Rorschach Boxers

Getting ready for bed in their new apartment 😎 The babies are now 4 weeks old and have moved into their larger puppy pen. This is set up in my living room and is where they will camp out for the next 4-6 weeks! They are all eating solids (but still like to nurse too). So far, babies have eaten pork, beaver, turkey, and beef without issue. They will try chicken soon. If you haven’t set a pick up date with me yet, now is a good time! We don’t have to have an exact time, but a reserved day is good to have set now just because I am coordinating with 10 families. If you are wanting to keep your puppy here longer for socialization, I will need to know now so that I can make preparations for that. Your puppy won’t be alone if you choose to keep them here past 8 weeks. So far, 4 puppies are staying here for the extended socialization. The benefits of leaving a puppy with the breeder longer are more socialization with the littermates, mom, and avoiding the first fear period coinciding with go home day. Keeping a puppy in the breeder’s program can have benefits if they expose your puppy to positive new things during their first fear period. We will continue to work on foundations like potty training, crate training, positive group play, basic puppy manners, and expanding their world. Boarding fee for staying past 8 weeks is $100 per week. This covers food, grass, and my program expenses.

Babies have been meeting the bigger puppies more and are starting to explore their bigger environment. They started solids yesterday! I will be gradually weaning them onto solids while they still have free access to mom’s milk. I’m hopefully going to get the babies outside today when the weather warms up.

A few general notice/ announcements 🥰 If you are planning to fly in to pick up your baby, please start making arrangements now! Flights, and flight nannies, are much cheaper when booked ahead of time. Same with hotels! If you need ground transport for your baby, please start making arrangements now. Again, the earlier arrangements are made, generally the cheaper it is. I have a transport/flight nanny available but will need to book ahead of time due to their schedule (and possibly everyone else’s schedules who may also need them). If you are interested in me keeping your baby longer than 8 weeks, please let me know now. I do have a few that will be staying here longer for prolonged socialization (it’s good for them). Your baby won’t be alone if you choose to do this. I love the babies and don’t mind keeping them here, but I will need to make arrangements for food & grass pads! Boarding fees of $100/week will apply after 8 full weeks to cover their food and grass. Plus the training program that is ongoing for them as they grow older. Those that want to make *payments* towards their puppy are now open to do so! GoodDog keeps track of all payments and a running balance. Those who wish to pay their remaining balance may do this as well. Full balance is due by the end of week 7. I no longer do balance paid at pickup. This is in case of app, internet, or bank issues on the date of pickup. If you have any special requests for me, let me know now. I am using everyone’s name when I hold and pet them. They associate their names with comfort. I have had people request things like acclimating to a harness, extra time around wheelchairs, exposure to lots of car rides etc. Let me know now so that I can get those experiences in for them!

Babies are 3 weeks old tomorrow! They are learning how to drink from a bowl, and soon I will start adding some meat mince to the bowl. They have teeth! And are starting to play with each other. This is a noisy bunch! And they all love their cuddle time with their people.

The babies got their front claws trimmed, and their tail ends from the tail banding have all come off now. They all have their little stubbies now ❤️ Everyone is doing well, and Megan is doing fantastic. She is eating 5 pounds of food a day to feed these kids!

Tails got done today ✅ and working on more matches with families throughout the next few days. Personalities are showing!

I just got finished up with the individual pics. Had to get them done 🤣 On my social I have them labeled with everyone’s names.