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 26, 2012

Day Thirty Four

I am concerned about Emily. She has so much milk but won't let the puppies nurse. I keep checking her to make sure her breasts aren't getting red or inflamed. I know she is weaning them and I am trying not to interfere but it is worrisome. I cut her food back hoping that will help her to quit producing milk. My poor baby girl.

The puppies had a visitor today. Marion who owns a litter mate to Emily came to get a puppy fix! She fell in love with Pumpkin.

Today's pictures are faces and the tunnel.  First face is Cranberry
 Kennedy, Pumpkin, Mayflower and Pilgrim
 Indian reaching to get picked up.
 Gobblegirl who has the attitude that it is all about her.
 Indian
 Gobblegirl in tunnel and Indian looking on
 Pilgrim
 Mayflower
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  1. ChrisDecember 27, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    Pilgrim and Kennedy are too handsome! I cant wait to see how they grow up. THEY WILL BE KNOCK OUTS.

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  2. ChrisDecember 27, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    oops - Forgot Indian....My favorite BOY

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  3. LisaDecember 27, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    I think I like Cranberry! Of course, I am intrigued by Gobblegirl's all-about-me attitude, too. Can't wait to get my hands on them and get some puppy lovin'! In the meantime, I'll just sit here and chant, "No more Dalmatians, no more Dalmatians..." After a staggering bill at the vet for some routine care for our 3 just before Christmas, I should be able to maintain my willpower!!

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