Thursday, September 17, 2009

Sassi's Litter Has Arrived

This past weekend Sassi gave birth to her pups sired by Anne Midgarden's boy Matrix (Ch. Teine Unstable Force, SC). 5 boys and 1 girl in tricolor and sabled red or gold.

Sadly we lost one of the boys - he wasn't thriving and upon closer examination was found to have a cleft palate. That was my first experience with such an anomaly, and hopefully the last. It is so sad to lose one, no matter how young.

Now, almost a week later, the remaining pups are plump little milk-suckers and Sassi is being a super mom.

Individual photos are posted in their online photo gallery at the Gryffyn's Aeyrie web site and will be updated once their eyes open and as they grow.

Still contemplating a theme, although at this time I am leaning heavily on warrior names (always wanted a girl named Boudicca!).

3 comments:

LeAnn Knight said...

Awww, so cute!

Kathy Tuppurainen said...

Hi RLynn! How are these babies doing? Like your blog.

R. Lynn Shell said...

Thanks!! Pups are doing well - Boo took a placement in every class she was entered in at the National. Geronimo got a Rally leg. Rusty got some practice .