Maizie had her puppies this afternoon....NINE of them! David Aalders called around dinner time to say Maizie started delivering the first puppy about 12:45 and continued to have them all through the afternoon. Maizie and all the pups are doing fine. All nine pups are little chocolate wonders. Even as newborns their coats are glistening.Don Aalders must be beside himself. He wanted to be there when the pups were born and he is in Virginia visiting his son. He has had his reservation in for a male puppy that he's already named "Newt"! I know Jimmy and I are so excited and hope to drive over to the Eastern Shore soon to have a peek at the little darlings. In seven weeks we are looking forward to bringing one of the females home to live with us.
I told Luther he was now a Daddy Dog. He did give me a look of amazement but I doubt he comprehended what I was talking about (although he does understand more than you realize). I hope the litter got the best features that both dogs had to offer. One of the reasons I'm so excited is that both dogs are exceptional. Their dispositions are exactly what you'd want in a dog--kind, loyal, intelligent, perceptive, fast learners, etc.--true lab qualities. Both have their Master titles and are outstanding athletes in the hunt field. These should be some wonderful talented dogs that I pray go to kind and loving homes. I can honestly say that having Luther has been a highlight in this household and having one of his pups--and Maizie's--is going to be icing on the cake!
Bless your heart, Maizie. I hope you get a decent nights rest. You've got 9 little pups to care for and that's more than a full-time job.
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