19th May 2005
Maggie and Harry's babies have arrived, six boys and two girls.
Mum and babies doing very well.
Dad is taking it all in his stride and visits his children daily.
14th June 2005
Maggie yet again is excelling her self as a mother, as you can see from the photograph the babies are coming along really well.
They opened their eyes at nine days old.
They were up on all fours at two weeks old.
The day after two weeks they began to communicate vocally with each other and interact with each other.
By three weeks they were playing with their toys, and already had most of their teeth.
Help! What will they be like by four weeks old.
I have never had a litter so forward in everything they do.
By five weeks we were very lucky to have wonderful sunny days and the babies were able to play out for short periods, and as we always said about their father, they had been here before because they seemed to know not to stay out too long and could be found back in the puppy room sleeping after short play periods outside. They seem so grown up for five week old puppies.
At six weeks I couldn't go anywhere without one of the babies following me, never mind it is as good an excuse as any not to get any housework done
10th July 2005
All the babies are starting to go to their new homes this weekend and next weekend.
Their father Lislone Garbank Custom Made for Orlas is at stud to suitable bitches.
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