Richie

BIRTH NOTES:

This puppy was born via c-section around 4:00 p.m. He weighed 1 lbs. 1.5 oz. at birth. Along with his sister, Joanie, this puppy was positioned in the very back of the uterine horn. If it weren't for the stuck puppy ahead of him, he would have made a pristine trip down the birth canal.

BIRTH NOTES:

This puppy came into the world in a most unusual way. Because he was born via c-section, our ability to notice his first moments after a natural birth have been significantly altered. The following information was given to me via the veterinary technician on duty that day. She mentioned that he was slightly wiggly on the scale. She also mentioned that he did not quite understand how to find the milk bar initially. Despite his sister not having any difficulty, it is important to note that because of the mom's c-section, her mammary glands were laced with iodine and shaved. This may have masked the smell and feel that could prompt newborn canine instinct to locate the milk machine appropriately. Indeed, after the surgery, we've seen three other puppies also have difficulty finding a teat for nourishment. This puppy has consistently been quiet throughout the first hours of life.

BIRTH NOTES:

This puppy is a large silver wolf sable male with a lighter coat coloring. He may have a wolf mask or a black mask. It is too early to tell at this time. He has a short, thick tail with a somewhat medium-length wavy coat type. He does not have any white spotting. He is robust and thick in overall body structure, perhaps muscular?