Got Milk?!

Just a quick lick more - thanks!



Well, as is inevitable with a small litter (of 1), Rosa's milk is starting to dry up. So at 4 weeks, the Princess is being offered some goat's milk, baby rice cereal, and honey. She doesn't like to lap from the dish unless it's held up to her, or if it's offered on a spoon (not silver yet!-lol). She is still valiantly latching on to her mom and getting every last bit of "mother's milk" that she can, but she does like the taste of the cereal mix. She is pretty sure that water is for peasants!





Good to the very last drop!


This week the x-pen will go up and the other dogs will be slowly introduced to her majesty under very tight security I might ad...both boys have shown an interest in her, but Rosa doesn't want them around yet, so we'll see how it goes. Ranger has always been very sweet with his pups, allowing them to hang on his ears, bite his legs and tail, and just generally lets them be with him. Topper is too young and would be a bit rough for her at first, but she will probably be able to chase him around in a month.




Up and About

As you can see not only is the Princess growing, but she is up and around on her own. She is very adventuresome, and "plays" with her toy animals. I have tested her with them by holding the small bear and having it's head up at her head and making it squeak. At this stance by the "bear", the Princess growls and stands her ground. When I make the "bear" play bow, she wags her tail and dances around happily...at that time I make the "bear" tussle with her and she has a ball. She is also playing with her mom. She and Rosa mouth and wrestle with each other. Rosa seems to like this feisty babe more and more.



Gotcha!

Well I'll let you know how all goes this next week. My grand daughter, Ashley, and I are going to a dog show this coming weekend, so her mom and sister will be babysitting Rosa and The Princess. It will be interesting to say the least!
Pam