Khloe's Litter
Week 1 | Day 1 - 7
Whelped Day: Monday, May 9, 2022
Talia had a natural delivery. She whelped 9 puppies but 1 girls did not make it. Final puppy count was 6 girls and 2 boys.
No runt in the litter
All puppies latched on quickly and are loading up on colostrum
Pups are unable to eliminate waste on their own and need help.
Pups are unable to regulate body heat temp so it's important that the room temp is warm and comfortable for them
Started Early Neurological Stimulation at Day 3
Picture of them at 3 days old
Week 2 | Day 8 - 14
Pups are getting more plump and more active
Day 9 - wobble walk phase has begun
Day 10 - eyes are opening up
Day 14 - dewormed pups and mama with Nemex 2
With the ongoing Depp & Heard trial, we though it would be fitting that the theme for this litter is The Pirates of the Caribbean. Names would be as follows:
Male 1 - Captain Jack Sparrow - "Jack"
Male 2 - Will Turner - "Will"
Female 1 - Elizabeth Swan - "Liz"
Female 2 - Tia Delma - "Tia"
Female 3 - Carina Smith-Barbosa - "Cari"
Female 4 - Anamaria - "Ana"
Female 5 - Syrena - "Rena"
Female 6 - Angelica - "Angie"
Week 3 | Day 15 - 21
Day 15: All eyes are open now; able to focus but vision is still blurry
Day 16: Ears are opening up; trying to focus on loud sounds
Day 16: Starting to eliminate on own but mom is still actively helping
Day 16: Last day of ENS
Day 17: Starting to play; using their mouths to explore; embracing being held and pet
Day 21: Introduced to goats milk. They loved it!
Puppy Names by Collar Color:
Gray - Jack | Captain Jack Sparrow
Blue - Will | Will Turner
Brown - Liz | Elizabeth Swan
White - Angie | Angelica
Teal - Rena | Syrena
Purple - Tia | Tia Dalma
Yellow - Ana | Anamaria
Pink - Cari | Carina Smyth
Week 4 | Day 22 - 28
Increased their pen to a 4' x 8' size with half of it artifical grass. They instinctively went potty on the grass and avoided going potty on the blanket where they slept on.
Day 22 - Deworm with Nemex 2
Day 22 - Fed gruel for the first time
Pups are less wobbly. Coordiation is getting better
They can hear and see better
Week 5 | Day 29 - 35
Increased their pen to an 8' x 12' size with artificial grass which covers nearly the entire size of the pen. This is to allow pups to get used to going potty on the grass.
Puppies are completely weaned off Mama's milk
Eating gruel 4-5x a day
Puppies are running and playing
They can see and hear very well
Received 1st dose of Neopar (Parvo shot)
Dewormed with Nemex
Jack
Will
Liz
Cari
Rena
Tia
Angie
Ana
Week 6 | Day 36 - 42
Intro to crate training begins
Eating in separate feeders
Vet appointment on Jan 20: Pups are all clear and apparently healthy
Week 7 | Day 43 - 49
First DHPP shot on June 23; next shot is due generally in 3-4 weeks but should not be sooner than 2 weeks
Crate training for all naps and overnight
Deworm with pyrantel
Week 8 | Day 50 - 56
Puppies are eating whole kibble as is (no soaking in water needed). They are eating 3 to 4 times a day depending on appetite. Feeding times are around 6-7AM, 12-1PM, 6-7PM
Current food is Purina Pro Plan Puppy Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula
Puppies are sleeping in the crate for every nap time and at night. At night, they are able to sleep 2-3 hours at a time. Potty break is needed right when they wake in the crate.
Typical routine (while with us):
Nap/Sleep in crate
Wake up, potty, water and/or food
Potty then play with access to water. Play time with siblings happens after every nap (no play time after 10PM and before 6AM) and lasts around 30 mins to 1 hour.
When pups start getting tired and begin to fall asleep, we lure them in their crates, if able to, or we pick them up and place them in crates.
If pups fuss in the crate (barking, whining, shuffling, etc.) and we did not see them go potty right before going in the crate, we take them out to potty. Usually pups will pee right away. Allow time to poo. As soon as pups try to lie down or play, we place them back in crates. When you place a puppy in the crate, the pup may settle for a short period of time, which is a matter of minutes, then start fussing. We call this the "short settle". We take out the pup again to do a potty check then place back in the crate. Pups can double pee and/or double poo. Always expect the pup to have to be taken out of the crate once or twice more before settling down for 1-3 hours, which we call the "long settle". We allow pups to have access to water for every potty break as we want to train their bladders to hold more fluids. At night, we only let pups out to potty, never to play. We settle pups down for the night around 10PM. If puppies have pottied but are still unable to settle and continue to bark, they may be hungry. At this age, we feed when they're hungry. Puppies will typically settle down in the crate when they're content. We also try not to allow pups to nap outside of the crate during their crate training as this may set them back. When we know pups should be content but continue to bark or whine, we allow them time to setttle. It's OK to let them cry it out but pay attention to their body language.
Once they settle down in their crates at night, they will generally sleep 2-3 hours at a time. Pups will usually sleep longer without their littermates.
Week 8 | Day 50 - 56
Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test
The test was performed on each puppy in a room they never been before with somone who they were not familiar with, also known as the tester. There was also another person in the room, the scorer, and this person stood in the corner of the room where the puppy would not notice. The scorer did not interact with the puppy but only observed and scored the puppy on each test based on its reaction.
The test covers the following dispostions:
Social Atttraction - The degree of social attraction puppy has to people
Puppy was placed in a test area in the center of the room about 4 feet from the tester. The tester, while kneeling down, coaxed the puppy to approach by gently clapping hands and calling.
Following - Their willingness to follow a person.
The tester stood up and slowly walked away while encouraging puppy to follow.
Restraint - The degree of dominant or submissive tendency and ease of handling in difficult situations
The tester crouched down, gently rolled puppy on its back, put a hand over the chest and gently held it there for 30 seconds.
Social Dominance - The degree of acceptance of social dominance by a person
The tester let the puppy stand or sit then gently stroked puppy from head to the back.
Elevation - The degree of accepting dominance while in a position of no control such as at a vet or groomers
The tester cradeled the puppy with hands under chest and gently lifted up 2 feet in the air and held position for 30 seconds
Retrieving - Their willingess to do something for you
The tester crouced beside puppy and attracted puppy's attention using a crumbed up piece of papper. When the puppy showed interest to the paper, the tester tossed the paper no more than 4 feet in front of the puppy encouraged it to retrieve the paper
Touch - Their sensitivity to touch
The tester located the webbing of one of the puppy's front paws and pressed lightly between the index finger and thumb, and gradually increased pressure while counting to 10. The tested stopped as soon as puppy pulled away or showed signs of discomfort.
Sound - Their sensitity to loud noises or thunderstorms
Puppy was placed in the center of the room and the tester made a sharp noise by hitting a pot with a metal spoon.
Sight - The degree of a response to a moving object such as chasing squirrels, children, or bicycles
The puppy was placed in the center of the room and the tester jerked a rag repeatedly jerked the rag across the floor.
Stability - The degree of startle response to strange objects
Tester opened up an umbrella about 5 feet from puppy.
Each test is scored separately and interpreted on its own merits. The scores are not averaged and there are no winners or losers.
The purpose of this test is to help you choose the puppy that may fit your lifestyle the best
Puppies are eating whole kibble as is (no soaking in water needed). They are eating 3 to 4 times a day depending on appetite. Feeding times are around 6-7AM, 12-1PM, 6-7PM
Captain Jack Sparrow
"Jack" | Gray
Crate Training Progress as of 6/28/22: Jack is doing very well in the crate. He settles down easily and can sleep 3+ hours at a time at night. He will soemtimes voluntarily go in the crate on his own to nap. He will let you know when he needs to go potty by whining or whimpering. He's not very vocal but he will bark when he really wants to get out. He's had no accidents in the crate to date.
Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test Overall Score: Jack scored mostly 3s. Based on the results of the tests, Jack may be a great dog for a previous dog owner. He can be high energy and may need lots of exerise. He's good with people and other animals but will need training. He trains easily and learns quickly.
Aptitude Test Individual Test Scores:
Social Attraction: 3-Came readily with tail up and wagging.
Following: 3-Followed with tail up and wagging.
Restraint: 5-No struggle.
Social Dominance: 3-Cuddled up to tester and licked
Elevation Dominance: 4-Did not struggle and was relaxed.
Retrieving: 2-Chased paper, stood over it and played with it and did not return to tester.
Touch Sensitivity : 4-Lasted 3-5 seconds
Sight Sensiivity: 3-Looked with curiosity and attempted to investiage with tail up.
Sound Sensitivity: 3-Listened, located sound, and showed curiosity
Stability: 4-Sat and looked but did not move toward umbrella.
Jack is playful but is easy going. He's attentive, enjoys pets and human interaction. He enjoys his naps and tends to sleep a lot. He goes potty on the aritificial grass 100% of the time without any accidents. Jack is fairly easy going and confident. Proper training and socialization is needed to ensure he becomes a well rounded dog.
Weight on 6/30: 8.6 lbs.
William Turner
"Will" | Blue
Crate Training Progress as of 6/28/22: Will is doing well in the crate. He settles well most of the time. He's vocal and will bark or whine when he needs to potty, or is thirsty or hungry. He refuses to settle in the crate when hungry and will bark to let you know. When he's content, he will settle down with no objecting and can typically sleep up to 2 hours. He's had no accidents in the crate to date.
Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test Overall Score: Will scored mostly 3s. Based on the results of the tests, Will may be a great dog for a previous dog owner. He can be high energy and may need lots of exerise. He's good with people and other animals but will need training. He trains easily and learns quickly.
Aptitude Test Individual Test Scores:
Social Attraction: 3-Came readily with tail up and wagging.
Following: 3-Followed with tail up and wagging.
Restraint: 5-No struggle.
Social Dominance: 3-Cuddled up to tester and licked
Elevation Dominance: 4-Did not struggle and was relaxed.
Retrieving: 3-Chased paper, picked it up, and returned to tester.
Touch Sensitivity : 4-Lasted 3-5 seconds
Sight Sensiivity: 3-Looked with curiosity and attempted to investiage with tail up.
Sound Sensitivity: 5-Cringed and ran away from sound.
Stability: 6-Ran away from umbrella
Will is playful, energetic, and social. He's attentive, enjoys pets and human interaction. He goes potty on the aritificial grass 100% of the time without any accidents. Proper training and socialization is needed to ensure he becomes a well rounded dog, particularly focusing on desensitization on unfamiliar objects and loud noises.
Weight on 6/30: 8.1 lbs.
Elizabeth Swan
"Liz" | Orange
Crate Training Progress as of 6/28/22: Liz is doing well in the crate. She settles well most of the time. She's vocal and will bark or whine when she needs to potty, or is thirsty or hungry. When she's content, she will settle down and can typically sleep up to 2 hours. She's had no accidents in the crate to date.
Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test Overall Score: Liz scored mostly 3s. Based on the results of the tests, Liz may be a great dog for a previous dog owner. She can be high energy and may need lots of exerise. She's good with people and other animals but will need training. She trains easily and learns quickly.
Aptitude Test Individual Test Scores:
Social Attraction: 3-Came readily with tail up and wagging.
Following: 3-Followed with tail up and wagging.
Restraint: 3-Struggled, settled with some eye contact, then struggled
Social Dominance: 3-Cuddled up to tester and licked
Elevation Dominance: 4-Did not struggle and was relaxed.
Retrieving: 4-Chased paper and returned without it to tester.
Touch Sensitivity : 5-Lasted 2-3 seconds
Sight Sensiivity: 2-Looked then chased and put mouth and paws on it.
Sound Sensitivity: 4-Cringed, listened and located sound.
Stability: 5-Cringed but showed no interest
Liz is playful, energetic, and social. She's attentive, enjoys pets and human interaction. She loves to play with her littermates and tends to be the one to instigate play. She's currently doing very well going potty on the aritificial grass. Proper training and socialization is needed to ensure he becomes a well rounded dog, particularly focusing on desensitization on unfamiliar objects and loud noises.
Weight on 6/30: 7.6 lbs.
Tia Dalma
"Tia" | Purple
Crate Training Progress as of 6/28/22: Tia is doing well in the crate. She is learning to settle in the crate and has improved a lot. She will bark or whine when she needs to potty, or is thirsty or hungry. When she's content, she will settle down and can typically sleep up to 2 hours. She's had a couple of pee (only) accidents in the crate in the past but none lately. She needs to be taken out of the crate to potty immediately.
Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test Overall Score: Tia scored mostly 3s. Based on the results of the tests, Tia may be a great dog for a previous dog owner. She can be high energy and may need lots of exerise. She's good with people and other animals but will need training. She trains easily and learns quickly.
Aptitude Test Individual Test Scores:
Social Attraction: 3-Came readily with tail up and wagging.
Following: 3-Followed with tail up and wagging.
Restraint: 4-Struggled then settled.
Social Dominance: 3-Cuddled up to tester and licked
Elevation Dominance: 4-Did not struggle and was relaxed.
Retrieving: 3-Did not chase paper.
Touch Sensitivity : 4-Lasted 3-5 seconds
Sight Sensiivity: 3-Looked with curiosity and attempted to investiage with tail up.
Sound Sensitivity: 5-Cringed and ran away from sound.
Stability: 6-Ran away from umbrella
Tia is playful and social. Tia is the smallest of the litter but has the biggest personality. She loves playing on the swing. In fact, there's a TikTok video of her on the swing that went viral. She loves human interaction and will bark at you for attention. She's currently doing very well going potty on the aritificial grass. Proper training and socialization is needed to ensure he becomes a well rounded dog, particularly focusing on desensitization on unfamiliar objects and loud noises.
Weight on 6/30: 6.6 lbs.
Angelica
"Angie" | White
Crate Training Progress as of 6/28/22: Angie is showing progress in the crate. She struggled to settle before but now has an easier time settling down. When she's content, she can settle down with minimal to no argument. She will bark or whine when she needs to potty but she will not wait to be taken out. She's had a couple of pee (only) accidents recently so we tried to remedy that by putting a thick blanket in her crate making it more snug inside. Turns out she actually loves sleeping with the blanket and hasn't had an accidents since. She even voluntarily went inside the crate to sleep on the blanket.
Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test Overall Score: Angie scored mostly 3s. Based on the results of the tests, Angie may be a great dog for a previous dog owner. She can be high energy and may need lots of exerise. She's good with people and other animals but will need training. She trains easily and learns quickly.
Aptitude Test Individual Test Scores:
Social Attraction: 3-Came readily with tail up and wagging.
Following: 3-Followed with tail up and wagging.
Restraint: 3-Struggled, settled with some eye contact, then struggled.
Social Dominance: 3-Cuddled up to tester and licked
Elevation Dominance: 4-Did not struggle and was relaxed.
Retrieving: 3-Chased paper, stood over it and played with it but did not return to tester.
Touch Sensitivity : 5-Lasted 2-3 seconds
Sight Sensiivity: 2-Looked then chased and put mouth and paws on it.
Sound Sensitivity: 5-Cringed and ran away from sound.
Stability: 2-Looked and walked to the umbrella, smelling it cautiously.
Angie is playful and social but a little more laid back. She's a cuddler and loves affection and human interaction. Proper training and socialization is needed to ensure he becomes a well rounded dog, particularly focusing on desensitization on unfamiliar objects and loud noises.
Weight as of 6/30: 7 lbs.
Carina Smyth
"Cari" | Pink
Crate Training Progress as of 6/28/22: Cari is showing progress in the crate. She struggled to settle before but now has an easier time settling down. When she's content, she can settle down with minimal to no argument. She will bark or whine when she needs to potty but she will not wait to be taken out. She's had a couple of pee (only) accidents recently but that was our fault for not taking her out to potty fast enough.
Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test Overall Score: Cari scored mostly 3s. Based on the results of the tests, Cari may be a great dog for a previous dog owner. She can be high energy and may need lots of exerise. She's good with people and other animals but will need training. She trains easily and learns quickly.
Aptitude Test Individual Test Scores:
Social Attraction: 3-Came readily with tail up and wagging.
Following: 3-Followed with tail up and wagging.
Restraint: 3-Struggled, settled with some eye contact, then struggled.
Social Dominance: 3-Cuddled up to tester and licked
Elevation Dominance: 4-Did not struggle and was relaxed.
Retrieving: 3-Chased paper, picked it up and returned with it to tester.
Touch Sensitivity : 2-Lasted 6-8 seconds
Sight Sensiivity: 2-Looked then chased and put mouth and paws on it.
Sound Sensitivity: 5-Listened, located sound, and show no interest.
Stability: 6-Ran away from umbrella.
Cari is playful, social and attentive. She will sometimes sit and just stare at us, observing what we're doing. She enjoys pets and human interaction. She does well going potty on the aritificial grass. Proper training and socialization is needed to ensure he becomes a well rounded dog, particularly focusing on desensitization on unfamiliar objects and loud noises.
Weight as of 6/30: 7.5 lbs.
Anamaria
"Ana" | Yellow
Crate Training Progress as of 6/28/22: Ana is doing very well in the crate. She adjusted quickly with the crate and is able to settle down easily, most of the time. She's vocal and will bark or whine when she needs to potty, or is thirsty or hungry. When she's content, she will settle down and can typically sleep up to 2-3 hours. She's had no accidents in the crate to date.
Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test Overall Score: Ana scored mostly 3s. Based on the results of the tests, Ana may be a great dog for a previous dog owner. She can be high energy and may need lots of exerise. She's good with people and other animals but will need training. She trains easily and learns quickly.
Aptitude Test Individual Test Scores:
Social Attraction: 3-Came readily with tail up and wagging.
Following: 3-Followed with tail up and wagging.
Restraint: 3-Struggled, settled with some eye contact, then struggled.
Social Dominance: 3-Cuddled up to tester and licked
Elevation Dominance: 4-Did not struggle and was relaxed.
Retrieving: 4-Chased paper and returned without it to tester.
Touch Sensitivity : 5-Lasted 5-6 seconds.
Sight Sensiivity: 2-Looked then chased and put mouth and paws on it.
Sound Sensitivity: 5-Cringed and ran away from sound.
Stability: 2-Looked and walked to the umbrella, smelling it cautiously.
Ana is playful, energetic, and social. She loves to play with her littermates and tends to be the one to instigate play. She's doing very well going potty on the aritificial grass with minimal to no accidents. Proper training and socialization is needed to ensure he becomes a well rounded dog, particularly focusing on desensitization on unfamiliar objects and loud noises.
Weight as of 6/30: 9.5 lbs.
Syrena
"Rena" | Green
Crate Training Progress as of 6/28/22: Rena is doing very well in the crate. She adjusted quickly with the crate and is able to settle down easily, most of the time. She's vocal and will bark or whine when she needs to potty, or is thirsty or hungry. When she's content, she will settle down and can typically sleep up to 2-3 hours. She's had no accidents in the crate to date.
Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test Overall Score: Rena scored mostly 3s. Based on the results of the tests, Rena may be a great dog for a previous dog owner. She can be high energy and may need lots of exerise. She's good with people and other animals but will need training. She trains easily and learns quickly.
Aptitude Test Individual Test Scores:
Social Attraction: 3-Came readily with tail up and wagging.
Following: 3-Followed with tail up and wagging.
Restraint: 5-No struggle.
Social Dominance: 3-Cuddled up to tester and licked
Elevation Dominance: 4-Did not struggle and was relaxed.
Retrieving: 4-Chased paper and returned without it to tester.
Touch Sensitivity : 5-Lasted 2-3 seconds
Sight Sensiivity: 3-Looked with curiosity and attempted to investiage with tail up.
Sound Sensitivity: 6-Cringed but ignored sound.
Stability: 6-Cringed but had little to no interest.
Rena started off as more reserved but has blossomed out of her shell and is now energetic and playful. She loves to play with her littermates. She's doing very well going potty on the aritificial grass. Proper training and socialization is needed to ensure he becomes a well rounded dog, particularly focusing on desensitization on unfamiliar objects and loud noises.
Weight as of 6/30: 9.3 lbs.
Gotcha Days will be on July 2 to July 4
Pups will go home with a puppy pack which includes 6 lbs. bag of Purina Pro Plan Puppy Chicken & Rice Shredded Blend, medical record, etc.
There will not be a bathroom available at the pick up site so kindly plan accordingly