Regalgoldens Golden Retrievers

Maddie, Day 61 (pre-parturition) How many puppies can you count?   Above is an x-ray of Maddie’s tummy. It’s pretty loaded with puppies and not much room for food, however you wouldn’t know it by the size of her appetite! Maddie continues to blossom as her tummy has expanded to a whopping 35.5 inches or 90 cms. Heading into her final few days of pregnancy, Maddie is just as sweet and loving as ever. I’m not sure how she managed it, but last night she climbed up on the bed at 4:30 a.m. wanting some belly rubs and a cuddle, so needless to say, I obliged her. Maddie seems content just to relax and watch the other dogs play! With just a few more days left to go, the whelping area has been prepared for the big event. We will continue to monitor Maddie daily and provide further updates as soon as there is any news. The puppies could be born safely now but it is best that they stay warm and cozy for now and wait till the big day ...

Maddie, Day 53 (pre-parturition) Our calm Miss Maddie! As Maddie heads into the final ten days of her pregnancy, she is definitely slowing down and there is certain calmness about her. She continues to enjoy everything that life has to offer, but just in moderation. And she sure has a waddle in her walk these days! The one thing about Maddie that isn’t slowing down is her appetite. Typically as the puppies grow, there is less room for larger meals so we provide smaller meals throughout the day. However, Maddie hasn’t followed the norm; she is eating slower than usual but other than that, she has a great appetite! This is about the time that Maddie will focus on nesting. She will begin to seek out that perfect spot in the yard where she intends her puppies to be born. In the evenings, she continues to “demand” constant belly rubs and now we can feel the puppies when she is flat on her back. At this stage, the puppies’ coats of fur are fully developed and t...