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The ongoing photo journal of Katoba Dobermans' 2009 "Miss & Mister" Litter ~ DPCA Futurity Nominated for 2010

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

We awoke to an ugly, drab, foggy morning. As the fog
diminishes, it is cloud cover above. Y-U-C-K. I am praying
the gloominess BURNS off and the suns shines through
so the pups can continue enjoying the gorgeous sunny -
albeit cold - Fall weather we have been blessed with this
year. I weighed the pups today and am continually
amazed by their growth. I KNEW several of them were
going through a growth 'spurt' just based on their food
intake demands yesterday.
Each "Little Dog" is distinctively different in personality,
but all consistent in fun!
Their conformation remains solid and true to form - they
have been consistent since day three, and I am grateful,
daily, for the 'quality' produced by Mr. B & Misty.

    WEIGHTS

Violet              17.7     (+ 1.2)
Breeze           16.5     (+ 0.6)
Rhyme           15.0     (+ 1.1)
Erica               16.3     (+ 1.9)
Soleil              15.15   (+ .15)
Louis              18.2     (+ 1.0)
Braun             16.2     (+ .13)
Mischief         16.3     (+ .12)
Zzzen             17.6     (+ 1.0)

(last 2 days weight gain)

"hey, sis ... I think I'm stuck"

Zzzen sneaks upstairs

Rhyme is READY for breakfast

Pink Lady

Puppy love

I'm IGNORING you!!

"Can you hear me now?" "do you hear what I hear?" "what did you say?" "I can't HEAR you" "listen up!"

Today was a busy day for me ... and included giving a lecture, to a group at St. Francis, on "relaxation techniques". I will admit .... I had to put into action some of those
techniques by the end of the day. Now that the little puppies are transforming into mini dogs, they require a LOT more work, given there are nine in the brood. The ears
are being cropped in a few days, and then they prepare to go to their homes. Zzzen has a potential home in Vancouver, which just leaves Breeze ... and maybe Erica.
By end October, they should all be in their new homes ~ except Violet, (who is staying here), and Mischief, who I take to Texas in November. Bittersweet x 8!
Did not get many photos today, but will try after work tomorrow.
Goodnight, puppies.