July 14, 2015 – Two Week update

Puppies are growing and doing very well. Poor Sammie is eating a ton of food trying to keep up with feeding her pups. The little guy still hasn’t quite hit a pound, but he is continuing to gain weight. Surprisingly, at this time, girl #2, now named Isis, is the largest of the puppies. As…… Continue reading July 14, 2015 – Two Week update

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

Exciting news at Rat Race Rat Terriers – puppies!

It is official! Sammie is definitely pregnant! Just in the last few days, she has gained almost 2 pounds! She is due on the 4th of July, so the puppies will be ready to go to their new homes in mid September. My Colt is the sire to the pups. I hope these two combined…… Continue reading Exciting news at Rat Race Rat Terriers – puppies!