Elsa’s puppies are 7 weeks old today! Time has gone by so fast! We cant believe these babies will be leaving us in a week. Each one of these pups is so special. When they leave, a small piece of our heart will go with them.
We had a busy week, baths, brushings, nail trims. Lots of socialization with different types of people. Each pup is now in an individual crate during crate time. Some are just fine with it and calmly chew on their pig ear while their still awake to soothe themselves. A few are still not happy about it, but thats pretty normal for this age and we will continue to work on this throughout our final week with them.
We weighed everyone today and here are the weights at 7 weeks.
*This is important if size matters to you as some will be true mediums and others will be small standards.
Bunny 6 lbs 2 oz (the smallest)
Birdy 7 lbs 2 oz (Birdy looks bigger than she is with her fluffy thick coat)
Monkey 7lbs 5 oz (Our smallest boy)
Foxy. 7lbs 13 oz
Lamby 8 lbs (the biggest girl, but not by much Lamby has a big thick fluffy coat as well)
Moosey 8lbs
Beary 8lbs 4 oz
Wolfy 9lbs
Temperament testing was also done today and here are the results as well as a few notes on each pup.
Wolfy - Our gentle giant, Wolfy is a big teddy bear! He will most likely grow to be standard size rather than medium. He scored mostly 4's and 5's on his test because he is a bit more reserved and a little shy. Wolfy will make a great pet for a family with older children. Once he is comfortable with you he is a giant teddy bear.
Bunny - Bunny our tiny girl! She will most likely be a true medium with a smaller build. She doesn't let being the smallest stop her though, this little girls got spunk. We love watching her hold her own with her big brothers. Bunny scored mostly 3's and 4's on her test. Bunny will be a great fit for a family with younger or older children. She will do well with training and exercise.
Moosey - Moosey is the goof ball of the group. Hes got so much personality and is very bright! Hes very curious and into everything! Moosey scored mostly 2's and 3's Moosey will thrive with a family that is dedicated and commited to training classes.
***We strongly believe Moosey will be best suited for a family or individual with experience with dogs, we will not place him in a home unless we feel the family is up to the task and is knowledgeable and able to provide the appropriate amount of structure for him as that will be what he needs in order to thrive***
Beary - Also very bright, Beary has lots of energy and will love a family that will take him for long walks (or even runs) We nicknamed this little guy "the flash" very early on as he was scooting around the pin so quickly even before he could walk. He still has that great energy about him. He scored 3's and 4's Beary will do well with a family with children of any age. Beary will also be very successful with obedience classes.
Monkey - This little guy is such a sweet heart, he gets loads of compliments on his beautful coloring, hes not only looks. Monkey is a sweet boy, he can be a little shy at first but warms up quickly. Monkey scored Mostly 3's and 4's and will also do well in a family with children of any age.
Lamby - This little pup is just the sweetest most gentle little girl. Lamby scored 4's and 5's because she is a little bit more shy. She seems to like children more than adults, Lamby particularly developed an attachment to our 3 year old, shes more comfortable following her around the house then us. Even though Lamby is a bit shy, we think Lamby will do well in a family with children as it just seems to be what she prefers. (granted the children learn how to be kind and calm with her)
Birdy - Birdy girl is so much fun! She loves to run around and chase her brothers, and then suddenly will be quite content settling down for a good snuggle. Birdy scored mostly 3's and 4's with a couple 2's. Birdy will do well with a family with children of any age.
Foxy - Mostly 3's for Foxy girl.
***Foxy will be staying with us and pending she pass all her health testing will one day become a mama for our program!***
Intrerpreting the scores:
Birdy, Foxy, Beary, Bunny, and Monkey all scored Mostly 3's and 4's
"For that first time, wonderfully easy to train, potential star, look for a puppy that scores with mostly 4's and 3's"
Moosey had some 2's which means he has leadership aspirations. Will do well with a strict schedule and lots of exercise and lots of training. Has the potential to be a great show dog with someone who understands dog behavior.
5's Lamby and Wolfy each had a few 5's they are both more timid and reserved. They will probably just take a little more time to warm up and get used to new experiences or people.
*We will send out individual emails tomorrow with more information about this coming Satuday which is take home day!
Here they are at 7 weeks...
