These pups are all spoken for and then some. I am pretty sure that my top eight folks are locked in for the long haul, so if you are further down the list I’ll be sure to reach out this week and figure out next steps. Sometimes folks have emergencies and have to drop out at the last minute, so I hate to say that it is all figured out. I’ve learned that it isn’t all done until I put a puppy into someone’s hands. I am pretty swamped for the next week, but if you are new to my world and want to touch base a little ways out to talk Griffs, shoot me an email at bluestemkennels@gmail.com.

Sally and the eight puppies of the “U” Litter

The pups got their vet checks, tails docked and dew claws removed at York Veterinary Services on Friday. Everyone looks great, they confirmed my five females and three males. Sally is taking good care of them and they don’t like it when I mess with them too much, but I still do a little.

“U” Litter puppies close-up while mom is on a potty break

That wood isn’t directly on the floor, it has a tarp underneath, then a horse stall mat underneath of it, then laminate flooring under it, then the concrete. I’ve been able to taper off supplemental heat. It is just in my basement, so they are at 66 degrees just like the rest of us. It was up to 70 today, so I was able to open the back door and let all of the puppy farts out.

Sally seems to be having fun being a mom. She is a little skinny, but I keep a full bowl of food in the kennel at all times so she can eat as much as she wants.

Mama Sally hanging out with me on the patio

I am late to my desk today, so I’m going to wrap it up for now. Charles and Duke are working on getting ready for Duke’s Utility Tests coming up in a month or so. I think that he has him signed up for two. I watched them work on walking on heel today, but forgot to take any pictures.

Next week we’ll wait to see if the puppies eyes start to open. I’ll probably go ahead and take individual photos at that point since they are all so big and healthy. I hope that everyone is enjoying the hints of spring that are coming around and I’ll catch up with you next week.