Monday 30 May 2011

Day 3





















Puppies are growing stronger all piling on an average of 60g each day. Ash is spending time out more frequently going on small 10 minute walks a couple of times a day.

Saturday 28 May 2011

Ash's Second Day













Ash has been out for a very small walk and insited on coming straight back to her pups. She made it about 50 yards before coming back!














Her pups are doing very well.







Friday 27 May 2011

Couple of Handfulls



Wonderful.....next morning.....been a tough night for yours truly. I have set up camp on a mattress next to the whelping pen....probably had a couple of hours sleep.

Sadly the runt of the litter passed away this morning. She had not being pushed out by Ash, but didn't have the strength to suckle and this morning was given formula but was too weak to survive.

On a more positive note all the other 8 seem strong and are making loads of noice!

Thursday 26 May 2011

More photos





















Ash's First Litter 26 May 2011









Ash did well delivering 7 pups in the first 2 hours and another two 3 hours later. A total of 9, 6 dogs, 3 bitches. Mum and pups doing well!

Rob has a sleepless night ahead.....