Elbereth Finnish Lapphunds & Border Collies: Tullu puppies at 4 weeks

As I weighed these I was rather surprised by their weights, and quickly checked back to the last two litters, to see that yes these are a hefty lot! Bigger than Tia's five or Penikka's seven. Probably as a direct result of them all really taking to real food. The temptation of some ground chicken mixed with lactol got their heads in the food bowl, and soon after they were happy to try anything softened. Now at 4 weeks they all have little set of teeth - so are happy to try a little firmer kibble. Four good meals a day - plus their mum on tap is definitely showing on the scales!

They are now very people orientated - with such adorable waggy tails! Trouble is now changing newspaper in their pen is such a game as far as they are concerned - and really I could do without their help!

With the weather being so bad and the ground so wet they have not ventured outside yet - but fingers crossed we can get the outdoor pen up this weekend and start the exposure to outside and some house-training.

We were very lucky this week (well you are!) as Pia and Thomas popped over to get some stunning photos. We did have to wake some up and they were not terribly cooperative - you will easily spot who I mean! But am sure you will agree these are lovely shots. (don't forget you can view bigger pictures by clicking on the thumbnails).