Congratulations, Gemma!  6 Weeks already

One Girl, Three Boys born on an another auspicious day: 21/06/09 - The Winter Solstice. 

Pedigree information can be found here
Earlier pictures (birth to three weeks) can be found here
Earlier pictures (at four weeks) can be found here
Earlier pictures (at five weeks) can be found here

Later pictures (at seven weeks) can be found here

It's becoming a bit of an FAQ: "How much are the puppies?"  The answer is "It depends on quality.  They are now looking like they'll be a great litter, but they're still young and it's hard to know for sure."  Another FAQ is "Can you provide more information?"  That answer is "Yes."  It would be helpful if the inquiry is specific - information about what?  I've done my best to put everything but the kitchen sink up here, or in the 'blog, but if I've missed anything in particular, go ahead and ask!   Usually when people ask this, the 'specific' question is covered in depth already.  

They will be homed at about 8 weeks, so the prime opportunity will be around August 14 to spend the entire weekend integrating with their new household.

STOP PRESS!  The names below are now officially registered with the ANKC

The latest news is that they've all been for a trip to the vet, had a health check, vaccination and microchip implanted.  All are hale and hearty!  All are now at least 10x their birthweights, and gaining about 82g per day on average.  All the new parents will have to do is change the pedigree into their own name and membership number, and post the pre-paid microchip registration form with their details.

They are romping around in the back yard for most of the day, when it's warm enough.   They are very cute to watch, with their high-stepping trot (almost a goose-step).  All are active, happy, and outgoing.  They approach and play with Shadow and Finn, but Finn knows better than to approach them when She Who Must Be Obeyed is around.  

I'm glad they're well contained, because I can't run fast enough to catch them anymore!

B3 is now available again, to the right home, due to a change of circumstances.  He is of Conformation Show quality, certainly the pick boy, so an experienced Show home would be preferred, but the first priority is that he be loved and well looked after.  He's a very attractive boy, and I want the very best for him.  If not a conformation household, then an Obedience trialling household if possible.   There is at least one home in the running, so don't delay!

I am steadily eating away at the pile of inquiries.  Each one takes time!  The ones with more detail get more attention, and sooner.

Heather is a special girl, who is very likely to stay with us at this point. Her fate was pretty much sealed by 48 hours - to one of two households :)  B2 and B1 have been pencilled in also, but anything can happen, so I need contingency plans to cater for any eventuality.  They need the best possible homes with the best chance at reaching their potential.  If I had 20 girls like Heather, I'd probably still disappoint quite a few people!  Gemma and Finn have outdone themselves this time.   They will definitely be doing a repeat mating in 18-24 months!  Gemma needs a rest, and time for her career.  

The kennel names are now registered, their registration numbers and official names are shown below. 

They had their third worming treatment at six weeks, and a full physical, vaccination and microchipping on  the 5th.   All thriving and having a great old time!

All the paperwork and correspondence is eating a phenomenal amount of time, so I haven't had a chance yet to process the videos.

Here is a spread taken at six weeks - more later.  I'm afraid cooperation was hard to find, from pup or late afternoon sun!

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	B1 - Pepper - EweTurn Knight Errant - 9100007924
	B2 - Ralf? - EweTurn Diamond in the Ruff - 9100007925
	G1 - Heather - EweTurn Highland Fling - 9100007926
	B3 - ? - EweTurn Dark Knight - 9100007927

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Group Hug, everyone!

There will be another shoot at  7-8 weeks... and if time and technology permit...  EweTube videos of their antics!  Can't resist that pun! :)

It's going to be really hard to say goodbye to these kids!

Later pictures (at seven weeks) can be found here

Earlier pictures (at four weeks) can be found here
Earlier pictures (at five weeks) can be found here
See the earlier shots (less than 4 weeks).
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