Breeders told us not to get attached, but it isn’t easy to do with 9 puppies growing at your feet. Each has a unique personality, and we’ve learned them. Their colors are vibrantly coming alive, and unless some new owner shares, we have no clue what they will finally look like. They are scrappers, scramblers, and voracious little angels. When they are tired, you can hold them, and they rest in your arms, but when the energy is high, you watch out for your own fingers and toes!
We feed them 3 times a day! Imagine our food bill! They get the run of the backyard and pasture several times per day. And they are socialized with our big dogs, the woods, but you must watch out for the chickens! They sleep in the garage at night but spend a good 16 hours on the porch and the fenced area. They wrestle, charge each other, and challenge one another for the right to the toys!
I’m not going to list them today, but one of them captured my attention differently than the others. Puppy #8 sits and watches my eyes, follows my hand hoping for a treat, and waits patiently while all the others are clambering. Do not be fooled. It would be best if you watch your fingers when he’s ready to snack! Even then, he sits and is patiently waiting. He has a black face, mostly, white on his chest, and but the most beautiful feet – tan, black and sable(?)! Just saying, find the beauty of each and enjoy them!
How can I enjoy one over the other?
As difficult as it may sound, if something were to happen and some remain behind, I would enjoy each for their beauty and personality. The “chunks” are my favorite. Today, all 4 males, and 1 female, clocked in over 12 lbs. Today, they got their first vaccination, another worming, Mani- and Pedi-, and a health check. Everything is ready for forever homes.
Except us.
Puppy #7 leaves in 10 days for Oregon. Several others are slotted for close to home. The others are still waiting for that new connection. They will be your friend for life! Just ask their mom and dad…
We are accidental AKC German Shepherd puppy breeders. Hoping it would never happen, this has been a stressful and joyful time. We shall overcome!
But I’m partial to Puppy # 8. Just saying.
AKC German Shepherd, anyone?