Sheltie Forum Pups Spring/Summer 2014

[Jess041]

Ahh so this is the thread that is going to help with my "puppy fever". Seeing all the puppy pictures makes me want another puppy, but hearing about all the puppy shenanigans makes me glad my "puppy" is now 2!

No, I'm not getting a puppy anytime soon. I would LOVE to, but I can't in my current living situation. I'll just have to admire all of the new Sheltie Forum puppies from afar!

 

[RikyR]

Zulu made 8 weeks yesterday.

He is doing way better than expected. Fussed a short while first night home, a couple of whimpers second night, no problem last night. He woke me up at 1:30 last night, took him out, did his business, back to his crate, right back to sleep, not a peep.

Only two accidents, both my fault. Have the pee timing down, but missed two poops. So far he is not as clockwork on the back end.

He is starting to learn his name, comes on call most of the time, and tolerates the leash. Not too happy about the xpen. Keeping everything fun and simple this week.

Had his first vet visit yesterday. Perfect bill of health. Not quite 4 pounds. It was an emotional visit, the team was excited to meet Zulu, but a few tears were shed, as they loved Cody so much.

Zulu is a total blast! We are so happy that he is a part of our family. He is truly "Heaven" sent!

 

[Calliesmom]

We've been taking rides in the car for a few minutes every day and he does well. Sometimes a little crying at first if he isn't sleepy, but he settles in. My husband went up to the local bar and took him. They sat on the patio and he was a total chick magnet

I bet Enzo's a chick magnet. Destin had class last night and a new class has started before ours. there was an observer who thought Destin was so cute but she hadn't seen his coloring before so biblues draw the attention wherever they go

 

[BarbV]

Callan update:

He is doing awesome. No accidents in the house after the first two days. He totally seems to get that outside us where it's at

The crate/xpen set up is perfect. I crate him at night or when I'm away else he has zoomies when I can sorta watch him or in his pen when I can't

He is starting to find voice unfortunately. Yes, he announces his dissatisfaction at being penned when he thinks it should be play time

He was 12.weeks on Monday, so today went for his vet checkup. He has doubled his weight since 8 weeks. I checked the growth chArts and he is in the higher end of average. 4 lbs at 8 weeks. 8 lbs at 12 weeks

He is particularly snoozy today, but I'm guessing that's the vaccine at work. Though he ate his lunch and dinner fine

Can't wait till I can bring him off 3 meals per day. It's really constraining. I have a meeting next week that goes from 11 to 2. I guess he will miss lunch. When do most people stop 3 meals? I can't remember what've did with Bacca.

Must get more pictures! Seems every time I bring out the camera he stops being adorable! Lol!

Loves Dandelions and my shrubs. Starting to get sit and come.

That's my puppy update for now!

 

[Cowgirl32]

Callan update:



Can't wait till I can bring him off 3 meals per day. It's really constraining. I have a meeting next week that goes from 11 to 2. I guess he will miss lunch. When do most people stop 3 meals? I can't remember what've did with Bacca.

I usually took previous pups off three meals a day at around 6-8 months old. Yay puppy threads! My little boy Gabe is now twenty weeks old. He's a little older than your pups. He is currently 18 pounds. He's a cute chunk muffin.

Gabe became completely potty trained at 12 weeks. We have had zero accidents since then. But he only had a couple of accidents in the beginning. I took him out every 1/2 hour- 1 hour. Gabe has a big brother(pyrenees)- Jasper. Jasper doesn't live with me(my brother's dog). Jasper tolerates my pup. We'll see how that relationship progresses.

Gabe loves everything. Dog, cat, person, and no fear stage! In fact, it's the exact opposite. He gets offended on walks when people pass him and don't pet him or love him. He has slept through the night since day one. His favorite games are fetch, frisbee, and playing with the bouncy ball on the deck/tennis courts. He's the most active sheltie I've ever had. I had four shelties growing up and lost my child hood girl, Jasmine to cancer...

Gabe loves being held and riding in the cart at Petsmart. He demands to be held on walks that have hills. He knows about 25 tricks at this point and is very smart. Our biggest challenge is recall. [sigh] Glad to see I'm not the only one!

 

[ferg]

Chp

Chip is 21 weeks, four months last Wednesday. House Broken, plays catch with most anything, sleeps all night without a whimper unless it is Thundering. He slept with Mama last night after we had a bad storm at about 3:30 AM. Will eat his poop if you don't pick it up right away. Loves to smell the flowers, chews on any dandelion he sees, licks water off the leaves of Hosta after a rain, comes every time when called, has never been to a class and probably never will, I have trained all our dogs, I am the boss, what I say is law and he knows it, not to say he doesn't push some buttons occasionally. Highly intelligent, refuses to climb the carpeted stairs to our second floor, will not climb more than about three steps, loves water and MUD, he is so fastidious about his fur being dirty that 15 minutes after a romp he is spotlessly clean. Would play twenty four hours with maybe an hour nap. Most wonderful pup we have ever had, we cannot imagine life without him.

Chip weighs 14 pounds 2 ounces today, 11 3/4" tall. We see adult expressions and actions every day including chewing on rope or sticks in the yard. Probably feels good on gums that have adult teeth wanting to burst into view. Loves playing fetch and so many other things. I raise the sound of my voice to a shriek, he howls with his head in the air. Seldom barks when outside unless he is playing with me. Inside bark is when asking for food, go out, or wants me to play with him on the floor.

Almost forgot, he has yet to meet a stranger of any kind, (human or animal).

Sweet talk him or give him a kiss on the muzzle, you are likely to get the sweetest kiss this side of heaven on your nose or cheek.

 

[Justicemom]

Ok I am going to play this game. My evil friend has asked me to help her grow out a show prospect. She is keeping a bi blue male and doesn't want the littermates raised together. I have not offically brought him so I don't know how long he will be here but I said "temporary" and no one believes me. Lets just say if height, teeth and all those fun things work out who knows.

His name is Celtic, he is a 10 week old bi black male. He is litter brother to Ashleys bi blue boy Enzo. He is very outgoing, loves to tug, very sweet and a cuddler. He has not come home yet as I need to prepare a bit more but likely this week. Birch will be thrilled , not too sure about anybody else.

Here he is yesterday hanging out with us at the RV.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.p...45774132.78595.100001978188328&type=1&theater

This is his brother Legend who Rachel is growing out. His nickname is Spruce Jr because he looks so similar to SPruce at the same age. Only 3lbs lighter and 1" shorter.
https://www.facebook.com/shelli.stu...45774132.78595.100001978188328&type=1&theater

 

[BarbV]

Ok I am going to play this game. My evil friend has asked me to help her grow out a show prospect. She is keeping a bi blue male and doesn't want the littermates raised together. I have not offically brought him so I don't know how long he will be here but I said "temporary" and no one believes me. Lets just say if height, teeth and all those fun things work out who knows.

His name is Celtic, he is a 10 week old bi black male. He is litter brother to Ashleys bi blue boy Enzo. He is very outgoing, loves to tug, very sweet and a cuddler. He has not come home yet as I need to prepare a bit more but likely this week. Birch will be thrilled , not too sure about anybody else.

Here he is yesterday hanging out with us at the RV.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.p...45774132.78595.100001978188328&type=1&theater

This is his brother Legend who Rachel is growing out. His nickname is Spruce Jr because he looks so similar to SPruce at the same age. Only 3lbs lighter and 1" shorter.
https://www.facebook.com/shelli.stu...45774132.78595.100001978188328&type=1&theater

I've gotten confused about who owns what dog from what litter. How many dogs and what dogs went to who!

I'd really appreciate knowing more about this litter. I'm sure its 100% clear somewhere on this forum!

It can get confusing because sometimes we refer to each other by our given names, and sometimes by a forum names.

p.s. I wish we all went my our given names all the time and as our forum names. I always know when someone refers to Chris or Ann! And I'm pretty sure that most know "Barb" (and whether to duck, dodge or dive in!) LOL!

 

[BarbV]

Chip is 21 weeks, four months last Wednesday. House Broken, plays catch with most anything, sleeps all night without a whimper unless it is Thundering. He slept with Mama last night after we had a bad storm at about 3:30 AM. Will eat his poop if you don't pick it up right away. Loves to smell the flowers, chews on any dandelion he sees, licks water off the leaves of Hosta after a rain, comes every time when called, has never been to a class and probably never will, I have trained all our dogs, I am the boss, what I say is law and he knows it, not to say he doesn't push some buttons occasionally. Highly intelligent, refuses to climb the carpeted stairs to our second floor, will not climb more than about three steps, loves water and MUD, he is so fastidious about his fur being dirty that 15 minutes after a romp he is spotlessly clean. Would play twenty four hours with maybe an hour nap. Most wonderful pup we have ever had, we cannot imagine life without him.

Chip weighs 14 pounds 2 ounces today, 11 3/4" tall. We see adult expressions and actions every day including chewing on rope or sticks in the yard. Probably feels good on gums that have adult teeth wanting to burst into view. Loves playing fetch and so many other things. I raise the sound of my voice to a shriek, he howls with his head in the air. Seldom barks when outside unless he is playing with me. Inside bark is when asking for food, go out, or wants me to play with him on the floor.

Almost forgot, he has yet to meet a stranger of any kind, (human or animal).

Sweet talk him or give him a kiss on the muzzle, you are likely to get the sweetest kiss this side of heaven on your nose or cheek.

Just a suggestion....you need to start socializing this pup soon. shelties really need to be exposed to external stimuli as early as possible in order to be desentized. For example, this was our second weekend at the cottage. Callan spent time on the dock watching the see doos and bigs boats go by. I don't coddle him when the big noises happen, but I do put my hand down on his head and stroke him while they go on. So far he is doing awesome at the big loud noises at the cottage...lawn mower, weed whacker, boats flying by....all good....even with Indy the crazy barker, Callan is not yet reacting....

 

[BarbV]

Will Indy and Callan every play together?

There is such an age difference....Indy is 6 years old, and Callan 13 weeks.

Callan keeps enticing Indy to play, but Indy mostly puts his cranky face on. He will allow Callan mostly to jump on him though will occasionally curl his lip.

It's the toys that are a problem. Indy is somewhat resource guarded. Food for sure, is 100% his and his alone! This has been a work in progress for a long while

Toys are a little less clear. If I throw a toy, Indy is the first to grab it. Sometimes he will play with it and bring it back for fetch. Other times he will discard it and finally let Callan have it. But what he will NOT do is play with Callan with a toy.

All Callan wants is to play with Indy with the toy.

Any ideas how to get Indy interested in playing with the pup? (but at least Indy is playing again!)