Annie's puppies 2015
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To see what happened on the run up to the birth click HERE
26 July 2015
One of the first photos of Annie with her puppies, 4 girls and 3 boys.
27 July 2015
WATCH a short video of Annie and her puppies. Below are a few photos taken today, click on each thumbnail to see the larger picture. The boys have the plain collars, the girls have the ones with hearts on.
28 July 2015
We had rather a sleepless night last night. Annie is quite a tidy little soul and likes her puppies in the correct place. This often means moving them around the whelping box, sometimes by a gentle nudge of her nose, sometimes by a gentle shove of her foot and sometimes by picking up a puppy in her mouth and carrying it gently to where she wants it. You can watch her HERE moving them around.
We had rather a sleepless night last night. Annie is quite a tidy little soul and likes her puppies in the correct place. This often means moving them around the whelping box, sometimes by a gentle nudge of her nose, sometimes by a gentle shove of her foot and sometimes by picking up a puppy in her mouth and carrying it gently to where she wants it. You can watch her HERE moving them around.
29 July 2015
A few more photos of the puppies, taken today. They had their nails trimmed after these photos were taken, it's amazing how quickly they grow. It's important to keep them trimmed so that they don't damage Annie during feeding time.
A few more photos of the puppies, taken today. They had their nails trimmed after these photos were taken, it's amazing how quickly they grow. It's important to keep them trimmed so that they don't damage Annie during feeding time.
30 July 2015
All snuggled up together.
Look who sneaked in to give the puppies a quick wash, Granny Martha.
31 July 2015
Granny Martha's at it again. The minute Annie's back's turned she sneaks a crafty wash of any puppies she can reach. Just watch her in this VIDEO
Excuse the spots of blood on this photo, Annie had had a nose bleed of all things. Look how cute those 2 girls are, lined up together.
The smallest girl and biggest boy snuggling up together.
01 Aug 2015
The rugby scrum at the milkbar.
02 Aug 2015
The puppies are a week old today and all except one have almost doubled their birth weight. One girl is still quite small but the rest of the puppies are little porkers.
The puppies are a week old today and all except one have almost doubled their birth weight. One girl is still quite small but the rest of the puppies are little porkers.
03 Aug 2015
Sometimes the puppies all snuggle up together,but at other times they spread out around the four corners of the whelping box, as you can see in the 4 photos below.
Sometimes the puppies all snuggle up together,but at other times they spread out around the four corners of the whelping box, as you can see in the 4 photos below.
Here they are, snuggled up back together.
04 Aug 2015
A couple of photos taken this morning. The first one shows Lottie trying to sneak into the whelping box with Annie, with Martha close behind. The second one is Lottie actually in the whelping box with Annie, giving the pups a closer inspection.
A couple of photos taken this morning. The first one shows Lottie trying to sneak into the whelping box with Annie, with Martha close behind. The second one is Lottie actually in the whelping box with Annie, giving the pups a closer inspection.
05 Aug 2015
All fast asleep - peace at last.
Supper time.
06 Aug 2015
Look who sneaked in with the puppies when our backs were turned, Granny Martha.
Look who sneaked in with the puppies when our backs were turned, Granny Martha.
The puppies can be quite vocal when it comes to mealtime. Here's a VIDEO of them heading to the milkbar.
07 Aug 2015
One of the loveliest moments is when you lift up a puppy, look at his/her face and there's a pair of eye peeping back at you. The girl with the yellow collar is the first one to have her eyes open and they were peeping back at me as I lifted her out to trim her nails today.
Teatime.
08 Aug 2015
More of the puppies have got their eyes open today, so I need to be particularly careful when using the flash on the camera and make sure they're asleep, so I don't do any harm.
More of the puppies have got their eyes open today, so I need to be particularly careful when using the flash on the camera and make sure they're asleep, so I don't do any harm.
09 Aug 2015
The puppies have had a busy afternoon, with lots of young visitors giving them cuddles.
The puppies have had a busy afternoon, with lots of young visitors giving them cuddles.
Ciaran, Declan and Archie enjoying puppy cuddles.
Luca, looking very happy to have his first cuddles with the puppies, they were only a day old before he went on holiday.
Annie's keeping a close eye on Owen to make sure he's nursing her daughter properly.
10 Aug 2015
A few more photos of the puppies, taken today.
A few more photos of the puppies, taken today.
11 Aug 2015
The puppies have had their first taste of goat's milk today. They didn't need any encouragement and soon had it polished off.
The puppies have had their first taste of goat's milk today. They didn't need any encouragement and soon had it polished off.
Brothers make such good pillows.
12 Aug 2015
The puppies are up on their feet now, instead of the 'commando' crawl they started off with. It won't be long before we have the first escapee from the whelping box.
The puppies are up on their feet now, instead of the 'commando' crawl they started off with. It won't be long before we have the first escapee from the whelping box.
13 Aug 2015
It won't be long before the puppies are escaping the whelping box, this little chap was having a good try this morning.
It won't be long before the puppies are escaping the whelping box, this little chap was having a good try this morning.
Before and after photos - enjoying the goats milk and chilling out with full tummies afterwards.
14 Aug 2015
The puppies had a visit from my youngest granddaughter, 2 year old Isla, today. They had lots of cuddles together.
The puppies had a visit from my youngest granddaughter, 2 year old Isla, today. They had lots of cuddles together.
15 Aug 2015
The puppies have had more visitors today, although we didn't get any photos. Great Granny Poppy has kept away from the pups until today. I lifted one out for her to sniff and later on this morning she sneaked into the whelping box and refused to come out. After a busy day the pups are catching up on some well earned sleep. Tomorrow they'll get their first taste of proper food.
The puppies have had more visitors today, although we didn't get any photos. Great Granny Poppy has kept away from the pups until today. I lifted one out for her to sniff and later on this morning she sneaked into the whelping box and refused to come out. After a busy day the pups are catching up on some well earned sleep. Tomorrow they'll get their first taste of proper food.
16 Aug 2015
The puppies have had their very first taste of proper food today. It's puppy kibble soaked in hot water, mushed to a pulp with a little goat's milk added. They didn't need any encouragement to tuck into it. Annie very thoughtfully cleared up any excess.
Great Granny Poppy sneaked in with the puppies this afternoon. The pups soon realised that that was one milkbar that was dry.
Richard, Zoe and their children came to visit this afternoon. They own Jeffrey, the puppies' sire. Some children are just naturals when it comes to handling puppies and older dogs and their daughter, Harriet is one of them.
17 Aug 2015
I've taken down the barrier that stopped the puppies getting out of the whelping box and now they can get into the extra part of the pen, where they can see more of what's going on. Watch some of them exploring in this VIDEO. Ned was very interested in them and watched them closely while wagging his tail.
I've taken down the barrier that stopped the puppies getting out of the whelping box and now they can get into the extra part of the pen, where they can see more of what's going on. Watch some of them exploring in this VIDEO. Ned was very interested in them and watched them closely while wagging his tail.
18 Aug 2015
The puppies are enjoying having the extra part of the pen to play in and to be able to see the other dogs. Here are a few of today's photos. Click on each photo to see the larger version.
The puppies are enjoying having the extra part of the pen to play in and to be able to see the other dogs. Here are a few of today's photos. Click on each photo to see the larger version.
19 Aug 2015
A couple more tummies to blow raspberries on.
A couple more tummies to blow raspberries on.
20 Aug 2015
The puppies seemed to spending most of their time outside of the whelping box so I've taken the sides down so they now have a clear view of everything that's happening.
Annie finished off the puppies' food so I decided to give her her midday meal while she was still in the pen. The puppies decided that as Annie had eaten some of their food, they were going to eat some of hers. Annie, being the devoted mum she is, sat back and let them tuck in.
22 Aug 2015
Watch the puppies in this video, retrievers doing what they do best, retrieving. The puppies and their first toys. Please excuse the pile of poo at the edge of the pen, some sneaky little beggar did it while my back was turned, switching on the camera. In this 2nd video you can see Ned in with the puppies, he's so gentle, despite them trying to bite him.
Watch the puppies in this video, retrievers doing what they do best, retrieving. The puppies and their first toys. Please excuse the pile of poo at the edge of the pen, some sneaky little beggar did it while my back was turned, switching on the camera. In this 2nd video you can see Ned in with the puppies, he's so gentle, despite them trying to bite him.
23 Aug 2015
The puppies have had lots of visitors over the past few days, some of them new owners, some of them friends. Here are a couple of the puppies getting cuddles from my friends Mary and Graham and one of some of them snoozing after the excitement.
The puppies have had lots of visitors over the past few days, some of them new owners, some of them friends. Here are a couple of the puppies getting cuddles from my friends Mary and Graham and one of some of them snoozing after the excitement.
25 Aug 2015
A couple more videos of the puppies, taken today. They both show how all puppies soon respond to the universal call of "Puppies". VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2. Below are a some photos taken at the same time. In the right hand photo I think someone's told a very funny joke to the girl with the yellow collar.
A couple more videos of the puppies, taken today. They both show how all puppies soon respond to the universal call of "Puppies". VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2. Below are a some photos taken at the same time. In the right hand photo I think someone's told a very funny joke to the girl with the yellow collar.
26 Aug 2015
The puppies are exactly a month old today - how time flies. Preparations are in hand to move them from the living room through to the dining room, where they'll then have access to the outside.
The puppies are exactly a month old today - how time flies. Preparations are in hand to move them from the living room through to the dining room, where they'll then have access to the outside.
The smallest girl using her brother for a pillow.
"No, she might be the same colour, but she's not our mum"
27 Aug 2015
The pups have been on the move today. They have a new pen set up in the dining room and access to the patio. Here you can watch them playing. If it's fine tomorrow they'll be able out go outside for the first time.
The pups have been on the move today. They have a new pen set up in the dining room and access to the patio. Here you can watch them playing. If it's fine tomorrow they'll be able out go outside for the first time.
28 Aug 2015
The puppies have been outside for the first time today. Some of them haven't quite figured out how to get back up the ramp and I found them asleep underneath it. Watch them HERE
The puppies have been outside for the first time today. Some of them haven't quite figured out how to get back up the ramp and I found them asleep underneath it. Watch them HERE
29 Aug 2015
The puppies are now feeding from individual bowls rather than the one circular one. There was a bit of swapping around but they soon got the hang of it.
The puppies are now feeding from individual bowls rather than the one circular one. There was a bit of swapping around but they soon got the hang of it.
30 Aug 2015
Eating nicely in the first picture but a little bit of climbing/swapping going on in the second one.
Eating nicely in the first picture but a little bit of climbing/swapping going on in the second one.
A bit of post tea rough and tumble in the first photo and poor long-suffering Annie giving them a top-up in the second one.
31 Aug 2015
I think the theme tune for today's video is 'Raindrops keep falling on my head'. The puppies were keen to go outside despite the pouring rain and had great fun splashing in the puddles. Watch them HERE The puppies have had a busy few days, with visits from their new owners. Lots of cuddles (from the new owners) and lots of nibbling (from the puppies).
I think the theme tune for today's video is 'Raindrops keep falling on my head'. The puppies were keen to go outside despite the pouring rain and had great fun splashing in the puddles. Watch them HERE The puppies have had a busy few days, with visits from their new owners. Lots of cuddles (from the new owners) and lots of nibbling (from the puppies).
01 Sept 2015
A few photos taken of the puppies before they settle down for the night. Annie had just been in to give them a quick drink and some of them have milk on their heads.
A few photos taken of the puppies before they settle down for the night. Annie had just been in to give them a quick drink and some of them have milk on their heads.
Uncle Ned risking life and limb to sit in with the puppies.
03 Sept 2015
The puppies chop and change with the food bowls so I've been filling all 12 bowls and letting them choose which to eat from. In this VIDEO you can see the mayhem after they're eaten, particularly from the girl with the pink collar, who thinks carrying bowls around is a great game - has Auntie Gertie been giving her lessons?
The puppies chop and change with the food bowls so I've been filling all 12 bowls and letting them choose which to eat from. In this VIDEO you can see the mayhem after they're eaten, particularly from the girl with the pink collar, who thinks carrying bowls around is a great game - has Auntie Gertie been giving her lessons?
04 Sept 2015
Two year old Isla wanted to go into the pen with the puppies but they're far too rough, so she had to make do with looking at them from the outside.
05 Sept 2015
All snuggled up after having their breakfast.
All snuggled up after having their breakfast.
The puppies had a free run of the kitchen while I was cleaning out their pen this morning. They tried out one of the big dogs' beds, so I decided to give them one of their own.
06 Sept 2015
A few photos taken today by my very good friend, Joanne Elrod. Some of the puppies were asleep so aren't amongst these.
A few photos taken today by my very good friend, Joanne Elrod. Some of the puppies were asleep so aren't amongst these.
07 Sept 2015
The pheasant gets it in this VIDEO
The pheasant gets it in this VIDEO
08 Sept 2015
The puppies have been out in the car this afternoon. They settled down quite quickly and fell asleep after a few minutes.
09 Sept 2015
A few of today's photos. There seem to be more and more out-takes as the puppies move around so quickly.
A few of today's photos. There seem to be more and more out-takes as the puppies move around so quickly.
10 Sept 2015
The puppies were about to settle down for a nap until I got the camera out.
The puppies were about to settle down for a nap until I got the camera out.
11 Sept 2015
The puppies have so much energy, especially first thing in a morning. WATCH them in this video, taken at 7am.
The puppies have so much energy, especially first thing in a morning. WATCH them in this video, taken at 7am.
12 Sept 2015
Patiently waiting for breakfast (or not so patiently, in Esther's case)
Patiently waiting for breakfast (or not so patiently, in Esther's case)
A couple of videos from today. The first one shows the puppies' reaction to the vacuum cleaner.
I've been lucky with the weather up to now and the puppies have been able to go outside while I've been cleaning their pen, but today it's been pouring down and I've had to revert to plan B, the plastic puppy pen. As you'll see in this second video, as they move it around the kitchen, plastic puppy pens aren't such a good idea for Labrador puppies.
I've been lucky with the weather up to now and the puppies have been able to go outside while I've been cleaning their pen, but today it's been pouring down and I've had to revert to plan B, the plastic puppy pen. As you'll see in this second video, as they move it around the kitchen, plastic puppy pens aren't such a good idea for Labrador puppies.
14 Sept 2015
Another wet and miserable day so the puppies have spent most of their time inside. They tend to get rather rowdy at times, as you can see in this VIDEO. A week ago I changed their ID collars over to the quick release cat collars, it seemed like a good idea at the time, but the little beggars keep pulling them off and chewing the clasps, so I've had to revert to the ID collars. The puppy in the video who looks as though he's wearing a dark pink collar is actually wearing the purple one.
Another wet and miserable day so the puppies have spent most of their time inside. They tend to get rather rowdy at times, as you can see in this VIDEO. A week ago I changed their ID collars over to the quick release cat collars, it seemed like a good idea at the time, but the little beggars keep pulling them off and chewing the clasps, so I've had to revert to the ID collars. The puppy in the video who looks as though he's wearing a dark pink collar is actually wearing the purple one.
15 Sept 2015
Not much chance of the puppies settling down for the night just yet, as you can see in this VIDEO
Not much chance of the puppies settling down for the night just yet, as you can see in this VIDEO
16 Sept 2015
One of the few times when there's peace and quiet.
17 Sept 2015
The puppies have been to the vets for a check-up and microchipping today. No photos of them in the car when we arrived at the vets as they had covered both the car and themselves in poo!
In the crate in the waiting room. They had lots of attention despite still being rather whiffy.
Back in the car (with fresh bedding) and ready for home.
18 Sept 2015
A final VIDEO of the puppies together before they start to leave for their new homes tomorrow.
A final VIDEO of the puppies together before they start to leave for their new homes tomorrow.
19 Sept 2015
...... and then there were five. Two of the girls have gone to their new homes today, here are the remaining 5 tucking into their tea.
Standing on the stepladder so I could replace a lightbulb, I looked down and saw these little 'helpers'.
20 Sept 2015
Another puppy went to his new home today so there are just these 4 left. From L to R Boris, Monty, Rosie and Esther - partners in crime.
Another puppy went to his new home today so there are just these 4 left. From L to R Boris, Monty, Rosie and Esther - partners in crime.
22 Sept 2015
Auntie Wilma's 'mum', Fiona, came to visit today and had lots of puppy cuddles. Here she is
multi-tasking as she takes a phone call while giving Rosie cuddles.
multi-tasking as she takes a phone call while giving Rosie cuddles.
23 Sept 2015
A couple of today's photos. The puppies move around so quickly it's often difficult to get them all in focus.
A couple of today's photos. The puppies move around so quickly it's often difficult to get them all in focus.
24 Sept 2015
There's been a lot of heavy rain today so the puppies haven't been outside much. These photos were taken this evening, just before it started to get dark.
There's been a lot of heavy rain today so the puppies haven't been outside much. These photos were taken this evening, just before it started to get dark.
25 Sept 2015
The final night together for these 4 puppies before Rosie leaves for her new home tomorrow. Here they are having a cuddle together.
The final night together for these 4 puppies before Rosie leaves for her new home tomorrow. Here they are having a cuddle together.
27 Sept 2015
The three musketeers, Boris, Monty and Esther. In the first photo they're far from ready to settle down for the night, in the second one they've finally given in and are snuggled up together.
28 Sept 2015
A short VIDEO of the 3 pups playing together.
A short VIDEO of the 3 pups playing together.
30 Sept 2015
It's a tough life when you're a puppy and sometimes all you need is a snooze.
It's a tough life when you're a puppy and sometimes all you need is a snooze.
02 Oct 2015
The puppies were allowed a bit more freedom for a while today. They had a great time, chasing up and down the living room and trying to get up on the sofa to reach my granddaughter, Isla. You can see their fun and games in this VIDEO
The puppies were allowed a bit more freedom for a while today. They had a great time, chasing up and down the living room and trying to get up on the sofa to reach my granddaughter, Isla. You can see their fun and games in this VIDEO
03 Oct 2015
Their last supper together before Monty leaves for his new home tomorrow.
Their last supper together before Monty leaves for his new home tomorrow.
06 Oct 2015
Boris and Esther have been for their second vaccinations today. Here they are in the crate, having a nosey around the waiting area.
Boris and Esther have been for their second vaccinations today. Here they are in the crate, having a nosey around the waiting area.
08 Oct 2015
"Do you need help with changing that light bulb? We'll give you a hand with the steps."
10 Oct 2015
A couple of photos of Boris and Esther together before Boris leaves for his new home tomorrow.
11 Oct 2015
Now the pups have gone to their new homes you can follow their progress on the More of Annie's puppies 2015 page
Now the pups have gone to their new homes you can follow their progress on the More of Annie's puppies 2015 page