5 weeks old today

This is Auntie Treacle, snuggling up with her nephew and nieces. Now that they are out and about in the kitchen their mother has had to permit some sharing. And Treacle is absolutely delighted. The proud father is very kind to them, but not as desperate to share his slumber with three wriggling pups as their Aunt. They are growing amazingly, and their new owners are keen to take possession just as soon as possible.

Up close and personal....

the brown boy

 

 

the larger black girl who has less white....

smaller girl, more white

 

7 days old. Have doubled their birth weights, and are feeding really well. One of the girls is the biggest in the litter, and will be a bit of a bruiser, the other girl is going to be lighter and more lady-like.... Obviously the incredibly handsome boy will be a showstopper!

 

New family doing well. Mum recovering from her caesarian speedily and with gusto. Already slipping out with James and Treacle for a run around the farm when the babes are quiet. With only three young 'uns she has milk a-plenty and they are like little, fat seals. James has not, so far, been permitted to approach the inner sanctum of the whelping box, but he is guarding it well from marauders.

a son and two daughters

THis morning 12.11.12 at 7.30am to Fudge, three puppies, two black girls and a chocolate boy. James delighted father. By emergency casesarian section, so bit fragile this afternoon, fingers crossed for swift and comfortable recovery. Pups feeding well.

48 hours prior to delivery the youngest son of the house came home. My, my, my. The girls were pleased to see him.

Just chillin' with one of my girlies at home. This one is Fudge. She's always happy to share her bed with a dude like me. And, of course, I love her to bits, especially on cold evenings.....

Looking for love

James would like you to know that he is single, footloose, and fancy free, and looking for a short term partner or two this Autumn. Interested ladies need to ask their owners to phone.....

ear ear

My mum took me to the poodle parlour today, for a short back and sides (all over). The groomer noticed something I have been making a fuss about for a few days. My ears are sore inside (again). I've been telling my servants repeatedly, but they wouldn't listen, took a hairdresser to get the message across. Therefore, to my alarm, the mumservant is taking me to the Veterinary fellow this afternoon, so I have had to endure the trauma of 2 hours being washed and shaved, only to visit the man with the needles this afternoon. Obviously the god of dogs is not smiling on me today. Grrrrr.

a lady visited....

A lady visited. Need I say more.....

James. KC registered toy poodle stud dog extraordinaire!

Here is James, a kennel club registered black toy poodle stud dog. If you are looking at these photos you are probably thinking about breeding with your bitch. James is a safe pair of paws....

After a shave.

 We keep his very dense and curly coat shaved short because James lives on a working farm, and spends hours gambolling around in the thistles and long grass. Therefore, for him, less hair is best!

Here he is in front of the fire, with a couple of our own, home bred cockerpoo pups. He's a great dad and playmate, being very kind and gentle with the small ones.

Our own two cocker bitches, and James, making the most of the stove. Our girls, and James, are house-dogs and share the kitchen with us. Mostly hogging the old mat in front of the heat....

James playing in the snow last winter. He absolutely LOVES the snow.

 

It costs £100 to use James as a stud dog. It is usual to bring your bitch twice, ideally on the 10th to 14th day of her season (counting from the first day you see drops of red). When she is ready she will hold her tail right out to the side.

 

If the mating is unsuccessful, and no puppies are born, you need a note from your vet within 7 days of the due date, and you can then have a free return on the next season for the same bitch. This is non-transferable to another bitch.

 

We are happy to help and advise you to the best of our ability, though we are not Vets, and veterinary help should always be sought in the event of an emergency.

 

James is an experienced and proven stud dog.

 

You are welcome to come and meet James, and us, at your convenience. Just give us a call on 07709073583. Our postcode is PE24 4JP and you can find us close to Wainfleet All Saints, Lincolnshire.