A weighty matter

Julie writes:

Pip and Joey weigh 1 lb., 9.3 oz and 1 lb., 9.5 oz, respectively—what Herbie weighed a week ago. Herbie is still trying to outperform his sibs and weights 2 lb 2 oz. Pip had them both beat with opening her eyes a day earlier. We are making sure that if Pip looks out the window, she doesn’t see any birds. You need to be here for that.

Pupload!

All photos by Ágnes Szilágyi

The Great Expectations litter at 3 weeks

Photo by Ágnes Szilágyi

Agnes writes:

The Great Expectations kids turned 3 weeks young and are a total amusement. They started walking and even barking a bit. Their tails are wagging and are being very social. We started on music lessons and are doing great. Next week we are starting them on other lessons, Julie wants it to be a surprise.... So here they are...

Photo day!

Pip at Three Weeks

I get so excited and antsy on Saturdays, wondering how much Pip has changed over the week. Ágnes Szilágyi sent me a sneak peek preview of what's to come this week!

Pupdate: 3 weeks old today!

Pip at 2 weeks.

There will be more photos this weekend, but for now, Julie writes:

The puppies are getting more mobile. While  looking for mom they stop and look up and seem to be interested in our endless cooing and telling them how pretty they are. Especially Pip. I have a fondness for girls and she is definitely my little princess and I have such hopes for her and joining your family . I have such fond thoughts of what a good dog she is going to be. 

I keep telling myself that patience is a virtue, but I'm coming to realize I'm not very virtuous--I'm just so filled with great expectations!

What color will Pip end up?

Havana Silk Dogs, and their AKC parent breed, the Havanese, can be just about any color or combination, and some of the colors of puppies don't remain as pronounced as the dogs mature. The genetics of dog coloration is very complicated—you can read an excellent overview at this Dog Genetics website. It'll be as interesting as it is joyful to watch Pip's development over time. Julie and Agnes, the breeders who own her parents, will also enjoy tracking Pip's development.

Julie's 2-week Update

Julie writes on the Thunder Road Havana Silk Dog webpage's Nursery page,

The Great Expectations kids turned 2 weeks old and their eyes are now wide open, staring at the world. They are getting more active and are starting to explore their surroundings. 

Mama Jane is feeding them well, they are little plump pups. And did I mention very calm too?