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.



Saturday, September 17, 2011

Day Six

Not much happened in the life of the puppies today. Still just eating and sleeping and growing like weeds. I am still concerned about the fact that the puppies aren't draining the rear nipple less breast. After all the other ones are empty they will nurse that one if they are still hungry but that usually isn't the case. However, Holly did nurse from it for a long time so she is my favorite one today! Below are just a few pictures taken today and one of Holly (blue collar) nursing.


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