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.



Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Day Twenty Six

The hard part of raising a litter is just beginning. The puppies are getting more active and also getting steadier on their legs. I noticed today that many of them have learned to stand with their back legs under them rather than stretched out. When they eat from Emily they are laying with their legs stretched out. That doesn't work so well when they are eating from a pan. It is very interesting watching them learn. I am also getting a glimpse of their personalities. Now if I only didn't have a full time job.....
 
They are still not coming out to potty consistently. When they do I am very happy!
 
Here is Kennedy with puppy food on his nose.
Playtime
Pumpkin
That can't be comfortable
 
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  1. ChrisDecember 19, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    They are geting soooo cute!!! I can't wait to see them again and I may just have to put Pumpkin in my purse when I leave.

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    1. UnknownDecember 19, 2012 at 9:56 AM

      I like Pumpkin too!!! So I will help you steal her ;)

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