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Dutch & Fiona’s Puppies — Four Weeks Old!

Wobbly Steps & Wagging Tails! For families getting a puppy from this litter, if you’ve been tuning into the puppy webcam, you’ve probably noticed major changes: The puppies are walking confidently, with the occasional wobbly step. They’re becoming stronger and more coordinated each day. Toys have been added to encourage exploration, play, and motor development—and they’re loving it! Their interactions with each other are now more intentional: gentle pawing, tiny growls, clumsy pounces, and plenty of snuggles. This is the magical age when they discover that siblings make the best toys. Today was an especially big milestone—the puppies have officially moved out of our bedroom and into the living room. This allows them to: Enjoy bright, natural sunlight, Experience more household sights and sounds, Have extra room to stretch, explore, and play. Fiona is also delighted. She now has a larger space to roam and a bit more freedom while still keeping an eye on her pups. And on our end, fee...

Three Weeks Old — A Big Milestone for Fiona and Dutch’s Puppies!

Today marks a special milestone for our puppies from Dutch and Fiona— they’re three weeks old! The puppies have begun eating on their own, a big step in their early development. Fiona is still nursing, but less frequently now, as the puppies transition to solid food. Because her milk supply was limited, we’ve been bottle-feeding to supplement their nutrition over the past few weeks. Now that they’re confidently eating on their own, it’s wonderful to see them thriving and growing stronger every day. At three weeks, puppies start showing more awareness of their surroundings. Their little legs are steadier, their eyes and ears are fully open, and their curiosity is blooming. They’re beginning to interact with one another — playful tumbles, wagging tails, and the sweetest attempts at barking! And as for Fiona… she’s quite happy with this new stage too — especially because she gets to enjoy all the leftovers once the puppies are done eating! Stay tuned.....

A Big Week for Dutch and Fiona's Puppies!

Two weeks old today! Fiona's puppies are now two weeks old, and what an exciting stage this is! Every day brings new changes as the puppies grow stronger, more aware, and even more adorable (if that’s possible). At this age, the biggest milestone is that their eyes are now open! Though their vision is still a bit blurry, they’re beginning to see the world for the first time — mostly shapes, light, and movement. Over the next week, their eyesight will continue to sharpen, and they’ll start recognizing their littermates, their mom, and of course, us humans. The puppies are also becoming more mobile. Their wobbly little legs are gaining strength as they start to scoot, crawl, and even attempt to stand. It’s amazing to watch how quickly they go from tiny, sleepy newborns to curious explorers. Fiona is doing a wonderful job keeping everyone clean, warm, and fed. Although she doesn't have the milk supply we hoped for, we are supplementing by bottle feeding at least once daily. The p...

Dutch and Fiona’s Puppies – One Week Old Today!

Happy One Week Birthday! Fiona’s journey into motherhood has been nothing short of remarkable. After a long and exhausting 14-hour labour , she safely delivered 12 beautiful puppies . As the final hours stretched on, both Fiona and I were completely spent. Sadly, the last few pups became our little angels due to the extended delivery time. Despite every effort — providing oxygen and stimulation — we were unable to revive them. As heartbreaking as that was, we are deeply grateful to have nine strong, healthy puppies now thriving under Fiona’s care. This first week has brought its share of challenges. Fiona developed metritis , a uterine infection likely caused by the strain of her prolonged labour. She has been on antibiotics and is recovering well, but the infection initially impacted her milk production. To ensure the pups received the nutrition they needed, we began bottle feeding every 2–3 hours around the clock . Thankfully, the puppies ada...

Fiona & Dutch’s Autumn Litter 2025!

Dutch and Fiona's puppies arrived! Introducing Fiona & Dutch’s Autumn Litter 2025 We are thrilled to share that Dutch and Fiona has welcomed her first litter on Wednesday October 22nd! She was expecting 12 puppies, and although we sadly lost three little angels after a long 14-hour labour, we are overjoyed to have nine healthy, robust pups — three girls and six boys . Fiona has been an exceptional first-time mom, instinctively knowing what to do and bonding with her puppies immediately. Meet our Autumn Litter, in birth order: 🍂 Miss Kale – Purple collar 🍂 Miss Spice – Orange collar 🍂 Mr. Acorn – Brown collar 🍂 Mr. Apple Pie – Red collar 🍂 Mr. Gourd – Green collar 🍂 Mr. Twilight – Black collar 🍂 Mr. Frost – Light Blue collar 🍂 Mr. Sunrise – Yellow collar 🍂 Miss Mushroom – White collar We can’t wait to share more updates as these little ones grow! Stay...

Fiona – Day 59 (Pre-Parturition)

Fiona's Pregnancy X-ray Puppy Watch Begins .....Dutch and Fiona Litter! Fiona and I visited our vet this morning, and as you can see from the X-ray, she’s expecting a large litter! Care to guess how many? She’s now enjoying five to six small meals a day — there’s not much room left in there for big portions! To keep her hydrated and nourished, she’s getting homemade bone broth along with her prenatal vitamins, probiotics, and a variety of fresh raw foods. She’s also taken a real liking to lightly seared liver. At this stage, the puppies are fully developed and could safely arrive at any time. They’ve finished most of their development and are simply growing bigger each day. Puppies are born with their eyes closed, which typically open around ten days after birth. It’s easy to feel them moving now — they’re quite active and growing rapidly. We’ll continue to pamper Fiona and keep her as comfortable as possible as we await the big day ! We’ve also begun monitoring her te...

Fiona – Day 56 (Week 8 – Pre-Parturition Update)

One more week to go! The puppies’ skeletons are fully developed and can now be seen clearly on ultrasound or X-ray , which we have scheduled for this coming Saturday. Fiona has lost the fur on her abdomen , which is normal and helps the puppies nurse more easily. She has also begun preparing for birth — nesting behaviours are now evident. This is when soon-to-be mommas seek out quiet spaces, dig, or scratch at bedding. Indoors, this often translates to scratching her dog bed or entering the whelping box which she hasn't really accepted yet! We have a spotlessly clean and quiet area ready for her delivery. A few days after the pups are born, we’ll set up the 24/7 camera , so families awaiting a Dutch × Fiona puppy can watch them grow from birth! Fiona has definitely slowed down over the past couple of days . With a HUGE belly , there’s less room for food, so we’ve adjusted to five sma...

Fiona – Day 50 (Week 7 – Pre-Parturition Update)

Seriously! This is not my best angle! Around day 50 , the puppies’ skeletons are now fully ossified and continue to strengthen each day. By this stage, their major organs have formed, and they’re beginning to look like tiny, perfectly formed puppies. Their bones are becoming more defined, and their size continues to increase quickly. Fiona’s abdomen is now noticeably enlarged , and her nipples have become more prominent as her body prepares for nursing. She’s enjoying three meals a day and seems quite pleased about it — although she appears a little puzzled about her growing belly! We often catch her glancing back at her rear end as if wondering why she’s gaining so much weight. This being her first litter , her curiosity is understandable. Her abdomen now measures approximately 33 inches (83.82 cm) , and it seems to expand a little more each day. Next Saturday , Fiona will have an x-ray to determine how many puppies she’...

Fiona – Day 44 (Week 6 – Pre-Parturition)

Fiona and Dutch Puppies! The puppies’ growth is now progressing rapidly! We’ve entered the final third of Fiona’s pregnancy — a phase when the puppies will gain about three-quarters of their total birth weight. Their first skeletal structures are already ossified, meaning they can now be seen on x-rays. Amnion: The amnion is the innermost membrane that completely surrounds each embryo. The fetus rests safely within it, cushioned and protected from external influences — much like floating in a gentle waterbed. This fluid environment allows the puppies to move freely, which is vital for healthy muscle and joint development. The amniotic fluid is also swallowed and digested repeatedly by the fetus, helping the digestive system mature. Yolk Sac: Unlike in birds, the canine yolk sac doesn’t contain nutrients, only a clear serous fluid. However, a temporary yolk sac placenta forms, allowing contact with the uterus and contributing to the puppies’ early nourishment. The yolk...