tdierikx

Gorgeous! I think you've selected both the camera and subject really well... T.

It's an interesting post! You know that eating Maccas or 2 minute noodles everyday is not healthy and certainly not appropriate for long term health 5-10 years down the track so you'd also concur that this is true for dogs? Low quality foods do impact long term health. Although I appreciate your dog was 16 which is a fab innings it's unlikley your dog was on either Supecoat or Bonnie for that entire 16 years. I can also argue there are exceptions similar to how some smokers live long lives. I think it can be quite damaging to novice dog owners to have them believe 2 minute noodles or maccas is a suitable long term diet for their dog that will create great long term health. Ummm... I'll also confess to feeding Pedigree at times. I would say the majority of her life though, she was fed the lower priced kibble as the main diet... I believe that there are more likely to be many other factors contributing to health and longevity than just what food we give them, yes? Things like being a full family member with full inclusion in daily life, a nice safe warm bed to sleep on every night (and day as the case generally is with dogs), vet attention and parasite prevention as necessary, etc, etc... T.

They will be stunning babies no matter the colour... but I'd really like to see that stunning red fawn represented... *grin* T.

She could surprise us all and have 4... *grin* Still tipping 2 girls and a boy... but if only 2 babies... both girls. Hoping for a show of some of that stunning tan in the mix somewhere... T.

I'm stalking it every few hours already! T.

My dogs do just as well on Supercoat or Bonnie as they do on Nutro or Royal Canin... only their poos are larger when they get the cheaper kibble. I'm lucky that none of mine have any allergies, and that they will eat anything put in front of them. My old girl was nearly 16 when she passed in July last year, rarely saw a vet for anything right up until her last day... not a bad innings for a large breed dog IMHO. I'm a firm believer in feeding whatever your dog does well on... and not buying into the hype regarding what is "best". Truth is that what may be amazing for one dog might not be as great for the next... T.

Oh - and I'm tipping 2 girls and a boy... *grin* T.

Deep breaths! Neko is perefectly fit and healthy. She has a doting owner who is well versed in the ins and outs of the breed and whelping. All will turn out just fine, and this time next week we will all be cooing over the gorgeous little bundles of joy Neko has made for us... Hugs at ya! T.

I wonder if she will throw any with the lovely tan colouring of her brothers? Or a morph of that tan? T.

LOL! I'll second that... I reckon she's hiding at least one from you... T.

Some old ones of Trouble... T.

Here's hoping she's been hiding a couple extras... lol! T.

Is there any chance the 2 you saw were actually hiding anyone else from view? Not completely beyond the realms of possibility, is it? And heartbeats can be in sync... thus making it hard to distinguish more... Wishful thinking here... lol! Whatever the birthing outcome, Neko will have absolutely gorgeous and healthy babies within the next 10 days... focus on that. T.

collect some tiger or lion wee T (surely you, if anyone, can get a bottle of this) just spray it on the grass...that'll keep them away Hahaha! But that may attract cats instead... lol! T.

10 days from now you will have a couple of totally divine little iggy puppies... fixate on that thought... T.

She's strong and healthy, so whatever the birthing conditions, she'll be fine... you've done this before and know what to watch for... Fingers crossed she just pops them out and makes all your worry go away... T.

Someone's dog keeps pooping on my front lawn too... I'm pretty sure it's someone regular... haven't managed to catch them in the act yet either... grrr! T.

Gotta love a dog with a sense of humour - even after a long day at work... lol! T.

Just remember Neko's 2 brothers at birth... they were pretty big too... and all turned out fine in the end... T.

It's a specific sized travel crate. T.

Oh... poor wee Arkey! Sending him lots of get well woo-woos and sloppy wet kisses from my gang... and gentle hugs from me... T.

It's going to be a long 2 weeks methinks... *waiting patiently* T.

My studmuffin boy! So handsome... wonky eye or not... *grin* T.

Love the stare in the second shot... "why you keep taking photos of my belly mumma?" T.

Lookit the podgy puppy! *giggle* T.