Weekend MIA

[glencorgi]

Saturday I went to the dog show in Raleigh, NC, didn't show just to watch. No brags from Saturday (don't ask about the judging ). One brag from the week of shows though is Berry's sire finished his championship with all points coming from the bred-by class.

Did some shopping; visited with some friends. Saw a 4 month old Pembroke puppy with a dilute coat color - verrrry interesting. Came home; tended to the corgis, fed the humans and was just settling in to catch up on GC when my phone rang. My sister's dog sitter had called her and said that Hattie was having her puppies! My sister called for me to go over and whelp the litter. We're both in something of a panic as her first due date is not until the 31st and so these baybees are early, really early. I grab a few essentials and MDH and I head out the door. Luckily she's only about 12 miles away. By the time I got there, she'd finished and delivered 4 puppies - 8, 10, 12 and 14 ounces. We have two of each; 2 girls, 2 boys, a blue merle and black & white of each. I get her set up in the whelping room; MDH makes a midnight run to Walmart to get formula supplies - for just in case it is needed. Hubby returns home and I settle in with Hattie and the babies. I "napped" on the hardwood floor beside the whelping box so I could hear all the squeaks and make sure everything was okay during the night. Sadly, last night we lost the little 8 oz black & white girl. She was way premature, probably conceived on the last breeding and Hattie laid on her. Hattie is doing good and the remaining three puppies are doing great - getting fat and sassy. These are Munchee nephews and neice (Hattie is his littermate) and Berry's half brothers and sister (they have the same sire).

After being up all night, I just didn't make it on Sunday.

Debbie

[ZdogZ]

Wow! You were busy! Sorry to hear about the little girl. Sad! I hope Hattie and the rest of the pups continue to do well.

[Jespah]

Sounds like you had quite the night Debbie, I'm glad that at least the three other pups are doing okay.

I think it's good to post this reality, there are a lot of people who think that breeding dogs and having puppies is all one happy Disney movie (Sorry Jess and T-Deb). It can be hard work, long nights and tragedy. This is why is it should be left to people with experience and or training to deal with any situation that may arise.

Hope you're catching up on your sleep before the big picnic!

[Dillydoodle]

Debbie, sounds like you were really busy! What excitement! Puppies! While I am glad momma and the three babies are doing well, I am so sorry to hear that one was lost. That is so very sad.

Emilie

[Fluffypants]

Wow Debbie! Busy weekend! So sad about the little girl. Reality is harsh.


PS - Jespah Deb - nothing is a Disney movie except a Disney movie - that's why they are so great! If real life was that happy, we wouldn't need to escape.