Play Room Info

People have posted and asked about the floor and the toys. The Floor is a play mat for kids that is rubber and comes in interlocking pieces. It is great because it is easy for the pups to walk on. It has similar feel to some I have seen at dog training places. I got it at Sam's Club a few years ago (they still sell it) to protect a new wood floor from pups I was training. The down side is there are seams. I put plastic sheeting under it to protect the wood floor and wash it all down every time the pups are done with their play time. They are using a litter box which is also in this area so that helps. They will only use it for these 2 last weeks. Bob just attached an X-pen I had to the wall. The toys are Little Tykes that are no longer made. I have seen them used by other BC's and at dog training class so I was looking for them since the last litter. I found a women near who me has a business and sells them on Ebay. I was able to get both for under $30. Thanks for the questions. I did not get it together for the O puppies and I wish I could have because the "E" puppies really love it and are so curious about everything in it. Like with everything the pups are introduced slowly and explore each at their own pace. This whole group was everywhere some more quickly but all were explorers.

Play Time

Other breeder caretakers have these toys for their pups and I have to admit I did not think they would really play on them but they have surprised me. They climb up the slide, then slide down the slide. Mr. Blue made multiple trips up and down and we actually caught one of them. Don't blink you'll miss it. They love the little tunnel and run in and out of it chasing one another through it. Then everyone just drops and naps. Many of them love to nap under slide. They are a confident group.

We Three Have Names!

I could not resist adding this one. This is Ms Yellow and Ms Purple who were found sleeping together in the crate. If you have not checked the comments you might have missed that we have 2 names of the puppies - Emu and Ellie! When people know they are getting a pup to foster for PAWS they are given a list of possible names from which they pick one. If you are getting pup from this litter email be at Cheetobreeder@yahoo.com and I will invite you to post on this blog just like the O litter pups so we can see how the pups are growing.
Just saw the comment and there is a third name - Emmy.

Crate Training Begins - Sorta

This is their first introduction to a crate - the bottom anyway. There is a fleece in it and their most favorite little toys of the day. Ms. Yellow ventured first and has since made multiple trips back. Then came Ms. Purple, Mr. Blue and Mr. Red - that was a group venture. Ms. Orange and Rose thought it was a big chew toy and Ms. White just watched. By the end of the day all will have investigated the crate. In a few days we will add the top.

Momma Cheeto Plays with Pups

Cheeto plays more with the pups. She is still nursing them but the time with them has changes and sometimes she will have the toy in her mouth or play with her paw or mouth them gently. This time she was lying on her back and just enjoying them climb all over her.

New Toys New Floor = Fun

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The puppies went to a new room with new things to play with and they loved it. They ran barked and chased. It was a real party. These great shots were taken by Steve - thanks. Anna and Suzanne (this is a family of Golden lovers) really enjoyed these fuzzy puppies.

Thank you Visitors

Thanks to all those who found time in their busy schedules to come by and play and hold these guys. They are 4 weeks today and experiencing so many new people and things. Liz they love seeing you. Barbara brought her children and Grand babies to pet the puppies. Will loved Rose. Thank you everyone. There have been 30 different people who have taken the time to come. The visits are short and the puppies are excited to visit but shortly they just crash and nap. It is really sweet.

Bee Hive Toy

Each day we try to introduce the puppies to something new and different. They have toys in their x-pen which are washed either in the sink or the washing machine and they are rotated but then there is the new toy. This one was a hit. It is a Bee Hive with bees in it that move about when you hit the top. They consistently were drawn to the noise and movement. The mirror has been fun to watch them look into and bark. Thanks for all your great comments. I love taking the pictures. These digital cameras are such easy fun. That is where the videos come from just a flip of the switch on the Canon camera. The download process is simple and fast. The puppies are such fun subjects there is always something to share. Glad everyone is enjoying these little guys. I cannot believe how fast this has gone. They will be at Paws in 17 days. Wow!

Puppy Play or Kill the Fleece

The puppy play is such fun to watch. Here is a sample of "Kill the Fleece" that is so funny. They will do this with toys now or even an ear as they learn where their new teeth should be and maybe where they should not be. It is funny to see Cheeto nursing and then just get up and have them start all over somewhere else. I wonder if some pup used his or her new teeth?

Puppy Breakfast

This is breakfast - a combination of puppy food, rice baby cereal and baby chicken food. Eating? Some are eating it out of the bowl, some like it better off of a face, some walk in it and some consider this a good time to get in a nap. These guys are not like the O Puppies who thought this was heaven on earth. They all are ready to nurse when Cheeto returns to them but food - most can take it or leave it although they are starting to eat more of this gruel. Note to E Puppies - Cheeto does not go with you when you go back to PAWS.