Litter update – one week old July 7, 2015

Sammie’s and Colt’s puppies turned a week old today. All of them are thriving and gaining weight, with two hitting 1 pound even this evening. The little guy is still staying small, at 9.7 ounces today, but he is active and not getting pushed around by his siblings. I am handling them a little on…… Continue reading Litter update – one week old July 7, 2015

New litter of Rat Terrier puppies – June 30, 2015

Well, here I was hoping for some fireworks on July 4th, but Sammie just couldn’t wait any longer as these puppies were begging to come out. Sammie went into the first stages of labor early this morning and between 9:42 and 9:55 she had had 3 puppies. Around 11:30 or so, she had another one,…… Continue reading New litter of Rat Terrier puppies – June 30, 2015

Puppies due in a week!

Sammie is definitely getting bigger! Poor girl is uncomfortable with the higher than normal temperatures, so we keep her in the house with the air conditioner going. She still goes with my hubby when he irrigates, but he only takes her in the morning while it is still cool out. Otherwise, she’s been staying at…… Continue reading Puppies due in a week!

Musings on a pregnant dog, a coon and local pioneer days

PREGNANT SAMMIE… Sammie now has roughly 3 more weeks of being pregnant, and she is definitely showing! She’s gained a bit, around a pound in the last week. It has been getting a little warmer out, frequently around 85 degrees, but then cool in the evenings, with lots of storms coming through, so I’m sure…… Continue reading Musings on a pregnant dog, a coon and local pioneer days