Lhasa Apso Blog: Puppy Pictures and Not Much Else

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Puppy Pictures and Not Much Else

Boomer, 6 weeks old

I haven't been to any shows and there aren't any coming up in the next two weeks, so there is not much news. I know some of you are waiting for the "release" of new puppy photos, so here they are! You will notice some wet faces and feet. That is because a couple of the rascals decided to wade in the water bowl this morning. No one told them they had a photo session coming up! Evidently putting toys in the water bowl then standing in it seemed like a fun thing to do.

Rain, 6 weeks old

We've started weaning them, much to Mira's delight. She's enjoying some away time, hanging out with the other Lhasas now for most of the day and spending evenings and nights with the puppies. They totally mob her and she looks at me with tolerance and exasperation—long-suffering looks that ask, "Really? Really?" She's playing with her babies and teaching them. They are investigating their surroundings and all the toys at their disposal. They are experimenting (e.g., the water bowl – see first paragraph). They are mischievous ("What do you mean piddle pads are not for shaking, playing tug of war, and ripping up?"). Rafe is curious about them but doesn't seem to pay too much attention to them unless he thinks I am paying too much attention to them. He is jealous and lets me know that my attention belongs only on HIM. The puppies are eating well and enjoying their food experiences. People always ask what brand of food I feed the dogs. Bil-Jac.