Regalgoldens Golden Retrievers

Our sweet pups are officially two weeks old and doing incredibly well! Everyone is tipping the scales at over 3 lbs and gaining beautifully. Big changes this week: Their eyes opened mid-week, which is always such a magical milestone. We’re still weighing them twice a day, but that will soon shift to once daily, and eventually to weekly checks once they start solid food. By mid to late next week, we’ll begin introducing the puppies to solid food for the first time. Their first meals will include a nutritious blend of ground turkey with bone, organ meats, goat’s milk, and pre- and probiotics. It’s always a comical and heartwarming moment—they tend to walk right into the food bowl, get completely covered, and more often than not, fall asleep mid-meal right in the dish! Their first few feedings usually end with a much-needed bath.  Mani-Pedis All Around!  Olivia’s puppies have been getting their nails trimmed every 5 days, starting within the first 24 hours after birth. Regular na...

Olivia's puppies at almost 1 week old. Today marks one week since Olivia and Jazz’s beautiful puppies made their arrival—and what a week it’s been! These little ones are already turning into chunkers, with the boys tipping the scales at over 2 lbs and the girls not far behind. During these early days, our pups spend all their time in the whelping box located right in our bedroom. That way, I can respond quickly if one of them wanders away from Olivia overnight—something our families watching the 24/7 camera may have seen me do! Since puppies can’t hear or see for up to 12 days after birth, it's important to gently guide them back to mom to nurse when needed. Olivia has been an incredibly attentive mother, only stepping away for short bathroom breaks during the first week. As we move into week two, she’s starting to take slightly longer breaks. Just yesterday, she ventured out into our large backyard for a quick bit of exercise—scanning the area like a pro for any “predators” (c...

9 Robust puppies. Five boys and 4 girls! It looks like Olivia's pups were excited to start their adventures! I was at a canine eye clinic yesterday morning, as this appointment had been booked months ago. Our breeding dogs have their eyes checked annually by an ophthalmologist to ensure they do not have any inheritable eye diseases. Anyway, Olivia began her contractions just 10 minutes before I arrived home. We had about 20 minutes to make any last-minute preparations, and then the first little boy was born — Mr. Peat Moss (brown collar), a very robust fellow! He was followed by: Miss Radish (magenta collar) Mr. Basil (green collar) Miss Blueberry (blue collar) Mr. Carrot (orange collar) Miss Chile Pepper (red collar) Mr. Squash (yellow collar) Miss Eggplant (purple collar) and finally, Mr. Rhubarb (pink collar). Our Garden Litter, Jazz & Olivia 2025 Litter! Olivia and her pups about half way through birthing. All pups were roughly the same weight. Birthing began just after 1:0...

Olivia's puppy x-ray We’re excited to share that our sweet, Olivia, is expecting 9 puppies this coming weekend! We just had her X-ray done, and it confirmed a healthy and full litter of nine. Olivia is doing beautifully—calm, content, and showing all the signs of a seasoned mama preparing for her big day. As we get everything ready for her whelping, we’re filled with anticipation and gratitude for the safe arrival of these little ones. Stay tuned for puppy updates soon!  Olivia with 4 days to go until pups arrive❤️❤️

Olivia Day 56 Pre -Parturition As we head into Olivia's final week of pregnancy, we can see that she is now slowing down! She’s still interested in the chipmunks, birds, and squirrels—just like the other dogs—but she’s less inclined to even attempt chasing them. She is currently eating four smaller meals a day, as she’s growing quite large. Her original waistline was 27 inches (68.6 cm), and this morning she measured 35.5 inches (90.2 cm). We’ve now set up her birthing box—called a whelping box—in our bedroom. We’re all ready for the big day... or should I say night? Dogs often give birth overnight. This preference is rooted in their survival instincts, prompting them to seek out quiet, secluded places—conditions more likely to be found under the cover of darkness. In the wild, they would dig a burrow or find a sheltered spot, typically in a dark or hidden area, to create a safe, den-like space for their puppies. Once the puppies are born, we set up a 24/7 camera so the expectant f...

Olivia looking a pretty as ever. Olivia – Day 49 (Pre-Parturition) Olivia has been visibly showing for a couple of weeks now, and her baby bump continues to grow—currently measuring 32 inches (81.3 cm). She still eats three meals a day and never lets me forget when it’s time! It’s become routine for her to march straight to the refrigerator, sit down, and give me a look—first at me, then at the fridge, then back at me. She’s always right on time when I check the clock! Lately, she’s been seeking extra belly rubs and plenty of cuddles, just like many expectant moms at this stage. Despite her growing bump, Olivia remains her energetic self—playing with the pack and chasing chipmunks in the yard. She hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down just yet! It’s fascinating to note that unborn puppies are capable of sensing touch when their mother is petted during pregnancy, as a dog’s sense of touch begins developing before birth. Studies show that puppies born to mothers who were regularly pette...

Olivia sporting her baby bump.  Olivia - Day 42 Pre-Parturition Olivia has always had a voracious appetite, consuming her meals at a rapid pace. She is acutely aware of her feeding schedule, anticipating mealtimes to the minute. Over the past couple of weeks, Olivia has been enjoying three daily meals, a departure from our typical practice, but one necessitated by her evident hunger. Her diet continues to consist of a healthy regimen of fresh foods, including a variety of proteins, puréed vegetables, farm-fresh eggs, folic acid, and pre- and probiotics. As Olivia's abdomen expands, measuring 76 cm (30 inches), her capacity for food will diminish, prompting us to increase the frequency of her meals while reducing the portion size of each. National Geographic embryo at 25 days of gestation. The provided image from National Geographic depicts an embryo at 25 days of gestation, approximately the stage captured during Olivia's recent ultrasound on day 27. From day 35 onward, the dev...

Tulip’s Puppies Celebrate Their 7-Week Milestone! Another week has flown by, and it's hard to believe these puppies are already 7 weeks old. For the most part, they've been a very quiet litter. Don't get me wrong, they have their moments of boundless energy, running around in circles like little tornadoes. But compared to some of my more "vocal" litters at this age, these pups have been relatively calm. They love attention and cuddles, which is a delight for us humans. The big adventure this week was the trip to the vet for their health checkups. I'm happy to report they received a clean bill of health and were a big hit at the clinic. However, I'm always on guard at the veterinary hospital, as that's where sick dogs go. So we quickly wheeled the crates into the exam room on a trolley, making sure to keep all other dogs and people clear of my pups. This time of year, the threats of kennel cough and parvo are ever-present. The puppies weren't sure a...

  Six Weeks of Cuteness: Puppy Birthday Bash! What a week it's been! The pups are exploring a much larger area now, and Tulip remains as attentive as ever, watching over and caring for her puppies. We've been letting them out into our kitchen or foyer to give them extra space to run around, where we can also engage with each one. The communal saucer they eat from is getting crowded, so we've separated them into two groups, with four pups per saucer. Some moms may want to stop nursing at this stage, but Tulip keeps returning to her "built-in milk truck" multiple times a day. As a special treat, Tulip gets a dehydrated duck or chicken foot daily. She immediately takes it to the whelping box and leaves it for the puppies, but I have to remove it and assure her that it's her treat. Then she'll wander around with it in her mouth until she finds a quiet spot to enjoy munching on it.    At this age, it's important to start exposing the puppies to stimulation,...

Tulip’s Puppies Turn 5 Weeks Old Today – Growing Fast and Full of Cuteness! Wow, time is certainly flying by! It always amazes me how quickly these little puppies are developing. At just 5 weeks old, the puppies are already averaging 8.5 lbs—up from around 6 lbs last week! They’re eating three meals a day, with each pup consuming about 3.75 oz per meal. The biggest change this week is how social they’re becoming. The pup are starting to interact more with each other and with humans. When they hear a human voice or spot a hand, they excitedly move toward it, eager to engage. It’s such a joy to watch their personalities begin to shine! This week also marks the start of housetraining. Puppies don’t like to soil where they sleep, so we’ve introduced a tray with an incontinence pad. About 80% of the time, they use it to go to the bathroom—such a smart group already! Tulip is still very hands-on with her puppies, always staying close to them and offering care, but she’s also taking a little ...