Day 5

Here is the gallery. I will be adding to it as the day goes.

The pups are now all gaining approximately a full ounce or more in a 24 hour period. They most times find mom and they sleep solidly between feedings giving mom a time to rejuvenate and rest. They are doing well and so is Rain though she can be picky at times.

I am juggling my exercise and doing bare minimum. As I type, I am alone. Nathan napping, Dennis sleeping and me doing all of it till Dennis gets up.

Dennis has a cpap machine and he used it last night and Rain didn't even blink. So, that works.

I am in so much of a hurry that I want their eyes open but that will be in a couple of weeks. We want what we want.

Here is the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. I add to them as the day goes on. 

Puppies literally melt into my hands when I hold them. They are very trusting.

Day 4

Here is the gallery.

The pups are all gaining about 1 ounce in a 24 period. This is a great weight gain. The last one - the tri is gaining about 6/8oz. I used to fret about such things but I don't any longer as I realize often that means that one slightly gaining less is meant to be small so I no longer worry. I am terrible at fretting in the early stages but no concerns are here. They are vocal, lively, eating and sometimes smacking their lips and are all visibly getting a round tummy. They sleep solid between feedings. This is an indicator that they are getting full and have no issues. That she had milk since day one is a great thing as pups are not trying to eat constantly which wears out moms. 

With all that being said, they are doing exceedingly well. 

We have a black sky so need to shut down. The other blog will be done later. 

Here is the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how YouTube sets it up. 

Rain Pups Going on Day 3

Here is the gallery and I will add to it throughout the day.

Mom has loose stools still. That is normal. About day 10 and over each day it will improve. That is how it goes. 

Pups are all gaining. The tri boy was gaining the least and now he has played catch up gaining 5/8oz overnight. That is how it happens. You sleep more, you gain less but when you are hungry you find that milk bar. All the pups are doing really well. They are active. They sleep well and are noisy when they need mom.

Momma is still trying to hide them especially now as she hears dogs in the hallway as Sage is in heat. That just happened today. I put Saffron out with her so she is not alone.

The pups are vocal when they want mom. She is a lucky 1st time mom as they sleep inbetween. This allows pups to gain and mom to replenish her milk and give her a break. When they sleep, she comes out to me or lays in her fave bed. 

I had a tough time taking videos today as Olive was vocal when Nathan went for his shower. Now that it is quiet, I am blogging. Can't win but I will do some more and share throughout the day.

Here is the videos. Be sure to check out the short videos and the longer ones. There are 2 links but that is how Youtube sets it up. 

Day 2

Here is the gallery. I will add to it as the day goes on.

She needs a comb out and I will do that in a bit. She is confident and while pups are sleeping, she is chilling in her fave bed. I need to get another for her so she always has a clean one. Pups are eating well when they can sleep between feedings. 

Her bowels are loose which is normal. She is eating though she didn't eat overnight. She did eat starter mousse this morning - an entire can. She adores duck treats, I have to get more. She is a happy gal.

The pups were weighed this morning and they continue to gain. They can be often heard slurping while they eat. It is a riot. 

The black one is no longer black but a tri colour. The beige is bleeding through and under the tail is light. If you remember that pup appeared solid black when born with no markings. How things change in just a day.

These pups are interesting. Eyes and ears closed at this stage but usually you have to condition them to human hands. These pups, all 4 melt and snuggle into your hands. Without those senses, they trust and enjoy.

The videos will be uploaded soon and throughout the day. I am just trying to get coffee in me and wake up. Look at the shorts and the longer videos. 

Almost a Half a Day Old

I am adding to the gallery each time I take photos.

See the gallery. Be sure to check out videos and the shorts.

I just took their weights and across the board they all gained which is usually unheard of at this age. Usually they hold their own or lose a tiny bit waiting for mom's milk to come in but mom's milk must be in and more times than not they find the milk stations on their own.

She is attentive. It is obvious how in love she is with them - a proud momma and a 1st time mom. 

She is also eating a ton. 

I am impressed. 

Update on Rain

Happy Rain - eating well. Pups are eating well and they are vocal when they can't find mom. She is amazing! The pups are actually too!

Starting to upload the videos.

Pups Are Here

1st looks like her with 4 white feet - dark brown sable. She was born at 954am. She weighs 5-5/8oz 163g

Here is the gallery and it will be added to as they come. 

Videos will be uploaded when we are done. 

Rain is attentive, cleaning and this first puppy is eating so well, you can hear her eating.

Second puppy born at 1032am is a boy, same colour as Rain. No blaze or cream feet. He weighs 6-6/8oz 181g/

Third pup is a boy. He was born at 1056am. 1paw with tip - looks like Rain, He weighs 6-2/8oz 197g

4th pup is a boy born at 1122am and weighs 5-7/8oz 167g

Here are the 4 - 3 boys 1 girl - 3 colour of mom - 1, I think black or will be darker than the rest. It needs to dry 1st.

It Will Be Today

Poor thing is vomiting. Won't take a duck treat and emptying her bowels so I am cleaning her. I have a couple of groomings to do today so may be interesting fitting them in. 

You can get me on my phone im messages or in messenger. Comments may happen here. I was able to. I don't know.

Temps

Her temps went down to 98.1 - probably the lowest it will go and now it is 98.9, It does a distinct drop then goes back up. What does that mean? Usually amd everything is usual 12 to 24 hours till pups. I am hoping today but it may be in the wee hours. I have dogs to groom tomorrow so we shall see. It is not something we control.

Her Temps

I am so bummed about only Rain having pups that I am falling down on the job but won't after they arrive. 

She is still sitting at 100f in temps so maybe not yet. Stay tuned.

Temps

Still in 100s as of this morning. We are looking for 98f

She Has Puppies Coming

According to the xray - there are 4 pups due anytime now.

Tie

1st Tie ever :-) June 26, 2026

Rain Tied 8 minutes Ended at 942am Day 7

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2nd Tie June 27, 2026

937am till 947am 11 minutes Day 8

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3rd Tie June 28,2026

707pm till 719pm 12 minutes Day 9

on June 29 and June 3o she declined in a huge way.