LORD OF THE RINGS LITTER
WEEK 7
THE BOYS
THE GIRLS
WEEK 6
THE BOYS
LEGOLAS
SAM
FRODO
ARAGORN
GANDALF
BOROMIR
GIMLI
THE GIRLS
MERRY
ARWEN
PIPPIN
WEEK 5
THE BOYS
LEGOLAS
SAM
FRODO
ARAGORN
GANDALF
BOROMIR
GIMLI
THE GIRLS
MERRY
ARWEN
PIPPIN
WEEK 4
THE BOYS
LEGOLAS
SAM
FRODO
ARAGORN
GANDALF
BOROMIR
GIMLI
THE GIRLS
MERRY
ARWEN
PIPPIN
WEEK 3
THE BOYS
LEGOLAS
SAM
FRODO
GANDALF
ARAGORN
BOROMIR
GIMLI
THE GIRLS
MERRY
ARWEN
PIPPIN
WEEK 2
THE BOYS
GIMLI
SAM
BOROMIR
GANDALF
FRODO
LEGOLAS
ARAGORN
THE GIRLS
MERRY
ARWEN
PIPPIN
SCHEDULE & PROTOCOL
WEEK 1
PUPPIES ARE FREQUENTLY HANDLED STARTING AT BIRTH UNTIL THEY LEAVE TO NEW HOMES
EARLY NEUROLOGICAL STIMULATION (ENS) | DAYS 3-16
WEEK 2
LITTER THEME REVEAL
START WEEKLY PHOTO SHOOTS
PUPPIES HAVE INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS AND GROUP PHOTOS TAKEN EVERY WEEK
DEWORM WITH NEMEX II (PYRANTEL)
WEEK 3
PUPPIES EAT WATERY GRUEL 3X A DAY, STARTING AT 3 WEEKS OLD, WHILE STILL ACTIVELY NURSING
GRUEL AT 7AM, 1PM, 7PM WITH NURSING IN BETWEEN AND AT NIGHT
WEEK 4
DEWORM WITH NEMEX II (PYRANTEL) AT 4 WEEKS OLD
START WEEKLY BATHS AND NAIL TRIMMINGS
PUPS ARE BATHED ONCE A WEEK AND NAILS ARE CLIPPED ON A WEEKLY BASIS
WEEK 5
WEANING PROCESS BEGINS
PUPPIES EAT SOLID GRUEL 5X A DAY WITH OCCASIONAL NURSING, MOSTLY AT NIGHT
GRUEL AT 7AM, 11AM, 3PM, 7PM, AND 11PM
ACTIVE DESENSITIZATION AND SOCIALIZATION
WE PLAY LOUD NOISES OFF YOUTUBE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FIREWORKS, CONSTRUCTION AND TRAFFIC, AND ANIMAL SOUNDS TO DESENSITIZE PUPS
WE EXPOSE PUPS TO DIFFERENT STIMULI
STROLLER WALKS AND CAR RIDES
INTRODUCED TO DIFFERENT TEXTURES AND SURFACES
AND MORE!
WEEK 6
PUPPIES ARE COMPLETELY WEANED OFF MOM
PUPPIES EAT SOLID KIBBLE, 5X A DAY
KIBBLE AT 7AM, 11AM, 3PM, 7PM, 11PM | EAT AS MUCH AS THEY WANT
CRATE TRAINING STARTS | BUDDY SYSTEM
PUPPIES SLEEP IN THE CRATE WITH ANOTHER PUPPY FOR ALL NAPS AND AT NIGHT
TAKEN OUT FREQUENTLY FOR POTTY | ACCESS TO WATER DURING POTTY BREAK
DEWORM WITH SAFEGUARD FENBENDAZOLE
START EAR CLEANING
WEEK 7
TEMPERAMENT TEST AT DAY 49
INDIVIDUAL CRATE TRAINING
PUPPY SLEEPS IN 18" CRATE ALONE FOR ALL NAPS AND AT NIGHT
TAKEN OUT TO POTTY AS NEEDED | ACCESS TO WATER DURING POTTY BREAK
PUPPIES EAT SOLID KIBBLE, 4X A DAY
7AM, 12PM, 5PM, AND 10PM
VET WELLNESS EXAM AT WEEK 7
1ST DISTEMPER PARVO SHOT IS GIVEN AT 7 WEEKS OLD
MICROCHIPPED AT 7 WEEKS OLD
HEARTWORM AND/OR FLEA & TICK PREVENTATIVE MAY BE GIVEN (DEPENDING ON SEASON)
PLAY OBSERVATIONS, PERSONALITY TRAITS, TEMPERAMENT TEST RESULTS, AND ALL OTHER FEEDBACK WE HAVE ON PUPPIES ARE POSTED ON WEBSITE
WEEK 8
PUPPIES EAT KIBBLE, 3X A DAY
7AM, 1PM, 7PM, WHILE USING KIBBLE TO TRAIN IN BETWEEN MEALS
PORTION SIZE 1/2 CUP TO 3/4 CUP PER MEAL
INDIVIDUAL CRATE TRAINING FOR ALL NAPS AND AT NIGHT WITH 18" OR 24" CRATES
PUPPIES ARE ABLE TO SLEEP AT NIGHT WITH 1-2 POTTY BREAKS
GOTCHA DAY
FAMILIES CHOOSE THEIR PUPPIES IN PERSON AND BRING HOME SAME DAY. IF DELIVERY IS NEEDED OR LATE PICK UP IS ARRANGED, FAMILIES WILL CHOOSE PUPPY VIRTUALLY.
AFTER FAMILIES CHOOSE THEIR PUPPIES, WE WILL REGISTER MICROCHIP WITH AKC REUNITE (AND PAY FEE) TO NEW OWNER'S NAME AND ADDRESS. NEW OWNER WILL RECEIVE EMAIL FROM AKC REUNITE.
PARENTS
KHLOE
Khloe is cool, calm, and collected. She is very chill and a total homebody. But, when it's time to play, she's the life of the party. Khloe loves playing fetch with other dogs, but with a twist. She likes being chased so she would rush to get the ball then run off with it while the dogs chase after her. She loves to tease! Khloe LOVES treats and loves being around her humans. She is a great mama and is very patient with her puppies. Khloe has a lush creamy coat with waves and long feathers.
BULLET
Bullet is intelligent and loyal. He is an AKC Canine Good Citizen recipient who continues to impress us with his obedience. Although he comes from a line of conformation and field champions, he is as lovable and goofy as can be. He loves human interaction and loves attention and will do almost anything for a treat. Bullet loves the outdoors and loves the water so keeping his beautiful coat as creamy as can be can be a challenge with how much exploring he loves to do. Bullet has a solid build with a blockier head and striking jowls.