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Harleys babies are here

Harley had her pups this am. Her xray was yesterday which was day 58.  She started labor around 3 yesterday afternoon. Her guardian mom called me in a panic, because Harley was acting funny. So off we went to get her and move her into the birthing house. My daughter and I moved into the whelping room. Karina on a cot and I on an air mattress. Harley choose the rocking chair instead of the whelping box. We spent the wee hours of the morning going out and back in, whinning and pacing. She wanted to be touched the whole labor. Everytime I would start to fall asleep she would cry really loud so I would continue to rub her belly.  Very cute...

At 5 am the first girl was born. Then she waited and hour and then had the remaining 5 very quickly. Her guardian mom was here to assist in 4 of the deliveries. Thankfully she only lives 2 min down the road or she wouldn't have made it. Harley had 3 girls and 3 boys. If you look at the picture you will see there are two creams, two apricot (hiding under moms legs)and two chocolate. She gave us a girl and a boy of each color. What a good girl. Harley was a champ and honestly amazed me. I groomed her while she was in labor and she didn't care. She had her head in my lap until momma Michelle got here and then it was in Momma's lap. She was the perfect first time mom. Wish they were all this easy.

Here are the babies....

Xray and Sonogram scheduled

February 6th Harley will have an xray at 8:30 am for puppy count. Then it will be just waiting for labor to start. I am thinking Thursday will be the day.  February 9th at 9 am Yazmen will have a sonogram to confirm pregnancy. I am so excited for two reason. First this is a first litter for Harley and Stewart and I have no idea what they will give us for colors. Secondly Yazmens sonogram will confirm if Miles is able to be a daddy. A first litter for both Miles and Yazmen too. It is a new year with all new parents. Yeah! so very very exciting.

Great week at SML

Yesterday Yazmen and Miles honeymooned.  So looks like puppies in 9 weeks. Yazmen is such a beautiful girl. She is short and very thick. She is built just like her great grandma Bella. Her color is stunning, it is this beautiful blend of cream and apricot swirled together.  I cannot wait to see what she and Miles give us for colors.

We have Harleys pups due around February 16th and Yazmens due about March 9th. We are all so excited to meet these new babies.  These pups should all have amazing wavy fleece coats.

Harley is PREGNANT

Harley had her sonogram this am and she is indeed pregnant. Dr H says it looks like a good size litter.  Good job Stewart. This will be Harley and Stewarts first litter and I am so excited about it. I wish I could have filmed her while they did the sonogram. They put Harley on her back in this V shaped pillow and shave her belly.  She was in heaven. There was her mom Michelle and dad Jerry, me and the vet tech Jodi all rubbing different parts of her and Dr H rubbing this warm jell on her belly. She was in heaven. It was like a day at the spa. Then when we saw 4 pups at once and all got so excited, Harleys tail started wagging happily.  It was a great experience to share with her guardian parents. So looks like puppies arriving about February 16th.

Also Yazmen will be bred the end of this week to either Stewart or Miles.

Elmo update

Elmo had surgery to repair three ruptured discs. He returned home a couple days ago and is recoving as good as expected. He has a ten inch incission down his spine. His back right leg is not working yet. Elmo's guardian mom and dad (James and Megan) are amazing. They have to keep Elmo calm and not let him move around too much.  SO they have gated off a small area in the common room and sleep downstairs with Elmo. They have really rearrainged their lives to accommadate their baby boy. Everytime he goes out it is a chore for sure. Poor little boy can't stand on his right leg or lift it to pee.

Thank you Megan and James for being such wonderful parents to Elmo. It is so clear how much you love him.  Lets hope Elmo soon can use his right leg and is feeling back to his normal self soon.

Elmo needs our prayers

I promise I will do my best to get the puppy pictures up on the site today. I can't wait for everyone to see how they have grown and how cute they are.

Priority today is sending positive thoughts out to our sweet Elmo. Last night he started having a hard time walking. Early this morning his mom and dad said he could no longer feel his legs. THey took him right into Dr. H as soon as he opened. Dr Hutchins knew right away he had a pinched spinal cord. Said they would give him meds and see if it helped, if not he would need surgery. Within an hour it progressed to his front end. Megan and James are driving Elmo to the surgeons right now to try and save him. Please if you are reading this say a prayer for Elmo and his recovery.   I believe in the power of prayer.  Thank you.

Babies due n 9 weeks

Harley and Stewart honeymooned this weekend. This will put the puppies due about February 8th.  Ready for new homes in early April.  THese pups will mature to 30-35 lbs and about 18 inches tall at the shoulders. This mating will produce amazing pups. Mom is docile and submisive, while dad is playful and loyal. 

Give us a call or drop us an email if you are interested in one of Harleys pups. 

Also we still have one red mini pup available.  She will be 8 weeks on the 21st and ready anytime after that.

Still looking for a guardian home for Sophia.  She is doing amazing with her housetraining and loves to cuddle.

(207)499-2989

Christmas puppy available

One of the families on our list decided the time isn't right. They already have a puppy (2 years old) from SML and were looking to get a second one.   After much thought and family meetings they decided they were not all ready for a second pup yet. So for this reason one of Sookies pups is available now.

If you would like to be considered for her please call and we can talk about her and see if she is the right fit for you. She will mature to about 20 lbs.

Also still looking for a guardian family for Sophie.  She is three months old and is amazing. She loves her crate and goes in it to nap during the day. SHe loves to cuddle and give kisses.  We are working on house training and basic commands.   This weekend we will start leash walking. She is so smart and oh so cute.

Call if you would like more information on either of these pups (207)499-2989

Weekend Visits

THis past Saturday I had the pleasure of meeting all of our families for Sookie puppies. Every time we have family day it fills me with so much joy. I love to meet the families and get to know them.  Everyone of them has a story, a dream and a desire to love one of my babies. Watching the joy on their faces when they play with all 6 pups is what keeps me breeding Labradoodles. There a families with just a mom and dad, families with older children and one family with smaller children and the sparkle in the eyes is the same.

I even ran into one of the families the next day at a pet store in So Portland. It was a pleasure to have Deb come up and hug me and my children in the pet store (my daughter was dancing with a bird, while my son and I watched her and laughed). To see her happiness to be out buying supplies for her new four legged boy, really made my night. Thanks Deb.  I can't wait for a couple weeks from now when pups start going home and I  can again be filled with the love these families have for their new pup.

My puppy families should know that I know the joy these pups will bring into your lives and I know how much their joining your family will warm your heart.  Just know that it warms my heart just as much just knowing the joy each pup will bring.

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