Tulip & Storm's Litter – Five Weeks Old Already!

Five Weeks of Fun and Growing Independence!

Time is flying by, and I don't want to jinx it, but this has been one of the easiest litters so far. The puppies are thriving, eating exceptionally well, sleeping soundly, and, as many of you have seen on our 24/7 puppy camera, spending their waking hours playing, wrestling, and engaging together. Their little personalities will become more apparent over the next couple of weeks, and it's so much fun watching them interact with one another.

Tulip continues to be an outstanding mother. While she still checks on them frequently, nurses them, and keeps a watchful eye over the litter, she's also enjoying a little more well-deserved time to herself. She has been spending more time with her adult pack.

One of the highlights this week was a special visit from Dad, Storm. Tulip remained her protective self, carefully supervising the introduction, but she allowed Storm to quietly peek in on his youngsters. Storm was not invited to visit but he has always been so smart and opening baby gates to get to where he want's to be. So, when we were not watching he opened the baby gate to the living room where the pups are, introduced himself to his puppies and then took a nap.

If Mother Nature cooperates, this weekend we'll introduce the puppies to the great outdoors for the very first time! Their first adventure outside is always one of our favourite milestones. Most puppies are a little hesitant for the first few minutes as they experience grass beneath their feet, the breeze on their faces, and all the new sights, sounds, and smells. Before long, curiosity takes over, and they're happily exploring every corner of their new world.

The forecast is calling for quite a bit of rain this weekend, so if the weather doesn't cooperate, we'll simply postpone their big outdoor debut until next week. A little sunshine makes that first experience much more enjoyable.

This week we've also expanded their indoor play area and introduced a designated toilet area. It usually takes just a few days for the puppies to understand the concept, but once they do, they're surprisingly clean little animals. They naturally begin keeping their sleeping area separate from their bathroom area, making life much easier for both the puppies and us!

Once they're spending more time outdoors, they'll have even more opportunities to explore. We'll introduce them to a puppy tunnel, a crate for confidence building, and a variety of safe surfaces and enrichment activities. More than anything, though, they simply love running, chasing one another, and discovering the world together.

The next three weeks will be filled with new experiences, growing confidence, and lots of memorable firsts. Watching these little puppies blossom into curious, happy, and confident Golden Retrievers is truly one of the greatest joys of breeding.

Stay tuned…

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...

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...

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.....

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