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, December 5, 2012

Day Thirteen

I have been very lax in posting to this blog for that I am sorry. I will try to do better now that they are starting to look like puppies! As I do with all my litter I have been doing the Super Dog exercises on the puppies. If you are not familiar with that here is a link to explain it. http://breedingbetterdogs.com/pdfFiles/articles/early_neurological_stimulation_en.pdf

Here are a few pictures I took today.




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  1. ChrisDecember 6, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Wow! They are really growing. I want one. Can I have Pumpkin :)

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  2. LisaDecember 6, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    The puppies are looking great! Emily must be doing a good job raising her family. I'm lucky that, although not coming to our house, one of these puppies may be joining my sister's family. The more spotty dogs, the merrier!!

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