Sunday, November 22, 2009

Six Weeks Old

The puppies turned six weeks old today, and their personalities are starting to shine.

Even though Poppy is the first born, in many ways she is the middle child. She has a very easy-going personality. She also enjoys the company and attention of the big dogs and my two year-old daughter more than the other pups. Her gentleness is what got Zeke to warm up to all the pups. Zeke now will play with the puppies, as long as no one cries. My guess is he thinks he'll get in trouble if the puppies cry and he's around.

Clover is the sweetheart of the group. When held, she immediately relaxes. She'll chew on your fingers, but is always gentle. She has caught up to Poppy physically, and has no problem holding her own when playing with the other puppies. Of the three, she seems to have the highest toy drive, so far. Her markings are turning out to be just beautiful. The copper markings are kind of "smoky."



Willow is the standout in the group. She's by far the biggest, still, and continues to reach every developmental step first. She's confident, and a real smarty, and learns in one lesson what it often takes the others a few. She is also the loudest, and tends to play the most aggressively. She's the only one I've needed to discipline for chewing on my daughter like a bone. She's the leader, and has shown the other puppies how to climb up and down the steps, and the joys of digging.



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