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, December 10, 2012

Day Eighteen

The puppies are growing quickly and getting curious about their surroundings. I have gotten hearing responses from some of them and I hope that I will know more about hearing in another week.  They are 18 days old but are acting more like they are 15 days old. That probably doesn't make any sense but after raising many litters I know what to expect daily. They have been behind schedule since birth. It could be that they were born 3 days before they were due. I am sure they will catch up soon. They are active and plump. They are still very quiet which is wonderful! I have heard a couple of them bark at each other which always makes me laugh. The first two pictures are of Cranberry exploring.




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