Announcing Our First Granddogs!

Jean M.
on 12/22/08 4:13 am
Revision on 08/16/12
My husband and I are proud to officially announce the birth of our first granddogs on the evening of December 21, 2008.

Mother: Patch
Father: ????? (could be a Rottweiler, because the black puppies have brown eyebrows
     and hinies, just like a Rottweiler)
Uncles: Georgie & Smoky
Auntie: Polly
The litter is 4 babies, each about 13-3/4 oz, 6-1/2" long:
   1 Brown female with white markings - possible names: Hazel, Meg (Nutmeg) or Penny
   1 Brown male with white markings - possible names: Bruno, Robin, Chutney
   2 Black males with brown markings - possible names: Berry (Blackberry), Jinx

Patch is a wonderful mother - she got them delivered, cleaned up, umbilical cords severed, and nursing without any help (unless you count a lot of worrying on the part of the grandparents).  On the advice of an OH friend, Toni, we put Patch outside to pee today.  She did her business and ran right back to the door, anxious to be reunited with her family.  While she was gone, the babies squeaked in dismay even though their Grammy was cuddling them.

Georgie and Polly haven't actually met their niece and nephews yet.  Maybe in a few days, when we're all a bit more relaxed about our new family situation.  Meanwhile, Patch and the babies have moved from the laundry room into our storage room (my husband covered the shelving out there with chicken wire, so we hope nobody can get into too much mischief - at least for a while).  G&P keep sniffing at the door - they know something's up - and were fascinated by the soiled bedding.

The babies all take after their grandmother, because they LOVE TO EAT.  They wiggle so much, it's hard to photograph them (and they and Patch panic when separated), but here's a shot that shows the line-up:


Patch was a stray (we live in the country, and a**holes drop off unwanted animals here all the time), and we need another pet like we need a hole in the head, but we are SO happy!  Patch and her babies are so sweet, we are truly blessed.

Just had to share!

Jean

Jean McMillan c.2009-2013 - Always a bandster at heart
author of Bandwagon (TM), Strategies for Success  with the Adjustable Gastric Band & Bandwagon Cookery. Bandwagon for Kindle now available on Amazon.  Read my blog at: jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com 

   

 

 

 

carlak
on 12/22/08 4:18 am - Bradenton, FL
Jeanne,
They are so cute and precious. Enjoy!!!! Carla
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linda1019
on 12/22/08 4:20 am - Carmel Valley, CA
So cute, Jean, and thanks for sharing that. 
Seems that Patch found just the right family to adopt.
Happy holidays to you and the granddogs, Carmel Valley Linda
 
Pat R.
on 12/22/08 4:24 am - Sturgis, MI
Oh Jean, they are so cute!  It's obvious that Patch is lovingly taken care of, she's so healthy looking and clean.

Congrats on being Doggie grandparents!!

Pat R.

 
 


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Judy G.
on 12/22/08 4:27 am - Galion, OH

awwww they are so cute and cuddly!! just wait a few weeks and watch out!! they will be into everything!!!! also looks like patches needs a larger area for her and the pups...don't want her laying on them and smothering them to death...even the most careful mothers can lay on their babies....just a hint...

congrats!!

hugs


Jean M.
on 12/22/08 4:55 am
Revision on 08/16/12
Judy,

You're right about them needing a bigger bed.  I check on them frequently to make sure Patch isn't smothering a baby.  From what I read, a child's wading pool is the perfect whelping bed, but just try to find one of those in December.  Not even at the Goodwill Store.  Any suggestions?

thanks,
Jean

Jean McMillan c.2009-2013 - Always a bandster at heart
author of Bandwagon (TM), Strategies for Success  with the Adjustable Gastric Band & Bandwagon Cookery. Bandwagon for Kindle now available on Amazon.  Read my blog at: jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com 

   

 

 

 

Judy G.
on 12/22/08 9:17 am - Galion, OH

ok here is what i used to use when my ****er had puppies...get a sheet of plywood and have it cut into 4 pieces and have it nailed together...makes a nice 4x4 for them all to have plenty of room and these look like good sized pups so you will need a bigger area soon...good luck!!

hugs


Shelia N.
on 12/22/08 4:27 am - Lawndale, NC
Jean,

I can tell someone is a proud Grammy !  Congratulations !  They are *ahhh... so sweet and beautiful*.

Shelia
annette R.
on 12/22/08 4:47 am - ithaca, NY
Jean,

Awww so cute Patch picked the best home for herself and your grandpuppies. You are ALL blessed.

Kisses
Annette
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Karen S.
on 12/22/08 5:17 am - Wailuku, HI
Aloha Jean.....What a fun surprise......grandpuppies!! That little mama is going to be a good one, you can tell.

I have a friend who raises dashshunds and she uses the child's wading pool under her kitchen table for her pups...but sure know it wouldn't be easy to find one this time of year. (I could find one!! But that doesn't help you much....Ha) Try eBay! Maybe you could wall off a corner of the room using cement blocks or something. Put on your thinking cap....I know you'll come up with a light bulb moment!!

Have fun with your news babes!! Such fun to image you with them....lucky everyone!

Aloha nui loa,

Maui Karen
 
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