Busy week

I have been very busy this week. The pups turned 4 weeks old on Thursday and I have been so busy I have not had time to get pics of them this week. But I promise I will soon.

They have gained weight and are growing and really looking like little miniature versions of what they will look like as adults. Weights range from 4 3/4 to 5 1/4 pounds.

Today they had their first taste of puppy food, not the kind mama makes! I set 2 bowls down in the playpen and Spring and Summer went to one dish and Winter and Autumn went to the other. Once Spring saw her bowl was empty she went over to join the other girls in theirs. But ever the die hard, Summer continued to lick and search his dish to see if there wasn't something he might have missed. As time goes by they will be eating more puppy food and nursing less. This will enable mom to work on getting her figure back.

This week I was busy, as usual with dog club stuff. We are having a specialty show in November and I am on the trophy committee. We have been trying to come up with a donation system that everyone can live with. It has not been easy. Seems no matter what you offer, there will be some unhappy person who will complain to anyone and everyone who will listen. They don't offer their assistance in doing the job, however. But they sure want to tell you that you are doing it wrong!

Yesterday was the big club puppy match in Anaheim, CA. It was so much fun! Jack was a pro. He has been to 1 handling class so far and this was his first match too. He won his class and was a contender for the big prize but was happy to see his sister Taylor get the win.

In all there were 8 puppies there and a few older Dals who came to get their CGC or brush up on their skills, or just hang out and join in the fun.

We put up a big exercise pen and took turns putting some of the pups in to socialize. They had a blast! Jack even hung out with 2 of his sisters, 1 brother, mom and dad, grandpa, some cousins and even an uncle! It was a family affair!

Here is Jack showing off in the puppy match. We had a great time and raised a little money too. Plus this event met a requirement for having our specialty show next year.

Well, I will leave off for now, more pix of the puppies soon!