Tummy Shot & Calendar

This was taken today. I will try to get up a schedule of what to expect soon.

Nami was bred to Opus out of our Jeannie line. This is her 2nd litter. 

She has pups that are on the smaller end and pups that end up her size. It gives a lot of choice, depending on what you are looking for.

Week 6 July 12-18th

• During the last several weeks, nutritional needs nearly double. We feed small meals several times a day.
• We Increase water having water dishes throughout the night and day.
• Enlargment of mammary glands as nipples darken and enlarge.

Week 7 July 19th - 25th

• She may shred papers, blankets or bedding in an attempt at nest building in the last weeks. She is not doing this - usually not till the end - last week.
• During the last 2 weeks, your pet may become irritable but she is not.
• Moderate exercise is the proper approach. Neither forced rest nor strenuous exercise is a good idea. Short periods of gentle play are good.
• You may feel the puppies now but counting them may be a bit more difficult.
• Definate abdominal enlargement.
• Abdomen hair will start shedding.

Week 8 July 26th - August 1

• Dam begins to spend a lot more time grooming herself.
• Her breasts become swollen as her milk forms.
• Nesting begins as she looks for a place to have her puppies in the last week. We set up a pen days before delivery.
• During this week she may not have as big of an appetite during this period. Her abdomen can be crowded with puppies. But we feed her throughout making it easier for her.
• You can feel the puppies move now.
• We will get her used to her whelping box

Week 9

• Nipples and vulva should be gently cleaned with warm water, we trim the hairs surrounding the nipples, to allow easier access for the puppies to suck.
• She may express milk from her nipples.
• Watch for her temperature to drop. You may take it rectally if you want but she's just plain old cool to the touch compared to what she has been the last 8 weeks.
• She may also become restless, seek seclusion and in the last few days, soil the house.
• She will be 'nesting' 12-24 hours before the birth

Expected Date of Whelp August 10th with a 3 day(s) window each way.

• Expected date of whelp. Average is 62 days but may take place from the 58th to the 68th day. Angel laid on the couch on her back the entire day before giving birth.
• Keep watching for that cool to the touch.. if you're actually taking the temp, it does drop from 101 to a true 98 degrees.
• Appetite will disappear as whelping approaches.
• May see a clear discharge from the vulva.
• At onset of labor may pace, dig, shiver, pant and/or vomit.
• First fetus will be delivered within 4 hours of the onset of labor.

XRays

Nami's Xrays are on August 5th in the afternoon.

Thrilled

Here is the gallery.

Nami is absolutely thrilled to have Petey here and the 2 siblings. Poor Sage tries hard to play with them then walks away. It will be a process but next Wednesday, Sage has a puppy visiting so she will be mega excited.

Petey was here overnight. All 3 pups settled in to sleep last night. They woke up. We decided to feed them in the xpen that was still set up - the one that was theirs and Petey was having none of it. The rest of the time the 3 played out in the hall with toys and was happy and then human Momma came and all was right in Petey's world. That is how it is supposed to be. Happy to come - happy to go home. Life is good.

Tonight, for the 1st time the pups will come into bed with us. Life will never be the same.

In the Realm of Sanity

All updates will be on Sage's blog and this blog is now closed. Sorry - but I need less work. You can still follow on the Sage blog.

All pups are either adjusting or have adjusted.

3 Departures

Here is the family gallery. As you can see, Mocha will have new family members Abby and Meadow. It is going to be fun watching Mocha try to keep up in the snow.

Here is the play session before Mocha's departure.

They have a very long drive but got a report at least for some of it she is a quiet gal.

Thank you ever so much for the mad money for a restaurant. So appreciated! 

Petey's New Family plus Ollie at Home

Looks like Petey is finally taking his nap as the others are that are here. This was the 2nd to depart. Ollie is getting acquainted with Petey. Thank you again for Cynthias. They now know our name. LOL

Here is the play session gallery before Petey departed.

Here is the family gallery.

The pups were tuckered out by the time Malla departed but they played a bit.

Check out the gallery.

Videos were also taken.

Thank you ever so much for the gin. I may have some tonight!!!!

Check out the videos of all departures and both galleries and videos include the Sage crew.

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Last Play as 10

Gallery can be found on Sage's blog.

Tonight is their last play as 10. Due to weather, no one departed today and everyone that is going is departing tomorrow.

I will miss the pups!

We finish feeding at 830am daily. Now we have a dog departing at that time so, no Cinnamon weights? Dogs have to go away before they come. You see we have dogs in heat and visitors and none can be out during the departures and the girls in heat can't be with the visitors. It is going to be chaos but we will deal. 

I may have to wake up at 6am to feed dogs earlier. Then there is setup. I just want to survive and be happy for everyone and pray that the earliest one makes it home safely. 

I just checked the bags 3 times over and I know Nathan will say in front of one of you - where is X? 

I had classes I paid for that I couldn't do. I hope there is a replay. 

Oh yes, I gather after Nathan is in bed, Dennis and I will be washing floors and cleaning the house. What time do we have for that if not tonight at 10pm. 

I am sitting here thinking - if you are being difficult with me maybe we are not the right fit? I don't know. Maybe best to go elsewhere where they don't have videos and galleries daily nor 2 visits. etc I am just thinking out loud and well when you are this stressed, you have to vent as it has to go SOMEWHERE.

After this venting session, I am willing to jump tall buildings in one bound to make the pups have a great experience. We shall see if I achieve that tomorrow. Miracles can happen they say!

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Vet Visit and Play

Here is the vet visit of Nami's pups plus the play of the 10 crew.

They survived the play, the vet visit and now I am feverishly trying to get everything done.

Pups are getting ready to head upstairs to play. 

Due to so many reasons including weather, no one is departing tomorrow. Sunday will be busy but that's okay.

Poor Mocha's mom and dad are dealing with what impending 45cm of snow where they live and they have to drive 6 hours to get home. By waiting till Sunday, they hope to minimize dealing with THAT!

Will we get snow tonight here? You tell me.

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

So Lasts

I had to do baths today as we have the vets tomorrow. I have Meadow and Abby and several dogs to do if pickup is Saturday for Mocha. We are exceedingly busy and adjusting where we can. 

Here are the bath photos and each individual gallery of the 4 going home this weekend.

This is the only boy. He will be forever more known as Petey. He will be going to live with Ollie. 

Here is his gallery of his bath.

This is Malla. She has a very interesting personality. She can entertain herself and still enjoy snuggles and play with you. Her hair is so soft!

Here is the bath gallery.

This is Hazel. She is the larger of the 2 between her and Mocha. I think today the pups were posessed. I will tell you later why I say so.

This is her bath gallery.

This is Mocha. I say she is the littlest but we will see when we do weights at the vet visit as I think malla and Mocha is about the same.

Here is Mocha's bath gallery.

Pups will get their last deworming today.

Why do I say I think they were possessed? Well each and every one of them with the exception of Rain who didn't have a bath, enjoyed and didn't mind the stringing up for pictures nor the blow dryer blowing - the pads getting cleaned etc. It was as if the 1st 2 baths I was imagining as they certainly didn't like the experience but this one they did. Maybe 3 times is the charm?

I also took a very mini video of them getting blow dried. It was hard as it was just me. I have never done this before but they were so great, I wanted to try.

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

The non bath gallery will be found on Sage's blog.

Oh a Day

The gallery will be found on Sage's blog today.

Pups had an early play session upstairs and have had 3 play sessions. At 8pm they will have their 4th. They had a ton of fun. They have no clue about departing or that the vet didn't come. Honestly, I do not control those things but if the vet cancels again, Nathan said he will drive to her as that will not work. 

We have rescheduled everyone and I have been working on bags. It has been a pure fiasco day. I buy the supplies from a sublimation seller. She sent me bags that wouldn't sublimate and each bag is 10 dollars so if I can't sublimate, I want my money back and she said well just send them back and I will try. I told her I was out of time. So, on top of things not working properly, she had me doing not one, not 2 but 3 videos so I can prove to her that its the product she sent me. By the 3rd video I was a major grouch. She also sent me rabbits with glass eyes. They are supposed to have sewn in eyes. Luckily I had some psychedlic elephants with sewn in eyes and will send the glass ones back and order the right ones for the Sage crew. 

I so hope I have everything in the bags. I do know I include some sample food plus a full bag of food so no food needed but she only gave me 2 samples so a large bag and 2 samples is what we have. 

If I hear again - what if the vet doesn't come as there is another storm - well read my solution of Nathan driving above. I can't control the vet nor the weather. We have never had this occur before. 

It is what it is. All you can do is laugh and well make sugar from the lemons you are thrown or you will lose your mind.

We have names for the pups.

Petey 

Mocha

Malla

Hazel

Rain

I have attempted to call them this every chance I get. 

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Vet Cancelled Till Friday

Here is today's gallery.

We are rearranging pickups. Stay tuned. Our vet said roads are way too bad in Northhumberland for Nathan to go there or her to come here. 

I will be juggling and maybe by Friday my body won't be so bruised but I have a lot to do. LOL

Pups had a spectacular amount of fun on their play session before the vet and well now no vet.

Mother nature is having fun. It keeps us on our toes.

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Running Leaps

The gallery can be found on Sage's blog.

They now run up the ramp and make a flying leap. They are testing their capabilities. They had a great deal of fun. As I type, they are sleeping and will soon be playing upstairs once again.

They are eating well and enjoying. 

Tomorrow is the vet visit then the next day is a puppy departure. It will be easier after that for one of the owners to see theirs that remains. There are 2 pups other than size that look very much alike. 

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Crazy House

Here is the gallery.

Pups were upstairs with Dennis. He took a couple of videos and between grooming I took some photos.

It is a crazy day. 

They had fun. 

Yes, this blog is short.

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Nails and Baths

The gallery can be found on the Sage blog.

All pups had baths - 2nd for Nami's and 1st for Sage then they had their nails done. Nami pups will once again have a bath before they depart. For instance, we have a puppy departing on the 10th and that puppy will have a bath once again a few days from now and will have wet and dry photos. If a puppy departs on Wednesday they will have baths Tuesday. That's how it works.

Vet visit is on Tuesday where they will get their 1st checkup, vaccines and microchip. 

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Just Some Clicks

Boy - name coming - 2nd born. 1st born remains

3rd born gal

4th born gal

5th born

All pups have been assigned, I believe. Vet visit on 9th. First to go home is 4th born on 10th.

Shots of Nami Pups minus 1st born as she is the one remaining. It was not easy getting them on camera. LOL

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.

Toy Fetish

Here is the gallery.

Some pups are fascinated by things that are not toys - like the dowel end. LOL

Pups were miffed that I didn't have any treats in the bottle but Nathan does this stuff such as grinding treats and meal mixers into powder to add interest to their food. I need whole pieces for these bottles.

Nathan had ordered the shampoo, grooming spray, food, sherpa bag tags, treats, blankets, toys, tote bags, poo bags and dog dishes for the loot bags. I usually put your puppies face and name on the tote bag, sherpa tags and blanket but we will see if Cinnamon cooperates. I will try my best.

First pup is going home on 10th. Next on 12th, Next on 13th - then one outstanding and one remains?

This is getting scary. I don't even have pertinent info. LOL

Be sure to check out the videos and don't forget about the shorts.