KNOLL ACRES COLLIES      

Calendar of Events

 

Following is a listing of recent events regarding our current puppy litter including approximate dates for future events

Highlights

• Birth of Puppies
  December 16, 2011
  Cindy birthed a litter of eleven puppies.  We created a "birthing and puppy nursing" area in one part of our horse barn.  Although the puppies' eyes are closed, they are actively nursing, sleeping, and growing beginning with day one!  When awake they make some squeaking and moaning sounds.
  

Above: Cindy's puppies at day of birth (12/16/2011).  The birthing process started in the afternoon when the first puppies emerged and ended about midnight.

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• One Week of Age
  December 23, 2011
  Puppies are growing rapidly.  Their routine consists of sleeping, feeding, and occasionally groaning a bit.  The mother dog Cindy has more than tripled her normal food intake.  All puppies appear healthy.
  
  

One week old puppies lined up for drinks.

One of the puppies from the December 16, 2011 litter.  Notice the eyes are still closed.  The puppy can not see at this point but can hear slightly.  Surprisingly his/her sense of smell is probably more acute than hearing!  Sometimes the puppies "moan" or "groan" a bit when they are awaken.  But most of their life at this stage is nursing or sleeping.

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• Two Weeks of Age
  December 30, 2011
  Puppies are starting to open their eyes; activity and play are beginning.  With their opening eyes the puppies are beginning to explore and not so content to simply remain on a pile.

This picture shows one of the puppies at 15 days of age with his/her eyes about 3/4th open.

Zoya holding one of the puppies who is 15 days old.

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• Three Weeks of Age
  January 6, 2012
  During this time with increased puppy activity we have expanded their living quarters.  They are now climbing and playing with each other.  They are rapidly growing. Their eyes are fully open and they have become more aware and alert to sounds.

 

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• Four Weeks of Age
  January 13, 2012
  Look for individual pictures on the Puppy page.
  

Visitors welcome to schedule visit to see and reserve a puppy.  Puppies are eating supplemental soft puppy chow diets along with nursing Cindy.

• Five Weeks of Age
  January 20, 2012

Visitors welcome to schedule visit to see and reserve one of the three remaining female puppies.  We have updated pictures on the puppy page and created a new page with pictures of the puppies from this litter that are currently not reserved.  See those puppies on the Puppies for Sale page.

Puppies are still nursing Cindy, but their primary diet is ground puppy chow mixed with milk and water.  The puppies are very active, romping around, playing, etc.  They make quite a lively bunch.

Holly and Noel at five weeks of age.

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• Six Weeks of Age
  January 27, 2012

Visitors welcome to schedule visit to see and reserve a puppy.  Moved puppies from horse barn to the dog kennel area where they have more room to run and play.  Puppies are now basically weaned from their mother, Cindy, and are fed four times a day for a while yet.  The litter veterinarian check is scheduled for Wednesday, February 1 at which time the puppies will receive their first deworming medication.

All puppies did receive their first health check at 6.5 weeks and were determined to be "healthy" by the veterinarian.  No trace of fleas were found.

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• Seven Weeks of Age
  February 3, 2012

This week the puppies are scheduled to receive their first series of vaccinations at 7.5 weeks.  It is recommended that they receive their booster shot at 10-12 weeks of age.  See your veterinarian for this.

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• Eight Weeks of Age
  February 10, 2012

The new owners who have reserved their individual puppies with a deposit may now make appointments to pick up their puppy and take him/her to their new home.

We are concerned that our puppies find good homes with persons who will love them, have adequate room for them, and are able to care for them.  We are grateful for those who have agreed to purchase a puppy and will provide a good home for their puppy.

When persons come to pick up their puppy, they should bring a small collar and leash.  (A small adjustable collar size 10-14 inch is recommended.)  When traveling these puppies are more content riding in someone's lap.  So it is helpful to have two people to transport the puppy home.  If the trip is long, a water and food dish are also needed.

We will send a small supply of puppy food with you.  When you purchase the first puppy food, we recommend that you continue using Nutro's Natural Choice Lamb and Rice Puppy chow.

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The Following Puppy Pictures are from Prior Litters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A view of "Brown Spot" at 8.5 weeks old.

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"Brownie" female, at 7 weeks of age.

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"Wide Nose", female at 7 weeks of age.

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"Wide Blaze" at 8.5 weeks of age.

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From an earlier litter we have this picture of "Bubby" when he was 13.5 weeks old.  He was sold a few days later after this picture was taken and is now a beautiful mature collie.