The puppies enjoy spending time in the outdoor pen where they have room to run and can interact with the big dogs. In this clip they are visited by their cousin Buster.
Q Litter
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Standing photos
These photos were taken on Saturday June 21st, when the pups were 6 weeks old. It was the first time they posed for formal, standing photos. A bits of string cheese helped to get them to stand still.
Red male - LUA |
Red male LUA |
Blue male - HUA |
Blue male - HUA |
Pink female - HUA |
Pink female - HUA |
Turquoise female - LUA |
Turquoise female - LUA |
Green female - LUA |
Green female - LUA |
Purple female - LUA |
Purple female - LUA |
Friday, June 20, 2014
DNA results
The lab e-mailed results of DNA test. Red, Turquoise, Green and Purple inherited the gene for low uric acid from their mother. Blue and Pink have high uric acid that is typical in the breed.
As I explained in the beginning, the breeding program can only continue if some of the pups in any litter grow up to have puppies of their own.
From this litter Red, Green and Purple will be placed in homes where they will be available for future breeding.
Although Turquoise has the gene for low uric acid, she is the smallest pup in the litter and she has two sisters and a brother to take on the job of carrying on the bloodline. So, she is going to a family who have a senior Dal that they got from me many years ago.
That leaves Blue and Pink available for owners who want pets that come with no strings attached.
BAER test will be done tomorrow and I have friends coming over to help me get more individual photos of each pup.
As I explained in the beginning, the breeding program can only continue if some of the pups in any litter grow up to have puppies of their own.
From this litter Red, Green and Purple will be placed in homes where they will be available for future breeding.
Although Turquoise has the gene for low uric acid, she is the smallest pup in the litter and she has two sisters and a brother to take on the job of carrying on the bloodline. So, she is going to a family who have a senior Dal that they got from me many years ago.
That leaves Blue and Pink available for owners who want pets that come with no strings attached.
BAER test will be done tomorrow and I have friends coming over to help me get more individual photos of each pup.
5 of the 6 posed for a picture in their outdoor pen. Pink scampered out of the frame just as I snapped the photo. Then they all scattered and I didn't get any other good shots. |
Monday, June 16, 2014
Individual photos
I finally was able to get individual photos of each pup. Also, I collected DNA samples and sent them to the lab at UC Davis. Hopefully, they will be processed quickly and I will know for sure which of the pups inherited the gene for low uric acid. The BAER hearing test is scheduled for Saturday morning. I know they all hear. But the BAER test will confirm that they hear in with both ears.
Red Male |
Blue Male |
Pink Female |
Turquoise Female |
Green Female |
Purple Female |
Week 5 weight check
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Dinner time
The puppies gobble up kibble that has been soaked until it's soft. Evita still nurses them but the weaning process has begun.
Purple and Turquoise are not wearing ribbons in the video. Now that their spots are visible, it is easy for me to tell them apart.
Purple and Turquoise are not wearing ribbons in the video. Now that their spots are visible, it is easy for me to tell them apart.
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Up on their feet
You cannot see their spots very well in the video. But they are getting more visible every day. It looks like they are all going to have very nice markings.
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