Monday, January 27, 2014
I'm getting so excited.
Just got back from the vet's office. More good news - this ultrasound revealed
6 or 7 strong heartbeats. There could be more hiding under Heidi's ribs where
the ultrasound can't reach. So after leaving the vet I headed right to the feed
store to get puppy food so Heidi can get more protein for the last 4 weeks. I'm
getting so excited.
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Feeding Momma and Satin Balls
Over the past week Heidi has been demanding more and more food and water. At first I thought she needed to go out to pee when she was waking me before 5 AM (not good.) But when I added a late night snack/meal she started sleeping later. As of two days ago she is getting two extra meals a day - lunch & the late night snack. Her extra meals are better than 1/2 cup of kibble plus a Satin Ball. Breakfast and dinner are approximately 1 1/2 cups each plus she get a Nu-Vet Plus tablet with her dinner. So all together she is eating 4 cups a day plus 2 Satin Balls.
What is a Satin Ball? Often used to add weight to very thin show dogs this mixture is also a great additive for pregnant bitches. Below is the recipe.
10 pounds ground beef
10 ounces uncooked oatmeal
6 raw egg yolks
10 ounces wheat germ
10 ounces molasses
Combine all ingredients and mix well.
Roll into two-inch balls and freeze.
I cut this down to 1/3 of the recipe as it is so much easier to handle, but then you have to make them more frequently.
What is a Satin Ball? Often used to add weight to very thin show dogs this mixture is also a great additive for pregnant bitches. Below is the recipe.
10 pounds ground beef
10 ounces uncooked oatmeal
6 raw egg yolks
10 ounces wheat germ
10 ounces molasses
Combine all ingredients and mix well.
Roll into two-inch balls and freeze.
I cut this down to 1/3 of the recipe as it is so much easier to handle, but then you have to make them more frequently.
Friday, January 17, 2014
WOO HOO !!! Great Puppy News
On Monday Jan 13th the vet gave us great news. Heidi is definitely pregnant. WOO HOO!!!
Our vet, using an ultrasound, was able to identify 5 or 6 fetal heartbeats. She is very conservative and doesn't try to search out every fetus so as not to disturb them. I'm just thrilled to know that she quickly found 5 or 6 to confirm the pregnancy.
Meanwhile on the home front...Heidi is definitely driving me crazy. She demands, quite vocally, to go outside frequently. I understand that, but 2 or 3 times an hour at some times of the day means I am constantly interrupted from any project I'm trying to accomplish. I'm seriously considering installing the doggy door in the slider to allow her access to the outside run.
I'm allowing her to sleep with me so she has all the space she needs, but she is waking me at 5 AM. Since we have 5 weeks to go (and some serious growth of the puppies in her) I am thinking that she will be making that wake up call even earlier in the early morning. She may be moving into the puppy room very early to have access to the doggy door.
Next ultrasound is scheduled for Monday Jan 27th.
Our vet, using an ultrasound, was able to identify 5 or 6 fetal heartbeats. She is very conservative and doesn't try to search out every fetus so as not to disturb them. I'm just thrilled to know that she quickly found 5 or 6 to confirm the pregnancy.
Meanwhile on the home front...Heidi is definitely driving me crazy. She demands, quite vocally, to go outside frequently. I understand that, but 2 or 3 times an hour at some times of the day means I am constantly interrupted from any project I'm trying to accomplish. I'm seriously considering installing the doggy door in the slider to allow her access to the outside run.
I'm allowing her to sleep with me so she has all the space she needs, but she is waking me at 5 AM. Since we have 5 weeks to go (and some serious growth of the puppies in her) I am thinking that she will be making that wake up call even earlier in the early morning. She may be moving into the puppy room very early to have access to the doggy door.
Next ultrasound is scheduled for Monday Jan 27th.
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Exciting News
We are so excited!
Heidi has been bred to Roy (aka GCH Stelor's Royalty Remembered). Roy wore his Love Collar to their date.
Since we haven't had a litter here at Buck Hollow for 3 years we just can't wait for Heidi to present us with a beautiful litter. And since we are down to only 4 dogs in the house we really, really need a puppy.
So all fingers, toes and paws are crossed.
Heidi has been bred to Roy (aka GCH Stelor's Royalty Remembered). Roy wore his Love Collar to their date.
Since we haven't had a litter here at Buck Hollow for 3 years we just can't wait for Heidi to present us with a beautiful litter. And since we are down to only 4 dogs in the house we really, really need a puppy.
So all fingers, toes and paws are crossed.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Intercontinental Champion
Intercontinental & UKC CH Buck Hollow's Destiny JHA
Another cold, windy day at the dog show. It was supposed to be a bit warmer, but the clouds kept blocking the sun and chilling us. It was a good day though - Devon is now an Intercontinental Champion - she earned 5 Excellent ratings this weekend. She also had two Group 1s today so had to stay for both Best in Show competitions. No Best in Show for her, but it was a good day (I can say that now that I am almost thawed out.)
Next are two AKC shows in November...wish us luck.
Another cold, windy day at the dog show. It was supposed to be a bit warmer, but the clouds kept blocking the sun and chilling us. It was a good day though - Devon is now an Intercontinental Champion - she earned 5 Excellent ratings this weekend. She also had two Group 1s today so had to stay for both Best in Show competitions. No Best in Show for her, but it was a good day (I can say that now that I am almost thawed out.)
Next are two AKC shows in November...wish us luck.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
ICKC SHOWS
I'm finally home from the ICKC shows in Denver, PA.
The high temp today at the dog show was 52, but we had wind all day so it really felt a lot colder. My feet didn't thaw until about 2 PM after I had a bowl of potato - leek soup. There was a wonderful Potluck lunch set up in the pavillion...more food than people and everything I had was delicious.
Devon got 4 Excellent Certificates so if she can get one more tomorrow she will be an Intercontinental Champion.
I just hope it isn't so cold tomorrow.
The high temp today at the dog show was 52, but we had wind all day so it really felt a lot colder. My feet didn't thaw until about 2 PM after I had a bowl of potato - leek soup. There was a wonderful Potluck lunch set up in the pavillion...more food than people and everything I had was delicious.
Devon got 4 Excellent Certificates so if she can get one more tomorrow she will be an Intercontinental Champion.
I just hope it isn't so cold tomorrow.
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