Thursday, December 31, 2020
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Feeling Like Ben Gunn !
Ben Gunn ( no relation to Peter Gunn ) was a character in Treasure Island , who was marooned on a deserted island . We too are marooned due to the virus restrictions & trying to decide who should visit first , approved homes , emails , & scheduling visits .
Best I can do with a litter this size , is divide the visits from approved homes into three days . Day one will be for repeat buyers , who already gave homes to our pups . Day 2 & 3 will be for approved homes , first time buyers . They will chose from pups still available . I will try to steer towards choice wishes . Keep in mind a Cardigan is a Cardigan ( didn't Shakespeare say something like that ? ) no matter the color or gender .
Keep emailing & bring cheese !
Sunday, December 27, 2020
Doubled Your Pleasure !
We doubled Jane's litter space . In time pups will self train themselves to using one section as a potty area & other sleep/eating area . Mom has access . Soon we'll extend the area , giving them free range to whelping room . Mom will have a raised bed , keeping her out of puppy reach ! All moms should have such a safe zone !
Friday, December 25, 2020
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Once Is Not Enough !
Looks like feeding Jane's pups soft food once a day , is not enough . Will feed a second time latter today !
Big Ears Getting Ready For Christmas !
Seven , a Black & White girl with tan points , is into the Christmas " Spirit ": ! Egg Nog for everyone !
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
What is Black & White with fur all over ?
Jane had 4 Black & White pups , 3 were females . Two have tan points & 2 have brindle points ( one has two white spots on her back ) ! We may keep one female for a future breeder . Too early to tell which female will stay with us .
Don't Turn My Brown Eyes Blue !
Jane's litter had 5 Blue Merles , 2 were female . Hard to say , but 2 may be blue eyes !
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Food Fight !
First time Jane's litter exposed to soft food . Mixed results . They would lick some of my fingers & each other , but not so much the dish . Will try again tomorrow !
Friday, December 18, 2020
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Cardigan Snowtrench !
Snowfall amounts in area run around 30 inches . With my delicate features , I'm waiting for my nephew to help snow throw . Cardigans wait for no man to play in the snow !
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Santa's Sending A Snowstorm Soon !
We're ready but it doesn't seem to upset Jane's litter ! Best looking litter we ever had !
Monday, December 14, 2020
Friday, December 11, 2020
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Cupid ?
Spotted this Black & White girl with Brindle markings , having two white spots on her back . On closer inspection , one white spot looked heart shaped & the other an arrow . . . cupid ? As she grows the spots may out grow their current shape . Not the best angle , she's the one in center with a yellow ribbon .
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Nurse !
No , not that kind of nurse ! Cardigan fever has struck ! Their eyes are still closed . None have left . There is no waiting list . None will leave until 8 weeks old . We will get serious about selecting approved homes once the pups are starting to eat . The litter isn't even registered with AKC yet ! During this pandemic , Cardigan pups have become stalked like toilet paper ! Don't worry the 8 pups available ( yes we will keep one ! ) will be sold to the best 8 homes !
Monday, December 7, 2020
Still Groggy !
Tonight will be the 5th night of cat napping between puppy rotation . Every 2 hours , I would rotate 5 Blue Merles with 4 Black & White pups , to nurse on mom . Just placed all nine pups with mom . Prior 4 nights would split the pups , as mom was not eating or drinking well . Didn't want to over stress new mom . Mom eating & drinking better , so we'll have a full family union !
Will start to review emails of interest tomorrow . In a few days will begin narrowing to ones that show most interest & place to live . Don't worry , we're not making final selections till pups are 3 weeks old . So start sending emails . Remember we don't ship , too many horror stories .
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Sleep Alert !
Next few days Kate & I will be on puppy watch . Once we catch up on sleep , we'll review emails of interest .
Should I Stay Or Should I Go ?
Scheduled a visit for tomorrow for Jane at the vet's . However Jane made me think not to wait . There was nothing dramatic but I felt she was getting ready for early stages of whelping . Not betting Jane will hold off until morning , I took her in . Vet agreed right move ! All signs are go ! By 3pm I'll check back with vet to pick up Jane & family . Now for 2 sleepless nights !
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Nine ?
Had Jane X-rayed for puppy count this morning . Vet said 9 puppies ! Now with a Dec 6 due date that falls on a Sunday , vet closed ! Do I go for a natural delivery at home ( most likely Saturday night ) or do we schedule for a C-section Saturday morning ? Guess Friday we'll have a progesterone test & sonar gram , to see where mom & pups are . Maybe Saturday morning a C-section ?
Monday, November 30, 2020
To Eat , Or Not To Eat !
Please eat something Jane ! Last week of pregnancy there is little room for food & puppies !
