"Raised Underfoot With Kids and Cats"
Litter Born July 20th!
I am SO excited about this litter! These puppies should have it all, bubbly, outgoing temperaments, the energy and drive for agility, herding, etc., the conformation for the show ring, but most importantly, the loving, velcro dog temperament Aussies are known for. Both Blitz and Carny would gladly spend their days cuddling in my lap (that is, when Blitz isn't running circles around the moon!).
Proud Mommy
Carny had 8 puppies, not bad for a first litter!
We decided to name these pups after punctuation marks. I've always thought Ampersand and Tilde were neat words, and my son Travis thought Underscore would be a cool name (okay, we're weird, get used to it! ;~D). By the way, we did get two mismarks in this litter. While this automatically makes them pet quality, it doesn't prevent them from competing in agility, herding, obedience, or Rally. They can also become therapy or assistance dogs, and, most importantly, they still make great pets, the most important job of all!
Week 5 8/24/07
Here they are:
Comma ( , )
This is Comma .
He's also known as 'Comma the Cow', and 'Comma Chameleon'.
He's such a sweetie pie! He's what I call 'middle of the road', not overly quiet, but not overly busy, either.
Elipse (.....)
This is Elipse. He's such a lover dumpling!
Do they get any cuter than this? He's VERY people oriented and loves to snuggle. But he also has drive, I think he'd be good in agility.
Notice his little 'pony tail' on his nubbins?
Underscore ( _ )
Underscore is a black tri male. He's a little gentleman.
He's a little more independant than the others, but not aloof or disinterested. He loves people, but he likes to explore.
(The pictures of his left side were blurry, I'll need to take another one.)
Ampersand (&)
This is Ampersand (Sandy), now Luke. He's got quite a little personality!
Bracket ( [ )
This is Bracket, now Hayden.
He has decided that the entire world is entitled to his opinion, and apparently he's *full* of opinions!
He's a busy little boy, so it's good he's going to a busy home.
Hyphen ( - )
This is Hyphen, now Kona. She has a nice blend of 'sugar & spice'. She's sweet, but has spunk to her as well.
Tilde (~)
This is Tilde, the blue merle girl. She's turning into a little pill.
She's also the most determined to go exploring. There's a world outside that whelping box, and she wants to see it!
Umlaut
( ¨ )
Umlaut (as in ö), is a red tri boy. He's not quite as vocal as Bracket, but he comes close. He's such a nut! He's always making us laugh.
Fun Pics
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Hyphen/Kona playing 'Gumby'
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Tilde posing
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Underscore, Comma, & Hyphen/Kona
Underscore, Comma, Hyphen/Kona, & Tilde
Comma, Tilde, Underscore, & Hyphen/Kona
Umlaut, Ampersand/Luke, Elipse, & Bracket/Hayden
Umlaut, Ampersand/Luke, & Bracket/Hayden
Umlaut, Bracket/Hayden, & Ampersand/Luke
Bracket/Hayden, Umlaut, Elipse, & Ampersand/Luke
Most of the puppies tried to make a run for it several times.
Underscore over the left arm, Hyphen/Kona over the right arm, and Ampersand/Luke trying to escape while Umlaut tries to get him to play.
Week 5 Videos
Some of these are VERY long. Please be patient while videos load.
Most of the puppies had been asleep before we started recording, so it takes them awhile to wake up.
These were recorded in our hallway, with me sitting in the bathroom door way, to try to limit their access to freedom. :~D
Ampersand & Umlaut
Ampersand/Luke is now 'Loopy Luke'
Bracket
Hayden is practicing his racing - ZOOM!
Comma & Elipse
"Kill of the pantsers"??
Comma & Kona
'Kona the Wonder Dog' was a sleepy puppy.
(And yes, I spend all of my time talking to children and puppies, and it shows!)
Elipse
His life of crime is starting early....
Hyphen, Comma, & Umlaut
Kona wakes up, and Comma and Cooper try to eat Aidan
Tilde
Tilde is very toy motivated
Umlaut
Hmmm, is it Cooper, or Coöper? Underscore discovers 'Bite the Breath'
Underscore
Underscore's feeling spunky
Tansy
Guess who doesn't like puppies?
Coöper And The Sock
Daddy spoils Coöper's fun
Guess Who's A Smart Mouth?
For Other Weeks
Growth Chart
| Name |
0 (oz) |
Week 1 |
Week 2 |
Week 3 |
Week 4 |
Week 6 |
Week 7 |
| Ampersand |
13 |
1 lb 8 oz |
2 lb 1 oz |
2 lb 13 oz |
4 lb 2 oz |
6 lb 10 oz |
8 lb 2 oz |
| Bracket |
11.3 |
1 lb 6 oz |
2 lb 1 oz |
2 lb 14 oz |
3 lb 15 oz |
6 lbs |
6 lb 12 oz |
| Comma |
13.5 |
1 lb 10 oz |
2 lb 7 oz |
3 lb 5 oz |
4 lb 8 oz |
6 lb 12 oz |
8 lb 1 oz |
| Elipse |
12 |
1 lb 10 oz |
1 lb 15 oz |
2 lb 11 oz |
4 lb 0 oz |
6 lb 6 oz |
7 lb 0 oz |
| Hyphen |
11.3 |
1 lb 8 oz |
2 lb 1 oz |
3 lb 0 oz |
4 lb 5 oz |
6 lb 12 oz |
8 lb 0 oz |
| Tilde |
12.5 |
1 lb 12 oz |
2 lb 7 oz |
3 lb 4 oz |
4 lb 8 oz |
6 lb 6 oz |
7 lb 6 oz |
| Umlaut |
10.5 |
1 lb 6 oz |
2 lb 0 oz |
2 lb 13 oz |
4 lb 2 oz |
6 lb 7 oz |
7 lb 8 oz |
| Underscore |
12.2 |
1 lb 11 oz |
2 lb 6 oz |
3 lb 6 oz |
4 lb 12 oz |
6 lb 13 oz |
8 lb 1 oz |
