Puppies are here!

Seven healthy gorgeous pups came to us this morning.  Kiah was very generous letting me sleep abit last night before the action really started.
We have ended up with 7 puppies: 4 females and 3 males.  I'll get more pictures posted this weekend but here's a sneak peak of the newborn pics I quickly took today.

Kiah is being a fabulous attentive mother- quite gentle with the pups and really cares about them.  She had a great labor and I got to sit back and just watch the action.

newborns- is anything sweeter?

Keep watching for more pictures as they grow up.  We have some fabulous homes lining up for these pups but do have a couple spots left on the list. Please let us know if  your interested.

Counting down the days

The countdown has started with under 20 days to go.  Xray was done today and confirmed 8 puppies.



And of course our much needed weekly puppy belly pics

I think they are all sitting up in her ribcage at the moment- as that seems to have expanded the most

Puppies confirmed

Kiah was a superstar at the vet today telling everyone that she wants to be a mom.  She made a new friend with a cute collie looking puppy in the waiting room.  She was quite concerned when he went into the exam room and made a few squeeks. 

Her pregnancy is confirmed, the vet counted 8 puppies "at least" via ultrasound.  Kiah had what was probably her last flyball practice before whelping last night and her harness had to be let out a couple inches to do up.  Someone's getting a tummy!

Now to build our whelping box- rearrange my bedroom to give her room for the first couple weeks.

Did i mention i must be insane? 8 puppies and all going to be 6-8 weeks old while i've got finals.  LOL way to time your heat cycles kiah!

4 weeks

Counting down... still

Saturday we're heading to the vet for Kiah's ultrasound.  Offically it confirms her pregnancy.


Her MDR-1 Results came back- and very happy they are normal/normal.  Although this was not a concern for this litter (Quade is also normal/normal) it is good to know for future breeding decisions.  Means this litter however will be completely clear for MDR-1!

Puppies are expected between Feb 16-20th.  We've had a couple spots open up on the wait list please contact me if your interested or fill out our questionnaire on the website.

Kiah has decided to be just like all them pregnant humans and take 'belly pics' weekly.  This is her 3 week shot

Counting down for puppies

We're on countdown now for puppies.  Kiah is back home from being bred. I had the chance to meet Quade and what a sweetheart that dog is.  Absolutely fabulous temperament.  Even more lovely considering he's a working farm dog- not a dog who's out at shows every weekend.  I got cuddles and kisses and just fell in love with him. 

Quade- blends in with the carpet!

Kiah's doing fabulous and we expect puppies around February 16th!  We'll ultrasound and Xray in a couple weeks to confirm and try to get an idea of pups.

I have my fingers crossed for a lovely Bi girl to keep back.

Waiting waiting waiting

We're oh so not patiently waiting for Kiah to come into heat. She's due any day now.  Come on kiah!



So while we wait we continue to practice at flyball, hang out at home and make ads for the CNASA Quarterly. This is our ad from the Winter issue.

Our list for this litter is almost full but we do have a couple spots left. Please contact us if you are interested in more information on Kiahs' puppies.

Kiahs new trick

Ok its not completely reliable yet- but she's learning to talk on command.  Still has to be pretty excited to do it but it's a cute thing. I think she's just figured out I'm a sucker and love it.