Here we go

Dollar went into 1st stages of labour this morning. She started in earnest this evening and so far has produced 2 boys and a girl (you may get to use your name Mary :-))

 Have put up a quick picture, will do more tomorrow once Dollar is settled. Silver puppies are born black, the silver colour starts to come through at about 6 weeks.

 Better get the other box ready for Rhonda now, just in case she is a bit early too. It's going to be fun here for a few weeks!

Guessing games

Graham and I always have a little bet on how many babies our girls are going to have, so I thought it would be interesting to hear other guesstimates. Rhonda had 7 babies the 1st time, 10 the second and this time I don't feel she looks very big. She is due next Tues/Thursday. Dollar is looking big. This is her 2nd litter, she had 7 the first time. She is due sooner than Rhonda (which could be part of the reason she looks bigger), Sun/Tues coming. What do you think?

Two of Miss G's babies have now left home, the remaining two are going this weekend and Clive started his new life today. Most of Miss T's litter have homes waiting, it is just the black/white boy who is looking for a home as someones pride and joy. He is the one on the right of the picture.

Clive and kittens.wmv

Just for Rosie! Practicing with the video today, this is the result of nearly a whole days work, I'm hoping it will get easier the more I do. The video shows Miss T's babies starting to play, Clive playing with Betty and a little bit of Miss G's kittens (though they are very fast and hard to keep in camera view). The occasional background noise is from either Murphy or Truely purring.

Quick Update

Dollar and Martha both have expanding waistlines now, and both are slowing down somewhat. Dollar is looking a bit bigger than Rhonda but that could simply be because she is a few days further ahead than Rhonda and also Rhonda went through a period of being off her food (no longer the case, she is now eating very well).

Clive has developed into a terrific little lad, bursting with fun and a real handful. He is going to his new family on Saturday.

 Miss Gatsbys babies are lovely, they are on the go non stop. Most of them are going to start a new adventure with new families this weekend. The one exception is the absolutely gorgeous lilac and white boy, he is still looking for a home where he will be the centre of attention (he is registered not for breeding).

Miss Tibbs babies are also up and running now. Three of these have definite homes waiting and the remaining boy (black and white) has interest in him but I am taking enquiries on him still. These babies will be with me for a few more weeks.

Fingle Bridge June 2010

My best friend Rosie has been visiting again and not only have we enjoyed some lovely walks with our dogs, but I have received further instruction/nagging about putting video on my blog. So took my camera to Fingle Bridge today and this is the result. Not all the dogs came with us, Rosie had only brought 2 of her boys and Purdie has been slightly lame for a couple of days so I left her at home with Alfie for company (much to their disgust) and Betty is still on maternal duties.

I am under strict orders to start a video diary of the forthcomming puppies, so as they say "watch this space" They'll be calling me Jane Speilberg!!

Just Pictures

Silver and Apricot Std poodle puppies on the way :-)

The title sayes it all, both Dollar and Rhonda are pregnant, and already I have gone from relief that they have both taken after the disappointment with Martha, to oh my goodness, this could be a lot of puppies! Having said that, their previous litters have been lovely so I should have great fun with these as well. The pictures below show Martha and Audrey, these are the pups that I kept back from the same matings last time. As you can hopefully see, they both have a zest for life (along with being very beautiful - not that i'm biased!).

 

Clive now has a lovely new home waiting for him, he is a real livewire and I think he will give his new family a lot of laughs.

The blue boy from Miss G's litter is still looking for a new home, he is a real lap cat with an incredible purr. All the bi colours from Miss T's litter are still available, the chocolate girl has been booked.