Sheltie Forum Pups Spring/Summer 2014

Just weighed in Callan at 29 weeks....Looks like about 13.5 inches and 18 pounds

Seems he is in size and I got his weight under control finally. Yes, I had to cut him back on food. He is now down to 2 meals per day 1/2 cup of TOTW puppy Hi prairie with a tbsp of Weruva wet (crack for dogs, btw), and a dribble of hot water. 2 times per day.
 
Zulu turns 24 weeks this coming Tuesday. He is a little over 18 pounds, and is about 14" tall. He has lost all of his puppy teeth, and is now cutting his molars. The chewing has really picked up! He was starting to dig a good bit, I saw a post that said to put poop in the hole and cover it up. Worked like a charm! After a few times, I believe he thinks that any time he starts digging he is going to hit poop! But he has a new annoying habit. He loves to pull grass. He does not eat it, just pulls up the runners, bites them off, and goes for another one. Right now the best I can do is distract him when he starts, and hope he grows out of it! Early socialization is really paying off, he is very friendly to people and other dogs. Good boy Zulu!!
 

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Just last night as I was making dinner, Shay was hanging with my husband watching TV, Melli was below my feet waiting for the inevitable food drop, and Cubby was over in the entrance to the kitchen nicely curled up watching me. At that moment, I had to stop and realize that we made it through to final shots, we sleep through the night quietly in our crate, we are clearly holding potty til we go out, we didn't potty in the stores or inappropriately on the outings, we are not afraid of noises or people or other dogs we see, we don't pull on the leash, we sleep at my feet all day while I work, and we haven't chewed up anything like a cord or furniture.

Hey . . . I like this puppy. I think fun starts NOW! Except for the carsick part . . . still hoping to grow out of that SOON! Still, Cubby is a really neat little guy and is just like my best bud road warrior Mayson who left me way too soon.
 
Mom2Melli said:
Just last night as I was making dinner, Shay was hanging with my husband watching TV, Melli was below my feet waiting for the inevitable food drop, and Cubby was over in the entrance to the kitchen nicely curled up watching me. At that moment, I had to stop and realize that we made it through to final shots, we sleep through the night quietly in our crate, we are clearly holding potty til we go out, we didn't potty in the stores or inappropriately on the outings, we are not afraid of noises or people or other dogs we see, we don't pull on the leash, we sleep at my feet all day while I work, and we haven't chewed up anything like a cord or furniture.

Hey . . . I like this puppy. I think fun starts NOW! Except for the carsick part . . . still hoping to grow out of that SOON! Still, Cubby is a really neat little guy and is just like my best bud road warrior Mayson who left me way too soon.
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Yay Cubby!! You have made it through some of the hardest times, now it's time for fun!!!
 
I get that same feeling with Baker, when it's way too quiet in the den, so I take a peek from the kitchen, and there is is...laying there quitely, doing absolutely nothing wrong! :smile2:
 
I know you and I took awhile to really let them IN, but we are awfully proud of our little sables, Kristie. OK, we shall see when we both start school soon! We might both be slightly UN-proud, but hey.
 
It will be interesting to check the registration stats for the year 2014, when they come out next year. Are more litters being produced than before? Will the sheltie come up in the popularity polls? :) Inquiring minds... :biggrin2:

American Kennel Club 2013 Dog Registration Statistics
Historical Comparisons & Notable Trends


Shetland Sheepdogs were #21 on 2012 and 2013, #17 in 2003 and #19 in 2008.
 
It's so true! The worst of puppy hood is over, but yes monster mode has begun! Callan has discovered my paper recycling bin, and toilet paper no longer hangs on the roller.

I can let him loose most times, but when things get quiet I have to investigate.

He still has his crate in xpen but I don't shut the crate anymore. Just wish I could train the dogs to wait for me to wake up for breakfast. I don't need my alarm clock anymore CC I have the dogs...5:55 am ruff! Ruff!

And the only sign of sable Merle in him these days are the spooky blue eyes and a tip of grey on each ear. His coat has taken on red, less blonde. But super thick!

And he can finally hold is own with Indy over toys! He wins the tug about 60% of the time!
 
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I know you and I took awhile to really let them IN, but we are awfully proud of our little sables, Kristie. OK, we shall see when we both start school soon! We might both be slightly UN-proud, but hey.
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Frightened to death of the first night of class - haven't officially signed up yet so there's still the opportunity to back out! :eek2:
 
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