Introducing our first & only litter, "The Taos Pack".... born February 26, 2003.... six girls and two boys!
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A Proud Shimmer and The "Taos" litter, one hour old.
Shimmer's first birth was effortless - birthing all 8 puppies in 2 hours. With birth weights from 284 to 442 grams, the pups were born hale, hearty and happy with no mishaps. On the 4th day, our vet, Sue Felser, came to our Bed and Breakfast to look over the litter and remove dewclaws. Parents and pups were wormed at 5 weeks. They loved that banana flavor - a good experience and all is well.
Shimmer, new to motherhood, was a calm, gentle and attentive mom. What follows is the 6 weeks old progress report. (The pups are now three years old.)
At 6 weeks, the pups are being introduced to hard food, raw bones, toys of different shapes, different sounds in volume and type and they are a bodacious, joyful bunch. Happily, no one is scared of the vacuum cleaner!
Cautiously coming out of seclusion,
they are being held daily and allowed to run and explore together and as
individuals. All seek and enjoy affection. Much of
their time is still spent playing, eating and sleeping. Shimmer is still
allowing them to nurse and the sight of 8 pups on hind legs is a sight to
behold! Playing tug is the newest joy as well as chewing on our ankles and toes!
For questions, call 575-776-0911 or email at alpinefire@taosnet.com.
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here to view the "Taos" litter's pedigree.
Fourth week puppy portrait. Gosh, they're
cute.
Update : April 8th
They are getting so BIG! Now weighing 6-7 pounds, all have healthy, plush
coats and bright eyes. All are starting to assert their individuality and
are demanding to go out and explore the world. Blue boy (Regal) and Green boy
(Rogue) like to howl and also tussle over the top of the Vari-kennel lid.
First time outside with Mama, 5 wks.
Shimmer and the "Taos litter", 2 weeks old.
Puppy play time, 3 weeks.
Rainbow & Red girsl ... what's "out
there?", 4weeks.
Happy Pink girl!, 4 wks.
Blue and Green boys - gimme a kiss! 5 wks.
Pink
girl (Rose) has the gentlest temperament (well, right now!) and likes to dig,
while grunting, then hide dog bones in the corner of her pen. Silver girl
(Diva) ran flawlessly across the strange footing in the fifth week litter
test and then that night decided to dominate EVERYONE in the
litter. Rainbow girl (Mesa) is simply jolly, loves to explore and play
chase with Purple girl. Purple girl (Raina) likes to explore and was
the first to locate the strange noise in the litter test. Gold girl
(Maven) is
a great problem- solver and the most vocal of the litter.
Gold girl (Maven), Purple girl (Raina) and Blue Boy
(Regal) are all escape artists. Red girl (Sandia) has
great prey drive, has discovered her tail and loves playing with her papa,
Ardent. Time is passing too quickly!
Shimmer & Ardent watching puppy play time, 6 wks.
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