Rin Tin Tins Lord Jireh
The day he was born
The first examination by Dr. Jennifer Sullivan on June 25
Pictured at one-week on June 30. Weight 2.2 lb.
Pictured at two-weeks on July 7. The puppies got their first collar today - a hospital bracelet with their name on it. They are doubling in size each week and their eyes are now open. They will have their first meal of Rin Tin Tin Dog Food in the next few days.
Pictured at three-weeks on Saturday, July 14 - weight 4.15 The puppies are eating well, starting to play with each other and leave the whelping box. The light bulb is used to show relative size. Photo by John Hnath. 
Pictured at four-weeks on Saturday, July 21. The puppies underwent a Search and Rescue Dog and Preliminary Temperament Test under the direction of Vi Shaffer K-9 Specialty Detection of Mineral Wells, Texas and Debra Hnath of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The entire litter did Very well on the various tests which evaluated drives and social interaction. The evaluators were very pleased with the overall quality and performance of the entire litter. Photo by John Hnath. 
Pictured in the Barn at five 1/2 weeks on Wednesday, August 1. We missed taking pictures on Saturday due to weather - so we quickly snapped these on Wednesday. The puppies are playing and establishing small pack games among themselves. They enjoy an assortment of toys and exploring the area around the barn. They will get their first vaccination on Monday, August 6. 
Pictured at 6 weeks on Saturday, August 5. The puppies had a great time exploring the yard today. We sat them on the swing for their picture and they were having a great time walking across the seat trying to figure a way off so they could play with their brothers and sisters.After the photo session and play it was bath time. 
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