Previous litter - Mara and Sheamus.
Six males and 3 females were born June 17, 2014. The pups are in their new homes.
Setherwood Xiomara |
Ch Kyon's Sheamus O'Shea |
Setherwood
Xiomara "Mara" is a mid-sized girl with a straight gold coat and a pleasant quiet
disposition. She is enthusiastic outdoors and peaceful in the house.
She has been a pleasure to have in our kennel and home.
Ch Kyon's Sheamus O'Shea "Sheamus" is a handsome boy
with good angulation and a smooth topline. He is an outstanding mover
with excellent reach and drive. He has a happy outgoing temperament,
yet is very stable and confident. Sheamus is also a keen retriever. We
believe he is an excellent choice as Mara's mate and that the resulting
puppies will make great family pets.
Both dogs have their heart, eye, hip and elbow clearances and are in excellent health.
Birthday - June 17, 2014.
Mara delivered 9 pups - 6 males and 3 females - between 10:10
am and 5:05 pm. The pups were born easily and there were no
complications. Their birthweights ranged from 15 ounces to 17.5 ounces.
They were vigorous right after birth and nursed immediately. Mara
was calm from start to finish and is now resting comfortably. We do not
expect problems but we know that the next 72 hours are important as
Mara settles into motherhood and the pups organs begin to function.
June 16 - all is prepared. |
June 17- labour begins. |
Number 6 - 1 pound, 1 1/2 ounce. |
Final count - 6 males and 3 females. |
June 19 - two days old.
All
9 pups are nursing well and developing as expected. Mara is a dedicated Mum
and has enough milk to meet the demand. All is well.
Mara and brood - 2 days old. |
One week old.
All
9 pups are growing and developing well. Mara is a dedicated mother,
spending almost all of her time feeding and cleaning. She is eating
well so her milk supply is good. There are no problems.
Mara and her nine. |
Nursing machines. |
Two weeks old.
The
pups eyes are opening and they are beginning to walk. And we heard the
first bark this week. Mara is still doing a great job but is quite
happy to spend time with us and her friends when the opportunity
arises. We will try the pups with some solid food toward the end of the
coming week.
We need a bigger dining room. |
Eyes are opening. |
She's a mover. |
I think it's time you took these bars out! |
Belly up to the belly. |
Just one quick question - how much longer??? |
July 4 update.
We removed the bars from the whelping box as Mara is unlikely to lie on any of the pups at this point. The pups are walking well and
are beginning to play the usual puppy games, "piling on" being a
favourite. Of course, nursing time is still the best. Here are a
few pictures.
Visiting Hours - July 5.
This was the first time that the visitors could hold the pups. They took full advantage as these pictures show.
July 13 update - moving to new facilities.
The
pups have continued to grow and develop as expected. So far, they have
spent all their time in the whelping box with Mara. Now they are ready
to begin the process by which they will be ready for their new homes at
about 8 weeks of age.
So today, we removed the whelping box
and gave them a new area where they will live until they leave. As is
usual, they were a bit nervous at the start but soon began to feel more
comfortable. From now on, Mara will not stay with them full time, but
will visit to nurse them on a schedule designed to wean them by the
time they are 7 weeks old. We began to feed them solid food last week
and also gave them the first de-worming treatment. Here are some
pictures taken on moving day.
Last feeding in the whelping box. |
I wonder where we will go. |
Isla gives advice. |
Construction man with able-bodied persistents. |
Mum seems unconcerned. |
The new home is ready! |
Feeling uncertain. |
First water bowl encounter. |
I think they are called toys. |
The neighbours seem nice. |
Yaay! Mum came to visit! |
We think we'll be just fine. |
Visiting hours - July 13.
This
was the first time that the pups could play with the visitors.
They did very well and all had a great time. Here are a few pictures.
Mug shots - July 14.
Miss Red. |
Miss Yellow. |
Miss Pink. |
Mr. Blue Check. |
Mr. Blue Paisley. |
Mr. Black. |
Mr. Green. |
Mr. Purple. |
Mr. Blue Spot. |
Tired after all that photography. |
Visiting hours - July 19.
The pups enjoyed kisses, laps, toes, thumbs, tickles, toys, a bracelet, a sock, snoozes and of course the visitors.
July 26 update.
The
pups are progressing on schedule. They are enjoying their meals of
solid food (Royal Canin starter kibble soaked in warm water until soft)
and the daily nursing with Mara. By the end of next week, we expect
that they will be completely weaned. In the last week before they go to
their new homes, we will change their food to Royal Canin Golden
Retriever puppy food which will meet all their nutritional needs as
they grow and develop.
The group is active, friendly and quite confident. We are enjoying our time with them.
Hangin' out by the pool. |
My diet starts tomorrow. |
Mara - still working. |
They will enjoy this as long as possible. |
Visiting hours - July 26.
This
was the pup's first time outside. The weather was perfect and the pups
enjoyed all the new experiences - like grass, sticks, flowers, rocks,
etc. And of course they enjoyed their visitors and the inevitable
after-play snooze.
Vet exam and first shots - August 6.
Dr.
Jason Steinman of the Uxbridge Veterinary Hospital visited to give the
pups their veterinary exams and first vaccinations. Here is Mr.
Purple's description of the process.
First he checked my teeth, | then my eyes, | my ears, | and my heart. |
Finally, the hard part. |
I was very brave. |
August 13 update.
The
pups are just over 8 weeks old. They have completed all the steps
required for them to join their new families. They have been weaned,
switched to puppy food, socialized, dewormed, vet-checked, vaccinated
and microchipped. They are energetic and confident. Here are a few
pictures taken during the past week.
I like Mr. Piggy best because he doesn't bite. |
Yes I could drink it but this is more fun. |
First puppy encounter. |
The wet-head is not dead. |
I'm more the intellectual type. |
Thought I'd try a moustache. |
I LOVE being outside! |
The inevitable result of fresh air and fun. |
Watch
them grow.
Periodically, we will post a picture of the pups with a
favourite toy (whose name is Winchester) so that you see how the pups are growing.
June 19 - 2 days old. |
June 24 - 7 days old. |
July 8 - 21 days old. |
July 15 - 28 days old. |
July 26 - 39 days old. | August 13 - 57 days old. |
Going home.
It
is time for us to say "Goodbye" to this group of pups. We have enjoyed
them and we think they have been quite happy here with us. However,
they are ready for the next big adventure. We thank each of their new
owners for choosing Setherwood Goldens. We have enjoyed meeting them.
We know that each one will give the new family member the love and care
he and she needs.
Here are pictures of the pups as they leave us.
Setherwood Jazz "Kya" (Miss Yellow). |
Setherwood Jalapeno "Pepsi" (Mr Blue Dot). |
Setherwood Jagger "Gus" (Mr Green). |
Setherwood Jim "Louie" (Mr Blue Check). |
Setherwood James "Jamie" (Mr. Purple). | Setherwood Jumping Jack "Duke" (Mr. Black).
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Setherwood Jada "Jada" (Miss Pink). |
Setherwood Jordy "Riley" (Mr. Blue Paisley). |
Setherwood Juliet "Daisy" (Miss Red). |
Winchester - "I survived another bunch!" |
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