PodgyPaws Lhasa Apso Puppies

More Lhasa Apso Snackbar photos...

2012-01-27T11:16:00.002-05:00

Amber keeps a close watch on those babes of hers, no matter what they are up to.

Brandy and Bella were really curious, so I let them up on the chair to watch.

The little ones really dug in here...

Momma had gone in to the bed and was busy feeding some of the others...

A sure sign of puppies in heaven - the tightly held little tails...

Lhasa Apso Dining room~

2012-01-27T09:43:00.002-05:00

Don't think Amber is too pleased about them learning to eat puppy food, but she is really going to appreciate a little less work for her!

The pups are learning fast... and each has its own style to eat - this is the hands on approach on the left and the bobbing approach on the right... lol

Then they rock back on their cute little butts and lick it off their face... ha ha

Some like the "mush" while others prefer the soggy pellets...

ha ha... and others just have to get right into this! They remind me of children playing in mud puddles... squishing it through their toes!

Names...

2012-01-26T21:36:00.003-05:00

Okay folks... The puppies are three weeks old now and it was suggested to me that it was time to name my little treasures, so people can tell them apart easier.

Feel free to send me any suggestions that you have for names and I will try to post pictures of each puppy, complete with a name by the time they turn 4 weeks old.

No 1 is the B&W boy
No 2 is the brown and white boy
No 3 is the solid gold girl, with a white stripe on forehead
No 4 is the solid red girl
No 5 is the solid black girl
No 6 is the girl with the white diamond between her shoulder blades
No 7 is the girl with the shawl (triangle) between her shoulder blades
No 8 is the gold girl with the white spot between her shoulder blades

My son is coming for the weekend, so I will get him to take all the dogs for a walk on Saturday, (so that I can review the videos without upsetting Amber) and then I can get a bunch of those posted up on You Tube as well... that might help with the names... wait till you see how much they have changed!
Hard to believe how much they change in just one short week! Check out the legs in the coming pictures - the hair is really growing now.
Along with nails having to be clipped, now I am trimming the hair on their feet too, so they have good traction of pads touching the ground, not sliding on hairy feet! lol
Not a subject I will dwell upon, but I was happy to see a bunch of them using the back end of the pen and going to the bathroom without Momma's help now... ;-) Makes more work for me, but takes extra pressure off of poor Amber - She is one busy Momma!

Playing Around...

2012-01-26T10:44:00.002-05:00

The pups still enjoy their feeding time at Momma's Milk Bar...

They are starting to stay awake longer afterwards though...

So darn cute to watch them playing with Momma afterwards...

It is mostly just batting at her hair, or patting at her right now, though I have noticed lots of mouthing of each other already and a few trying to catch tails...

Never really lasts long yet, but they are changing fast...

A Feature Post

2012-01-26T10:32:00.002-05:00

I don't usually do this, but it was just too ironic - all the other pups were asleep and this little guy was looking to play...

Not even Mom would wake up and play with him...

So, he decided to investigate the food bowl...

Hmmm... smells good...

Yup - I think I'll crawl right in! ha ha... Wonder if this will ever rival a mud bath??

2012-01-25T16:05:00.002-05:00

Ah! My poor girl... she is sure taking a beating! Eight pups are a lot to feed... She is still waking me a few times during the nights to go outside and has to eat many times a day to keep up her energy. She is smart though - and naps when the puppies do... I am dragging my butt still!

Some of the pups like me to hand feed them each and every little piece of soft, soggy kibble that they eat. Oh! My aching back! I am certainly not complaining, but just wanted you to know that being a breeder is a lot of hard work - very much like having new born babies in the house... except that these little sweeties are very entertaining! lol

They curl up and nap in some of the strangest places...

I put this toy in there to help keep them warm at nights, while Amber was out resting - seems they sure like it!

Eating pretty good now...

2012-01-25T15:51:00.003-05:00

Each of the pups has their own "style" of eating right about now... This fella likes to sit down and chew his food carefully...

Then he heads off for a drink of warm milk...

Causing all the others to come running - thinking they are missing out on something...

Whereas this little guy was more interested in the BIG eyes...

And then he decided to take a walk around the pen... lol. Guess he was not too hungry...

Snugglebums...

2012-01-25T12:41:00.003-05:00

I can't begin to tell you how many times I have wished I could just crawl in there with these guys... They look so comfy!!

My little treasure...

2012-01-24T18:17:00.000-05:00

This little beauty loves to come for a snuggle...

Yup - you guessed it - she pops right nto my shirt and helps me do my chores for the day! lol

Amber is always keeping a watchful eye on me when I take one of her babes from the pen...

They are getting quite mobile now... exploring the pen - up and down all the "hills" I provided.

It sure pays off - they have strong legs already - all the better to reach the choice milk jugs... ha ha

Their favorite spots...

2012-01-24T11:14:00.004-05:00

Funny how quickly some of them are developing favorite spots in the pen... lol

Check out the tiny upside down leg sticking out from under Amber's tummy! ha ha...

There are seven pups in here... The two backs blend right in with this blanket. The missing pup will be "featured" in the next batch of photos that I will post this evening, if I have time.

We had rain all day yesterday but I did get the girls out for their walk. It is mild out again today so I am going out back to do some "tidying" in the yard, then maybe bath a few dogs between feeding times... busy day... (as usual)

Slow down in posting...

2012-01-24T11:00:00.002-05:00

Sorry folks - life is getting messy around here... Makes it harder to find the energy to post some days... The little ones are taking turns "playing" with their food and learning to eat and drink...

Most times it is the feet in the bowl, but when the head connects and figures out how to lap up the liquid it is a good start!

They sure make a fun mess though!

None of them suffer through this faze, as you can see...

Now that is one milk drunk puppy! lol...

Growing up fast...

2012-01-22T16:56:00.003-05:00

Well, those little ones are not so little any longer...

They make a BIG dog pile... ha ha! Everyone of them wants Momma to kiss and cuddle them~

This little treasure stayed still long enough for me to snap a picture of her beautiful little eyes...

If you put your fingers too close to their little mouths, they figure that it must be dinner!

Hey, are you my sister??

Info

2012-01-22T10:39:00.002-05:00

Hey Folks...
I have to apologize - I am unable to answer the comments you leave me, for some reason...
Don't want you to think I do not care - I LOVE getting comments - it lets me know that others appreciate the work I do in taking and posting the photos. Have tried for days now to figure out what is wrong, but have given up...
Please feel free to continue to post comments...
If you would like a reply - send me an email at podgypaws@rogers.com and I can respond to you personally~
Thanks for understanding!

Two weeks old already...

2012-01-21T20:31:00.000-05:00

The little imps love to crawl into Momma's dinner bowl and lick out the last bits... NO - I do not usually feed Amber in the pen - just now, while I am introducing the pups to the idea of eating food. If they smell the food and learn to associate it with Mom, I find the next stage - actually getting them to eat puppy food is much easier.

I just adore this fat and happy stage! lol

They are all doing so well, eh?!

I usually show you closer shots, so you can actually see the pups, and Lesley commented yesterday that she had no idea how small tehy still were because tehy look so big in the pictures, so i am letting you see them from further back here...

And, of course - the part I usually crop out is this - Amber is never far away and is there like a shot, if she hears a squeak...

A little surprise for you...

2012-01-21T08:06:00.003-05:00

My friend Lesley came over to help weigh the pups yesterday and to hold them while I tried to get a picture of something special for you...

If you look closely, you just might notice what I am referring to...

Can you tell?? Well - I can't keep the secret! Their eyes are open now!
I don't like to take flash pictures with their tiny new eyes, so the lights are all up high and they are squinting cuz it is bright... but believe me, it adds a whole new depth of charm to the little guys~

And... what a nice way to spend the afternoon - getting puppy cuddles!

Thanks Lesley - I really appreciate all your help! But - NO you can't sneak one home with you! lol

Back to bed!

Change time...

2012-01-20T09:14:00.004-05:00

Don't know if I mentioned that the pups are really starting to get around now... definately time to move the whelping box down onto the floor.

BTW - there are pups sleeping under that blanket and she is just using them for a leg up to sleep up top!

They are all very happy to sleep in the crate while I change the setup and the linens

They are like flexible, moldable toys when they are milk drunk and sleepy...

So sweet!

They just flop every which way...

And, all over each other as well!

Eating...

2012-01-20T08:45:00.005-05:00

Two weeks old now and the pups are starting to show an interest in Mom's food...

They do what I call "nose-bobs" into the bowl and occasionally stay down long enough to lap up some of the soupy liquid

Considering the demand at the milk bar, I am going to start introducing their own bowls of soupier (is that a real word?) food for them today.

I am sure that Amber will appreciate the bit of a load it will take off of her! Once they start eating puppy food, cleanup will become MY problem ha ha... fair trade I guess Amber - you have done your share and then some... XO

Early morning glimpse

2012-01-20T08:11:00.004-05:00

Suggled up together...

Yawn... Is it time to wake up?

Gotta do my stretches first Mom...

Nah! I don't feel like it! Going to stay right here..

Yeah... so much for that! lol

Just too darn Cute!!

2012-01-19T15:36:00.004-05:00

How on earth am I ever supposed to get any work done here?? lol I can't take my eyes off of them... they are always rolling over and doing something else that is cute...

Just some cute shots...

2012-01-18T15:44:00.002-05:00

Yawn...

Snugglemates~

Momma keeps a close guard...

Nail trim day...

2012-01-18T09:56:00.004-05:00

My dear friend Cindy and her darling daughter Leanne came over to give me a hand trimming all the puppies feet. They have done this before so they were a great help...

Leanne knows how important it is to spend time bonding with the dogs before heading into the den to see the puppies... They sure were happy to see her!

Cindy is so helpful - she was keeping great care of the pups while I trimmed my dogs nails and foot pad hair. With three dogs and eight pups, the extra hands are very welcome!

The smaller pups keep getting pushed off the nipples by the larger ones, so we gave them some private nursing time. Invariably, with eight pups and eight nipples, there is a constant struggle to get the nipples that they prefer...

The pups are no worse the wear for having their nails trimmed - sure saves Momma's tummy a lot of scratching! Plus, it gets them well used to having their feet handled. I teach people how to take care of the feet when they come to pick up their pupopy.

I could stare at these little sweeties all day!

They are so sweet and angelic at this stage... just wait - a few weeks from now, I will be calling them holy terrors! lol

They are wiggling around really good now, but still have to take lots of time out for naps..

And they are in pure heaven when they find the milk bar unattended! lol

Now - Can you tell them apart?

2012-01-17T04:32:00.000-05:00

Test yourself on a few of these...

Still not easy I'm sure... but I hope my tips help you out...

Another trick for the Golden Girls

2012-01-17T04:03:00.000-05:00

Another helpful tip for telling the girls apart... all four have white lines up their foreheads, but each looks different. The solid gold girl has a wider stripe, that reaches almost as high as the top of her ears.

The pup with the white diamond has a skinnier stripe that only reaches as high as her eyebrows.
The pup with the large white triangle has more prominant cheeks and also a shorter stripe, though it is longer (past the eyebrows) than the one above

And last, but not least... the pup with the small spot between her shoulder blades has a zigzag stripe that looks a bit like a lightening bolt.

She stands out from the crowd...

The Golden Girls...

2012-01-16T14:55:00.004-05:00

Well, my Golden Girls are definately the hardest of the lot, to tell apart... When you see them all together, you can see there are differences that help to distinguish them... but seeeing just a piece makes it tough...

Three of the girls are in this photo - you can see the one who is solid gold, with jsut a white stripe up her nose, the one with a small white mark between her shoulder blades and another golden nose being squished down below...

This is another part of the same group and since I can see the one with the white diamond between her shoulder blades, I know the one being "squished" is the one with the white triangle between her shoulder blades.

Here is another shot with the one with the white triangle...

Okay - from left to right - here we have the spotty boy, the gold triangle girl, the red girl, the golden girl with the small spot and then the solid golden girl - The "missing" Golden Girl (GG) is the one with the white diamond.

For those who are interersted, the solid gold pup was the third born, the red was fourth, the black was fifth, GG with white diamond was sixth, GG with lg white triangle was seventh and GG with the white spot was number eight.

On to the girls...

2012-01-16T14:04:00.007-05:00

I'm going to start with the ones that are easier to identify... This little one is a dark brown color - I refer to her as my redhead... She was the 4th puppy born.

You can see the golden highlights in certain light and then sometimes she looks almost black...

She has no white stripe up her forehead, but has a white belly and socks.

The little black girl (born fifth) has a spot of white between her shoulder blades.

No white on her face, but pretty gold eyebrows and cheeks and white socks.

She also has a distinctive black spot on her tummy - but you don't see that side too often~

Something to help people out here...

2012-01-15T21:26:00.005-05:00

Hi folks... I know it can get confusing to all of you, who are not sitting there staring at these little beauties all day long, so I am going to help you all out... and post a few pictures of each pup, so you can tell who they all are...

There are only two males and they were the first two born, so I will start with them for you...

The first born was the black beauty, with the white diamond on the back of his neck and white stripe up his forehead. (the other black puppy - a girl, does not have this stripe, her head is black with gold cheeks and eyebrows) His tummy is white and he has lovely golden "jodpurs" and cheeks.

The second puppy born was this little fella I call "Patchy". Gold and white, he stands out in all the pictures.

Line up at the bar!

2012-01-14T21:02:00.004-05:00

Ha ha... after a feeding yesterday, they all "fell" off in a line...

Slowly, but surely, they snuggle back up together...

Pooped Puppies!

2012-01-14T20:50:00.003-05:00

After a good meal, they all like to have a little nap!

Snuggled in nice and warm...

Wonder if the blood rushes to their heads??

Think I need a nap too! Wish there was room for me in there!

This little girl is a pokey eater, so she gets a bit of private feeding time...

Friday's snowstorm

2012-01-14T20:35:00.002-05:00

We had quite a bit of wet snow fall on Friday. I went outdoors and tromped around the yard to make paths for the dogs to get through it...

The creek and walking path behind my home

There was a layer of ice under all this snow - from an ice storm we had on Thursday - how fast the weather can change here! Today is -27! Brrr!

It looked rather pretty as the snow was falling...

Poor Amber was not enjoying having her milky breasts dragging through the snow! And, if you look at her front legs, you can see the snowballs she collected every time she went out. She had to be fully dried before I put her back in the pen with her babes... it was a long day!

Tails from the milk bar...

2012-01-14T11:10:00.003-05:00

Life is very peaceful at the milk bar, when the patrons are limited to four!

Funny how the whole atmosphere can change when you add just one extra patron...

Like all siblings, they will squabble for the best "treat". Can't you just hear the "I want that one" and "Hey - it's my turn!" going on here...

Ha ha... looks like someone's full tummy got the best of him and he needs a nap now! They do look a lot like little drunken puppies after their turn at the bar...

Ever notice how some people can sleep through anything?? lol

Growing Fast Now...

2012-01-14T10:50:00.004-05:00

Can you see how much they are growing?? The changes in one week are just amazing! Go back and look at the pictures from the first few days and see the difference!
Definately getting chubby and thankfully all are happy little bodies...
so sleek and shiny!

Amber finds it easier to feed them this way, so she can clean them at the same time - hard to do lying down and she has lots to clean!

They are even getting up on those legs a bit now! Scary... won't be long till they are on the ground now... instead of up at a convenient height for me. (the whelping box is about 18" off the ground right now)

Awww...

2012-01-14T10:38:00.002-05:00

This little boy must have a lot of animal magnetism... ha ha.... The girls seem to drape themselves all over him! Maybe just lots of body heat?!

Snuggled...

I lifted them all out of the pen to clean it and realised how much they had grown... Won't be able to use this basket much longer...

Tucked back in to their clean bed...

Amber likes to stay in there with them, for naps. Oh yeah - I was asked about the buggy eyed thing in the background... it's a water bottle "sheep" - well loved!

Adorable little Lhasa Apso puppies I must say!

2012-01-13T10:51:00.003-05:00

They are just far too adorable... Maybe I should just keep them all?? ha ha.. Yeah - my neighbours would love that! Nose pigments are really starting to come in now... (the pink is turning black)

This little one has a great "latch" on the teat! That is his tongue you see wrapped around there...

More squished up photos... but I guess after being "packed" into Amber's belly - this must feel good to them.

Ha ha... Now surely it isn't comfortable to sleep with your head flopped backwards?? lol A sure sign of a fat and happy baby!

How fast they grow..

2012-01-13T10:38:00.003-05:00

I giggled when I saw this one, cuz "spotty" looks like a real little piggy here!

If you fall asleep while you are drinking, you should move... or you get climbed all over!

The little black girl was a bit smarter... lol and now a few more pups are flamed out~

Okay - so - are you trying to choke the poor girl?/ lol Believe me - it looks worse than it is - they actually like this! Squished all together... They would let Amber and I know if they were unhappy...

Growing like weeds...

2012-01-12T10:36:00.005-05:00

So happy to see Amber is finally eating more... I got some special high-calorie canned food from the local vet and the pups are thriving and packing on some pounds (well actually grams - but you know what I mean...)

Did you notice these two snuggled into the top left of the picture above..? It's so sweet the way they all cuddle up to and flop all over each other...

What you can't see in this shot is that there is one pup "buried"under the others - they use each other as "ladders" too!

Are you starting to be able to tell them apart yet?

Tired Girl

2012-01-11T19:07:00.002-05:00

I have a feeling that the next few weeks will be really hard on Amber - until the pups are old enough to start on soft foods...

She looks worn right out already...

One sore, hot tummy and all the flaked out pups - Amber included!

Fresh air!

2012-01-11T18:34:00.004-05:00

It is hard to find enough hours in a day somedays, but the other two dogs need some love and attention too...Thankfully between friends and my son and I we have managed to get them out for a run often. What a great place to take them, eh?

Have to admit, it sure felt great to get some sunshine and fresh air myself!

Ah! The girls were in heaven! How they love to run!

Poor Amber was doing what she does most of every day now... Feeding all those hungry, growing babes! Hard to imagine all of those cute little "sausages" crammed in my little girl's belly!

After she is done feeding them, they just curl up and have a good sleep. Ha ha... look at the one who just "dove in"! Can't believe that is comfortable! lol

Busy Girls here...

2012-01-10T17:40:00.003-05:00

Hello dear puppy pals... Just wanted to tell you - I can't set up a special time to post every day, cuz I never know how my day will go. My blog pictures are usually a day or two behind, as I have to take the pictures, upload them on my computer, crop as needed, select some to show you, then upload them to my blog, then write on them - more work!
The pups and the dogs come first in my life - when I have finished the daily chores with them, I do my best to post here.
I love to show this to you all, as it was certainly fascinating to me, when I was first learning... and still is - I learn more with every litter. Enjoy the photos and check back every few days and there will always be something new to see.

Right now... there is just a lot of cleaning...

Feeding and sleeping going on. I love seeing how they do all this twisting and contorting to get in at the nipples...

I have been working hard on getting Amber to eat more and to bring the weights back up on the smaller of the pups and they are all doing really well now - you will see in a day or so - when you see what they look like now. Fat and happy!!

Ha ha... aren't they cute??

I could sit and watch this for hours...

Noses...

2012-01-10T10:21:00.005-05:00

Notice in this picture that the little black boy's nose is starting to take on its black pigmentation already... most pups are born with pink noses and pink foot pads, which darken and turn black eventually.

Because they are born blind and deaf, the pups use their noses to sniff out the milk - they are not being mean, when they push each other off the nipples - they are just hungry. With eight nipples and eight pups, there will a constant "battle for the boob", until I can start supplementing them with puppy food in a few more weeks. Sure keeps me busy making sure they all get a good latch...

Gets a bit crowded at the milk bar too - when one decides to have a snooze on Momma!

Check out the cute ears too - this one is flopping right out from the sides of her head already... lol
FYI - the little pup in the middle here - brown and white with the brown spot on it's head is a male. He is lying on top of the other male here - the black one, with the big white diamond on the back of his neck. You can see him well in the first two pictures on this post. All the rest are females...

Video Info

2012-01-09T11:30:00.003-05:00

Just a quick note to let you know that I posted some videos on Utube, of the pups at 4 days old... Videos take up too much memory, when posted on a blog.
If you go to YouTube and search for The Podgypaws , you should find them no problem. Let me know, if you have trouble and I can send you the link.

Edited to add: My son asked me why I did not just post the links on my blog for you - Duh! Didn't think of that... thanks Chris!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4wwQFDKAjs&feature=related nursing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzP2MauoWG4&feature=related crawling

Wiggly little angels...

2012-01-09T08:09:00.004-05:00

At this age, it is hard to really see them, as they stay pretty cuddled up together..

Except if you happen to get lucky and catch the roll over to get to Mommy minute.

Then they are all crammed in here... lol

Then Momma leaves and they all flake out again...

Later in the morning, on the 7th - 3 days old...

Feeding time...

2012-01-09T07:35:00.002-05:00

The feeding acrobatics are funny to watch!

They sure do twist and turn around...

Poor Amber... it is pretty draining on her - no pun intended!

Just loved this little girl's drinking "pose"

Doesn't take long for teh others to crowd in though...

I feel like I'm obsessed...

2012-01-08T16:18:00.002-05:00

Just can't help it - those little toes are sooo cute!

Once they get up and walking, you don't see this view as often... so I'm just going to enjoy it!

Love how they lift their little tails up all "perky" when they are getting their tummies full - happy pups!

It's so hard to get work done when all I want to do is watch these little guys~

Think both Amber and I need to learn to nap when the pups do! lol
G'nite Folks!

Feet!

2012-01-08T12:23:00.003-05:00

Just can't get enough of their cute little toes! ha ha...

You can see the stub of the little boy's umbilical cord here too... Will drop off when it is dry.

Some of the girls are less agressive at getting the nipples - and THIS is what I try to avoid at this point. (being able to see the ribs) Can happen fast (like overnight, while I am sleeping) Need to let the skinnier pups at the nipples before the hungry hoards get in there! I weigh and examine pups daily to help them through this first few days -especially with such a big litter.

Yes, Amber has eight nipples, but it is a push and shove in there and sometimes they keep getting knocked off the nipple... Keeps me busy, for sure!
The pup between her legs is sleeping. Check out the brown and white "patchy" male... ha ha... feet sprawled right out!

They climb all over each other to get at those nipples!

Tiny Toes!

2012-01-07T20:58:00.002-05:00

I am so enthralled by the tiny little pieces that make up these little sweeties!

Just look at those little toes! Some strong back legs already, on some of them...

They are such a wiggling mass of legs and mouths! Poor Amber!

Hmmm... The milk bar is a popular place these days!

Nothing is more heavenly that laying your head on Momma's "lap"

Day 3

2012-01-07T20:46:00.003-05:00

The little pups are sure keeping Amber and I busy...

Look at those darling little feet! Sure look small compared to Amber's foot, eh?

Think this is where the term "dog pile" came from... ha ha!

Still tough to reach the top nipples~

Ha ha... This is one way to do it!

Just to give you some size comparison...

2012-01-07T08:24:00.000-05:00

I am sooo in love here! From their tiny little toes...

to those sweet little closed up ears..

Sure make Amber's feet look big, eh?!

More pics from the 6th

2012-01-07T06:17:00.001-05:00

Amber is still hard at it!

Snuggled in together...

Size comparison for you...

They may be small, but tehy sure can move!

More baby pictures...

2012-01-06T16:28:00.002-05:00

They really do not "do" much of anything at this age - just drink and eliminate

and sleep of course... They often fall asleep right in the process of drinking!

They are so adorable that I am finding it difficult to get things done... ha ha!

Amber tosses them all over the place when she is busy cleaning them...

Ha ha... doesn't this look like they are lining up waiting for her tongue? Oh my - I just might not leave my home for a few months!

Bet you have been waiting for these...

2012-01-06T15:55:00.002-05:00

The pups are doing super... as is Amber...

She is very attentive and is always busy kissing or cleaning them...

There is a lot of nap time going on here... yesterday was a long day - we were all really tired!

Glossy and healthy and all snuggled at the milk bar again~

Amber is one very happy Mommy!

Comments~

2012-01-05T17:27:00.003-05:00

Thanks for all the lovely comments everyone - I love when I get them - lets me know that people appreciate my posting these pictures. It is a lot of work to raise a litter of puppies well... for both the Mom and me. We need a few days to get past teh exhaustion, get organized and into a routine.

My friend Lesley came over today to bring lunch to me and catch up on holiday news. Yeah!

Then my darling daughter, Angela stopped by, with ground beef and chicken breasts, hummus and pita bread... yum! Lots of food for both the dogs and me. She even cooked some of the beef and chicken up for me, so I have food to feed my picky new Mom for a while... Such a sweetheart!

My son, Chris will be spending weekends with me whenever he can - starting with this one and a dear friend is coming to stay with me for a week. They will both be great help, as the other dogs still need to be walked and cared for, while I am busy cleaning Mom, the pen and the house, doing laundry, cooking, etc etc...

Speaking of Mom's - through the magic of web cams, MY Mother stayed up all night and shared this little miracle with me! So lovely and it made the wait time between the deliveries much more enjoyable... Thanks Mom! If you can't be here in person - I guess this is the next best thing! Love you!

I will post pictures as I find time - perhaps a bit late... but I'll let you know when they were taken. Of course, any of you who know me, know I take TONS of pictures and the people who purchase puppies get a copy of them all, so they can see their pup growing from the beginning.

The last of the puppy pictures for today~

2012-01-05T11:08:00.002-05:00

Baby number 7 was another girl!

And last - baby number 8 made 6 girls and 2 boys! Great litter Amber..!

She sure looks pooped, eh?! Me too!

They are a big, wiggly, squirmy mass - no wonder I could always feel so much movement in this litter - and such a big bunch to have in that little girl!

Finally -time for some rest! I'll grab a sleep too and chat with you again soon. Hope you guys enjoy watching them grow!

2012-01-05T11:00:00.002-05:00

And then there were two! Another boy...

Number three was a girl!!

Four was another girl...

Five - another girl!

Six - another girl! Think she is done now?? Remember - she had a packed belly!!

Ta da!!

2012-01-05T09:41:00.003-05:00

My persistant girl tried hard to have her puppies on this chair!

After all - she did make her "nest" there... ha ha...

Well, here is my first "gift" from Amber... a boy! She started laboring about 10 pm and this little fella arrived at 1:15

Just to give you a size reference... I put this tealight in here... He weighed in at 155 gms - about as much as the cold cuts I buy... ha ha!

But, oh, so adorable!!

Ready to POP!!

2012-01-04T00:16:00.000-05:00

Poor old gal looks ready to burst open at the seams, eh?!

News for you - it won't be long now... ;-)

Peek!

2012-01-04T00:06:00.000-05:00

Ha ha... Look who is "nesting"...

She really got caught up in the blanket...

Bella went to check what was going on and she got the evil eye! lol

Looks so confused... What did I do Mom?? Like Amber's new stairs? The husband of a good friend made this for her yesterday... Just in time! Doesn't look like I will have time to paint it though~

Poor Gal looks fit to burst her seams!

Time is ticking by...

2012-01-02T22:13:00.003-05:00

Well, the room is almost ready now... whelping box is up and Amber is already making herself at home in it~ Look at that belly!! Ouch!
Now, for a final grooming, to tidy her up and get her ready for the big day~ trim her belly hair and nails and make her feel and look pretty~ Just a week to go...

My friends Bill and Catherine came for a visit today. They were "allowed" to cuddle Brandy and Bella (like either of them wouild give theym an option...Ha!). It was strictly "hands off" Amber's tummy though, cuz last time when Amber was pregnant they visited and were rubbing her tummy and the next day she had her pups! Yikes!! I'm not ready yet - still have a few things left to do...
Ha - just joking - of course they wanted to feel Amber's belly - it is amazing to feel a tummy so full of puppies wiggling around! Their girl Tiggie was one of the pups from Amber's last litter and their boy Mo-Mo was one of Brandy's girl's (Sassee) puppies.
Just in case you didn't notice - Bill and Catherine are getting their own little baby this year! - in May... Congratulations you two!

Warm temps equals snowballs!!

2011-12-29T17:01:00.000-05:00

Ha ha... My Walking Snowmen! The downy softer hair of their legs is especially prone to "catching" the sticky snow... Tip for removing it - plunk them in your kitchen sink and shoot some warm water on the snowballs, from your vegetable sprayer~ Melts it fast!

Then squeeze most of the water off and use one of those super absorbant cloths (available at the dollar stores) to soak up the rest of the water.

My Bubble Girl!

Really looks like it is weighing her down, in this shot~

Anyone out there remember those funny white plastic "go-go" boots, from the 60's? ha ha

The babes were bouncing!

2011-12-29T06:39:00.002-05:00

Something about playing in snow sure brings out the child in my dogs!

They were romping and bouncing and chasing all over...

Miss Bella hates to have someone "beat" her... she has such a competative spirit~ No idea where that comes from - cuz her Mom (Brandy) is a patient, cuddly "love bug" and I certainly do not have a competative nature!

Brandy and Amber were having a lot of fun as well...

But, it truly looked like Bella was diving into snowbanks (and then bouncing right back out) just for fun!

My Stubborn Girl~ Bella

2011-12-28T18:21:00.003-05:00

Lhasas all have their personailties, for sure! As you have likely noticed, Bella is very "in your face" - she loves to run and play and has a huge stubborn streak. Not an easy dog for a first time owner, for sure, but just MY style. I love her to bits.

When she sets her mind to something, she wants - she goes all out for it! Plowing through the snow...

or climbing through the brambles. Ouch! Nasty on long hair...

They were really catching at her hair, and she stubbornly ignored my calls - she wanted to see if there was a mouse in that hole ahead. Of course, I was much more fearful!

Thankfully, it must have been empty, cuz she sniffed and then finally came running back to me... whew! She is teh one who tries to "catch" skunks! Shudder... it would be a LONG drive home!

The search continues...

2011-12-28T16:08:00.005-05:00

Bella can be a stubborn girl... Once she gets the scent of something, she likes to hunt it down...

She prefers the little critters that make these tracks though~

They all had their noses in the snow for a good ten minutes rooting aroiund here... ha ha.

Even Amber, who is much more interested in keeping me in her sight lately, was buried in the snow banks.

She did not go too far away from Bella though - who has the strongest "hunter" instincts of my girls.

All of a sudden Bella froze and stared a little ahead of her...

She pounced before I even knew she planned to and was digging through that snow like crazy! Fortunately, they did not catch anything! I am NOT a fan of rodents...

Found a new place to Explore

2011-12-28T15:06:00.008-05:00

The girls and I found a pretty new place to explore yesterday.

It had this lovely little river...

and thankfully, there was a plowed road I could walk on... while the girls stretched their legs.

There was no keeping them out of the woods though ! haha...

Think I will refer to this place as "The Crooked Woods". The tree formations were amazing...

Once we got to this point, the girls really got excited...

Their noses were working overtime!

Then Bella set off the path again...

Amber was right behind her...

Ah ha! Now I know what they were tracking... looks like fresh deer prints.

The Proud Grandma to be...

2011-12-27T04:57:00.000-05:00

My darling daughter, Angela and her sweetie, Jason came to have Christmas dinner with me...

It is always so nice to have them visit... but this time was especially nice - because my daughter could take some pictures for me - to show you something special...

Don't know if any of you have noticed Amber's tummy, in recent pictures, so I thought I would just cuddle her for a while, so you can see what is happening here...

Yes! My darling girl AMBER is pregnant and due to have puppies around the 10th of January 2012... Can you tell how pleased I am?! I have really missed having little puppies around here...

Christmas Day~

2011-12-26T16:42:00.005-05:00

Me: "Okay - I have a million things to do today girls, so run around and blow off some steam quickly and I'll just wait for you in the car... "

Brandy: What do you mean Mom? We NEED you to come with us"

Amber: "If you are not going, then neither am I!"

Me: "Okay, okay... but just a quick walk girls..."

Bella: Yeah! Follow me!! "

I swear - they have me wrapped around those darling little paws!! ha ha...

We Got Our White Christmas!!

2011-12-26T16:12:00.002-05:00

The insides of our houses were all set and ready for Christmas...

Then Mother Nature decorated the outdoors for us too~

Everything looked so pretty and white...

Even my herb garden got it's special sprinkling ...

It was pure heaven on earth - to sit in my hot tub and enjoy soaking in the warm water and the beautiful scenery... I am so blessed!!

An Ice Storm...

2011-12-26T15:28:00.007-05:00

Two days later - the world changed again...

With the warm weather comes ICE!!

It can be amazingly pretty - especially when it starts to melt, however you sure have to watch when you are driving!

It coated everything! Including this farmer's field... Makes it look like water, to me anyway~ ;-)

This cute little birdie was keeping a close eye on the girls and I...

It was warming up very quickly and the ice on the puddles soon started getting soft, so I was hurring the dogs along - way too much work to be done - don't need to be grooming three dogs this close to Christmas! Can you see Bella?? Yup - in the grass... ha ha~

I can almost hear Amber saying "Bella you had better come back, or you'll be getting in trouble..."

The Big Freeze Starts

2011-12-26T13:45:00.004-05:00

On the 20th of Dec, we finally got a big freeze out here...

Bella was not too happy that her play places and drinking water were no longer "available"

The girls had a great run though - they wander away and then I call them back...

Look what we found down this snowmobile path...

Uh... don't think I'd be using it though... ha ha!

It was so refreshing to go for a walk in the sunshine...

My Lhasa Girls~

2011-12-19T07:27:00.005-05:00

Ah! My frosty babies... They so love to be outdoors and running free... Tried to convince Brandy to come up here and sit with them, but she was having no part of it!

Did manage to get this shot of mother (Brandy - in background) and daughter (Bella - in foreground) though... Bella is just covered in burrs by this point! Brandy is standing by the logs now that the others have moved away - go figure!

Oh Bella - must you?? ha ha... No wonder she gets covered in burrs - she is my "hunter" and I love her! But -I don't like the hour long combing session taking burrs out afterwards... sigh!

Amber was running around in the long grasses - blends right in, eh?

Just Life...

2011-12-19T05:14:00.002-05:00

Some things catch my attention for the strangest reasons...

This tree made me think of the paths we take in life and the way that our lives intersect with other's...

But, oh, those glorious shining moments...

The light, airy delights we enjoy~

The delicate crystals of love and friendship...

And those frosty, cold and hard moments of life...

No - nothing is wrong in my life... Just pondering choices, and paths taken, and enjoying a bright, shiny day, so I decided to share my thoughts... and the photos that provoked them. Nothing like a walk with your dogs, in the crisp, fresh air, to make you appreciate all you have, and have had, in life~

A touch of snow

2011-12-18T22:17:00.003-05:00

We had a tiny skiff of snow and the girls were feeling frisky so we had a lovely walk yesterday...

Brandy is almost nine now and stays so nicely clean and neat - on the path

Not so the other two, unfortunately!

Yup! As I feared - full of burrs! Groan...

Then I looked back at Brandy and saw this! Ha ha! The "little devil" had just waited till my attention was elsewhere and got into some mischief herself! Too cute!

An Amazing Snowgeese Experience...

2011-12-16T20:54:00.004-05:00

When I went to walk the dogs yesterday, we drove past this field full of snow geese.

The dogs saw them, barked and the geese took to the air...

It felt like it was "snowing" geese!

What a stunning sight!

They sure covered the skyline!

We found some snow!

2011-12-04T12:13:00.004-05:00

Okay, so we have had little dustings of it, off and on - but it melts as fast as it arrives. Not so in the forest! Doesn't it look like someone sprinkled icing sugar all over?? Pretty - and still warm out too~

The sun was starting to get lower in the sky, so we had to set off, rather than just stand there admiring it..

The girls just love to be in the forest - sure keeps their noses twitching!

Fun times...

2011-12-03T14:50:00.002-05:00

Oh! What fun it is to prepare Christmas tags with friends~

The more, the merrier!

Decorating gift bags...

and enjoying the company of the "spa girls " dinner club

Chinese gift exchange...

A Fall Romp

2011-12-01T21:27:00.005-05:00

The weather here has been very warm for late November, so I decided to take the girls for a romp in the local woods. Can you tell they just love it?!

Even though the area was kind of rough going, they are real troopers and love to explore with me...

Ta Da! We found the treasure I was searching for - lovely red berries, to decorate for Christmas...

Hmmm... sure hope these three leaved vines are not poisonous...They were all over~

Ha! Yeah - Bella - if there is a puddle, she is in it!

The kids get up to mischief!

2011-11-15T20:23:00.003-05:00

Uh... Bella - what 'cha doing?? Three guesses Mommy!

China must be down there someplace... ha ha!

Actually - there was a chipmunk hole and they decided to keep after the little cutie! lol

Ah! The beautiful maple leaves are almost all gone~

Make a wish for a fast and mild winter!

Final Days of Fall...

2011-11-15T19:55:00.004-05:00

Fall colors are fading...

Storm clouds move in and out quickly...

But the girls and I are making the most of all the days~

All too soon, the snows will be here and the quiet days just sitting by the water will be over...

Not that the dogs and I ever sit still long anyway... ha ha!

Farmer's Fields...

2011-11-05T10:38:00.007-04:00

The farmers around here are busy getting their crops in...

The corn reminds me of soldiers on parade... lined up in such straight rows

Then the geese start feeding!

They come in by the hundreds!

And what a racket they make!!

Don't understand why the farmers have to spread manure around after all those geese get through feeding on the corn left behind! lol

More Fall Shots...

2011-11-05T10:01:00.004-04:00

The colors in my back yard were amazing this year... Love those Maple trees for that!

This darling little statue given to me by a dear friend, was adorned with the colorful leaves, as they fell...

This is the corn field area where I usually take my dogs for their daily run (no burrs there!)

Now that the corn is cut down, the geese are fattening up for their long flight ahead

Fall is definately here now...

2011-11-04T17:51:00.002-04:00

The lovely color in my backyard...

A local rock quarry, where the dogs love to run...

Funny how they always love the high vantage points...

Stormy fall clouds rolling in~

Amber has really taken to the water.

How they love to run and play...

The last bloom of summer...

2011-11-03T16:54:00.003-04:00

Ah! The poignancy of the last sweet bloom...

Time to move the sweet statues indoors...

The rustic creations stay out... and feed the squirrels!

The dog wood still has it's leaves and is doing a great job sheltering this impatient plant.

Brandy keeping gard over the yard...

This Glorious Colorful land!

2011-11-02T04:13:00.001-04:00

I LOVE the maple trees at this time of year...

The sounds of the geese flying overhead in my yard!

Even my back fence is alive with color...

It is hard to notice the little things hiding in the "lack of color" areas!

Seems that even the dogs are blending into the background in some areas...

Fall Follies

2011-11-01T15:40:00.002-04:00

The girls and I have been enjoying driving around and photographing the colors of this beautiful fall.

There are so many lovely places to explore in this big old world...

My new travelling pal - Rambo - comes along for the enjoyment... (always makes ME laugh anyway~)

Observant pups...

... discovered that they cannot reach those noisy birds flying over head.

Quick Reminder...

2011-03-15T14:50:00.002-04:00

Any time you would like to see a photo closer... just click on the photo and it will take you to a larger view ;-)

Lhasa Fun in the Snow

2011-03-15T10:14:00.003-04:00

Bella is really enjoying the squirrels that come steal from my bird feeder...

I am sure she thinks she owns the world... and that squirrels are her own personal chase toys! lol

We had a late spring snow last week and she was up chasing a squirrel that ran on top of my pergola - then she stuck her nose into the snow on top of my herb garden - I put birdseed there now and again, as the chipmunk likes to come up too...

Little Miss Snowy face! ha ha...

Not to be outdone... Amber had to get up there too and see what was happening...

Winter Wonders...

2011-03-13T17:54:00.003-04:00

Deep snow is hard work to plow through...

Even the wild turkeys were having a hard time - to reach their food

They do love to forge the path though... and it is so pretty in the woods!

The squirrels are giving them a real workout in the back yard as well~

As pretty as it can be, I will be happy to see the end of the snow this year...

River walk continued...

2011-01-05T08:45:00.003-05:00

It felt like we had the world all to ourselves - such a cozy environment, with that fog and the warm air...

Strange and pretty scenery...

I have always enjoyed walks along the beach and it is so much more enjoyable with company.

Such interesting smells for the pup's noses!

A picture-perfect day!

A Day by the River

2011-01-05T08:35:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year Everyone! Hope you all had a great day~

The doggies and I spent ours doing things we really love to do... We drove down to the St Lawrence River, near Long Sault, ON for a lovely walk in the fog!

Bella was not too sure what to make of the expanse of ice...

She and Amber were off and exploring in a flash though!

They did prefer solid land (too bad it was slushy and muddy) to the icy river, thankfully!

So - we reached a compromise...

More Winter Wonderland

2010-12-25T06:51:00.001-05:00

It's that time of year... to show you Christmas trees... and is there any decoration more beautiful than God's snow??

Tough slogging for poor old Brandy though...

These two just leap through it... I just love it when they pause to admire the beauty as well...

Their snowy little faces are so sweet...

And what do you think of my "snow snakes" I found?? Gorgeous, eh?! Posted a bunch more photos on my Facebook page, for those of you who are Facebook friends~

A Romp in the Woods

2010-12-25T06:43:00.000-05:00

Ah! The great big outdoors... How my girls and I do love it!

So much to see and do out there...

They have so much fun exploring...

And run their little legs off!

Sure is pretty out there...

Some candid shots...

2010-10-29T11:13:00.002-04:00

This is Amber's Mommy - Salsa... Pretty, eh?

I found a snuggle bum... Wish I could have kept her!

Ah! Priceless... This little guy was a real sweetie too and his owners are super nice people. He'll have a great life with those doting girls!

One very special little girl...

Mommy, I can't take my eyes off of you!

Dog Show continued

2010-10-29T11:07:00.002-04:00

Some very pretty colors out there...

It is always nice to see so many of the Lhasas in the ring at the same time.

I just love all the various colors they come in...

Hey! Are you coming with me?? lol

Lovely to watch!

Belleville Dog Show

2010-10-28T15:27:00.000-04:00

For those of you who could not make it to the dog show, I am posting some pictures, as it is rare to see so many beautifully groomed, full coated Lhasas in the same room... Enjoy!

Waiting for the Lhasa's turn in the ring

Last minute grooming...

Goodness, aren't we going in soon? I'm tired of waiting! lol

First they walk around the ring, so the judge can see the movement.
This little gal is still a pup - what a beautiful coat she will have as an adult, to be this nice already!

Then they are up on the table for the judge to determine how closely they conform to the breed standard.

After the rain...

2010-08-08T07:07:00.002-04:00

There are puddles! ha ha... New watering hole...

I was so thankful the pups were tired and did not decide to play in it!

Then we all came indoors again for a little nap

Tiggie was out like a light!

Hey! I'm trying to sleep here!

2010-08-08T07:03:00.002-04:00

Ha ha... one wet dog and one more muddy one to go...

Well, thank goodness Cassie did not get as dirty!

Cassie and Mysti sure were frisky after their baths!

Now it is time to clean the entry and the sink... sigh! This scene may repeat several more times today....

And to think I asked for this...

2010-08-08T06:58:00.002-04:00

Yes... it has been so dry around here I was really hoping for rain... but looks what happens then!

Yup! Lots of wet dogs!

Hmmm... wet would not be so bad... but muddy... Do I HAVE to let them in?? Yuck!

Okay... one at a time... to the sink!

Oh, but she sure had fun!!!

Seems quiet with only seven now...

2010-08-07T13:51:00.002-04:00

Poor Cassie seems bored without Halley attacking at her anymore... ha ha... we miss her spunk!

Brandy came over to check out her babe and just like that, Cassie was happy again!

Oh, oh... Momma is tiring of this game...

Darn... now what will I do??

Hey... maybe " SHE" will play with me??? Brandy is almost asleep here... lol

Finally we got some rain!

2010-08-07T13:39:00.003-04:00

Yeah... now maybe I could roll that hose up, eh? ha ha... lazy!

The dogs were really enjoying playing outdoors, since it had cooled down a bit...

Didn't even rain hard enough to make the ground wet under the trees... so I guess the hose will have to stay out for now.

Thought you might enjoy these shots - nine dogs!

Hard for the puppies to stay sitting while they wait their turn, but they are learning...

2010-08-06T08:29:00.003-04:00

I love to watch the dogs all play together... just wish they would turn around... ha ha! This is the view I usually get...

Watching pups is like watching a toddler - always on to something new. It's an interesting world

Hey you guys... get out of my hole! lol...

Wondering where Brandy is?? ha ha... smart gal - took a break and had a snooze...

2010-08-06T07:14:00.004-04:00

Mysti had to have her turn at the digging too...

A chase game is about to start again - can you see how I know??

Yup! Here they go!

Simba is smart! Hid behind the chair... so Mysti went right back to her digging...

This is why they do it - nice cool place to rest in the heat... but sure makes for lots of baths!

Back to the pups at play now...

2010-08-06T07:08:00.002-04:00

Oh, oh! Is that Simba digging now, too?? lol... Don't worry - they DO forget this and it is easily correctable, if they do dig and you don't want them to - ask me how (notice I moved the digging from my gardens to the rock area - where I prefer it)

Darn pesky squirrels tease my pups all the time! lol

Mysti and Simba playing chase...

Come on Cassie - you come get me too!

No? Okay... I'll dig with you again...