Just Some Things to Note
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 8:28AM 
This photo was after she went into the mud from rain yesterday and dirtied the mat I JUST cleaned. I then brushed her out, cleaned her feet and this is what she did. Now to clean the mat yet again or shall I leave her matless?
Photos - gallery etc coming later and will be added to this blog but as my mind is tired - is there such a thing, I have to post when I think of things.
The little boy of Cinnamon's that is with Sage was barely 4 ounces. If anything the scale kept gravitating to 3-7/8oz which is small but not skinny small. We have had skinny small before and they are more challenging to gain as they do not play catch-up as easily but we - well it's usually me have had high success with them. Our Fiona used to have all 4 ounces or less. The 1st 24 to 48 hours was always difficult mentally. It has been eons since we lost a pup but with breeding some pups are not meant to be. When they are tiny, you hold your breath and wonder but the first 48 hours is telling.
Cinnamon's boy and she has a gal that was small too, well the gal has played catch up. The boy remains the smallest. He is now 5-4/8oz and is the scrappiest boy ever. He plows right through to get the milk. He is gaining at a similar rate as the small gal but was smaller than her. Something about the 5oz mark seems to start more weight gain. I believe the tummy is sufficient to hold nutrients grows enough to set the body on a productive weight gain. Everyone is doing really well. I wish he was still with Cinnamon but as he gets larger, I may put him back but it may be too hard for Sage who has fallen hard for him. I did this before with Cinnamon as she has larger litters and its easier on her physically. She knew perhaps with smell that it was hers so both mothers in the past mentored her pup as they were merged. It is interesting, to say the least.
One thing to note, this little boy came out with full pigment at birth. That is highly unusual but wonderful to see.
Cinnamon is relaxing to the crazy 2 new moms. It's as if Sage and Spirit want all the pups. Cinnamon and the 2 other moms were highly excited to see me this morning. Dennis had fallen asleep the last 2 hours so he was afraid we had losts vs. gains. Everyone across the board gained nicely. I wonder how I can stay awake literally for 2 days and he can't do 1 day. Maybe he sat down - which is deadly to stay awake. He will sleep today till noon and perhaps he needs a few more hours after dinner till bedtime. But the pups found their way on their own as weights are great! Thank you to the moms. That's my thought of the day - long winded. Me, I am still attempting recovery. Too old for 2 days in a row.
By the way, I am using a lint roller to elimate hair and all sorts of things Cinnamon brings in from outside. Of course the blue makes it show up more but it is normal for moms to shed so to speak as pups create tangles etc crawling through their hair and they are feeding a great deal.
Reader Comments (8)
So happy to hear the little boy is doing so well. Must be the great care he receives that makes him thrive.
Still praying for the sweet little boy
Happy to ear he is still gaining wait :-)
You're amazing Darlah ... must be exhausted
Cinnamon and her pups are in good hand
Nathan, Dennis and you Darlah are doing a great job !!!
Such wonderful pups. I wonder if you could explain what "being at full pigment at birth' means?
I see the little Cinnamon boy has such a cute nose with black and pink. Will it turn black as he grows older?
They are all beautiful and you work so hard keeping them all healthy and happy.
You do make the puppies journey fun to follow.
Susan
Yes, most pigment comes in gradual over time. It is unusual to have full pigment at birth. It only matters if you are breeding and needed strong pigment brought back to the line but they all eventually get there in various degrees and on their own time. It's actually normal to have pink then get a sprinkling of colour that fills in. I find it cute when it happens that way. Sometimes when the pigment is fully in, all you seem to notice is the nose. LOL Chocolates are a dilute so their pigment is lighter. Their eyes are too.
There are two Cinnamon boys - one dark sable and white - this is the littlest one and the other is brindle. The littlest boy has no pink on his nose. The brindle boy - as I just looked also has a fully filled in nose. The 2 boys of Sage's have their pigment coming in. I have not looked at the girls. But over the next few days I will take individual shots.But seriously the pigment to a person who is not breeding a dog and if they are breeding and do not need to bring in pigment - well it doesn't matter. All roads lead to the same place.
Thank you for answering my question. All the dogs are so delightful and thrive under your care.
You mentioned getting a heart beat stuffed dog on Amazon. I was thinking of getting one when my puppy comes available ( I still have lots of time...lol) I thought it would help with the separation from its litter mates and mum.
Susan
Susan: I am told it does help. Mother's scent on a blanket does too. It gives them comfort.
I am always learning Darlah. You are a wealth of knowledge. So interesting.