Foxy Roxy Red

Intrigue in everything

A sneaky ambush

Cheeky & oh so adorable

Delivery

Quick learners - delivering Mothers Day flowers!

Growing

Look how big we're getting...

Our Superstar

Last night we came across the Yorkshire Post article featuring Fern from last year. Isn't she lovely? Her puppies are doing remarkably well, full of beans and developing their individual personalities. 

They love exploring the garden, sniffing plants and seem to be just as excited about spring as we are.

Little Monkeys

Puppies now having three meals a day but still supplemented whenever Fern feels the need to feed them.  They are enjoying running and exploring everything in the garden and we find  ourselves counting up to 8 constantly.  They are also being wormed for three consecutive days this week by adding the liquid into their food - and they don't even notice anything different as they eat so quickly.          

Exploring Outside

Sunshine & Fresh Air

The pups have enjoyed a few adventures outside over the last few days.

Sunday Playday

The puppies had a busy day yesterday, they had a total of 33 friends and family drop in to play and snuggle.

It was particularly good to see the families of our last litter come and compare this lot to their own. Nice to hear stories of Tess and Ruby - their love of swimming, playful characters and loving temperament. 

The pups came into contact with lots of children yesterday and provided our visitors with endless joy. 

Absolute beauties

Adorable

Preparing for the move

The puppies are really livening up now and keep tumbling out of their box whenever they can see Fern is in the vicinity and they think that the milk bar is open - even when it isn't. 
We have been preparing the outside kennel and run in preparation for the big move to their new home with more space and we've got the lamp ready for the cold nights. 
I've also given them their first taster of solid food in a very liquid form and they went mad for it !

Looking for Mum

Kennel club names

We liked the look on Fern's face when she saw the upside down puppy trying to get a drink !
All are thriving and beginning to play with each other (or chew each other's ears) and they are responding to our voices.  Its interesting to see how their colours are quite distinctive now.
We have received confirmation of their Kennel Club names and as I mentioned in an earlier blog the names have to be unique so we decided to use names which would remind us that the puppies were born in the year that the Tour de France cycle race  is taking place very close to our home and the nearby towns leading to the Yorkshire Dales and also incorporate various forms of "yellow" in the name.
So, their names (in no particular order) are: Peach Echappe, Sinopia Sprinteur, Jaune Petit Velo, Fawn Elysees, Jasmine Ajaccio, Saffron Soigneur, Charteuse Coureur and Russet Rouleur.

3 Weeks Old

Fern continues to be happy showing off her puppies to friends and potential new families. It's special witnessing the first moments shared between new families and our pups - bonds that will last a lifetime. 

In between the cuddles and sunshine  we've all been enjoying watching Crufts this weekend. 

On their feet

The puppies are all on their feet now and can obviously see us clearly because as soon as Fern ventures anywhere near them they are all yapping for her attention (and milk of course) and its incredible how they have developed since opening their eyes just a few days ago.
They have all been wormed for 3 consecutive days and its amusing to see how they react to something other than milk.  They have to be wormed again in 2 weeks by which time they will probably be taking some solid food.

Pancakes & Puppies

One thing none of us will be able to give up this lent - puppies!!!

Chilling out after meal

The puppies have all got their eyes open now and taking unsteady steps around their box but they keep tumbling and rolling over.  Fern likes spending a bit more time away from them and has enjoyed being with me in the garden today.

Glint of light

The puppies are two weeks old tonight and they are just about on their feet as opposed to "swimming" around their box.  There is a little glint of light in their eyes as they are beginning to open gradually and I am sure it must all be a bit of a blur to them at the moment.
They had a new babysitter last night who was in charge whilst we went out to a wonderful Christening and I am pleased to say that Mum and puppies all behaved themselves.
We will be registering the puppies with the Kennel Club today and its quite difficult to come up with so many unique names for the register.  With the Grand Departe of the Tour de France starting in Yorkshire in July,  we are going to try and register names with words connected to the Tour de France and varying shades of yellow and gold and we have come up with some interesting combinations. We have to submit  two unique names for each puppy, along with two alternative ones in case the first ones have been used before !  I must admit I have had quite a bit of help in compiling this list.