Moli's puppies

Fluke or Fact?

2010-01-17T21:12:00.000-08:00

The Lord of the Rain has decided to take a break today after some "heavy" work for 3 weeks. I took Moby and Merlin to the beach, hoping that Moby will teach Merlin some appropiate social skills. Moby is a good teacher, teaching Merlin how to be a "Man" - bring home the food.
He showed Merlin how to find "dead" fish in the water under the sea weed. He carried it in his mouth to show off. Being young and ambitious, Merlin grabbed it from Moby's mouth and showed me.
I held out a treat and told Merlin to "drop", so he did. I kicked it back into the water and started walking again. Merlin followed, Moby went back into the water to pick up that fish again. I made him "drop" and again kicked it back into the water. I grabbed Moby by his collar and walked a few yards before I let go of him.
On our way back, Moby again went into the water and found the same fish. He showed it to Merlin, who grabbed it from him and started to run. I yelled "DROP ". Merlin ran into the water, dropped the fish in it, came back to me for his treat. (First time can be a fluke). During the meantime, Moby found a second fish. Merlin charged after Moby, took that fish, ran into the water, dropped it and came to me again for his treat. ( Got to be kidding).
There wasn't a third time to test Merlin because Moby was back on his leash all the way to the van.

Puppy ears

2009-10-30T19:28:00.000-07:00

After using "Tear Mender" for 2 weeks, including re-application every few days when they come apart, the one ear still stays down. It does come up during play, and mealtime.

We figure Hermione is too noisy so Merlin decides to keep one ear folded to reduce the intensity of her high pitched bark. Occasionally, he gets on top of the crate to avoid her.

The only quiet time is when everybody is asleep.

Training

2009-10-19T21:16:00.000-07:00

We haven't posted for awhile. We have been busy training the puppies, getting them ready for the show ring. We went to a handling workshop at the beginning of the month.

Merlin and Hermione learned how to free stack and gait in a weekend. We still have to work on the stand for examination and getting their bite examined.

After we came back from the National, they have started their first agility class. They are the few who are willing to go into their crates. We are also working on "target", "focus", "sit" and "down on the table".

Hermione looks like her mom's "clone". Merlin has mom's eyes and daddy's head and pigment.

Moli did it

2009-08-10T21:37:00.000-07:00

Mama Moli went to agility trials in the weekend. Merlin and Hermione came to watch and gave mama support. It was their first time at a dog show. Mama Moli did it and she came home, adding AG.N to her collection of titles.

Hermione wasn't too impressed with the car ride initially and whined all the way. At the show, she got to meet people and got lots of attention. Since then, she is eagered to get into the car.

Merlin is happy with the new experiences too. He will be in the show ring when he is old enough.

They spend the first night away from home in a hotel. They did very well, not a sound and no accidents indoor.

They got to share an ice-cream cone when we left for home.

Beach day

2009-08-02T21:37:00.000-07:00

It has been extremely hot so we take the pups to the beach after supper to cool down, and teach them how to swim.
Mama Moli takes a rod and swims out with it to get the pups to chase her.

Hermione takes to the water without hesitation.
Merlin needs some encouragement.

They leave their pawprints on the sand. They meet new admirers and doggy friends of different size. They will even run up to children to offer a snuggle.

In Training

2009-08-01T17:44:00.000-07:00

Great uncle Moby is volunteering today at a local festival celebrating BC day at the therapy dog booth.

Merlin and Hermione come along to see what it is all about.

I am not sure who is getting the therapy. The pup? or the people?

They are our future therapy dogs.
They are tired when they come home. They have lunch and go straight to their crates and crash.

Cotton (aka Yellow Boy)

2009-07-29T21:34:00.000-07:00

Yellow boy, now known as Cotton, has left for his new home today. Cotton is a perfect name for him, white and soft and he loves to be cuddle. I would name him Q-tip as in Cutie too. His new grandma has already asked about his diet, he will be spoiled with love and of course, most of all, real food instead of kibble.

Mama Moli gave him a last face wash and kissed him goodbye.

Just as much fun

2009-07-27T21:15:00.000-07:00

After Blue and Pink's departure, the house hasn't slow down yet. In fact, Merlin and Yellow blossom. They play hard and run hard, as if to make up the work that should have been done by the other two. Or they know now that there is two less to share my attention.

They will follow me around in the house and love to be cuddle. What can be better than 3 little furballs resting on my lap.

New adventure for Pink Boy

2009-07-26T22:04:00.000-07:00

Pink has gone to his new home too. He has a older sister Nanook, who is a half samoyed to teach him some manner. Nanook is so well-behaved at our yard that put all the sammies in shame.

Without Blue and Pink, the house has suddenly quiet down.........

Bye Bye Blue

2009-07-25T23:27:00.000-07:00

This nice couple come to pick up their baby today. They passed the "Sniff" test by Moli at the door. Blue cannot stop kissing his new mom. Blue, whose new name is now Skoki, will love his new home. He will get to meet lots of new people for him to play with, he will have 2 cats to keep him on the right tract. He will go hiking and biking with his new dad when he grows up. He will turn into a big boy and will protect his family. Good bye my Crazy Blue, enjoy your new family. Miss you.

The Final Answer is..........

2009-07-22T22:05:00.000-07:00

Puppies have a busy week. They had their 1st shot.
They have seen 2 vets.
They have 3 car rides.
They have been evaluated by 4 breeders from different breed. They have been to numerous places and have pats and kisses from adults and kids. They have seen dogs with different sizes and colours.

They have been to the first BBQ.
They even have their first lawn bowling game.
The whelping box is now taken down and crates put up instead.

They are given a clean bill of health.
They pass their first eye exam.
They have been microchipped.

And the final answer is........
GREEN, now I call him Merlin, will stay here with Hermione and his mama Moli, until we have a show home.

Two of them will be going onto their new adventures this weekend. They will join their new families and be spoiled.

Social Butterfly

2009-07-21T21:38:00.000-07:00

They had their first shots on Friday. They got to do their first leashed walk and see the world over the whole weekend.
I took them to downtown and various outdoor markets. The end result - I had to carry them back to the van. They got too many cuddles and pats that we may not make it home otherwise.

They went to their first BBQ party. They did puppy therapy and cured a child from "dog allergy". They have been a good ambassador of the breed.

Overnight

2009-07-19T15:43:00.000-07:00

They seem to grow up overnight. They went for a vet check on Friday. We also start to put each dog in a crate. Blue woke us up 6 am, I let them out, everyone peed. They came into the basement, before I can put them in the ex-pen, everyone followed Frank upstairs into the kitchen and insisted to eat there. As soon as they were done, they followed me downstairs and went outside to poop. That should hopefully be their routine for the next little while until they gain more control over their little bodies.

8 weeks old

2009-07-16T21:53:00.000-07:00

Hot day and White puppies don't mix

2009-07-12T22:14:00.001-07:00

Here is why.

What is better than cooling off by a splash?

Then rest in the shade on the cool dirt.

The result is ......puppy's first bath.

Sun deck

2009-07-11T22:29:00.001-07:00

It is a hot day so we put the puppies on the deck while I cleaned out their whelping box and basement. It is a larger area shaded by the tree in the back yard.

I guess all girls like to sun bathe.

They get to roam and play and soon becomes tired. Some will like to sleep in the shade.

While others like to sleep in the sun.

7 weeks old

2009-07-08T22:48:00.001-07:00

We are 7 weeks old today and we attend our first birthday party. Mojo is the birthday boy and have you wonder why he is not in the picture? He is 8 and he is old, he doesn't want to play with us.
Mama Moli is supervising as we get our share of the birthday cake.

We are 7 weeks old today and we aren't going to sit still for picture taking. In fact, we won't sit still for anything. The world is big, the world is fun, we have to keep exploring.

We are 7 weeks old today and we are getting strong. Green and Hermione have already managed the stairs. Maria has to follow them just to make sure that they don't fall through the gap ( of the railing).

They are 7 weeks old today. It just feels like there isn't enough time in a day to cuddle them before they leave for their new homes.

You jump, I jump

2009-07-03T23:07:00.000-07:00

"I don't like to be confined here."
"It is high."
"We can jump."
"OK, you jump, I jump!"
And they did. It is hard to get them to stay still for anything, not to mention taking photos.

What is brighter?
The sun, or the smile?

I have a mission.
Don't hold me back.

She looks just like her mom at that age.

6 weeks old and growing

2009-07-02T20:24:00.000-07:00

At 6 weeks old, they have been exposed to all household noises and flooring. The weather has been nice and they get to play outside. Moli is doing a good job keeping them close. She even manages to tell them to get back inside as you can see in the video.

More exploration

2009-06-29T20:28:00.001-07:00

They come upstairs into the living room. They taste the chairs and table legs. They also try the big toy. You can see that they are happy. I love the sammy smiles.

Green, Pink and Hermione are the most playful. Yellow would rather sit with Frank and cuddle.

Blue wants everything. He plays, then he comes around for some cuddles and goes off and plays again.

Moli tries to get Green to play with her.

Having fun

2009-06-28T21:55:00.000-07:00

They are exploring the back porch now. Pink boy managed to get up the step and made it to the lawn. Hermione is my future agility star, she jumps over instead of crawls under the table leg. Fluke or luck, she jumps in and poops in the kid pool again. Yellow and Blue's ears are coming up too.

I can hear you now

2009-06-27T22:02:00.000-07:00

This is Hermione. She looks different today. Her ears are coming up.

Good mom

2009-06-27T21:46:00.000-07:00

Moli loves her food. But she will give it up for her puppies. Yesterday she gave them her chicken leg, today she regurgitates her supper to feed them when they come after her. This is maternal instinct.

I got you !

2009-06-25T21:50:00.000-07:00

They are very good at getting out of the whelping box now. Blue and Yellow are usually the first to get out, followed by Hermione, then Green and Pink being last.

I am not sure if it is fluke or luck, I gave them lunch and let them played for half an hour. Nobody pooped so I have to put them back in the box and leave for work. I have to have an extra panel up to stop them from getting out, and Moli won't be able to get in to clean up neither. When I came home, all but one pooped in the box. Everyone waited to get out and do it outside.

5 weeks old

2009-06-24T22:52:00.000-07:00

5 weeks old today. They have spend more than half their time here with me. They will be going to their new homes in less than 5 weeks. I have to take all the pictures, videos and give them all the hugs that I can.

I woke up this morning with a puppy scream. Sure enough, I found one screaming puppy in the box, at the other 4 who got out and having fun exploring the basement.

Pink is 7lb.

Blue is 8lb4oz.

Green is 7lb10oz.

Yellow is 7lb4 oz.

Hermione is 7lb.

Who let the dogs out

2009-06-23T22:34:00.000-07:00

They get to leave the basement and explore the outside world today. They haven't gone far yet. They are a bit reluctant initially and try to get back inside through the door. After a while, with Moli teasing them, they become adventurous, sniffing the bike, chewing on the legs of the grooming table.

You can see a bit of blue ribbon hanging down for Blue boy, Pink boy has biscuit on his right eye, Yellow boy on his left, Green has biscuit on both ears and in between like Moli. Hermione has biscuit just between her ears. They all carry their little tails over their back now.

Take a closer look

2009-06-22T22:18:00.000-07:00

They are really fun now. They will look and come towards us when we walk into the room. They will turn their heads and look when we call. They will even look into the camera.

Top : Blue boy
Middle : Green on the left, Pink on the right and yellow at the back
Bottom : Hermione

Exploring the basement

2009-06-20T22:12:00.000-07:00

While I change their bedding, they cannot be confined in the Tuppa box anymore. All manage to escape and explore the basement. Maybe except Blue, who follows Moli around hoping for more milk. They are running pretty fast now. It is hard to get a decent photo with the speed that they are moving.

Yummy !

2009-06-19T21:40:00.000-07:00

What are they chewing? I gave Moli a chicken leg for supper, she brought it to her puppies. I am glad it is a leg but not regurgitate. In the wild, mama regurgitates food to feed her puppies when she is ready to wean, and before puppies are old enough for whole food. Moli, I got the message. I need to work harder this weekend to get puppies on real food now.

Puppies' new toy

2009-06-18T21:40:00.000-07:00

4 weeks old

2009-06-17T22:25:00.001-07:00

This morning Moli woke us up with a frantic bark. We looked into the whelping and we lost a puppy. Somehow Green managed to get out. Frank took the pig rail off.

They are 4 weeks old today. They are getting very active and adventurous. Trying to contain them is more a challenge.

Green, Blue and Hermione are moving very fast and steady. Pink and Yellow are more cautious. We started to let them explore different part of the house, different flooring and environment.

Pink is 6lb.
Blue is 7lb2oz.
Green is 6lb8oz.
Yellow is 6lb12oz.
Hermione is 6lb.

Hermione posed on top of my piano.

Weaning

2009-06-15T21:41:00.000-07:00

The puppy teeth are getting sharp and mama Moli isn't too keen on nursing anymore. So puppies get to try some kibbles. The kibbles are soaked in hot water until softened and mashed. Some take to it like a pro. Some are still playing with it, get a foot in the mashed, sit on the bowl and spill food everywhere. Mama Moli gets to clean up aftereward.

More fun time

2009-06-12T21:56:00.000-07:00

We put the puppies in the Tuppa box when we change their bedding in the whelping box. Hermione is the first one who manages to climb out of the Tuppa, so we decide to take everybody out and let them investigate our basement. This video is taken after their little adventure.

You can see that Blue likes the adventure and has been trying to climb out of the whelping box again. There are a few other interesting points in this video.

First, as the puppies are getting too rough at play, mama Moli goes in and breaks them up. That is one of the reason why we don't let our puppies go until 9 weeks old so they can learn doggy manners.There are more to learn when they get bigger and stronger.

Second, Pink does a play bow before he invites Blue to play.

Third, when Blue gets too mouthy, Pink walks away and the game is over. Same principle we apply to teach bite inhibition. He goes back and lay down with Blue once he settles down.

3 weeks old

2009-06-10T21:59:00.001-07:00

They are 3 weeks old today.
They have their 3 weeks old picture taken on the deck in the sun.
They are not used to the bright light.

Blue and Green have the best pigment. Their noses and gums are almost all black now.

They have teeth too. Moli isn't too impressed, so they get to taste "real food" for the first time - raw beef. They first sniff, then start biting into it. Blue took to it first and tried to push the others away. It is fun to see them follow the dish around.

Pink boy is 4lb12oz .

Blue boy is still the heaviest at 5lb12oz, and surely he loves food.

Green boy is 4lb14oz.

Yellow boy is 5lb4oz.

Hermione is 5lb. Yes, she has a name. Her father is Wizard, so all the puppies will be named after wizards and witch. Even Hermione is muggle-born, but she is smart, loyal, courageous, and is good at everything. I hope she will be too.

Even Yellow and Hermione have their outdoor pictures, but I think these one look better. This is Yellow, who has a biscuit patch over his left eye.

Hermione is posing for the picture.

Playtime

2009-06-08T22:01:00.000-07:00

They have started to play more and learn to use their mouth. The teeth haven't come in yet so it doesn't hurt. They enjoy the fun their share with the siblings. They also enjoy the cuddling.

We also handle the puppies everyday for them to get use to people handling. But Frank was a bit silly getting Green boy to fly.

Pink boy is 4lb4oz.
Blue boy is 5lb.
Green boy is 4lb8oz.
Yellow boy is 4lb14oz.
Lady is 4lb8oz.

Look who is walking

2009-06-07T19:56:00.000-07:00

Puppies have started to walk a few steps, they move fastest when mama Moli is coming to feed them. Moli keeps her den very clean. She cleans up after the puppies. It is a primitive instinct to remove all puppy smell to avoid predators.

Growing fast

2009-06-04T22:29:00.000-07:00

They are starting to walk and play. It is more fun watching them. The weather has been hot and often they sleep with their bellies up, move often to a cooler spot, crawl over to eat as soon as Moli steps into the box.

Pink boy is 3lb5oz.

Blue boy is 3 lb13oz.

Green boy is 3lb5oz.

Yellow boy is 3lb9oz.

Lady is 3lb3oz.

2 weeks old

2009-06-03T22:11:00.000-07:00

Everyone is over 3 lb now. They look happy and satisfied.

Day 12

2009-06-01T22:30:00.001-07:00

What can be better than a nap after a good meal? Everyone is happy and contented.

All the puppies open their eyes now. Pink boy is doing it unwillingly since I woke him up from his nap.
He is 2lb12oz.

Blue boy is 3lb 7oz. He is still the biggest of them all.

Green boy is 3 lb too. And he wakes up today to get his picture taken.

Yellow boy is 3lb1oz.

The only girl in the litter is 2lb13oz today. She is little but she is a fast crawler. I wonder she will be the first one to walk too.

11 days old

2009-05-31T23:05:00.001-07:00

Pink boy is 2lb12oz today. See how dark the nose is now.

Blue boy is 3lb4oz today. Have you noticed that his eyes are open too?

Green boy is 2lb12oz today. I don't know if his eyes are open yet. All he cares about is eat and sleep.

Yellow boy is 3lb today. His eyes are open too. It is hard to get the shot as he is crawling so fast.

Little lady is still little at 2 lb11oz. As I am updating the blog, mama Moli is giving her a special feeding.

10 days old

2009-05-30T23:08:00.000-07:00

They are 10 days old today. If you look close enough, three of them have a patch of biscuit between their ears, just like mama Moli.

Pink boy is 2lb10oz today.

Blue boy is still leading at 3lb1oz.

Green boy is 2lb10oz.

Yellow boy is 2lb12oz.

My little lady is 2lb11oz today.
Have you noticed something different about her?
Yes, her eyes are opened.

8 days

2009-05-28T22:19:00.000-07:00

Moli is a very good mom. She keeps her den and puppies very clean.

We reach another milestones. All the puppies are over 2lb now. They are crawling. A few of them show "biscuit" on their coat. So we know we are getting good pigment and nice coat.

Pink boy - 2lb4oz

Blue boy - 2lb12 oz.

Green boy - 2lb5oz

Yellow boy - 2lb8oz

Lady - 2lb4 oz. Yes her brother had been pushing her away during feeding time. Now I have to supervise all feeding to ensure she does get to eat.

5 days old

2009-05-25T11:38:00.000-07:00

One tired mama, and relaxed puppies.

We hit another milestone today.

Blue boy weighs 2lb. Yellow boy follows close behind at 1lb15oz. The rest are all 1lb12oz.

4 days old

2009-05-24T23:08:00.001-07:00

Moli has managed to leave her puppies for a short while and came for a short walk with me this morning. I let her run off leash and stretched her legs.

Notice anything? It actually happened yesterday.

Yes, the pigment.

Pink boy 1lb10oz

Blue boy 1lb13oz

Green boy 1lb10oz

Yellow boy 1lb12oz

Lady 1lb10oz

3 days old

2009-05-23T22:51:00.000-07:00

Pink boy is 1lb8oz today. He is the one who has no hesitation to express his opinions .

Blue boy is 1lb10oz today. He is mellow and easy going.

Green boy is 1lb8oz today. He is calm and quiet. He doesn't complain like his other brothers.

Yellow boy is 1lb10oz today. He is big and strong and likes to fight for his right.

Our little lady is 1lb7oz today. Being the only girl, she can boss her brothers around. She is the one who likes to rest her little head on her brothers.

Moli is a good mom. She spends all day feeding and cleaning puppies.

She looks exhausted. Today is the first day she will leave the whelping box to have a potty break without us having to carry puppies in a box to go with her so that they don't leave her sight.

Puppies are here

2009-05-22T16:31:00.001-07:00

Puppies are born on 20th May, 2009.

There are 4 boys and 1 precious girl.

Moli took to her new role like a pro.

Pink boy 1lb2oz

Blue boy 1lb3oz

Green boy 1lb1 oz

Yellow boy 1lb4oz

Girl 1lb

2009-05-22T16:17:00.000-07:00

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Am. Ch. Orkdomain's Wizard of the Wind. We flew to Colorado in March for the two to meet. It was the one weekend that Wizard is home between his sledding/show careeer, and the snow had melted so that we could drive to his house. I guess Moli got the timing right.

Look at how pregnant she is.