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| Heidi measuring 92 cms/ 36 inches with 8 days to go! |
As Heidi heads into the final days of her pregnancy, she is gradually
slowing down. She still loves to venture outside with the pack for a quick romp
in the snow, but is keeping more to herself, choosing instead to perch on the
deck and watch everyone else play together. Astonishingly, the pack is being very respectful of Heidi’s
condition, taking care not to crowd her and even allowing her the courtesy of preferred
lounging spots throughout the house.
Heidi’s abdominal area now measures 92 cm/ 36 inches and she continues
to have an amazing appetite. We are pleased that she is enjoying every meal we
place in front of her as it is important for the puppies’ development.
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| Golden Retriever Puppy Fetus - National Geographic |
At this point, the puppies’ coats of fur are fully developed
and they will continue to gain in size in preparation for their birth. During Heidi’s
evening belly rubs which seem to last for hours, it is easy to feel the puppies
moving around. The link below shows a very brief of a Golden Retriever in the womb.
Heidi’s whelping box is ready and waiting however she is
beginning to seek out her own area in the yard to have her babies. We have more
than foot of snow on the ground so it appears she is planning to build an igloo
for her babies. Pregnant moms begin to nest about this time in their pregnancy
and they always seem to prefer a dirty hole in the ground instead of a
spotlessly clean whelping box!
As we head into the homestretch we are looking forward to
the big event with great anticipation.
Stay tuned …..