7 weeks old

Joulu is 7 weeks old and is in full-on socialisation mode now, getting out and about to see the big wide world and meet some people (socially distanced, of course).  He's copying his mum and learning a lot from her - the good stuff, hopefully!  Just look at the photo of them sitting waiting for dinner.  So cute!

And he knows his name:

Copying his mum, he looks like such a good boy!

Learning dinnertime manners!

His mum tells him off too, when he's being too boisterous, but she plays with him so beautifully.

And he's finding all the good spots for snoozing, including every tiny Lappy's favorite place - under the coffee table.

7 weeks old

Phew!  The photos are a very mixed bag this week.  But between the virus (mine), the hospital visit and operation (not mine), working, the big dogs and the puppies, I wasn't sure I would get any photos at all.  But here and there I still did manage to get some.  As they are - i.e. mainly amusing and/or blurry.

And we have some names to reveal this week, all newly minted by the Kennel Club.

Infindigo Sisko Suvi

was Patty

Infindigo Sisko Piia

was LaVerne

Infindigo Sisko Kukka

was Maxene

7 weeks old

What a serious-looking bunch of puppies these appear to be!

I assure you that when they are going all floppy from getting their bellies rubbed, and when they are chasing toys, and when they are running wagging towards you when you call them, they are anything but serious-looking.

The puppies are 7 weeks old, have had their microchips and clear vet checks and it's all systems go in this house.  This weekend I will mainly be preparing puppy packs.

Infindigo Lintu Joki

Infindigo Lintu Nukka

Infindigo Lintu Valo

Infindigo Lintu Henkka

Infindigo Lintu Lumi

Infindigo Lintu Onni (Wilson)

Infindigo Lintu Miika

7 weeks old

The 7-week photos are a little late and shot inside with a flash because the weather is not cooperating.  The puppies, on the other hand, did cooperate.  Mostly.

And we now have new names!  All subject to KC confirmation, as always.

Infindigo Raita Kiito

was Ella

 

Infindigo Raita Oakki

was Duke

 

Infindigo Raita Anja

was Nina

 

Infindigo Raita Inkeri (Inka)

was Billie

 

Infindigo Raita Kippari (Kai)

was Louis

 

Infindigo Raita Mäyrä

was Etta

 

Infindigo Raita Susikoira (Logan)

was Dizzy

7 weeks old

The countdown has now started.  This time next week all the puppies will be in their new homes.  It's a bittersweet time for us - so exciting for their new owners, and it's heartwarming to be making some people so happy.  But we will miss them.  We always do miss them, and I shed a tear as each one leaves.  But we will especially miss these 3 who are so quiet and easy.  It's quite a difference to have a litter of 3 from, say, one of 9.  Quite a difference.

Having said that, even three 7-week-old puppies can make their mark is pretty short order.  Anyone who hears me talk about puppy-proofing might think I exaggerate about doing away with EVERYTHING within reach that's not tied down or otherwise firmly attached.  Woe betide anyone who underestimates the determination of a tiny Lapphund who has discovered a loose thread... or a gap by the skirting board, for example.

And people might think I'm being a bit overly dramatic when I tell them not to leave their puppy unsupervised.  Here's what the threesome did this morning in the few minutes I left them unsupervised in the kitchen.  Instant chaos and destruction. 

So, their new owners are duly warned.  But they can be pretty cute and butter-wouldn't-melt-ish too, as evidenced in their 7-week portraits, taken today with the help of some grated cheese.  So if you're wondering what's on their faces, it's cheese crumbs.  And if you ever need to bribe your puppy to do something, then a sliver of grated cheese is the answer.

Arvo

Anni

That tail?  Wagging.  As usual.

Karhu