Litter Name: The Stargazer Litter (mama's name is Astraea, which means Starry Night or Star Maiden; 2024 has also been a spectacular year for Aurora Borealis activity) Puppy Names: Nova, Dawn, Astra, Flare (girls), Apollo, Cosmo, Comet, Dipper (boys) Date of Birth: September 13, 2024 Number of puppies: 8 (4 females, 4 males) Size: Large Mini - Medium Parents: Coulee Starlight Astraea aka Aster and Van Isle Hundred Acre Wood aka Forrest
Week 1
Slideshow Grab the popcorn and pile on the couch! You're in for a treat!
Video Newborns take nursing very seriously!
Week 2
Slideshow Welcome back! What a heartwarming week!
Video In case you imagine the puppies lying still while I snap photos, here's what goes on behind the scenes :) Puppies depend on each other for warmth, so they perk right up and begin to search for mama and siblings the minute you remove them from the group. It's a useful instinctual response, but not so helpful for photos!
Week 3
Slideshow Vision is improving and the puppies can now hear! Look for pricked up ears and eye contact in some of the photos :)
Video First meal EVER, and probably the messiest ever too! Soon the puppies will learn how to lap up their food without swimming in it! They start on a healthy diet of goat milk, raw beef, and probiotics. They will continue to nurse as they gradually transition to solid food.
Week 4 Video Week! Link emailed to families on the reservation list.
Week 5 In-person Family Visit in lieu of photo session. Here are a few photos from our Family Day! Thank you to all the amazing families who braved the storm to come and meet the puppies!
Week 6 Outdoor photos and clicker training videos :)
Videos Powering up the clicker, session 2. Sorry, Cosmo's video didn't record properly. I'll catch him doing something brilliant and share it with you next week :)
Week 7 Spa day and last set of individual portraits prior to family portraits (gotcha day photos of puppies with their families).