WEEK 2

Dear Gibbs,

You're 2 weeks old already! I'm getting so anxious to meet you in a few weeks at the puppy party. I'm trying hard not to buy you anything else until you come home. What a spoiled puppy you will be! Your new collar from Flying Dog Collars just came in the mail yesterday with your Red Dingo tag. You're going to be the most stylish dog on the block!

I'm trying to come up with a great AKC registered name that fits with the litter theme: artists. It's tough to think of something special enough for our sweet puppy.

Be kind to your litter mates today!

We love you already,

Mom

Rut-Rohhh

Mom had a good time this weekend at the Golden Retriever Specialty. She got to see lots of pretty cute grown-up doggies. She even saw momma Gracie's sister Cami & half-sister, Riser. Mom also got to see my half sister from momma Gracie's last litter, Jewel. Mom said she is over the moon- because I'm going to be pretty darn dapper if I look anything like these ladies! I think she had a really good time, too. What more could you want but to be with a bunch of beautiful goldens like me?

Daddy's best friend, Teddy, is getting a puppy. Mom is not happy... because it is a' golden-doodle' that is "hypo-allergenic and non-shedding." Mom has tried to give Ted all of the right information like hip, elbow, heart, and eye clearances, the inconsistency of puppies within one litter when you cross two different breeds, that the dog will probably still shed, and that it's unlikely they're hypoallergenic. Did he listen? No. Does Mom wish he would have listened? Yep. She's very disappointed that he's enabling and supporting poor breeding practices... Will I have a BFF to play with when I get bigger though? Yep- and that will be really, really fun! Teddy is getting a girl puppy- I hope she doesn't try to kiss me or something. Ick!

Can't wait to meet you,

Gibbs

WEEK 1

I'm already one week old today. It seems like it was just yesterday... but here I am! All shiny and new, somebody said I'm like a sponge. I don't get it. I'll bet when I get some teeth I could rip-up a sponge, don't you? I still have a few more months with momma Gracie and my brothers and sisters. I get to meet my Mom soon, too. Are you as excited as me, Mom? I know you won't know which one I am yet, but I'll know you. Pretty neat, huh? I'll try and wiggle myself into your lap when we meet in a few weeks... that will be my signal, OK?

Can't wait to meet you,

Gibbs

The World Inside My Whelping Box...

... is awesome! Milk? Delicious. People? Awesome. Life is good!

I still can't see, yet. I know momma Grace by the way she smells. She licks me and feeds me--I love her. Today I learned how to crawl around a little more. It is scary when I find myself alone on one size of the whelping box. I'm learning about new noises, too.

I can't wait to meet you, Mom.

Gibbs

Finally, I'm here!

It has been a long 65 days, but I've finally made it... along with my 5 sisters and 4 other brothers. I told you it was cramped quarters in there. My momma, Gracie, is pretty tired. Pretty soon she'll be glad that all we care about now is eating, snuggling, and staying warm. I think she likes those things, too!

Here we are, beautiful little babies. We won't be little for long.

Can you see me?

I can't wait to meet you soon, Mom. I love you already.

Gibbs

The Planning & Preparations Continue...

My mom already loves me so much that she has bought me tons of stuff! What more could a puppy ask for? Well, besides being born already. Is it time yet??

Check out all of this loot! I've heard that there is more stuff that didn't make it into this photo. I'm going to be spoiled. YESYESYES! I see a few kongs, a buster cube, some squeakers. Get me outta here already so I can get my little shark teeth on these things!

That's my evil-cat-sister in the photo. She already loathes me.
Just look at that glare... gulp.
Wait a minute- is she going to be my toy?
She is in the picture with the other goodies...
...must chase her...

I haven't even been whelped yet and my mom is worrying about keeping me safe. She ordered these really awesome tags with a lifetime guarantee that they will never wear out or fall off. What gets better than that?

Check them out at http://www.boomerangtags.com/
These will look really snazzy on my new Lupine collar.

Can't Wait to Meet You,

Gibbs

It's a Little Cramped in Here

I'm about to be born... and believe me- I'm ready. It's getting a little cramped in here. I can't be sure how many brothers and sisters are in here with me, but it feels like one too many. Get me outta here so we can play and I can eat!

This is a picture of my mom and my dad. Aren't they cute? Hopefully I'll get my dashing good looks from them!

Can't wait to meet you,

Gibbs

Daddy- Lotto


Mommy- Grace