In 2016 she had an oops and had a number of pups. In 2017 we purposely bred her and she had less. Well she had an oops thanks to our son. We did not plan this. I was hoping she was not pregnant. You see I have a weekend trip planned. As I already cancelled one due to pups, this one would create a world war 3 in the family. I think they would give up on me as they already believe I love the dogs more than them.
This was one tie that lasted 45 minutes. No you can't pull them apart. They are locked into position. Today we went for xrays. See below.
Click on Photo for Larger ViewCan you count them? Our vet thinks 6 to 8. I think 4 or 5, I am still waiting for my vet that really knows how to read the xrays to give me her number. But we know for a fact 4 - well I do and 5 is likely. More - we shall see. As we are not keeping one as we have Kai, well happy families this news will bring, I imagine.
At the moment we have Sadie (Thyme) here and she is 12 pounds. That is a Saffron pup. The one that got away. Her structure is outstanding and she has that personality that the Saffron pups have. Now we have Kai. Things happen for a reason.
When is Saffron due? Anytime from tomorrow on. I am supposed to go away on Saturday. I know Nathan can handle it without me. I know I can video and place up after I get back if she waits for my departure but if she doesn't have them by 7am Saturday, I will go with deep anxiety. I never get away. Nathan always.
So mixed feelings. I have never missed a birth. Nathan has with Jeannie. I won't have all those photos while it is going on. You will just get the pretty ones after. That's okay too.
She may wait till I am back. She may have them before I go. I am in a no win position but Nathan can handle this. That I know. It's just me missing out that bothers me so.
So, we shall see how it goes.
Her temps today are 99.5. Today is not the day. Friday will be nice. :-)
Darlah