Congratulations are in order for Miss Hazel! She went into labor around noon on Thursday (the 18th) and by 8 o'clock the next morning she was nursing 9 beautiful puppies. Because most of them were delivered before midnight on the 18th, we are telling the puppies that their birthday's are on September 18, 2014! Besides being longer than Hazel probably wished, the labor went well for this first time mommy. The first puppy born was a black female, which has appropriately and affectionately been named "Eve" by our kids. She was joined by 3 more black females, 3 black males, and two yellow males. Hazel has her paws full, but she is doing a marvelous job caring for her babies. They are all nursing well and their bellies are indicating she has plenty of milk to go around. Come...let's take a peek inside!
It has been beautiful weather here and Hazel has enjoyed the sunshine that streams into her kennel! When I went out this morning to take pictures, she looked so proud as she quietly nursed her little brood.
I have a feeling that these puppies are going to get plenty of love in the next several weeks. There are some eager kids that can't wait to do some holding!
