Day 1 – Getting used to the new world

February 20, 2010.  Day 1 basically consists of eating and sleeping. Everyone is tired from yesterday’s events. I keep a close eye on the pups and mom. I want to make sure everyone is eating and gaining weight, staying warm and since all the pups can’t see it’s important to make sure the area is clear every time mom sits down to be with the puppies. Daily weigh-ins begin today and continue for the first three weeks and then I move to weekly weigh-ins.

Whelping Day

Sharon began showing her first sign on Thursday, Feb 18th. But just like the last time she held out until the next day and didn't have her first pup until 1:35pm on Friday, February 20, 2010. It was baby girl Pink weighing in at 13oz.

The next girl didn't arrive until 4:14pm. Red weighed in at 13.5 oz.

Shortly thereafter girl #3 arrived at 4:28pm and Yellow girl was 13.75oz. Mom was already tired and we were only on puppy #3!

Girl #4 was delivered very quickly at 6:10pm. Purple girl was 10.75oz.

All during the day, big brother Sawyer was anxiously waiting and wondering what the heck was going on.  I just love his facial expression!

Another girl arrived at 6:44pm. Nadine was hoping for a choice for girls but this is ridiculous. Where are the boys?? Our big girl Orange weighed in at 14.75oz.

Finally, the boy has arrived! Last but not least…ok he was the smallest in weight at 10.5 oz. Boy Blue makes his debut at 7:42pm. Notice the girls have shunned him already. He’s in for a long 8 weeks with all these ladies.

Westminster 2010

February 16, 2010.  Today is the big day, our first appearance at the best known dog show in the country, Westminster. We’ve spent a lot of time practicing and selecting an outfit to wear…for me, not Sawyer. We have no illusions of coming home with any ribbons but hope to show well and not fall! Sawyer exceeded my expectations and looked wonderful. He’s quite a handsome young dog and we hope to continue his career in the show ring.

Breed judging video: http://video.westminsterkennelclub.org/player/?id=1202082

(we were the 2nd in line)