Brittany Pups - 1 week old

I snapped this photo on the way down to the 'dog house'.  They had already heard the sliding door open on the back deck and came out to see if I was headed their way or not.  Once they knew I was coming a chorus broke out (not sure the neighbors consider it a delightful melody or not though).  Left to right is Molly, laying on a cot pouting like the princess she is - Rosie, her daughter and the official scout for All Thing Brittany and loves the 'corner office' - Scooby, hidden behind a post but sitting stoically knowing if he doesn't move or make a sound he has a good chance of being first in line for a run - Wish, at the front (Treasure, Scooby, and Jacks mother) just about to emit a joyful yip to see me - Pippin, perched on her cot watching every move I make before deciding if it is worth it to put on a show for me - and Miss Treasure in the next run, guarding the entrance to the inside of the dog house by her door where the pups are. A wall separates the area where the pellet stove, t.v., couch, and Treasure's area is.  We've doubled up the rest of the crew so that Treasure is the only dog in that part of the dog house.  She is not shut in and can roam throughout the dog house freely but she has no direct contact with the others and they cannot see her unless she makes the decision!  The green ball suspended in her pen is for when the puppies are older; we lower and they love to play with it; there's also a Y shaped place of plastic culvert for them to all play in too. Our puppy yard to the far right has been revamped and probably won't be used this fall until we put the finishing touches on it.  Don't know if you can see the TV Satellite perched on the dog house - hey Snoopy, you've got nothing on the Brittanys LOL!  And that's  basically the grand tour.

One week old today and all 11 pups are doing exceptionally well and so is mom.  For those of you following our required reading for anyong getting one of our Brittanys which includes The Monks of New Skete Art of Raising a Puppy - you will find the first chapters in the book especially fascinating as you read these blogs, look at the pictures and follow the development of Anka's litter of German Shepherd puppies. 

Later today we hope to get some 1 week old pictures and should have a complete update.   I have to confess to battling something physical today - maybe just the aches and pains of cold weather, or a flare up of the darn Lyme Disease that plauges me from time to time.  John has suggested I spend the day kicked back on the couch - IN THE HOUSE!!!!   I'd much rather be on the cot nearby all the canine crew... but I guess I must draw the line today...Little Pippin and JackDog will keep me company. Pippin being an incredible cuddle bug and senses I don't feel too great.  Her mother Chrissy always would press up close to me when I had a migraine, I think Pippin is that way too. I want to be rested for when Pam and Sam visit the babies later as well. 

Take care and God Bless - John, Ann and All Things Brittanys

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