Great day in Daneland

Eat, play, poop, sleep, grow - that's the life of a puppy. They are looking bigger to me almost daily. Today I noticed legs getting longer. They seem to be adjusted to the new food pretty well now, plus they are getting a bit of an enzyme and probiotic powder on their food that may be helping.

Sojo is up to 9.3 lbs. and she is no longer that bony little thing with the distended belly. She is putting on some flesh. I've started grinding up a bit of dry food and mixing it with her formula. We'll see how she tolerates that. 

The weather looks great for most of the week, not as cold at night and nice, sunny days. The pups had more outdoor time today than they've booked in a single day and hopefully even more tomorrow. 

They are running faster and with more coordination. Their play is getting rougher and louder. Barking has begun. It was a great day in Daneland.

This improvised structure continues to be a favorite place for play. 

I'm not sure what caused Elliott to make this move.

Malala, Sojo, and Rosa

Malala showing off her skin piercing equipment.

Yes, humans are welcome to join the puppy pile.

Eleanor is the most outgoing of the litter.

Sojo looking content and almost plump.

Sojo stretched out in a sunny spot. Her ribs, spine, and hip bones do not show

nearly as much as they did a week ago.

Rosa has many classic Dane characteristics, including that J-shaped tail.

Dolly weighs 16.03 lbs., but she has lost her position as the biggest pup. 

Elliott has overtaken her, weighing in at 16.5 pounds, and he

can be expected to maintain and even extend his lead.

Dolly will be a very hefty girl, however. Look at that broad build she's got.

A three-way game of tug with the most prized toy,

an old scrap of a rug that they found on their own.

Malala playing with one of the hanging toys.

The merle pup, Ruth I believe, has the most prized scrap of rug and

is trying to hide inside the tire. Dolly is watching so it's never going to be hidden.

Rosa, Sojo, and Eleanor

Elliott and Sojo enjoying the sun.

Mealtimes are getting slightly more civilized, but only slightly.