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.



Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Day Three - Super Dog!

Today I started the neurological stimulation. You can read about it in the link below.

http://breedingbetterdogs.com/pdfFiles/articles/early_neurological_stimulation_en.pdf

While Bizzi was outside with Maks and Lila I took the opportunity to introduce the litter to their grandfather Garrett. He was interested in smelling them and gave them a kiss or two and he was happy. Gambit has been nearly frantic since the puppies came but Bizzi was not comfortable when Gambit tried to sneak a peek at them. I took the opportunity to let Gambit meet them too while Bizzi was outside. I only let her with them for a minute but she seemed much happier after she saw them.

At this point all the puppies do is eat and sleep so there really isn't much to tell. Gambit won't leave them to eat so I have to feed her in the pool. In a day or two she will be ready to leave them for small amounts of time but for now she will only leave them to go out to relieve herself.

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  1. LaDonnaSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    They all look so strong and healthy. Very uniform in size.

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  2. cjm622September 15, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    They all look beautiful... And what a Mom.

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