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Sun 6 Mar 2016 |
| Sire: |
Caddie |
| Dam: |
Roxie |
| Breeder: |
Talemaker Havanese |
| Mon 22 Feb 2016 |
- First day of mating.
- 48 hours after the first mating the bitch should be mated again. Subsequent matings occurring over a period of time enhance the chances of fertilization taking place.
- The spermatozoa migrate up through the cervix.
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| Tues 23 Feb 2016 |
- Sperm travel searching for a mature ripened eggs.
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Thur 25 Feb 2016 -
Sat 27 Feb 2016 |
- Spermatozoa reach the eggs in the oviducts.
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Wed 24 Feb 2016 -
Thu 25 Feb 2016 |
- Fertilization occurs in the oviducts which lead from the ovaries to the uterus.
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Thu 25 Feb 2016 -
Sat 27 Feb 2016 |
- Fertilized eggs migrate down the oviducts and into the uterine horns.
- The migration continue to enable even spacing of the embryos.
- During this migration the eggs will grow into a blastocystes.
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Sat5 Mar 2016 -
Mon 7 Mar 2016 |
- The blastocystes implant in the wall of the uterus.
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Sat 5 Mar 2016 -
Sat 19 Mar 2016 |
- The blastocystes will grow into an embryos.
- During the next two weeks the important organs will develop.
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Tue 8 Mar 2016 -
Tue 15 Mar 2016 |
- Dams nipples begin to pink enlarge.
- The hair on the dams belly and around the nipples may become thinner.
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Thu 14 Mon 2016 -
Mon 21 Mar 2016 |
- Morning sickness might occur due to hormonal changes or stretching and distension of the uterus. Dam may appear a bit apathetic. She may be off her feed for a while and vomit from time to time.
- Feeding the dam several meals spaced throughout the day might help.
- Your veterinarian may want to prescribe a drug to relax the uterus.
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Sat 19 Mar 2016 -
Wed 23 Mar 2016 |
- An experienced person (a breeder or a veterinarian) can tell by careful palpation whether the dam is pregnant.
- It's now the best time to do this because the embryos are walnut-sized now and easy to count.
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| Tue 22 Mar 2016 |
- Start to increase the dams food ration.
- Don't overfeed, excessive weight gain should be avoided.
- The fetuses are now and are fully developed miniature dogs.
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| Tue 29 Mar 2016 |
- The Dams abdomen starts to get larger.
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| Thu 7 Apr 2016 |
- It's very easy now to feel the puppies, counting them might be a bit more difficult.
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Sun 10 Apr 2016 -
Mon 18 Apr 2016 |
- Dam begins to spend a lot more time in self-grooming.
- Her breasts become even more swollen.
- She may become a bit restlessness and begin to search for a suitable place to have her puppies.
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| Mon 12 Apr 2016 |
- The dam might lose her appetite during this period. Her abdomen can be crowded with puppies.
- It is better to feed several smaller meals spaced throughout the day.
- You can easily detect abdominal movement now.
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Tue 12 Apr 2016 -
Wed 27 Apr 2016 |
- 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.
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Fri 22 Apr 2016 -
Mon 25 Apr 2016 |
- Milky fluid may be expressed from the nipples.
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| Sat 23 Apr 2016 |
- You might want to start taking the dams rectal temperature each morning and evening.
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| Tues 26 Apr 2016 |
- Twelve to 24 hours before she is due to deliver, the dams rectal temperature may drop from 101 to 98 degrees.
- Clear discharge from the vulva might occur.
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| Wed 27 Apr 2016 |
- Expected date of whelp. Of course this is just an average. Whelping may take place from the 59th to the 65th day. Puppies born before the 58th day will probably be too young to survive.
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Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 12:47PM 
Yes, our diver and Ella Her Pup Too
Reader Comments (19)
Am I dreaming, or are there going to be three litters of puppies? Was the breeding with Roxie expected? What a surprise.
We figured we would be crazy. As this is Roxie, Spice and Panda's last litter, instead of waiting for Roxie, we figured why not. It will be spring and summer so perfect to deal with pups all close together. We did NOT breed Adele.
She is almost done her heat.
I just pray that they have small litters.
Yes all 3 litters will be days apart if that. It's why we did it. Then we take a break and enjoy the summer with family, friends and dog pals.
yes yes yes - the more the merrier! if this is panda, spicy and roxies last litter who will be taking over ?
Well I see you've posted all 3 now. No longer a surprise. Clarity and I will have so much fun watching the moms as their tummies grow and then glued to the iPad as the due dates arrive. Now will it be a Roxie, Spice or Jeannie puppy that we bring home? How do you choose? It doesn't really matter because they are all gorgeous. .We'll just have to wait and see! 😊
Christine: You were blessed at being the only one who knew outside of this house. It's going to be fun getting the pups swimming! Christine, I know you want a swimmer. :-)
We have Leti, Adele and Ella coming up. Ella not till next year if that. She must pass all her tests and be more mature. She will be 2 this fall. I want a Leti gal. Jeannie (after this litter) and Leti have to have full physicals. Adele already has. I do them to know if they are in top health otherwise no litter. Won't take a chance as the moms are way too special to me.
Wow!!! How exciting.
WOWZA, how did you keep that gigantic secret? I broke the news to Radar. He is going to have new step brothers and sisters. He is thrilled! Congrats to all. I can't wait to see 3 litters develop, oh boy, oh boy!
OMG Roxie will be a mommy again. I wish I was on the waiting list. Rox is such a special gal, and her pups all seem to have her spirit. A lot Like Spice's puppies.
Yes, she is a mighty special gal. I hope she gives us more swimmers.
Well, Clarity and I felt honoured to be trusted with such a secret.
Lets hope for a glorious June and perhaps the pups will get a chance in the pool before going home. How much fun would that be? Is there a minimum age before you would expose them to swimming? Clarity and I still have some work to do, but I'm confident we'll get there before the puppy comes home.
The earliest we have had pups in the pool was 5 weeks but that was an exception. One swam well, the other not as much. They really should be 7 weeks at least. But you can get them in earlier to get them used to the water.
OMG! 3 litters. You are FEARLESS! That is wow-awesome!
Very surprised by 7 weeks, would have thought older. Glad I asked. know it will very much depend on the temps both in and out of the water at that age and I assume you dry them off very quickly as well.
No, we dry with a towel and let them air dry the rest of the way. We only take them on hot days. 8 weeks is an excellent week to take them in as all by them have sufficient muscle tone to move those legs to swim. Some just have it earlier.
Fearless = NUTS but ought to be fun too as it will be the perfect weather many days, I am sure.
Just for the fun of it I decided to look at Roxie's blog today....I thought I was seeing things but then again I had a feeling.....wow, three litters almost at once. Spice always has larger litters, it will be interesting to see if she does again this time. Fun times ahead!
Hope she doesn't, Anne. 6 will suit me fine - not 10.
I can't believe it. Another Roxie litter. Rusty will be very excited. More Family. I am not sure if you guys are crazy, it is so exhausting, but for me, I am very excited. Roxie and Ella are the loves of my life. WOW!