Cavalblaze

Me too. Keeping checking in. Come on sweetheart we want a lovely healthy litter of pups so mummy can go and have a much needed snooze.

I've decided I'm not weaning for another week. Keep looking at the tiny tots and thinking it's just too soon. They are all still very interested in mums milk supply and she is rather content still feeding them i will wait till they are 4 weeks before jumping into the weaning process. Might consider some puppy milk at the end of week 3 but hold off on the mince till they are a bit bigger.

Very lovely snap shots Team Snag. lol to the wormer reaction. We didn't have any trouble worming ours with Troy puppy syrup, actually they seemed to like it. Can't beleive that I'm suppose to start weaning them next week. The larger pups i can see them taking a liking to solids as they are little hoovers but the tiny tots are rather delicate babies. Noticed mine have started toileting on their own today, mum is still cleaning up which is a bonus for me. They also don't seem to be needing as much warmth as before, we have turned off the portable heater during the day and just left the main house one going to regulate the temp and the heat mat is always on. Ours is a 60cmx25cm pad, Vinyl covering and it's semi waterproof for those little accidents. I still turn portable heater on at night as it gets cold and we don't run the main heater at night time as it cooks us. And look at those labs Mercedes, how cute are they! Yep i got a soft spot for labs we had a black one as kids. Sorry Shelby to hear that your little man joined the Rainbow Bridge.

Hahaha.

Arh crap, gee wizz June thread isn't having a good run. Sorry for your losses.

Thankyou. They are all thriving which is great considering the rocky start we had. Am I'm retaining any of the litter: YES, regardless that they are mismarked. As I don't have any offspring from my other girl due to her phantom pregancy and Lele is being desex after this litter is weaned I haven't got anything to continue with. Cavalier community i have found very difficult to obtain decent whole coloured females on mains therefore I decided I'm keeping the blk/tan girl at this stage. She won't be champion show bitch as she has a touch on white on her rear toe which is a bugger as overal she is appealing and very rich coloured, but I'll see how she develops and if I will continue with her as a broad bitch. Shari is going to go to a local friend of ours and I will retain her breeding rights, she might be show quality depends if her white on her chest falls out or covers over. Again it's early days, can't really tell till 6 months. Basically the rules are that "White is not desireable on whole colours" however majourity of whole coloured cavs do get some white and feathering covers it over. To me, beauty is not as important as health, temperment and overal conformation. The aim is to improve on what we have, so that is what I intend to do. I had a quite a few people on my waiting list for puppies but as timing, colours, markings , sex, etc just didn't meet every applicants desires so as it stands I have 2 available. 1 Ruby female and 1 male. I'm taking expression of interest at this stage in time, screening applicants. No rush, they aren't ready till August and I'm sure between now and then someone will snap them up. Anyone interested the price and all the details are on my website www.cavalblaze.com

Photo Time: 2 weeks old, eyes have opened. Weights range from 555grms - 315grms. All are very well. Ruby Boy Gizmo Ruby Girl Shari Ruby Girl Chanel Blk/tan Mystic

Photo time. 2 weeks old. Weights range from a huge 555grms - 315grms. All are very well, content babies. Ruby Girl 1 - Chanel (Biggest pup) Ruby Girl 2 - Shari Ruby Boy - Gizmo Blk/tan - Mystic

Oh Monteba how sad. Yarrowfell you are a great friend to Monteba and gave that puppy every possible chance working around the clock with 2 hourly feeds, hats off to you. By the sounds of things they must of had some internal birth defect and in that case nothing could be done. One puppy left that will be a cherished little man. Glad to hear he is doing well.

Oh Vicki so sorry to hear your distressing news. Hopefully the vet has some answers for you.

I am sorry to hear that.

Thinking of you today Vicki, I hope that the little girl pulls through. My ruby boy has one eye slightly open today. I'm assuming they will be fully open over the next day or so. That will be a special occasion for us.

Congrats on the new additions. ;) Goodluck on the ones in progress. ;)

Me too, WE ARE FAMILY. Just love how they cuddle together and look after little miss Mystic who tends to feel the cold more than her siblings. Names are choosen, subject to approval. Flaming Heart - Ruby girl (pet names - Chanel) Mystic Dream - Blk/tan (Mystic) Perfect Harmony - Ruby girl (Shari) Flaming Ace - Ruby boy (Gizmo)

Lele did eat the morning prior to whelping at 11.30am, although she did vomit it all back up! Goodluck, hope for a daytime delivery.

1080 signs meaning poison bait. Yep they are doing a massive fox baiting program exspecially over Tower Hill way. Puppies are thriving, huge size difference though. 360grms the biggest - 195 the blk/tan. 1 week old, so cute you could sit and watch them all day.

Ohh, sounds promising sign. More puppies .... Yep my mop are all good, putting on weight, little blk/tan is 190grm tonight. Her bigger sister is 345grms, a monster compared to the wee little blk/tan sister but at least they are all gaining. It's bloody cold here today but they seem to be happy sleeping/ feeding with no complaints.

How beauitful.....so cute and healthy little bubs having a cuddle with mum.

Hello, Things have settled and pups are all doing well. Lele is back to her normal self and is managing the pups well. I'm still working around the clock on the little blk/tan miss but the others are gaining weight quickly are very content. Weights are this morning - Blk tan 160grms, Ruby girl 205, ruby girl 265, ruby boy 250/

Being new breeder myself I can't stress how important having a mentor and experienced breeders backing you. No matter how many books you read it always pays to have that live feedback when you need it on call 24/7.

Yes, gaining weight, this mornings weigh in.... little blk tan has gained 5 grms, the others 10-20grms. I rang the vet regarding Dew Claws, their policy is that must be done before day3, they won't touch them afterwards. Missed the boat, too much else going on and now it's too late. None of them are show dogs but even so i did prefer to have them done. Bugger!

Pups are well this morning. I'm Very Very tied, kids are sick and kepted waking up just as i hit the pillow and feeding every two hours i'm looking a bit vombie like this morning.

Congrats on the new additions. All a good weight and looking very content. :D All of my little cavs have progressed this morning. Looking at your little crew makes me put in perspective the size mine should of been. ;)

Pleased to advise that all puppies are sucking on mum without my assistance and are maintaining weight. They are looking alot stronger and mum has settled. Current weights: 1st Born : Ruby Girl 220 grms Blk/tan: 150grms (supplement feeds of 2mls) Ruby girl:180grms Ruby boy : 220grms Understanding that they can still fade but at least for now a positive improvement. Thankyou to Jerojath for his assistance today.

We have lost the Ruby girl. RIP my little Mia. Lele has settled down a bit now with the four currently feeding, she seems to be more relax now that Mia has been removed. My breeder friend has paid me a visit today and has been on the phone alot. She has been wonderful and very supportive in this distressive time.