Pups with their forever families

Hey Everybody,

The past few days have been quite crazy (to say the least lol). I have enjoyed meeting everyone that I was able to and it makes me so happy to see how much love these sweet pups are going to get :)

Thank you all for your photos and updates. I am so proud to hear how great everyone is doing!

We still have one puppy (Mr. Blue....aka Oates). He is with us until December 22nd for training. I thought I would share a few photos I have received from you all and also a video of Oates learning "sit"

Week 7 Video

Hey Everybody!

Here is your week 7 video....time has really flown by. This will be our last video.

These pups will be in your arms soon :)

Hope you enjoy!!

If we are meeting you in Atlanta or your pup is flying we will be in touch soon with finalized pickup plans.

6 week check up

All puppies have been picked! 

We also went to the vet for our 6 week check up and Doc says we a perfect!!!

 We received our 6 week shots, dewormer, and microchips...what a busy day!!!

All puppies weighed in anywhere from 8.5 to 9.2 lbs

(yes I know it looks like there are only 6 in the wagon....2 were napping lol)

Week 6 Video

Hey Everybody!

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!!!

Week 6 is finally here!!! Our picking process will start after this video and will usually last a few days before all pups are picked. 

Hope you enjoy....they were very active and playful today :)

Also a reminder that final payment is due by the time the pups are 6 weeks old. Please email me if you need to know remaining balance or info on where to mail the check. 

Dinner time

This was too cute not to share!!! To say the love their "puppy mush" would be an understatement.

We are just getting them use to it now....they will all be eating out of individual bowls by the end of the week so their is no fighting over food :)

Week 5 Video

Here is the week 5 video!

Hope you enjoy...they were very playful!!! :)

4 week check up

We went yesterday for our 4 week check-up and everyone was great! Healthy pups :)

We took both Nina and Valery's litter and I thought this picture and video were too cute to not share on both blogs

Pictured is our son (Luke) with a Nina pup

Video is Luke singing to a Valery pup

Hey Everybody,

I wanted to go ahead and share my lovely LOOOONG post with supplies I recommend and also the schedule that all our puppies are on before they go home. We are still a little ways from them leaving us but I know some of you are eager to buy supplies (and that is GREAT). 

So here is a "little" information:

The pups will all have AKC reunite microchips. The information will be on your AKC papers so when you register your puppy with the AKC you will be able to register their microchip as well. (All this information will be in the puppy packet I send to you)

Food: All of the puppies will be eating Blue Buffalo Puppy Food (I will attach a picture of the bag below so you will know exactly what to get). The puppies will be eating 3 times a day. They will be on solid puppy food by the time they join you. We give them approx. 1/2 cup at each feeding (majority do not finish it all but they will be soon). You will increase the amount of food as your puppy grows. 

Crate Training- All of the puppies will have started the crate training process. We place them in their own crate each night at bedtime. Let me just say it is not quiet at our house during this time. Your puppy is going to cry and at first you are going to think this may never stop but I promise that if you stick with the process it will pay off big time. Just remember no matter how much your puppy cries do not take them out of the crate. When you take your puppy out to potty at night it should be all business and no play. At 8 weeks old we will have been taking them out twice in the night…yes you will be sleep deprived for a little while but it will fly by. At night when you take your puppy out make sure they are on a leash- take them to the same place that you wish your puppy to always go…remember if you train them to go potty right by the door then this is where they are more than likely to go when they get older so make sure it is a place you want them to use. Take the puppy to the potty spot and use a command- we use the command “Go Bathroom”. Continue to repeat this until your puppy uses the restroom. Once this happens praise your puppy then place them back in the crate. This is not a time to play but to use light praise so they know they have done the right thing. We set an alarm to take the puppies out at night- we do not wait for them to cry. You will continue to move the alarm back and you should be down to only one potty break within one month. Eventually your puppy will be able to hold it all night…this is when you will look back at your sleep deprived nights and feel proud- I promise it is worth it.

Here is a look at the schedule your puppy will be on. You do not have to stick to this exactly but your puppy will need a set schedule.

6:00am- Take all puppies out to their potty spot. Highly praise them for going to the bathroom.

7:15am- Feed all puppies and offer water. Play after then potty break followed by nap.

9:00am- Offer water, Potty break followed by lots of praise, play time, then nap

12:00pm- Feed all puppies and offer water, Potty break followed by lots of praise, play time, then nap

3:00pm- Offer water, Potty break followed by lots of praise, play time, then nap

6:00pm- Feed all puppies and offer water, potty break followed by lots of praise and play time

Before bed- Potty break at potty spot- light praise then place in crate

Middle of the night- Take puppy to potty spot- light praise then place back in crate.

Remember the first few days are going to be hard for your puppy as this is the first time they are away from their litter mates and mom. Give them time to adjust...patience :) 

Leash and Collar. Your puppy will need a collar that can be adjusted easily. The collar should fit snuggly so it won’t slip off but not too tight; you should be able to fit two fingers between the collar and the pup’s neck. Make sure to check this frequently because your puppy will be growing quickly. A leash is needed for walks, potty break and training. I would recommend a short leash in the beginning so you are in control during the training process….you do not want a dog that is going to pull you around the neighborhood- you want one that will walk by your side.

Crate and playpen. We are big on crate training and playpens not only because it keeps your puppy safe when you are unable to watch them but it also helps with the potty training process. For those of you whose puppy is flying you can use the crate they arrive in for a while. It is the perfect size for when they are little. I would recommend purchasing a 42” crate. These crates will be too big for your puppy at first so make sure you use a divider to section the place off where your new puppy will sleep. You do not want them to have the whole crate because dogs do not like to go potty where they sleep….if they have the option to go to the other end of the crate to potty then come back to sleep that makes the potty training process a lot harder. Make sure your puppy is able to stand up, lie down, turn around and stretch inside the crate.

Food and Water bowls. There are many different types of doggy dishes to choose from. I would recommend using a stainless steel bowl because they are easy to clean and sanitize (unlike plastic bowls which can easily get scratched and hold bacteria and residue in these areas). They also cannot be chewed up by a new teething puppy.

Food. We feed Blue Buffalo Puppy Food. Check below for a picture of the bag. If you chose to change dog foods then it needs to be done gradually. 

Grooming. We use baby shampoo on all of our puppies and adult dogs. You will also need a brush, nail clippers (make sure to only cut the hook of the nail off. If you are uncertain have your vet show you the proper way) and tooth brush. Start a regular grooming routine as soon as your puppy joins you- this will make the process a lot easier when they are adults.

Toys. Puppies love toys. We recommend strong durable, well-made toys (like kong toys) that are sized appropriately for your dog. Cheaper is not always better- you do not want a toy that your dog can easily take apart and swallow small pieces. Rope toys are also good as they help floss teeth while the puppy plays. Also make sure to get fetching toys such as tennis balls.

These are just the basics that you will need for when your new puppy joins you. Happy Shopping and make sure you get plenty of sleep now :)

Week 4 Video

Hey Everybody,

Here is our week 4 Video :)

Hope you enjoy!!!

Week 3 Video

Hey Everybody,

Here is our week 3 videos. These pups have definitely changed a lot this week :)

Coolest mom

Valery decided she needed a few minutes to relax without the kids....I love this girls personality...she is so much fun :)

Week 2 Video

Hey Everybody,

Here is our week 2 video.

Also, here is the information for the final puppy payment (please let me know if you have any questions)

Please make check out to Alyson Stuart

Mail to:

Alyson Stuart

PO Box 60

Troy, AL 36081

 Hey Everybody!

Wow these guys and gals are growing fast....we already have some that are trying to stand :)

Dewclaws removed

Hey Everybody,

We got a great report at the vet today! Everyone looks good!! Dewclaws were removed :)

Our next vet visit is at 4 weeks old....they will not fit in this basket then 

Week 1 Video

Hey Everybody!!

Here is our week 1 video. Hope you all enjoy :)

Meet the pups

Hey Everybody,

It has definitely been a busy week! These sweet pups are doing great. Valery is such a good momma!! These pups love to eat are doing great. Here are a few photos:

The Girls: Ms. Pink, Ms. Yellow, Ms. Purple, Ms. Green, Ms. Orange

The Boys: Mr. Red, Mr. Blue, Mr. Black

We have puppies!!!!

Hey Everybody,

We have pups!!! Valery did an AMAZING job and had 8 healthy babies. We have 5 girls and 3 boys!

They are all very similar in size and everyone is nursing. Valery is an amazing mom! Here are a few photos I was able to capture today :) 

More to come over the next few days

X-ray

Hey Everybody,

Here is the X-ray from today of our Valery/ Tommy litter. We were able to see 7 puppies!! Due date is Thursday....I will keep you all updated!

Enjoy your weekend!

Good Morning,

Just wanted to give a quick update.....Valery is doing great and getting bigger by the day. We will go for an X-ray on Friday, October12th. This will give us a better idea of how many puppies she will have. We will also be able to check the positioning of the puppies for delivery purposes. I will post a picture of the X-ray once we have it. 

Pregnancy Confirmed!!!

Hey Everybody!

Here is a video of Valery's ultrasound today....pregnancy was confirmed!! We aren't able to tell how many puppies there are because they are so small right now but we do know she will have babies around October 18th! We also confirmed Nina's pregnancy today too....puppies puppies puppies :)

Ultrasound coming soon.....

Hey Everybody!

Just wanted to give a quick update...Valery is doing great!! We will have our ultrasound this Thursday (September 20th). We will video the ultrasound and I will post it on the blog so make sure to check back Thursday evening.

Have a great weekend!!!

We have a date!!!

Hey Everybody,

We finally have a date!! Valery and Tommy's breeding will take place this Thursday! Soooo mark you calendars for 63 days from Thursday.....puppies will be due October 18th and ready to join their forever homes on December 13th.

We will have an ultrasound about 35 days from the breeding....I will video that and post it on this blog :)

Can't wait for puppies...puppies....puppies

Valery's progesterone level numbers were at 1.1 on Friday (which means she is getting closer). My "guess" is that she will be ready on Tuesday or Wednesday :)

I will keep you all updated! Have a great weekend!!

Valery is in HEAT!!!

Welcome to our Valery/ Tommy blog! This is where ALL information will be posted. This helps us share all news, updates, pictures, videos and everything else with everyone as quick as possible. You are still more than welcome to send me private email messages if you have any questions or anything.

There is a place on the top right of the blog that you can enter your email address....it will then send you a confirmation email (check your junk folder if it is not in your inbox). Once you have confirmed the email then you will receive an email update every time I post to the blog. Once the puppies are born this is where all pictures and weekly videos will be posted.

Valery Update: She is definitely in heat!! Her progesterone levels were 0.6 on Monday (still pretty early). We will take her to the vet again on Thursday to check her numbers again.

Tommy Update: He is VERY excited...we will leave it at that :)

Breeding should take place within the next 10 days which will put puppies due around mid-October. I will keep you all updated. We will do an ultrasound around 35 days from the breeding. I will video that and share it on the blog as well.

It won't be too long until your pup will be this size and ready to meet their new family :)