Michigan Havanese

First Day Without a Bottle

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How sweet is this? Asleep at the “table.”

I can’t get enough of pink toes and tummys

This was our first full day without any bottle supplements and I am happy to report everyone is still gaining. Of course I intervene a bit by giving the tiniest ones first pick of the fullest nipples before letting the big brothers into the “kitchen.”

Newborns are not able to control their bladders yet.  .
Maxi is a good mother. She keeps her puppies clean which, in turn, stimulates them to urinate and deficate.

Puppies Are Thriving

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We have been on a pretty exhausting routine. Up every three hours to make sure our tiny puppies get their nourishment. They are not too crazy about taking a bottle but do. I am relieved for that. Guess what, I’m not too crazy about waking up three times during the night. I can happily report that this afternoon it was apparent the puppies were gaining nicely on their own. All have gained almost 25% of their birth weight which is terrific and I can get a full night’s sleep tonight.

Maxi has decided that sometimes it is easier to nurse her

babies in a sitting position. Meanwhile, our one year old, Marli, has decided her big-sister job is to keep the clean towels warm!

I’ll take her to the Monroe Dog Show tomorrow where she will get her eyes CERF certified and will get tons of special attention from me and my friends in the Havanese Show World!

Check out Chilly

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Chilly has received lots of comments about his moustache. 

It is not the only endearing thing about him though.
He is an outgoing little guy who likes to snuggle at the end of a long play session. He is good buddies with Miss Frosty, our littlest pup. They tumble around and Chilly often lets her get the best of him–he’s that kind of gentleman. 

Introducing Rudolph

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Puppies are eight weeks old and ready to go to their forever homes. I will feature one a day with a little photo essay so you can get an idea of their personalities. Here is Rudolph, a beautiful Black Irish Pied with a very laid back personality. He will snuggle with whoever is the closest, is curious and loves to investigate. You will also notice in a couple of these photos that Rudolph is developing a very nice topline and his bite is perfect! Like all his siblings, Rudy is trained to potty on paper and on the potty park that you see in some of these photos.