Florida Havanese
Plump Little Puppies
Maxi’s puppies are getting so plump! Still do not do much besides eat and sleep. But, their eyes should open soon. They are twelve days old and at this stage are still in the neonatal stage. They are born with a keen sense of smell so they can find their mother’s nipples. Their eyes and ears are tightly closed so they do not hear their own little squeaks, nor do they see each other! They sleep 90% of the time!
I spend several minutes a day holding and caressing each of the puppies so they get used to me. I want them to have a comforting and warm experience with their first human. I stroke their heads, caress their tiny paws and gently tickle their tummies.
Puppies at this stage do not even have control over their bowels so mom has to lick them to stimulate elimination.
Here are a couple photos I took yesterday.
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| This is the little boy I am still bottle feeding. However, today he actually gained a few grams in between feeding so I think he is finally figuring out the nursing routine! |
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| Is this not the sweetest face ever?! |
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| A puppy yawn |
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| Yin and Yang |
Maxis Havanese Puppies at 2 days old
The first few days are always nail biters. Puppies that appear healthy suddenly take a turn. Puppies that you are worried about either fail to improve or surprise you with spurts of energy. I am happy to report today that all is well. Everyone has gained at least 2 grams from yesterday when their weights were basically in a holding pattern or dropped slightly.
Since it is difficult to get individual shots just now, I thought you’d enjoy a video. Listen carefully for their little squeaks and grunts!
Catching up With Hermoine
We are back in Florida now and I had the lovely opportunity to catch up with Hermoine, who is now Meisha, and her parents Linda and Steve. I am happy to report they are one very happy family. We had a nice chat that covered everything from grooming tips to food to socializing and “obedience” training. Nothing serious, mind you!
Anyway here are some pix from our visit.
This is one of my favorite parts of breeding. Nothing better than seeing the little ones you were responsible for bringing into this world and knowing they have found the very best family!
Moving On
Maxi’s puppies are moving on to their new families. I am so delighted with all the loving and nurturing homes that these kids are going to. And, all over the country! Florida, New York, California, Virginia and Michigan.
Seamus is the only one left and, in the meantime, he is getting very spoiled by his older playmates.
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| Emily and Seamus having a moment. |
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| Seamus with Lily and Emily. Seamus fits right in! |
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| The furkids. |
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| Harry and Mary Ann |
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| Harry’s new digs. I think he’s quite comfortable! By the way, his forever name is Handsome Harry! |
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| A parting shot of my little Hermione…but we plan to have regular reunions in Florida! |
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| Hermione’s new family. What a spoiled girl she will be. Her new name is Meisha (gift from god) Lucia (born at daylight…a family nickname I’m told!) |
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| Lily loves Emily. Seamus just hanging! By the way, his family is keeping his name. |
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| Seamus with Marli and Willow |
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| A Havanese Huddle! |