Month: September 2022

Stars and Stripes Pups are Five Weeks Old!

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These puppies are having a blast in their outdoor space and expanded indoor area. They got to experience a bit of rain today, which made digging in the dirt that much more fun! They keep jostling for position on the weight chart, keeping us guessing as to where each will land. They are enjoying softened kibble but still really enjoy a meal at mom’s milk bar. How Willow puts up with those sharp teeth is anyone’s guess. She is a real trooper!

Buzz
Male
Wt. 7.84 lbs.
Blue Collar

McClain (Lainey)
Female
Wt. 6.68 lbs.
Pink Collar

Blackjack
Male
Wt. 8.33 lbs.
Teal Collar

Holland (Holly)
Female
Wt. 6.17 lbs.
Purple Collar

Ike
Male
Wt. 6.73 lbs.
Green Collar

Stars and Stripes Pups are 4 Weeks Old!

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What a week for these pups! They had their first taste of goat’s milk, and then with a little food mixed in. They are responding well to the diet change and have grown, grown, grown! Blackjack finally caught up and passed Buzz on the scales, and Ike is no longer the smallest. That is currently Holly, though, she burns a lot of calories by lots and lots of play! As you can see from the photos, they have also had their first trips outside onto grass and other new surfaces. They are also starting to have some visitors to keep them entertained.

Buzz
Male
Wt 5.93 lbs.
Blue Collar

Lainey (McClain)
Female
Wt 5.31 lbs.
Pink Collar

Blackjack
Male
Wt. 6.0 lbs.
Teal Collar

Holly (Holland)
Female
Wt. 4.85 lbs.
Purple Collar

Ike
Male
Wt. 5.1 lbs.
Green Collar

The Stars and Stripes Litter Turns 3 Weeks Old!

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The pups are getting big very quickly. Their sharp little teeth are starting to make momma Willow a little uncomfortable and she is starting to spend a little time away from them. However, those moments of rest may not last long for Willow as the pups are getting more mobile every day. Although, they are still a bit wobbly, they are able to escape the whelping box whenever they spy their momma lounging nearby.

Buzz
Male
Weight 4.45 lbs.
Blue Collar

Lainey (McClain)
Female
Weight 3.89 lbs.
Pink Collar

Blackjack
Male
Weight 4.06 lbs.
Teal Collar

Holly (Holland)
Female
Weight 3.67 lbs.
Purple Collar

Ike
Male
Weight 3.52 lbs.
Green Collar

The Stars and Stripes Litter Celebrates 2 Weeks!

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These puppies are growing fast. All have their eyes open, and they are taking their first wobbly steps, an exciting time for all! Willow continues to be a great, and doting mom. Ike has made great strides, gaining on his siblings. Undaunted by being smaller, he was the first to open his eyes, and one of the first to try taking some steps.

Buzz
Male
Weight 3 lbs. 4 oz
Blue Collar

McClain (Lainey)
Female
Weight 2 lbs. 11.4 oz.
Pink Collar

Blackjack
Male
Weight 2 lbs. 15 oz.
Teal Collar

Holland (Holly)
Female
Weight 2 lbs. 11 oz.
Purple Collar

Ike
Male
Weight 2 lbs. 7.5 oz.
Green Collar