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.



Sunday, October 9, 2011

Week Four

The puppies are now four weeks old and changing rapidly! Today was so busy that the puppies should be exhausted I know I am. Today was the weekly weigh in and nail clipping. They now weigh from 4 lb 4 oz to 5 lb. Since they have had some time outside the pen to play and explore they have gotten very vocal.

We had lots of visitors today and as you can see from the pictures they puppies were thrilled to meet some of the people they were named after! Is there anything cuter than puppies and kids?
 The next two pictures are Dalton meeting Dalton

 Below is Gavin meeting Gavin



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