6 Tubbies in a Tub

The absolute best way to keep the whelping box clean. Today I wanted to change the bottom layer in the whelping box. So I put the puppies in that blue tub with a towel. They promptly went to sleep and I didn't have the heart to stir them up by putting them back in the box. So I just put the tub in the box. They slept snuggled together for nearly another hour.

The Lineup

The lineup before cleaning time. 3 boys at the top, 3 girls at the bottom of the photo.

A family portrait.

The ABBA litter has arrived.

The ABBA litter has arrived. 3 boys & 3 girls by c-section today. Thank you Roy for giving me 3 girls. Heidi is a bit groggy, but doing fine. All puppies over 1 lb.

Heidi is asking "Soon?"

X-ray beats the snow storm.

When I first heard about the coming snow storm I rescheduled Heidi's pre-whelping x-ray from Thursday to Friday.  Then on Wednesday morning the vet's office staff called to warn me that they would be closed on Thursday and would I please call Friday morning before starting out to get there.  Well, since we have such a long driveway and wasn't sure we would be plowed in time I asked if they could squeeze me in Wednesday afternoon.  Wow, they called me right back with a 3:30 PM appointment.  I have a great repro vet.

So off we go to the vet's office.  And the x-ray shows 6 puppies...we are thrilled.

Mama Heidi chillin and watching the Olympics from the sofa.

Westminster Dog Show

News just in:

Roy receives an Award of Merit at the Westminster Kennel Club show.

Roy also finished 2013 as the #2 German Shorthair in All-Breed rankings and #4 in Breed Rankings*.  An awesome year for a stunning dog.

* Stats from Canine Chronicle

Approximately 16 days to go....

 

Her belly already hits the snow. 

 If we get much more snow she will have trouble negotiating the yard.