Thursday 24/04/25 8:20 pm
The black & tan boy, "Dobie" has both his eyes open now. The Super Dog session is also good for checking on each puppy's progress so you get to spot milestones like this as they happen.
Wednesday 23/04/25 10:30 pm
Finally found out why Pasi whinges at night, it's food. If I give her a late night snack she sleeps through the night (happy days or nights even)..
Tuesday 22/04/25 6:00 pm
The puppies diet is easy, mothers milk. Pasi's current diet is a bit more complex. She gets a little tined food (to add flavor and texture), our usual adult kibble (about a quarter of normal) and the rest is puppy kibble that the puppies will be put on when they are ready. She also has a few squirts of salmon oil, this is a good source of DHA which is good for the puppies' development. She is currently on three meals a day and for her evening meal she also gets a bit of a treat mixed in, sardines, tuna etc.
Monday 21/04/25 18:18 pm
Just to let everyone know where the litters are etc. Pasi is in a whelping box in our bedroom. This is so one of us can spend the night with them to ensure their well being. There is a heat pad under one corner of the box so the puppies can keep as warm as they like. There is a maximum - minimum thermometer and hygrometer in the room near the whelping box so we can monitor the air temperature and moisture level. They will stay in there until their eyes open and they get more mobile, then they will be moved to a bigger puppy pen (and we will get better nights sleep!)
Sunday 20/04/25 17:15 pm
Badger has learned to walk. He was spotted up on his feet wobbling around. The puppies seem to be more advanced than full bred Spanish Water Dogs.
Saturday 19/04/25 18:40 pm
Second puppy to get a nickname is Dobie, the black & tan boy. Pasi is being her
Friday 18/04/25 15:20 pm
Pasi is being her usual diva self, asking to come out of the bedroom a lot. The good side of this is that the puppies are learning to be alone for short periods and Pasi is getting a rest
Thursday 17/04/25 03;00 pm
Pasi has developed this annoying habit of whinging in the middle of the night. Not because she wants to got out, tried that. Not because she needs a drink, she has plenty of water. Good job we love her.
Wednesday 16/04/25 7;40 pm
The puppies had their first Super Dog session. It is done once a day and consists of holding the puppies first upright, then on then upside down, then on their backs. Next their paws are tickled with a cotton bud, finally they are placed on a cold wet flannel for a few seconds. This is a research based system that promotes neural growth and can also help development of their immune system.
Tuesday 15/04/25 3;00 pm
Pasi is taking to being a mother again like an old hand. She asks to go out to the toilet. goes out, then swiftly returns to puppy duties. We are so proud of her.
Monday 14/04/25 7;30 pm
First weigh in for the puppies. This is also good for getting the puppies used to being handled. Click here for the weights graph.
Monday 14/04/25 1;05 pm
Mum and puppies happy and contented.
Puppy 4
Puppy 3
Puppy 2
Puppy 1, he's is the first to be nicknamed, "Badger". We don't use these nicknames to the puppy (so the first name they get to here is the one their new owners give them, but it's nicer when referring to them use a nickname, rather then "puppy 1" etc.
Sunday 13/04/25 2:50 am
Pasi relaxed pups doing well.
Sunday 13/04/25 1:00 am
Fourth puppy born, male, black & white, narrow blaze, broken white collar, 440g.
Saturday 12/04/25 11:58 pm
Third puppy born, male, black & tan, mostly black, tan muzzle, 400g.
Saturday 12/04/25 11:34 pm
Second puppy born, female, black, head black all over, white paws, 390g.
Saturday 12/04/25 11:15 pm
First puppy born, male, black & white, broad white band down center of face, small white patch on right flank, 430g
Puppy Blog
Born 12/04/21, 3 dogs 1 bitch
Dam: Int. Ch., Ir. Sh. Ch. FiveNinePlus Pasionaria Ir. Jun. Ch. CW '18 RL2.Ex "Pasi"
Sire: Unknown collie?
Five Nine Plus