One week old and finding our Rhythm
In this release, I share the first days of life with the puppies as they adjust to the world outside the womb. From round-the-clock feeding to those precious first stretches and squeaks, this week is all about growth, bonding, and the quiet beauty of newborn life.
The first few days
In this release, I share the reality of those first few days after whelping, the quiet moments, the early red flags, and the emotional rollercoaster that followed when Maya became unwell. It’s about advocating for your dog, staying resilient when things don’t go to plan, and the strength of a devoted mother who kept caring for her babies through it all.
The Birth, the beautiful, the hard and why I will never go it alone
In this release, I share our whelping journey, the support from our doula Chloe, the arrival of the puppies, and the difficult moments that came with it. It’s a story of relief, loss, gratitude, and the beginning of life with this litter.
Confirmation of Litter Size
This release is all about the X-ray, the guessing, the recounting, the “is that two spines or one?” chaos, and finally the confirmation that Maya was carrying puppies. It’s the reality check before the whelping madness begins.
Confirmation of Pregnancy
This release covers the waiting game after mating, all the overthinking, all the “is she or isn’t she,” and finally the ultrasound that confirmed Maya was pregnant. It’s the moment everything became real and the countdown officially began.
Carefully selecting a breeding partner
Blog Post 1 dives into how I actually choose a breeding partner, the hours in Breedmate, the pedigrees, the goals for my program, and what I learned from previous litters, and my mentors. It’s the behind the scenes process of how this litter came to be.
Zuka’s big milestone - MAT Test
uka strutted into his MAT Mondioring Test like the world was his playground and he passed with flying colours. With his amazing owner James by his side, this little superstar is only just getting warmed up.