Ash and Rook's lively "lucky charms" are now 11 days old. The biggest change is the appearance of their "peepers". Puppies are born with no sight. Around days 7 to 10 their eyes begin to open. All puppies are born with blue eyes and darken to brown as they mature.
As with human development, the "eyes" of the girls were the first to open on day 9. It was beautiful to wake up and see "Olive", "Boudicca" and "Penny" staring back at me. My surprise today, was to capture a pic of big boy "Frankie" who decided to flash me a "peeper" when I took the last pic of the day. Master Paddy's "windows to the soul" are just about to "peep", so stay tuned for the next update as the little crew continues their journey forward in the big-wide world.
Some rambling pics of the "Pot of Gold" litter, their "easy breezy 'cool' momma Ash, and an appearance from poppa Rook and nanny Cybelle.
Daddy Rook on patrol last night with a beautiful full moon
It has been a busy first week in the universe for Ash X Rook's "Pot of Gold Litter" whelped on St Patrick's Day. It is beautiful to watch momma Ash's natural maternal instincts as she nurtures her five lively"Lucky Charms" .
Starting on Day Three, the pups have been introduced to the Bio/Senor program which are a series of early neurological stimulation exercises done from days three to sixteen of the puppies life. I have used this program with all my litters and one that I highly recommend to fellow breeders. To learn about the details of this program, click HERE - the link will lead you to my kennel site.
This past week, my friend Catherine helped me with their four-day old"close ups". She patiently held each pup since they are like Mexican jumping beans in my hands.
Some rambling pics of the "Lucky Charms" growing in leaps and bounds. Stay tuned for more updates with the "Pot of Gold" Litter.
I am Ready For My Close up Mr DeVille!" Head shots at Four Day's Old
The "Lucky Charms" One Week Old
Rook's daughter Boudicca "Bou" reminds me of her daddy as a pup
