Day 30 Chinook Centennial Litter Pup-date

Big day at BrownStone Chinooks - so big, I decided to go to bed in lieu of blogging.
As soon as it was warm enough the little ones went out to the pup-den. In another attempt to prevent escapes yet allow access, I added the hot tub steps.
Koyuk assessing her new entrance.

Breakfast. The puppies are so excited when I put the feeding trough down that they rush inside as I pour the puppy gruel.

The steps prevented me from limiting access to Koyuk. Her large tongue quickly dispatched the gruel and the puppies were left to resort to cleaning the blender and attempts at latching onto the moving milkbar.

Kids! A friend brought his grandkids for a puppy visit. He did not tell them where they were going. They were so excited when they saw the puppies.

 B was not quite sure about puppy teeth versus kisses.

 S. jumped right into the pup-den proclaiming how she planned to grow up and be a vet.

 A bit nervous around the big dogs, B. stayed outside...

 only to be within easy reach of Trask's tongue.

Cedar also taking advantage of an opportunity to meet B. and the bonus of a grandpuppy within reach.

 The kids got to watch everyone eat lunch.

While the pups played and napped, I re-built the whelping box into a puppy condo with playing, eating and poo/peeing rooms. Hopefully moving the pig-rails to the top of the whelping box will keep the curious climbers inside for a day or two - Paws crossed.

Everyday I add new tactile and noise experiences. Today was ice. I not only rubbed ice cubes all over their bodies and had them lick ice in my hand, I added it to their water dish which for some reason they always seem to be walking (slipping) through.

Chewing is a big time activity in the pup-den. Nothing is immune from your brother's tail to my pant leg and shoes.

 Byrd on a run with butterfly.

Of course too much play leads inevitably to crashing.

This afternoon brought a very special visitor - the puppies 1/2 sister Tule Loowit. Tule and Trask are a whirlwind of yelps and activity when they get together. We could hear her car coming 1/2 mile away when they turned off Fox Hollow.

Trask, Tule Loowit and Koyuk took numerous swims in the pond. If you look closely would can see the water spraying off them as they shook. Similar volumes of water carpeted the great-room floor as the chase games traversed through the house - note to all guests: expect dirty socks if you even think about removing your shoes in my house. The floors are well lived on.

Chinooks with their teflon coat, quickly dry off. Trask and sister Tule just about ready for another cooling swim.

Tule Loowit also brought a very special guest - her human mother. The puppies were a bit impatient for their turn getting Sarah hugs.

 Sopping wet Trask and Tule wanting to visit the pups.

While pups are occupied, the adults will play. From left: grandma Cedar, Trask, Tule Loowit, and mom Koyuk.

Washington finding a toy in Sarah's shoelace.

Tule Loowit meeting her 1/2 brother Washington.

Tule and Trask invading the sensory cube.

The puppies took full advantage of Koyuk getting lovin' from Sarah.

 Treadwell not only dumped my glass, he laid in the cold water as he went for the last ice cube.

 Tule Loowit during a rare quiet moment with her mom Koyuk.

Sarah introducing Ms Pink to Ms Pink

Trask and Tule really wanted to get at the puppy gruel dinner.

Midnight snack in the new Whelping Condo.

Morning coffeepot is empty. Time to start another day in the life of the Centennial puppies and move the poopers outside to the Pup-den to Eat, Play, Crash, Repeat...