Today, 19-March, is the last sub-freezing day of the winter season. From here on out daytime highs are above freezing. Despite the cold, the young McAuley pups who turned 8 weeks old today flew out the door in 20° f / – 7° c temps to play in the snow …and save me cleaning up the kennel. They have been *very* good as of late about taking care of business outside. I have split the pups up into pairs because all together they are way too raucous and rowdy for a small space.
Jimmy now weighs 7.5 kg / 17 lbs …at 9 weeks old. Off the scale for border collies: the average for a 9 week old is 9 lbs. Having the other younger pups to socialize with as well as the adults has been super for Jim, avoiding the typical behavioral problems of singleton puppies.


