Breeding Quality Puppies since April 6, 2006
Phone: 330.232.4738
Email: Lois@SonnesStandardPoodles.com
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Group Pictures & Weekly Updates
Willow and Charlies's 2024 Puppies
Birth Weights
Update
Ollie 11.8 oz
Millie 12.4 oz
Aurora 12.7 oz
Dominic 13.9 oz
The puppies began arriving at 3:42 pm on February 7th. Willow delivered 2 girls and 2 boys. With only 4 pups in the litter, Willow has an abundant supply of milk. The puppies are all eating well and gaining weight daily.
Weight at 1 Week
Update
Millie 1 lb. 8.0 oz.
Ollie 1 lb 8.9 oz
Aurora 1 lb. 13.8 oz.
Dominic 1 lb. 12.7 oz.
The puppies are all eating well and gaining weight daily. Willow is an attentive and loving mother.
Weight at 2 Weeks
Update
Millie 2 lbs. 9.0 oz.
Ollie 2 lb. 9.9 oz.
Aurora 2 lb. 13.0 oz.
Dominic 3 lbs. 1.5 oz.
The puppies continue to grow and thrive. Everyone’s eyes were opened on their 2 week birthday This coming week the pups will start to sit up and take a few steps.
Weight at 3 Weeks
Weekly Update
Ollie 3 lbs.s 9.6 oz.
Millie 3 lbs. 10.2 oz.
Aurora 3 lbs. 11.0 oz.
Dominic 4 lbs. 2.3 oz.
The puppies continue to eat well and grow daily. Their ears open at 3 weeks so they are now able to hear sounds. This week they have moved out of the nursery to a playpen crate in the family room with Willow.
Weight at 4 Weeks
Weekly Update
Ollie 4 lbs.s 9.8 oz.
Aurora 4 lbs. 10.0 oz.
Millie 4 lbs. 14.3 oz.
Dominic 5 lbs. 1.7 oz.
The pups had their first solid meal on their 4 week birthday. They will continue to nurse while adding 2 meals of solid food for the first few days. Then a third meal will be added as Willow begins the weaning process. They are a sweet, calm group. They love being cuddled. They had their first groom table experience with nails clipped and faces & feet shaved.
Weight at 5 Weeks
Weekly Update
Aurora 5 lb. 11.9 oz.
Ollie 5 lbs. 12.2 oz.
Millie 6 lbs. 8.1 oz.
Dominic 6 lbs. 9.47 oz.
The pups are now eating well and have transitioned to kibble with a bit of pumpkin on top. They are spending time in both the living-room and family-room playpen crates so they can experience different environments. They are also enjoying playtime outside the crates. They very much enjoyed my grandchildren’s attention and cuddles during their weekly overnight visit.
Weight at 6 Weeks
Weekly Update
Aurora 6 lbs. 7.7 oz.
Ollie 6 lbs. 10.1 oz.
Dominic 7 lbs. 9.3 oz.
Millie 7 lbs. 15.3 oz.
The pups visited the vet on their 6 week birthday for their exam and first puppy shot. Everyone did well on the exam table. Their microchips were inserted this week. The weather is looking good for outside training to begin.
Weight at 7 Weeks
Weekly Update
Aurora 7 lbs. 1.9 oz.
Ollie 7 lbs. 9.6 oz.
Diminic 8 lbs 9.8 oz
Millie 9 lbs. 0.1 oz.
The pups have started their outdoor training. They learn very quickly that going outside means going “potty”. They respond very nicely to praise for doing their business. When I open the gate on the pen, they come running to the door when I give command to come “inside”.
Weight at 8 Weeks
Weekly Update
Aurora 8 lbs. 11.5 oz.
Ollie 9 lbs. 7.5 oz.
Dominic 10 lbs. 10.5 oz.
The pups continue to work on outside training. They are also learning to “leave it” which means they need to walk away from whatever I am speaking about. “Come Front” is being learned this week and it indicates I want them to come to me. Millie joined her family on Easter Sunday.
Weight at 9 Weeks
Weight at 11 Weeks
Ollie 10 lbs. 5.5 oz.
Dominic 11 lbs. 14.5 oz.
Ollie 13 lbs. 13.5 oz.
Dominic 15 lbs. 1.0 oz.
11 Week Update
Ollie and Dominic visited the vet at 10 weeks for their second puppy shot. They enjoyed the admiration and attention they received from everyone they met. House-training is going well, with everyone going outside regularly. Crate-training has been excellent. They are sleeping through the night without accidents. Bed-time is around 9pm and we get up at 7am during the week. Both boys are responding very well to their basic commands. Leash training was going well but the rain and cold weather has put a pause on that. We are expecting warmer weather over the next few days and will get back to it soon.