In the picture to the left, the pups are now one week old. They have had the dew claws removed and begun their Early Neurologic Stimulation and Early Scent Introduction exercises. They are weighed on a regular basis and have been gaining weight at the level expected.

The theme for this litter was chosen to be Michigan Rivers and Lakes, so we have the following names assigned to each puppy, identified by the color of the collar. In order of birth they are:

Platte - purple (M) Betsie - light blue (F) Raisin - red (F) Goose - green (M)

Sante - yellow (F) Otter - orange (M) Boardman - blue (M)

Leland - lime green (F) Perch - light purple (F)