Author Archives: Heidi

I am finding it hard to think they are only just over a week old.  The puppies are doing so well, they have taken me by surprise today – that they are trying really hard to actually lift their bodies … Continue reading →

I have spent the evening sitting in the whelping box, we often refer to the whelping box as the puppy pot (so don’t panic… it is referring to the box with affection, for years now, it has been known as … Continue reading →

Yesterday marked the puppies being a week old!  They are growing so quickly that now they don’t feel so small when I pick them up and they feel like little chunky monkeys! At 6 days 3 of the puppies had … Continue reading →

Today marks the first milestone being reached.  That is their birthweight being doubled in less than a week.  Three of the puppies have reached double their birth weight at 6 days.  When it is considered good for a puppy to reach … Continue reading →

The pups are approaching their first milestone – We monitor the puppies weight everyday so we can see if any of the pups are lagging behind a little bit or not getting enough chances at the milk bar.  It is … Continue reading →

  A little video clip of the puppies “waving puppy” at the beginning. Click here

Some of today’s photos :-  they get into all sorts of different positions.  One of their favourite things to do is climb up Maggie (affectionately known as Mount Maggie!) spot the puppy who made it to the top of Mount … Continue reading →

Maggie and pups are in fine form, with the puppies putting on weight daily.  They have become surprisingly very active.  I don’t think I have seen such a speedy set of puppies at this age. We have been enjoying having … Continue reading →

Hi peeps – just a quick update…Mum and babes are doing well. Puppies are thriving well and paddling about their little box gaining strength in their limbs. Maggie has high nutritional needs so a chart is being followed of what … Continue reading →

We have had quite a day! Maggie started early labour signs last night which stayed relatively low key, until this morning.  The panting really got going, along with some episodes of being sick (which is common in labour).  Although there … Continue reading →