Catch up

 Yesterday was the Itzapromise reunion, for various reasons, not least peoples plans changing as covid restrictions move and it being Fathers day, numbers were dramatically down on previous reunions, but it did mean that everyone was able to properly catch up. As always it was lovely to see dogs I had bred or that were sired by my dogs. The dogs had a ball and all slept very well last night. 

As I type this Beetle is in labour, she is huge which does concern me slightly, but she is an experienced mum so hopefully all will go smoothly. I will update with details once she is finished and settled. 

KIttens and it's going to get busy

 Bernards babies are now running amok, both are full of life and growing well. Hard to believe they are fast approaching 8 weeks old. 

 

Meanwhile Beetle and Kenji are getting closer to their kittens making as entrance. Beetle is huge and still has about 12 days to go! This will be Kenji's 1st litter, she is due a few days after Beetle and she looks to be taking a more modest approach to numbers. These will be the last litters of kittens this year as we will be trying for a litter of puppies at the end of the year and I want to make sure the decks are clear for them. 

Just a few pics from some of our recent walks

When you have clever friends

 Further to the pictures I posted last week, Mark Hicks has sent me a montage of photos/video from the day (which he does professionally too).  

Life goes on

 Whilst I am still very upset about the loss of Florins puppies the dogs live very much for the moment and their needs have to be met. We were lucky enough to be invited to walk with friends who have 2 Itzapromise poodles during their weeks holiday in Devon. What was meant to be a stroll along the beach ended up as a 12 mile walk :) 

Florin

 Today I should have been announcing the birth of Florins puppies, instead I find myself mourning 4 babies who made it all the way through pregnancy only to fall at the last hurdle. Florin is stressed but physically fine. Not only am I very upset for Florin and myself, I'm also upset for those families who have waited so long for these puppies. Florin was checked by the vet this morning and there is no reason to suspect that this will happen again, so assuming all is well on her next season, we will try again.