faith - Yellow
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Holly - Green
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Merry - Pink
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Rudy - Red
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We're BIG dogs now... we eat food!
Puppies have started eating mush (puppy kibble pureed with water) and have begun their lifelong addiction to food! As expected, their first introduction to mush was a messy affair. But they had fun cleaning each other up after their feast Then mama moved in to finish the puppy cleanup and lick the bowl clean.
Puppies have started eating mush (puppy kibble pureed with water) and have begun their lifelong addiction to food! As expected, their first introduction to mush was a messy affair. But they had fun cleaning each other up after their feast Then mama moved in to finish the puppy cleanup and lick the bowl clean.
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They've settled down a bit since the first frenzied feeding and now form a pretty puppy pinwheel. Still, there's always one who has to climb into the food bowl!
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We're BIG Dogs now... We're getting teeth!
Puppies have started teething. Fortunately, the puppy teeth aren't in enough for them to bite very hard... yet! Sadly, in the coming week the sweet little puppies are going to turn into little piranhas. Ouch!
Puppies will begin getting their first lessons in bite inhibition this week from their mama. Mama will not tolerate teeth and will let them know it in no uncertain terms. One lesson is all it takes from her. If only we could speak dog!
Puppies have started teething. Fortunately, the puppy teeth aren't in enough for them to bite very hard... yet! Sadly, in the coming week the sweet little puppies are going to turn into little piranhas. Ouch!
Puppies will begin getting their first lessons in bite inhibition this week from their mama. Mama will not tolerate teeth and will let them know it in no uncertain terms. One lesson is all it takes from her. If only we could speak dog!
Sweet puppy today...
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Piranha tomorrow!
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We're BIG Dogs now... We've left the whelping box!
Puppies have climbed out of the whelping box so it was time to set up a sleep area, a play area, and a potty area for them. As they learn to use the potty area, their play area will expand.
Puppies have climbed out of the whelping box so it was time to set up a sleep area, a play area, and a potty area for them. As they learn to use the potty area, their play area will expand.
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We're BIG Dogs now... We're learning where to go potty!
Puppies have only had the potty area for a few days and are catching on very quickly. One brilliant little puppy was nursing with Sparrow in the whelping box, left Sparrow, climbed out of the whelping box, walked over and used the potty area, then climbed back into the whelping box and resumed nursing. Amazing! I can't mention that puppy's name or everyone would be fighting over the same puppy! |
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We're Big Dogs now... We're curious and like to play!
Puppies are ready to explore the world. Let the adventures begin! They get something new to play with, climb on, or crawl under every day so their habitat is constantly changing. There's always something new for a puppy to do!... and they'll have many new adventures over the next few weeks.
Puppies are ready to explore the world. Let the adventures begin! They get something new to play with, climb on, or crawl under every day so their habitat is constantly changing. There's always something new for a puppy to do!... and they'll have many new adventures over the next few weeks.
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We're BIG Dogs now... and becoming social butterflies!
Puppies run to people who come to visit, love to climb on laps, and love to be held and cuddled.
Puppies run to people who come to visit, love to climb on laps, and love to be held and cuddled.
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4 Week Puppy Portraits
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Third Week Puppy Photos
Hungry Babies!
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All of the puppies are almost 4 pounds now. They're demanding more food than the Sparrow can supply so we're supplementing each feeding with puppy formula from a baby bottle. It's a time consuming process but we gotta keep these babies happy! And there's another advantage to bottle feeding puppies... puppies quickly learned to LOVE people! 
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Visitors!
Puppies have had lots of visitors this week and many more to come!
Puppies have had lots of visitors this week and many more to come!
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The Sparrow doesn't mind people playing with her puppies as long as she gets her fair share of petting! |
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3rd Week Puppy Portraits
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Second Week Puppy Photos
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Yeah Sparrow!
The Sparrow is an excellent mother and her babies are thriving and growing fast. They change so much each day. All of the puppies have more than doubled their birth weight and are now over two pounds. Their little noses are turning black, their muzzles and feet are turning white and their eyes opened at 14 days. The puppies are already walking at just two weeks old.... a week earlier than expected. Super Puppies! We're just thrilled with our little Canine Carolers... a beautiful litter of puppies. |
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Puppies are welcoming visitors now. By the time they leave us at about 8-1/2 weeks of age, they'll be little social butterflies, having met and been held by over 100 different people. |
Watch Me Walk!
Video coming soon!
Two Week Puppy Portraits
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One Week Puppy Photos
"Away in a manger, no crib for a bed..."
Meet the Canine Carolers!
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"Angels we have heard on high..."
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"I heard the bells on Christmas Day..."
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"Caroling, caroling thru the snow... "
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"I played my drum for Him pa rum pum... "
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"Oh come all ye Faithful... "
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"Deck the halls with boughs of holly... "
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"We wish you a Merry Christmas... "
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"Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer... "
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