All good things come to an end. We've watched five healthy puppies grow and mature over the last 7-8 weeks, and their Mommy has also matured somewhat. This was quite a different experience from the first litter.
Two pups went to their new homes last Friday, another went on Tuesday, and the last two were scheduled for today (Thursday). The breeder called and explained that the new home for one of the pups has several other animals, one of which has a potentially infectious problem. So Chris immediately volunteered that the pup could stay with us for a few more days.
Meanwhile, unlike the first litter, all the pups learned to use the doggy door I'd installed for their Mommy, and we'd be entertained watching them go in and out all day. It's going to be quiet around here when the last pup is gone.