Picturrrrrrrrrrrrrrrres!

Okay, so I think I went a tad overboard with the amount of pictures I took, so I'm posting the cutest ones here. Uh-oh, I feel another obsession coming on. Heh. When Sparky was around, I was an avid photographer. I was one of those ladies who would constantly update her online photo albums and carry pics in her purse... Well, it looks like my obsession wasn't restricted to just Sparks... Finley, you better be in the mood for this. Heh.

Finley's tail is in overdrive - nearing take-off.

Lil' sis with siblings

Finley on the bottom, brother on top.

Show dog boy

Puppies snoozing after play

Finley getting his zzzzzzs on.

More snoozing...

Taking a bite out of the new mommy

So far my fave pic of my boy!

Ooooh, I can't wait to pick this little bugger up and take him home. He's so full of personality and his little tail never stands still. I love him!

Finley at 5 weeks

More Puppy Pics

The breeder sent me the photos of the 3 boys today, and I'm thinking I've come to a decision. One of the boys will likely become a show dog, so they are keeping him. That leaves me with 2 to choose from. Both of them gorgeous of course. Here we go:

I'm thinking I like the constipated looking one on the left. 

Even though, Crazy Eyes is cute too.

 Here's the show-boy. Fat little ham.

Ham, Finley and Crazy Eyes.

 Finley, Crazy Eyes and Ham (looking rather relaxed)

 Finni and Hammie.

 And one last one of Crazy Eyes.

 

Well, I'll be cruising down to LA on Saturday for some more photos and my first one-on-one with the puppies. The breeder said, they don't really have personalities yet, so we are not sure whether I get to pick one yet. Though I am pretty sure I found him ... 

HAPPY TURKEY DAY EVERYONE!!!

Microchipping

For the last 4 weeks I've been pretty convinced that I would microchip little Finley to make sure he won't get lost, and if he did, I could always find him again. Not that I would ever let him out of my sight, but freak accidents happen and I wanted to be prepared. Coincidentally, I came across an article today that mentioned microchipping and a connection with cancer. That just really upset me and I'm pretty sure the micro-chipping ship has sailed for me. Of course, we're not talking huge numbers of cancer cases related to microchips, but there are some, and that's plenty to make me NOT want to go through with it.... Just a thought.

In other news, the appointment with the breeder got canceled because of heavy rain in LA and the surrounding areas. However, she's sending  a few new puppy pics later today. She said they are the prettiest little boys she's seen in a loooong time, all of them being plump little puppies with cute little faces and a funny disposition. Ooooh, the excitement! I'm going to head down to LA on Saturday instead; Saturday also being the day that I get to finally pick out Finley from amongst his brothers.

Other than that, I'm close to being done with preparations. I still have to puppy-proof the office and install the puppy gate/play area, but my home is made safe. I need another dog bed for the office and some blankets and bowls, and maybe a puppy pad or two(-hundred) ... but besides that, I'm ready to go.  Hands down, this has been the longest 8 weeks of my life. Exciting. BUT LONG.

A photo of the last litter of the same pug parents:

Coming Attractions

I'm meeting the puppies this Sunday! YAY! And hopefully, I'll figure out which one is going to be my little Finley. He's going to be 4 weeks old this Sunday and in another 4 weeks he'll be all mine. Of course I made a few purchases ... Actually, this is only 1/10 of what I bought ... Oh boy.

Well, it was this stuffed Lobster or the Lobster costume ... 

I chose the puppy-friendly gift.

 Little Chilly-Bone, some stuffed toys, 

...and of course a  little elf hat for at least one  Christmas pic

 My Parents are happily buying for their grand-dog as well

This one I HAD TO HAVE! It's the cutest little strawberry house for puppies. 

Pretty sure his masculinity will survive the strawberry era ... heh.

Finley at 4 ...

... 4 days that is!

 

 

So here they are, the first pics of little Finley. The pictures are already a couple of weeks old now and you can't see much of their faces, however, I think they are all the cutest little fuzzies I've ever seen. Looks like it will be 2 silver-fawns and one apricot. I havent seen them in person yet, but I'm planning on driving down to LA to meet them next weekend. I'm hoping that little Finley will make himself known and pick me. But then, I tend to like the 'underdogs' so I will probably pick the one that seems the shyest of the bunch (probably because I fear that he might get his feelings hurt if I don't, lol). 

I'm incredibly excited. This is such a new experience for me. I've made a gazillion purchases, from tons of little toys and harnesses, to a strawberry dog house and a big fluffy beanbag dog bed (which is so big, that he'll probably need a step ladder to get on it).  Jeez Louise! 

I'm also going to enroll little Finley in Puppy Socialization Classes once he's got his shots. And then there is Puppy Training on Saturdays for all the bad behavior I'll let slide during the week ... lol. Well, looks like we'll be a busy little household again. December 19th will be here in no time. I'm just incredibly grateful to bring him home right in time for Christmas. Sparky loved Christmas and this little fella will hopefully too.