All Before Midnight

All Before Midnight

To my shock and surprise, we welcomed four little bundles of joy today. Sure, we have been on whelp watch and expected their arrival – It was how they came into the world that is so amazing! Barbie had me up until 4:00 am two “nights’ ago with her...
Time For Her Clean Up

Time For Her Clean Up

Barbie has reached day 58 of her pregnancy so we are going to do her pre-whelping clean up. Trim her nails and file them so there are no rough edges, scission the fur between her pads on her feet and clip her belly clean so the pups have an easier time nursing. I will...

Heatin’ Up!

It appears as though our sweet Barbie has a cycle similar to her mommy’s and she has finally gone into season! We have anxiously anticipated this heat and are excited to repeat her last breeding with Teddy. Let’s hope we get more chocolates and tri’s...

Maternal Instincts

With Bella being the last of Barbie’s puppies remaining here with us and of course, the introduction of Smoochie, there have been some interesting changes going on around here. Bella and Smoochie have become the best of friends and both keep each other company,...

Mommy Duty, Big Time

I have been sharing for a while now how feisty Barbie’s litter is, requiring a lot more of her attention. We are at the 3 month old mark and Diva has now become the soul focus of not only Barbie but her step-mommies, KC, Blue and Baby and of course, her grandma,...