Pups Born Jan. 2, 2026

Putzi  x Champ

6 Females, 4 Males

Week2: Today, Jan 15. they are almost 2 weeks old – the bigger ones weigh in at a whopping 40 ounces while some of the smaller ones are  around 30 ounces. They are starting to wobble-walk – they take a few steps and then  roly poly fall  over.

Week 1: 2 of the males were not  gaining  weight – another trip to the wonderful  folks at Clanton, Malphus, Hodges and those 2 are now  doing well – still small but thriving and gaining weight. The pups are simply eating and sleeping.

Day 5 – Last day to get their dewclaws removed and I decided not to . I’ve had experience with watching dogs try to climb out onto ice after breaking through. Those with dewclaws climbed out successfully, those without – couldn’t make it. It is also better for muscle and ligament development for the dewclaws to remain. Furthermore, I didn’t want to stress the pups anymore than necessary.

Day 4 they have gained weight and are moving about almost on their legs. I have had to loosen their collars and in some cases, replace them.

Day 2 they weighed  about 16 oz. -some a bit less and  big red female a bit more.

the first few days have been tough. Her mammary glands were not fully ready. Putzi not eating  nor drinking. Now is is delicately taking  food that I hand feed her and drinking a bit of  the puppy milk replacer mixed with water. Pups seem to be doing ok.

Pups – Day 1