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The final week--then puppies! UPDATE!!
We are now in the final countdown with 8 days to go until Lyric has her puppies--for those of you who are interested here is what I am doing--today, i set up the whelping box and got all the equipment and towels, etc ready to go. I shaved Lyric's belly today, preferring to do it while she is still comfortable and not in labor. Saturday we go to the reproductive vet for Xrays to do a puppy count. Lyric has gained 8 pounds so that COULD mean 8 pups. (about 3/4 to 1 pound per pup).
Lyric's appetite is back to normal and she is eating like a small horse--I know that after the pups are born she sometimes has a queasy period again, so I am trying to get as much extra weight on as possible now while she still loves to eat. I am getting excited about seeing pups again--it has been 9 months since the last litter was born here.(Not Lyric's but another female I hosted for the breeder--Lyric's last litter was born on Sept. of 2011, so she has had a nice long break.)
Here is Lyric with her sizeable tummy!
UPDATE: Just got back from the vet on 2/2 (My other doodle Mattie's 6th birthday, but the way) and we saw 7 little pups in there! I just hope she finally has some girls! So far, 11 boys, 2 girls, so we have statistics on our side....
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Comment by Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey on February 1, 2013 at 4:17pm -
Only a few more days until puppy breath heaven. I am envious.
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Comment by Kim Starbuck on February 1, 2013 at 6:25am -
Thanks I'm excited too!! I'll be staying tuned :)
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Comment by Doris, Knox & Flash on January 30, 2013 at 8:08pm -
Ginny, thanks for the update and the pics! I hope Lyric's delivery goes smoothly for all of you! Keep us posted!
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Comment by Ginny Nightingale on January 30, 2013 at 7:41pm -
Thank you Ricki--it is a labor of LOVE!!!
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Comment by Ricki and Tara (doodle) on January 30, 2013 at 4:24pm -
OMD! Kim you are so lucky to get one of Lyric's puppies! So jealous!!
Ginny, I can't wait to see the little ones. Lyric looks wonderful, you do such a great job with these mommas!!
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Comment by Donna K & Quincy on January 30, 2013 at 3:52pm -
I want a Lyric puppy too!! I can't wait to see the babies. Lyric looks great, I hope she is resting up!
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Comment by Ginny Nightingale on January 30, 2013 at 3:41pm
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Kim (see below) is going to OWN one of the pups, everyone!! I am so excited for her!! Yippee!!! And yes--all cream to apricot is predicted, but there could be a surprise or two--doodles are like that, aren't they!?
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Comment by Allyson, Peri & Taquito on January 30, 2013 at 2:43pm
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Lyric is beautiful - and she looks so happy. I think it sounds very cool that you could get more involved with breeding - I love hearing your stories about a good breeding program - wish all breeders were like yours (or you - maybe in future)!
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Comment by Nancy, Ned, and Clancy on January 30, 2013 at 2:41pm -
Thanks so much for posting and for adding to your post with more detail. I can't wait for the pups -- how many, color, coat, sex. They are all supposed to be creams aren't they? And that you might co-own one is very cool!.
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Comment by Kim Starbuck on January 30, 2013 at 1:42pm
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wow she looks great!! excited!!
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