Since our
Giant Schnauzer litter and Dobermann litter were born on the SAME
DAY, we have decided to create one puppy gallery for our candid
shots. The litters will largely be raised together other than specific
puppy testing, when they will be monitored within their own litter
(breed).
We hope you will enjoy the photos of these 19 little boys and girls
as they grow up! |
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This
package didn't quite arrive in time for the whelping, however
the goodies from our dear friend Valerie in British Columbia were
still VERY appreciated!
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As
a co-midwife, Valerie knows the importance of a complete whelping
kit! Plenty of snacks, alcohol, rubber gloves, video tape and
a little supplement for the pups and their moms!
Valerie, you are a TRUE Professional! :-)))
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Rein
settles in to her whelping box with her nine newborns!
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The
white dots on their backs represent their birth order. The dots
wear off in a few days and are then replaced with coloured collars.
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Blitz
rests between pups, this little one has had a snack...
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...and
heads to mom for a bath!
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Blitz
had a long labour and nurses her pups while waiting for the next
one to be born.
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A
couple weeks later with vigorous pups in her whelping box. Right
next door to the Giant Schnauzer family!
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"Red
Girl" is now wearing her coloured collar, although her spots
are still visible.
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Snuggled
up to mom for a nap, these little ones don't do much more than
eat, sleep and grow.
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Rein
has been an excellent mom, careful where she places herself.
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Spots
are fading, tails have been docked and dewclaws removed.
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Blitz's
litter docked and dewclaws removed.
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Blitz's
first born girl, her head is smaller than mom's paw!
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Belly
up, boys and girls!
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"What's
in this for me???"
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"Can
I get out of here yet??"
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"Okay,
if I show you how to eat like a big dog, then I won't have to
feed you anymore!"
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Blue
Girl is catching on quick!
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"Aack!!
This stuff is hard AND cold!!"
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From
the milk counter....
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...to
the mush counter!
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At
21 days the weaning process begins with puppy kibble soaked in
hot water and supplemented with milk replacer.
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Page
One - Birth to 3 weeks old
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Two - 3 to 4 weeks old
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Three - 4 to 5 weeks old
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Four - 5 to 6 weeks old
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