“Is it dinner time yet?” Number 9 puppy is off goofing around and missed the photo this time. (Photo taken on Feb. 1st, 2021)
Sugar decided that she would start Labor on Weds. December 16th (2 days before her scheduled C-Section.)
So away we went to the Stillwater Veterinary Clinic and we came home with 9 beautiful, healthy yellow lab puppies! Sugar is doing great and is such a wonderful Mom!
6 Females and 3 Males
Here begins another Fun Adventure at Rushwind! Can you imagine 9 Rowdy Labrador Puppies indoors in the dead of winter? Yikes!
Watch the puppies grow, as I will be posting weekly pictures.
MISS “SUGAR” The quiet evenings in front of the Christmas tree are over.Mama Sugar is hanging out with her babes before her bath.Sugar is on the look out because the Border Terrier Moms (Journey and Trixie) already want to come in the box to help.4 days oldWe catch these moments when we can. See how the pigment is coming in already. Little black noses and foot pads.It’s the night before Christmas Eve, there’s a winter storm outside, and we have some “Christmas Caroling” in the house! The puppies are 1 week old today. Miss Green, Miss Yellow, and Miss PinkMiss Green, Miss Yellow, and Miss Pink (left to right) Just Precious…We interrupted these girls feeding time and they were not in the mood for a photo shoot! Miss White, Miss Red, and Miss Purple. “Phooey on this!”All Pups are doing so well and gaining each day. Miss White, Miss Red, and Miss Purple.Here are the Boys! The 3 “B’s” Mr. Black, Mr. Blue, and Mr. BrownNext week at this time our eyes will be open! Mr. Black, Mr. Blue, and Mr. Brown at 1 week old. Lovely pups!Keeping Mama busy!MR. BROWN – 2 WEEKS TODAY.MR. BROWN AT 2 WEEKS OLDMR. BLUEMR. BLUE AT 2 WEEKS OLDMR. BLACK
MR. BLACK AT 2 WEEKS OLDAnother one of MR. BLACKHEY, OVER HERE MR. BLUE! Below are the Girls at 2 weeks old.MISS YELLOWPRETTY MISS YELLOWMISS PURPLELOVELY MISS PURPLELITTLE MISS REDCUTE LITTLE RED GIRLNOW YOU CAN SEE THE EYES COMING OPEN. MISS WHITEPRECIOUS MISS WHITEWOW! MISS PINKCOOPERATIVE MISS PINKGOOD GIRL, MISS GREEN!MISS GREEN AT 2 WEEKS OLD3 weeks old today.. 1/6/21 Miss Pink on Left and Miss White on RightL-Miss Pink R- Miss WhiteLittle Miss Green 3 wks.Becky with Miss GreenDan with 3 week old Mr. Brown on left Mr. Black on rightBrown boy– L Black boy– RSilly Mr. BlueMr. Blue at 3 weeks oldMore Girls! Miss Red– on the left Miss Purple– on the rightRed Girl (L) and Purple Girl (R) 3 weeks oldMiss Yellow at 3 weeksCutie Yellow GirlOur box seems to be getting smaller. Making plans for a move to the big kennel area soon.
“We went to the pool while Mom changed our bedding….…and set up some new toys to keep us busy.”Pups at 3.5 weeks old“Here we are in our new spot in the kennel” We love it…so much room to run. 4 week old pups“Mom can still come in and nurture us, but we’re big kids now and eating puppy food.”MISS PINK 4 weeksMISS GREENMISS YELLOW 4 weeksMISS PURPLEMISS RED 4 weeksMISS WHITE (FRONT)MR. BLACK 4 weeksMR. BLUE looking straight on. Mr. Black on the side.MR. BROWN 4weeks oldAnother one of Miss Yellow and Miss Purple. 4 wksShhhh…Pups have been fed, exercised, bedding changed, and now down for a Nap. 5 wks 2 daysOutside on a sunny, cold day.Hangin’ out with Uncle Rusty..they love him and he loves them. 1/22/21Tonight before bedtime. 5.5 weeks old
Some of the Girls.Sugar Babies at 6 weeksThe following photos are from our “Puppy Evals” at 6 weeks. This is Mr. Brown.Mr. BlueMr. Black at 6 weeksBABY GIRL GREEN AT 6 WEEKSPINK GIRLCUTIE YELLOW GIRLMISS WHITEPURPLE GIRLLOVELY MISS REDMAN! THESE PHOTO SHOOTS JUST WEAR US OUT!7 WEEK PUPPY PHOTOS MR. BROWN AND MR. BLUEBROWN (L) BLUE (R)MR. BLACKMR. BLACK AT 7 WEEKS OLDMISS YELLOWMISS PINKMISS GREEN AT 7 WKSMISS PURPLEMISS REDMISS WHITELEE AND LESLIE ARE ANXIOUS TO TAKE MR. BLUE “BROR” HOME TO HUDSON, WI HE GOES HOME TO AN OLDER LABRADOR SISTER “ELLIE”. FUN LIFE AHEAD..DON AND SHEILA ARE BACK AFTER 11 YEARS TO PICK UP THEIR NEXT RUSHWIND PUP. THEY ARE HEADING HOME TO FOREST LAKE, MN WITH MISS PINK “STEVIE”!PEGGY AND HER SON TOM DROVE OVER FROM GREEN BAY, WI TO PICK UP THEIR 3RD RUSHWIND PUPPY! SUCH EXCITEMENT! LUCKY PUP. MISS GREEN, NOW NAMED “BILLIE”JERRY, KRISTI, ZACH, AND VAUGHN WERE SO EXCITED TO LEARN THAT MR. BROWN WAS THEIR BOY! “GORDIE” GOES HOME TO STILLWATER, MN TO MEET HIS LAB SISTER, RUSHWIND “ZOE”.JERRY AND KRISTI AND THE BOYS WERE HERE WHEN MR. BROWN WAS ONLY 5 WEEKS OLD.
GREG AND SANDY, GAVIN AND SMITHY DROVE ALL THE WAY UP FROM CHICAGO AREA TO PICK UP THEIR PRECIOUS “RIGBY” MISS WHITE. HER BROTHER “RAFFI” IS ALSO FROM RUSHWIND. THEIR HEARTS WERE FULL!LITTLE MISS YELLOW GOES HOME WITH SOME PRETTY EXCITED “PARENTS”. YVETTE AND KEITH ARE STILL WORKING ON JUST THE RIGHT NAME FOR HER. (UPDATE: MISS YELLOW’S OFFICIAL NAME IS “PIPPA”) HEADING TO THE HUDSON, WI AREA.MR. BLACK MET HIS NEW FAMILY TODAY. HE PLAYED SO HARD THAT HE COULD HARDLY STAY AWAKE FOR THE PHOTO! HEADING HOME TO WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN. WITH BOB, BRITT, ANNA, AND EVE. MEET “GUSTAVO”BARY AND HIS SON NICK MAKE THE TRIP TO PICK UP THEIR GIRL “ASPEN” MISS RED. HER EARS ARE THE SHAPE OF AN ASPEN LEAF. THEY LOVE HER!MISS PURPLE WON OUR HEARTS AND WILL STAY AT RUSHWIND WITH US. DAN WITH “LIZZIE”ANOTHER ONE OF OUR SWEET “LIZZIE” WITH BECKY. ALL 9 PUPS GOT WONDERFUL HOMES AND FAMILIES. WE ARE GRATEFUL. THE END OF ANOTHER PUPPY ADVENTURE.
