Author Archives: Heidi

The puppies are so delightful. Im thoroughly enjoying cuddles with them. The layout of our set up of the whelping box means that Tilly can come and go from the puppies as she pleases, so she is now having a … Continue reading →

Wilma has been watching over “her” puppies. She actually cannot believe her luck! She is beside herself with joy when she watches them. Wilma keeps bringing them gifts, we have a tally so far of 1 ball, 1 soft toy, … Continue reading →

The puppies are doing so well, they are ahead of their first target! So I am really happy with their progress. It is expected that puppies should double their birthweight in the space of a week. 4 out of the … Continue reading →

When puppies are born, they can not walk but can only drag themselves about, relying heavily on their noses to work out where they should be ending up! So as the days go by they are getting stronger and stronger, … Continue reading →

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMN1CeY7Y/?k=1 https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMN1Cd5CM/?k=1 (Please click on the links to watch some short videos!) The puppies are all putting on weight really well. I have had to adjust their collars – this is something I have to keep an eye on at … Continue reading →

When you are responsible for newborns you have to make various checks, daily, to ensure everything is going well. So along with checking their weight twice a day, I also monitor their umbilical chords and belly buttons. The umbilical cords … Continue reading →

The puppies were due to arrive on Monday, so when Tilly was showing signs of being in labour on Saturday at 4pm, we were a little bit surprised that the first stage labour was for only an hour as it … Continue reading →

Tilly is now 57 days pregnant.  Her tummy feels very full indeed.  When she is laying down, the sides of her tummy are rather pronounced!  Tilly is very happy, content and wants lots of cuddles (she is quite a weight … Continue reading →

Tilly is 52 days pregnant (based on first mating), she is very fit in herself, happy and healthy. The start of the fascinating journey of a developing pregnancy begins initially at the scan when the pregnancy is confirmed and you … Continue reading →

Tilly is now 6 weeks pregnant, her tummy is looking plump and a little saggy! Tilly has had a little morning sickness which I have been giving her ginger biscuits for. Other than the occasional morning sickness she is very … Continue reading →