Poor Saffron

She is experiencing morning sickness. Poor thing. If you look at the calendar she is bang on with timing.

Saffron Calendar

Pregnancy Calendar for the Saffron
Date:	Mon 10 Jul 2017
Sire:	Talemaker's Stone
Dam:	Talemaker's Saffron
Breeder:	Talemaker
Mon 4 Jul 2017	Day 1 First day of mating. Sperm travel searching for a mature ripened eggs.
Tue 5 Jul 2017 - Mon 11 Jul 2017	Week 1 Fertilization occurs. 2 cell embryos are in the oviduct.
Tue 12 Jul 2017 - Mon 18 Jul 2017	Week 2 Embryo will be 4 cell at start of week and 64 cell by end of week. Embryo enters the uterus. Feeding small amounts of high protein supplements, such as eggs, lean muscle meats (not pork) or liver is a good practice..
Tue 19 Jul 2017 - Mon 25 Jul 2017	Week 3 Embryos implants along uterus wall. During the next two weeks the important organs will develop. Her nipples begin to turn pink and enlarge. May loose appetite during this week. Morning sickness may occur.
Tue 26 Jul 2017 - Sun 31 Jul 2017	Week 4 Morning sickness should go away and appetite return. One of the early signs of pregnancy is for the dam to 'adopt' a toy. Development of eyes and spinal cord and faces take shape. The fur on the belly and around the nipples thins.
Mon 1 Aug 2017 - Sun 7 Aug 2017	Week 5 The doctor may be able to detect pregnancy (85% accuracy) by feeling the abdomen. Diagnosis by x-rays is usually possible after 45 days (95% accuracy for determining the number of puppies). You may be able to feel the little puppies. They would be the small bumps in the abdomen. Develpment of toes, whisker buds, and claws. Eyes now close and gender can be determined. The puppies are now considered fully developed miniature dogs. She may be showing. She may also gain a little weight particularly if she is going to birth more than 1-2 puppies..
Mon 8 Aug 2017 - Sun 14 Aug 2017	Week 6 During the last several weeks, your dog’s nutritional needs nearly double. Feed small meals several times a day. We recommend feeding extra food through the end of lactation (nursing).. Increase water. Enlargment of mammary glands as nipples darken and enlarge.
Mon 15 Aug 2017 - Sun 21 Aug 2017	Week 7 She may shred papers, blankets or bedding in an attempt at “nest building” in the last weeks. During the last 2 weeks, your girl may become irritable. Moderate exercise is the proper approach. Neither forced rest nor strenuous exercise is a good idea. Short periods of gentle play and short walks are good.. You may feel the puppies now but counting them may be a bit more difficult. Definate abdominal enlargement. Abdomen hair will start shedding.
Mon 22 Aug 2017 - Sun 28 Aug 2017	Week 8 Dam begins to spend a lot more time grooming herself. Her breasts become swollen as her milk forms. Nesting begins as she looks for a place to have her puppies. Make sure you have her box or spot ready. The dam may not have as big of an appetite during this period. Her abdomen can be crowded with puppies. You can feel the puppies move now. See if you can get her used to her whelping box
Mon 29 Aug 2017 - Mon 5 Sep 2017	Week 9 Nipples and vulva should be gently cleaned with warm water, you might want to trim the hairs surrounding the nipples, to allow easier access for the puppies to suck. She may express milk from her nipples. Watch for her temperature to drop. You may take it rectally 3 times a day to catch the temperature drop. She may also become restless, seek seclusion and in the last few days, soil the house. She will be 'nesting' 12-24 hours before the birth
Tue 6 Sep 2017	Expected Date of Whelp. Expected date of whelp. Average is 62 days but may take place from the 58th to the 68th day. Keep watching for that cool to the touch. I f you're actually taking the temp, it does drop from 101 to 98 degrees. Low 98s means Whelping is within 12 to 24 hours. Appetite will disappear as whelping approaches. May see a clear discharge from the vulva. At onset of labor may pace, dig, shiver, pant and/or vomit. First fetus will be delivered within 4 hours of the onset of active labor.

Pups will head to their new home in mid November!

She's Done

No more ties for her. It's day 16 after all. Heats run 21 days. Only 5 days more till she can be out with everyone and the boys aren't being silly.

No Tie

Yes we have no tie today though they danced. I think she is done but we will try again tonight for one last time.

Fifth Tie

Saffron Heat 2017 June 23 to July 14, 2017

1:01pm to 1:13pm 12 minute tie - Day 11 July 4th

8:00am to 8:16am 16 minute tie - Day 12 July 5th

8:17am to 8:32am 15 minute tie - day 13 July 6th

9:10pm to 9:19pm 9 minute tie - day 13 July 6th

8:35am to 8:46am 11 minute tie - Day 14 July 7th

Third and Fourth Tie

Saffron Heat 2017 June 23 to July 14, 2017

1:01pm to 1:13pm 12 minute tie - Day 11 July 4th

8:00am to 8:16am 16 minute tie - Day 12 July 5th

8:17am to 8:32am 15 minute tie - day 13 July 6th

9:10pm to 9:19pm 9 minute tie - day 13 July 6th

Second Tie

Saffron Heat 2017 June 23 to July 14, 2017

1:01pm to 1:13pm 12 minute tie - Day 11 July 4th

8:00am to 8:16am 16 minute tie - Day 12 July 5th

We Have Our First Tie

Just when I thought oh boy why didn't I do progesterone she ties with Stone.

Stone is coveting her.

First possible due date is September 5th give or take 3 days.

1:01pm to 1:13pm 12 minute tie

Looks like I have August to do things... nice! Thanks, Saffron!

Stay tuned to see if she has more ties in the coming days.

Sadie's New Home

Sadie is now in her new home (has been for a bit) but paperworks is done and we got to see her again. Glad she has this family!

Akemi Update

Hi, I weighed in at 4 pounds 9.9 ounces this morning. It is Mommy's birthday. We slept in so no time for breakfast before weigh in! I guess I would have topped the 5 pound mark if I'd eaten! I'm registered for puppy school and have already learned the word "treat"! I know "sit", and "come"- most of the time. I've met a big golden retriever, but he does not seem that amused by my energy, even the fact that everyone says I'm "so cute" does not impress him. His "sibling" an older Maltese poodle snarls when I come over to say hello. Next time maybe I should wear the t-shirt that says: "hating me won't make you any prettier!"

Akemi 

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Huge belated birthday Elizabeth. Sorry I didn't see your email till this morning as we were at class last night with Stormy and Raven. Thyme and Tenshi waves paws to you!

Amy's Bath

Hi Darlah:

It’s the first bath Amy had since she left the Talemaker household.  She was very well behaved—due, we’re sure, to the treatment she had from you!

Best,

Bob and Beverley

Here is the gallery.

Hair Up

This is Tenshi with her hair clip! So cute!!

Class 6: Last Class

The Saffron pups are so full of life. It is a delight to watch. I am just ever so sad that this was the last class.

Here are the photos from Amy's dad. 

The 3 Amigo had a blast last night and all did really well though without a leg up Thyme still won't go down. We will keep trying.

Today we had Chester, Thyme and Tenshi here. here is the video and  here is the gallery.

Tenshi won the prize last night. Each and every single one of them was full of life and had way too much fun. I hope the humans did too. I LOVE, LOVE their enthusiasm. Here is my gallery.

Here are the videos. Yes, it was games night so enjoy!

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Class 5 Additional Photos

Here are some photos taken at class 5 by Amy's dad. 

Enjoy!!

Class 5

Here's a gallery from last night. The pups are almost done this class. We just have 1 more class. Be sure to bring your filled out scavenger list. 

Here is the video. 

Going to miss the siblings getting together like this. They have learned so much and so have the humans!! Bravo!!

Class 4

I watch Tenshi in class and she has the spirit of her great grandmother. She always manages to bring fun! 

All the siblings are doing really well. Thyme wasn't doing down so Nathan was being creative. His task is to get her to do down this week without his leg. heh

Here is the gallery.

I also uploaded 2 videos from the class unedited. Not up to watching and cutting out walked in front of camera moments. 

Part 1

Part 2

This is the full video of Amy and the Ipad. 

Amy: Are You In There?

Check out this video.

Class 3: Two Updates Today: Video and Galleries Added

Amy's dad took these photos at class last night.Fabulous photos, fabulous times. 

We were almost late as we waited as long as we could for Chester's pick up then we had to run. Dennis was here but hard to balance the door and the rest yourself. 

Thyme also had her rabies shot before class. Usually we do not suggest the same day but that is when they had an appt. She was a tad off her game. You will see in the video. I also think with Thyme coming in so late that they were all still in play mode. It was alright as they really did wonderful.

Here is the gallery.

Here are the videos. Youtube has a 15 min limit. 

Part 1

Part 2

Please look at the next entry to see an Ollie update!

Ollie

Hi Darlah & Nathan:

Sorry it's taken so long but I finally downloaded my pictures from my phone to my computer and organized them.  Ollie is doing great!!  I couldn't be more in love with him if I tried.  My brother is totally smitten with him and I can't take him anywhere without somebody gushing over him.  We finished our Puppy Socialization class and were supposed to start our Dog Manners #1 Classes last Tuesday but haven't been able to attend because the first two were cancelled due to bad weather.  Man, does it ever snow and freeze rain up here a lot.  

Ollie is now 6 lb 6oz.  We finally found a good vet through the dog school.  I am very happy with them.  I have attached some pictures of Ollie for you to see he is a happy and spoiled baby.

Chester Arrives

We have Chester visiting. Stay tuned!