Daisy x Thaddeus - First day of Early Neurological Stimulation

Today marks the litter's third full day of life and that means time to start ES & N.  This is a very gentle series of positions that each pup will go through that improves heart rate and adrenal glands. An addtional benefit is pups have more tolerance to stress and greater resistance to disease.  I will do these exercises for sixteen days.  As the pups grow during this phase, some will show more resistance to the testing by squirming and vocalizing their protest to being held belly up or head down towards the floor.  It is all normal.

I am also happy to report that all pups have surpassed their birth weight and some are almost a pound already!  Both black males are chunky as heck.  Their black sister is catching up but will not be the size of her brothers. 

Here is an 'arial' view of the litter this morning!

Daisy's group all content.

Late last night, I took this pic when Daisy went for her outdoor break.  Such a cute pile of contented pups.  :+)

Sort of looks like a pile of assorted chocolates -  Yummy!
Notice how shiny those dark coated pups are?

Daisy x Thaddeus Litter's first vet appointment.

Momma Daisy and pups went to visit Broadview Animal Hospital this afternoon at 3 pm.  I always have my pups examined by a vet, along with their momma, to be sure no problems are presenting such as hernias, cleft palates or the like.  Daisy is in good shape but had a slight fever - a common thing after a delivery but I am keeping an eye on her and will re-take her temp after she potties.  I did give her some Colloidal Silver, which is a very gentle holistic antibiotic.  Otherwise, she is eating well, drinking as she should and taking great care of her babies.  :+)

Each pup buyer has been sent an individual email with regard to sending in a deposit if you are positive you want a pup from this mating.  Obviously, if you are not sure, don't send in a deposit!! :+)

Here is wishing everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Daisy x Thaddeus Litter!

I am so relieved that Daisy has done another phenomenal whelp - in the daytime, no less!  We both slept through the night which was such a gift.  :+)

As is common in very large litters, not all pups make it.  Sadly, her firstborn was DOA.  Animals are so intuitive.  I was right there when that little one was born and Daisy picked her up but did not tear the sack or lick the pup.  I broke the membrane and began to rub the poor little thing but she was gone.  Dogs know innately to 'leave it alone' but humans go through all kinds of techniques to keep life.  This little angel was not to be.  Daisy looked at me sadly as I took her away.

However, there was much life left in that big belly of hers!  Ten little doodles were happy to join their mom in this venture and all ten are looking great.  Tomorrow, I hope to get them all to the vet to have their dew claws removed and to be checked out.   I will be contacting everyone on my list to see if they still want to move forward with this litter. 

Here is the line up:

• Female - Chocolate, 8  1/8 ounces born at 8:37 am
• Male - Black, 11 ounces born at 8:48 am
• Female - Apricot, 6  5/8 ounces born at 9:15 am
• Male - Apricot, 7  1/4 ounces born at 9:23 am
• Female - Chocolate, 6  1/8 ounces born at 9:59 am
• Female - Apricot, 8  5/8 ounces born at 10:16 am
• Male - Apricot, 7  3/4 ounces born at 10:22 am
• Female - Chocolate, 7  1/8 ounces born at 11:21 am
• Male - Black, 10  5/8 ounces born at 11:55 am
• Female - Black, 7  3/4 ounces born at 12:38 pm

You will not see all the pups but there is a pile of them!

They all have exquisite coats.

Daisy's x-Rays!

This morning, I got Daisy brushed and ready for her visit to my vet's office for her x-ray.  I had to readjust her strap on the harness to the very end to fit her belly!

As usual, they had to carry her to the back room for her x-rays because Daisy just is not willing to leave me.  However, she is happy to be carted in some one's arms.  :+)

Although Daisy has been bred before, this was my little Thaddeus' first mating at just over a year of age.  I guess he is one potent boy!  We only bred once but it certainly was enough!

The vet and I believe there are 10, possibly 11 pups packed in there!

Looks like I can take a few more applications for this litter!  Now, we all wait for her to deliver this huge brood.  My vet and I did discuss a possible c-section for so many pups.  However, I truly prefer a natural delivery as Daisy's last litter was ten and they were all born in 2 & 1/2 hours!!  Keeping my fingers crossed she will repeat it.  If there should be any symptom of a problem, I will promptly take her in for a C-section.  I always err on the side of safety for all.

Typically, large litters come a bit early, so maybe Daisy and I will be welcoming in the New Year together.  :+)

Preparing for Daisy's whelp.

I am one of those people that like to be prepared ahead of time.  Hence, Daisy had her 'whelping bath' last night; and this morning I trimmed her down and shaved her belly.  Daisy is such a dear and gave me no complaints or objections.  She enjoyed the gentle brushing and I gave her small treats to show how much I appreciated her cooperation.  :+)

There are four more doodles here that I have to get ready for Christmas, so lots of baths today are on my agenda as the weather is soooo mild!

Daisy is beyond sweet.

You can really see her 'belly' showing in this pic.  On 12/27, we are getting her x-ray done for a pup count.

I must say that several potential customers on Daisy's list are very flexible on gender & color so I am beyond pleased!  Temperament is my FIRST priority so it warms my heart when people feel the same way.

Enjoy the holidays and I hope these pics bring a smile to your face.  Now, to the baths I mentioned.

WISHING ALL MY PAST, CURRENT AND FUTURE CUSTOMERS....

A WONDERFUL AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!

It is truly unfortunate that I cannot do this on my home page but I simply cannot miss an opportunity to shout from the rooftops how grateful I am for all of you.  I know my pups have gone to fabulous families because we all understood what we needed, wanted and hoped for.  

 

THANK YOU SO MUCH for contacting ADNE!

Left to right:  Harriet Potter, Olive Oyl, Willis McParti and Daisy Mae Duke.

With any luck, Daisy will have another easy, but large litter at the end of this month or perhaps on New Year's Eve.  I will post the event here when it happens.  Please send good thoughts for Daisy. :+)