Topaz puppies: One month old!!

So these little pupsters turned one month old on Sunday! They are starting to get some real teeth by now - the canines are poking out and the incisors are on the verge of emerging too. We have started feeding them puppy kibble, softened with water or broth until they get more teeth, to help supplement the milk they get from Mama and make it easier for her to keep the hungry beasts satisfied.

On Sunday these babes had their first real outdoor experience. We took them to the field and let them run around. As we were taking them there, a worker from the old folks home next door saw my son carrying a big bag and came out to see the pups - she knew what he must be carrying, as she's seen us out there with puppies before! She spent a good 15 minutes playing with the pups and taking some photos.

As usual, some of the pups were a bit more adventurous than others, but all of them didn't have any qualms about this new experiences, enjoying the texture of the grass under their feet and sniffing all the diffierent things around. It was a hot day, so we all ended up napping in the shade for a bit, humans and pups alike.