Brambles bid for freedom

Whilst we were beginning to be more accepting of the puppies departing Billie was the one who didn't cope well today and tried to get into the car with Julia to be with Bramble. Bramble herself was very dignified and went without a wimper, but I am sure will soon find Dasha in Moseley!

Five becomes four and the lawn may now start to recover as the rabbit stops trying to tunnel out!

Phil

Josie's big moment

Josie seemed very happy to see Paul and Sarah and set off with her new family. We hear that Dasha had a good night so all going smoothly so far. Emma coped much better today with the loss of another of her broad and Billie refused to join in the farewell preferring to stay in Jo's office! ........ Josie's sisters celebrated by going under the table and leaving a puddle!

Phil

Dasha has now left the building! You can see her bonding with Tracey AKA Mum!! and her last cuddle before departing with Billie. The other pups just having an argument about the family jewels and who gets what!

I am sure thta we will see her soon and there was certainly one or two tears in the Hobson household saying goodbye.

Phil

Dasha's great escape

This bottom picture is Dasha contemplating life and the other 2 playing with the other puppies. They have certainly grown in size and spirit this week as they approach depature. Dasha is the first to leave today and I will upload some more pictures of her later. I hope that she will learn to blog and send pictures from Moseley and even come round to play occasionally. Today is also momentous as I have dimantled the whelping box!!!

Phil

morning patrol

I am sorry there has been such a gap and I know fromwhat Jo has said you would like more shots naming names, however I need Jo for this so I haven't featured a particular puppy here but tried to show you some of the fun and frolics whihc are now a regular occurance. The chorus started at 5.30 this morning! Having been fed they decided to play and what you can see here is the way Billie is playing with them. I have to say she is extremely tolerated of their nipping as their teeth are now quite sharp!

The garden is now fenced in (thanks Jez) and we are now seeing a new phase to their exploring with bushes featuring regularly, I thought I was stuck n an episode of Jurasic park with the amount they can get the foliage to move.

I will try and get Jo to feature one or two puppies later.

Phil

Sarah and Paul's puppy Josie

Josie has just been on my lap supervising the upload of pictures. She vitoed the first image and has now gone off to anoy her mother!

The pups are now on 3 meals a day and growing fast. The garden is fast become a minefield despite regular de-mining!!

We did have a lovely wake up call at 6.30 this morning but overall we seem to be holding the helm steady and the good ship Billies pups is sailing a straight course. We are now well into weening and this is going well. In fact the first couple of pups may be ready for collection prior to or during the bank holiday week-end!!

the 2 individual photos here are of Paul and Tracey's pup. She has taken to chasing Sophie around the garden and is certainly a little lady, she will stop at the step and bark if she is fatigued and wait to be lifted into the utility room!!

The other photo is Jack with Stuart and Penny's pinching Billies breakfast

I have had a request from Tracey for pictures of "her puppy" and I have pictures! Obviously I understand that the kids want to see the pictures and I have them. However given the time of night I won't be able to sort them tonight. They will however go on the blog soon guys!!

Phil

Never let it be said that Jack is a mummies boy but he does seem to have found the way out of the puppy nest. I believe they all had another fun filled day and it is only this evening that they are sleeping

Helford Hounds

Helford hounds is now up and running and we hope that you enjoy being able to check in on the puppies each day. Hopefully the kids will like it whilst waiting for the dogs and the George girls who are on walk about can also check in to see their new sibbling!

The puppies were completely pooped after a long day showing themselves off yesterday and had a long sleep today. Dr Joe, our resident babysitter, medical student and general all round at your service to help out babysat today whilst we went out to celebrate Jo's birthday with friends, Angus and Fiona. You can see Ellie and Louis here with Ben looking after the puppies this afternoon. Apparently Fiona, foolishly has made a rash promise on when they can have a dog in London!!

I will leave it to Emma and Jo to update you all tomorrow!

Regards

Phil