One Day and a Half
Friday, January 8, 2016 at 9:21AM 
Can you believe these 3 Amigos have arrived at the 1 and a Half Day old stage. Actually they are 1 day 21 hours as I type.
They are doing really well. From 7am to 7am they gained 1 oz a piece with the exception of one gaining 7/8 of an ounce. They are doing really well in the weight gain department. They are also strong latchers and they can find mom more times than not. This is amazing so early.
Now Leti weight 10lb 10 oz just before having per pups and she is 9.5 lbs at the moment according to my scale. Do the math. The pups weighed 4, 5 and 6 oz. That is 15 oz. Add up the weight of each placenta and she is on track. Leti's normal weight is 9lbs. She is a small gal so I am happy when shed had 3 vs. 5. Although I get the need to have 5 for all of you. It's less taxing for Leti as a small gal. Panda should have her usual 5 or 6. We shall see.
I am fascinated by black and whites. There are some that are well black and white and some tend to have the most stunning markings. This one has stunning markings.Though he has colour coming into his face, I am not sure if it will be silver or brown. Today it looks brown. Time will tell. What makes markings stunning for the show ring (no we are not keeping any) is perfectly balanced markings. Occasionally you will get those that aren't balanced that still are striking for the ring. More times than not its the balanced markings. This boy has it going on, as they say.
Leti is attentive. She's still being difficult about eating but Nathan can get her eating better than anyone. But its time to buy lamb chops and steak etc.
What is our day like? Each day we try to get Leti to eat. Every time Leti goes outside to do her duties I have to wash her back end. Mom's have discharge for 7 to 10 days after birth. Mom's also have to be dry as you do not want the pups getting chilled. While I am doing that I tend to comb her out as she dries. She is not happy with being away from the pups. So I try to be quick. She appreciates it. She is starting to relax about me holding the pups. At first she would get agitated till I put them down but I persisted. It's important so she knows nothing will happen to her babies. It is critical to touch and hold pups from the start. It is great conditioning.
I also change out the blankets each day at this point. As they get older I change them out several times a day.
I also now weigh them at 7am and will weigh them at 2pm.
It's a lot of work but less work as they get older.
Here are some videos.
Leti Trying to Sleep Deep <-- she needs it
Snuggles and Covers <-- Yes she snuggles them
Reader Comments (5)
Oh my gosh, these videos are so heartwarming. I especially like the snuggling up, covering up, and Daddy trying to feed Leti. So beautiful to watch and so engrossing. Motherhood is similar in so many species, just warms your soul. Then I look at my feet and see one of your creations on one side of my feet at 16 months and another on the other side at 13 weeks. They are all so incredible.
Well done Leti! Congratulations:)) Beautiful babies:)
Oh, I agree, the markings on the black & white guy are going to be quite fabulous. I think the colours that will come through on the other two will also make for really beautiful dogs! All three are going to be gorgeous!!!
Yeah, Leti had some pretty pups!
Wonderful videos. I like "Leti says are you OK". One pup is against her and yet she is watching the other two as if to ask just that, "are you OK". So fascinating to watch the videos and the details in each of them. Beautiful pups!