Maks is one of a small number of Dalmatians worldwide that carries two copies of the desirable SLC2A9 gene therefore every puppy he produces will have one copy of the gene and therefore Low Uric Acid (LUA)! Emily has one copy of the LUA gene so we expect some of these puppies to have two copies! This beautiful litter is the result of breeding an outcrossed female back to her sire. I believe that homozygous puppies from this litter will be very useful in incorporating the LUA gene in other bloodlines. They are very healthy and consistent.



Monday, September 12, 2011

Day One

The puppies are one day old and doing great. Bizzi is very protective of her puppies and will not allow the other dogs to even sneak a peek. Every one is respecting her wishes except Gambit. She insists on peeking everytime she gets a chance.

I tried to put neck bands on them but the band aren't working out very well for me this time. The bands are probably 4 years old and the adhesive is not very sticky now. I will have to figure something else out. Here are a couple of pictures of them at one day old.




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  1. JennSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    OH that Gambit! :-) Glad to see that things went well! Can't wait to watch the pups grow up! I wish I was close enough to come visit!

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