Annie's pregnancy diary 2016
26 May 2016
The eye test is the one health test that has to be repeated annually and I'm pleased to say that Annie passed her today. The results are notoriously slow to show on the Kennel Club health test results database so I always email a copy direct to them, rather than waiting.
The eye test is the one health test that has to be repeated annually and I'm pleased to say that Annie passed her today. The results are notoriously slow to show on the Kennel Club health test results database so I always email a copy direct to them, rather than waiting.
08 June 2016
Annie's season has started today, just a day short of 6 months from her last one. I'll be progesterone testing her towards the end of next week, the results will indicate when ovulation is about to occur/has occurred and when I need to take her to visit Odda. I'll also be booking her in for her first Herpes vaccination (the second one is given 10-14 days before her due date)
Annie's season has started today, just a day short of 6 months from her last one. I'll be progesterone testing her towards the end of next week, the results will indicate when ovulation is about to occur/has occurred and when I need to take her to visit Odda. I'll also be booking her in for her first Herpes vaccination (the second one is given 10-14 days before her due date)
17 June 2016
I had booked Annie an appointment at the vets for tomorrow, planning to do the progesterone test and have the first Herpes vaccination given. However, I can tell from her body language that she's nowhere near ready for mating yet, so the appointment has been cancelled and one booked for Monday instead.
I had booked Annie an appointment at the vets for tomorrow, planning to do the progesterone test and have the first Herpes vaccination given. However, I can tell from her body language that she's nowhere near ready for mating yet, so the appointment has been cancelled and one booked for Monday instead.
20 June 2016
Despite behaving like a total tart and flirting like mad with the boys, Annie's progesterone levels are still too low. I'll be re-testing on Thursday, fingers crossed the results will show she's ovulated. She has, however, had her first Herpes vaccination.
Despite behaving like a total tart and flirting like mad with the boys, Annie's progesterone levels are still too low. I'll be re-testing on Thursday, fingers crossed the results will show she's ovulated. She has, however, had her first Herpes vaccination.
23 June 2016
Annie’s progesterone levels had gone through the roof so we’ve visited the stud dog and had the first mating. I would normally have the 2nd mating 48hrs later but on this occasion that time gap will be too long, so we’re going back again tomorrow morning. I’ll be getting her scanned at around 4½-5weeks and all being well, we should have a litter of puppies due on or around 25 August.
Annie’s progesterone levels had gone through the roof so we’ve visited the stud dog and had the first mating. I would normally have the 2nd mating 48hrs later but on this occasion that time gap will be too long, so we’re going back again tomorrow morning. I’ll be getting her scanned at around 4½-5weeks and all being well, we should have a litter of puppies due on or around 25 August.
24 June 2016
Annie's had her 2nd mating this morning. Now we all have to sit back and wait.
Annie's had her 2nd mating this morning. Now we all have to sit back and wait.
27 June 2016
The plan had been to get Annie scanned on Monday 25 July, but unfortunately events conspired against me. She's now booked for tomorrow evening and as soon as we get back I will update this page. My apologies to those of you who have been eagerly awaiting an update.
28 July 2016
Annie is most definitely pregnant!
09 Aug 2016
Annie is noticeably pregnant now and her trim waist has disappeared. Here are a couple of photos of her, taken today. Click on each one to see the larger image.
15 Aug 2016
Annie has had her 2nd Herpes vaccination today. The Herpes virus is thought to be present in between one third and half of the dog population. If a bitch has a flare-up it can cause her to re-absorb the litter or for the litter to die soon after birth. The vaccine has to be given with each pregnancy, the first injection early on and can be given even before mating, the second one between 1-2 weeks before the due date.
21 Aug 2016
Preparations are in hand for the birth of Annie's puppies. The whelping box has been steam cleaned and will be put together in the next few hours. The vet bed is washed and ready for use and the puppy ID collars selected. Annie is quite big now and her tummy very taut, stretching to hold all the puppies. This evening I could feel them moving as put my hand on her, such a lovely experience.
22 Aug 2016
Annie's pups are here! A litter of black and chocolate puppies - though Mother Nature stuck two fingers up at the statistics which say the litter should be 50/50 black and chocolate. They have their own page now, so you'll be able to watch their progress over the coming weeks.