Not Quite Yet

Not Quite Yet

KC’s babies are 4 weeks old today and normally at this age, I would think about bringing them downstairs to start their socialization but I have decided to wait a tad bit longer. Maybe three or four more days? They are little and KC is still a bit of a nervous...
They Have A Theme Too

They Have A Theme Too

While Barbie’s babies will fall under the Summer Olympic Theme (they were born a few days before the Opening Ceremony) KC’s litter will follow a Valentines Day theme. Why you ask a litter born in the heat of July will be named after a winter holiday? Well,...
All Gaining Nicely

All Gaining Nicely

Barbie’s babies are a week old and even with our overheating issue the other day, all of the puppies have gained a wonderful amount of weight. I am very pleased with how they are progressing. Only five days behind KC’s litter, they are putting...
Great First Day

Great First Day

Barbie and her babies had their first full day together and it’s just so amazing to watch Barbie do her thing. She is so comfortable as a mother and with her skills. She isn’t nervous or anxious. She takes things all in stride and does her thing. The...
Started With A Splash

Started With A Splash

All of my pregnant girls girls sleeping bed with me so that I can be awoken by the signs of an impending whelp.  Barbie is so textbook that the nesting and/or panting is a sure fire way to wake me. Oddly enough I woke to a huge wet spot in the bed that made me...
They Have Been Claimed!

They Have Been Claimed!

When they say day three they mean day three! And KC cut it close to the wire for sure! It started with her rolling over onto her back for the puppies to nurse, not requiring us to hold her down. That was a nice change. Then came this evening! The miracle happened! I...