Puppy update...

Koda bear - 13 weeks - 24 lbs

On Saturday I took Koda to the vet for her final round of shots. She is now officially immunized!

I was a bit shocked to know that she weighs 24 lbs. The little pup sure has an appetite. Here are her official weigh-ins since we got her:

March 27 (7 weeks old) - 11.4 lbs
April 18 (10 weeks old) - 16.8 lb
May 9 (13 weeks old) - 24.0 lbs

Steady weight gain is a good sign and it's amazing how different she looks from the day we brought her home.


She is doing very well and I am happy to report that I think she will be a swimmer. Swimming is something that Dutchess isn't super excited about. She doesn't mind getting wet but has a look of fear when swimming unless I am in the water with her. Koda swam on Sunday without a second thought. I'm thinking that because we introduced her early enough it was just a instinct reaction.... I hope that with her positive reaction to swimming she will influence Dutchess to enjoy swimming more. There is nothing better than watching a dog swim out to retrieve something from the water!


Koda has also developed quite a fearless nature, she plays hard and bites Dutchess often. Dutchess has been very gentle with her but you can tell that Koda can wear on her nerves. Dutchess has only "put the puppy in her place" once or twice. I have a feeling there won't be much of a contest for who is boss though - Dutchess is very submissive.


(pictured here sitting on the "dog couch" she doesn't look like a little demon does she? Don't let the puppy eyes fool you :)

(Dutchess in her favorite chair...this is the look of - jeez I'm tired - when will this puppy quit! Koda gets up every morning at about 5am. This is generally the look Dutchess gives me - she comes outside with us but looks like she wishes she could sleep more! )
I am very blessed to have both of these dogs in my life and I am happy to report that it hasn't been that much extra work. Also I can really see the amount that Dutchess's life has been enriched with a second dog!

(Even though Dutchess doesn't look very happy here!)

Puppy joy! This is the look on Koda's face every time she gets excited. Typically accompanied by her whole bum and tail wagging ferociously!