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.



Thursday, December 6, 2012

Day Fourteen

Today the puppies turned 2 weeks old. That meant toe nail trim day.  I cut their toenails every week so they don't scratch Emily's soft belly when they are nursing. Plus it gets them accustomed to having their feet handled.

We took some head shots which are out of focus and poor lighting but I am too tired to try again.  You can get an idea of what they look like. Eyes are just starting to open on some of them.


Pumpkin

Pilgrim

Macy

Indian

Cranberry

Gobblegirl

Mayflower

Kennedy
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  1. Carol and JackDecember 7, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    They are so sweet. Each one is cuter than the next. Thanks so much for posting the pictures.
    Carol and Jack

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