From 8 weeks to 5 months, the story so far!
This is the story of my yellow Labrador Retriever puppy, Cooper. He lives with us in West Hollywood, California and is of Sandylands decent. We got Cooper when he was just 8 weeks from a breeder near Palmdale, who told us his brothers and sisters are frequently used in TV commercials and movies. He’s now 5 months old and weighs over 50lbs. Judging by the gasps of everyone who meets him and sees his puppy paws, he’s going to be a big dog, at least 100lbs+
This is Cooper at 8 weeks when we brought him home.
Here’s Cooper enjoying his first swimming lesson in a friend’s pool at 9 weeks.
Cooper at 10 weeks – look at the size of those paws!
The cutest Labrador puppy in the world at 11 weeks (and one of my favourite puppy pictures).
Cooper on his first ‘unofficial’ walk (before his final injections, which is 16 weeks here in California, compared to some other States where it’s as little as 12 weeks).
Getting stronger (by lifting weights?) at 13 weeks.
Bath time for Cooper at 14 weeks – he loves the water.
Cooling off on our air vent at 15 weeks. He’s not a big fan of the L.A. sunshine!
At play with his favourite rawhide bone at 16 weeks – great for when he’s teething.
At 17 weeks Cooper has his first visit to the beach at Sycamore Cove in Ventura County and makes a big splash in the Pacific Ocean.
Getting used to his crate at 18 weeks.
At 19 weeks, as mischievous and adorable as ever.
At 5 months, looking more like a proud dog and starting to lose his fluffy puppy features a bit.
We’re in the midst of puppy training at the moment, learning to sit (which he does well) and walk on the leash properly (not so well). He’s such an adorable and affectionate puppy we can’t imagine life without Cooper now.
To follow Cooper’s on-going misadventures visit him at Jason in Hollywood
