This was a co-breeding with Karen Rude from Lakewood Labradors using the last of her frozen semen from her highly accomplished Yellow Sire “Higgins”, who was born in 1998. We understood that there was a chance of a smaller litter with a surgical implant of frozen semen.
Happy Girl!
“Lizzie” is our beautiful yellow girl with nice conformation, a gentle, silly temperament, and all of her genetic clearances. How could we go wrong? So we went ahead with it!
On March 21, 2023 Lizzie had 2 beautiful, big, healthy puppies. 1 Male and 1 Female. Of course, we were hoping for a few more, but are so grateful for these two and their healthy, happy Mama!
Check back weekly, as I will be posting updates and pictures as they grow. Both puppies are spoken for already.
Five hours after their birth. Lizzie wasn’t quite sure about any of it.2 days old. Lizzie should be kicking into Mother Mode soon.
Lizzie is listening for those pesty Border Terrier girls that want to get in the box and help! Everybody around here loves puppy time and are more than happy to assist the new Mama!“I prefer to sit and feed”4.5 days old and baby boy is getting his pigment in already. He should have a nice black nose!Baby Girl at 4.5 days old. If you look close, you can see that her Left ear is wet. Big brother loves to suck on her ear!
1 Week Later….
The story of Jack and Jill continues. Both puppies are thriving, content, and gaining weight! Lovely babies!
Lizzie is a very happy Mama and now is keeping her babes clean and well fed.Jack at 1 week oldJill at 1 week oldWe added a neck pillow to the whelping box. It has become a favorite for climbing on and sleeping comfortably.Well, we knew it would happen…Journey snuck in the box and wants to feed the babies…The Rushwind girls always share responsibility of a new litter. Everything is good.
April 10, 2023 Jack and Jill are almost 3 weeks old…the time is flying by, but we are enjoying these babes!
“Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water…..”Baby Jill, (now named Rosie)
This is baby Jack at 3 weeks old.
How cute is this? Big Jack He won’t fit in the pail for long.“Jack”
The next set of photos are of Jill – Rosie at 3 weeks
“Getting tired of this…..” Rosie at 3 weeksJack (L) and Rosie (R) at 4 weeks old
Miss Rosie… sweet and innocent. 4.5 weeks old.“Are we sassy, or just yawning, Rosie?”Rosie 4.5 weeks old“BIG JACK” at 4.5 weeks old. We just woke him from his nap.“Silly Jack”We always seem to catch the babies in a yawn! This is Jack!Rosie and Jack will be 6 weeks old in 2 days!
“We are really busy now!” The puppies love being outside learning new skills.
On rainy, cold days we have lots of stuff to do inside.
A few days ago we moved to our new apartment in the big kennel. Almost 6 weeks old.
“Jack” working on his show stack. Beautiful puppy!“Rosie” doing pretty good at 6 weeks!Rosie’s Mom, Natalie, comes to visit as often as she can….Rosie with her bonnet on. Following are various pictures taken between 6 and 7 weeks old.
Hangin’ with the big dogs!RosieSacked out Jack!Sweet RosieJackJackJack at 7 weeksWishing All Mother’s a Happy Mother’s Day! Especially my Mom, Lizzie! LOVE; Big JackJackRosieRosie at 7 weeksHappy Mother’s Day to all of my Moms. LOVE; RosiePuppy visitors. Olivia and LenoraRosie was intrigued by Lenora… Love this one!Loaded and ready for our car ride to the Vet.Arriving at the Stillwater Vet for our 8 week health checks and shots.
Big JackPlaytime.. they have almost outgrown this one!Beautiful and precious “Rosie”. 8.5 weeksBig Jack at 8.5 weeks. “What a yummy puppy!”May 20, 2023 Pick up Day has arrived. And she’s off… to start her new life with Natalie. There was a lot of excitement at Rushwind on Saturday! Have a wonderful life, “Rosie”! Thank you Natalie, for coming along on this Puppy Journey with us!
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