Farewells and Reunions

MY BOYS AT PLAY

It's been quite some time since I last posted on this blog. Anyway, some updates, Caramel and ChiChi's have shifted to their new owners' home and Cloud will leave our house for his new owner after the 24th of November. Am still in 'negotiation' with regards to Chloe, but I do hope that Chloe will get to go with Cole, so that she will not be lonely.

Puppies are huge now, Cole is easily 7/8 times Coco's size! It was amusing and amazing to realize how many people confused Cole for Coco. Well, it's not surprising, with his charcoal-black coat and drop ears, he's really a stronger, more compact Coco. Hahaha...

Anyway, I missed Caramel and ChiChi so much that I've been to see them (or even brought them back for a 'reunion' with their siblings almost once in three days. hahaha. As it is, I'm rather free now, so ferrying the two babies up and down between houses ain't a big problem. Caramel and ChiChi are also adapting pretty well as indoor dogs; with a cool marble floor to sleep on, and owners who play with them every now and then, I think they've got it good. :)

It was still heartening to see them back after about a week for their 1st 'reunion', and I believe the pups all felt it, as well as Coral and Coco. Upon observation, Caramel seems rather attached to Chloe, always licking her fur and 'protecting' her from being 'tag-team-attacked' by Cole, Cloud and whoever chooses to join in. Interesting to watch their interactions because I somehow feel it gives an insight into their natural 'preference' for each other.

That's not to say that Caramel and ChiChi aren't getting along too well; they usually end up as a pair, playing together whilst the rest of them go off in search of more 'interesting' pursuits that our garden has to offer. Must say, the pups are really quite a handful now, digging, chewing and gnawing on almost EVERYTHING that could fit in between their jaws.

Not surprisingly, Caramel's not as obedient as before he left (ChiChi's somehow the same, though now she knows her name pretty well). But he's still a ton of love and now always cocks his head to one side when you call his name and he looks at you. And THAT, is CUTE.

A look at how much they've changed...

ONE MONTH AGO...

It's the puppies 2nd month celebration today, and I'm looking through all their videos and marvelling at how much they've changed within a mere span of 30 days. Size, body proportions, facial features and shape and even their personalities!

Cloud, who used to be rather solitary and very much a loner/not much of an attention-seeker is now an uber-people-friendly dog whom my dad affectionately termed as "one-without-much-of-a-character". This is largely because Cloud follows whoever calls out to him, irregardless of whatever name is being called. He still, however, is the most adventurous and definitely the leanest of the boys now.

Chichi has really blossomed into a little beauty with her sunken eyes and rather bashful smile. At one month, she was rather awkward and weirdly proportioned as her black fur tended to cover her best features - her eyes. Now, with the face shape widened, Chichi's beautiful eyes would follow you attentively in the hope that you would offer her a little something... exciting. At one month, Chichi was much of a leader, but now, she climbs the WHOLE LENGTH of the wire mesh (1m height!) to make her escape at night!

Chloe's really something special. She hasn't grown much in size; comparatively, but she's starting to develop a real personality of her own. She often wanders off in search of her own 'grounds' but would fiercely attack any of the other pups when she spies them in possession of anything she fancies. One thing I'm glad of is that Chloe hasn't lost the attachment she has towards my ankles... she still nuzzles against them whenever I present her the opportunity.

Caramel, Caramel, Caramel. He's... something to look at. :)

Cole's still the biggest, and the biggest cry-baby though his fur is absolutely magnificent. As for my dearest, most beloved Cookie, well, she's grown into an affectionate little pup who's more of a follower but will give her all in any game that she engages in. I'm happy to also add that now she's feeding properly and has grown into an admirable size, evenly matching that of Chloe and Chichi. :>)

NOW!!!

Video 27th October 2008

Just one of those many many videos that we took of the puppies play-fighting.

This one's of Cole and Chloe. Enjoy. :)

COLE COUGAR

ONE DAY OLD

Clearly distinguishable being the largest of the litter, Cole is the eldest of them all. His shiny black fur are a clear indication of maternal genes.

ONE WEEK OLD

However you look at him, he was most adorable and... greedy. Always looking to feed. Had the strongest lungs too... his cry could be heard miles away!

TWO WEEKS OLD

A startling contrast when compared to his younger brother, Cloud.

THREE WEEKS OLD

An aggressive and attention-seeking pup, never doubting his status as the leader of his siblings.

FOUR WEEKS OLD

Unfortunately, there were no shots of Cole when he was four weeks old... :(

FIVE WEEKS OLD

A refreshed Cole awaiting food...

SIX WEEKS OLD

Black as night, Cole can only be found when he smiles (and shows his tongue)!


SEVEN WEEKS OLD

A handsome and obedient pup who craves human company, though not as adventurous as Cloud, Cole is still the largest of the pack and has his mum's beautiful and shiny coat of fur.