DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW .....

MORNING IN IOWA
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 THE KIOWA MON MANNY PUPS
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TATIANA'S "PUPSicles" HAVE ARRIVED!

Not having enough to do just coping with a blizzard (just watch this local video to get a taste of what it's been like around here for the past 48 hours!) , Tatiana was right on schedule with the arrival of her pups ... she began labor at the beginning of the blizzard, and whelped her last pup as the blizzard subsided. Henceforth, they will be known as The PUPSicle Litter. She has 3 girls and two boys, and Mama and babies are warm, cozy, and doing just great! I will share more in the days to come, but definitely wanted to give you a sneak peek of the new arrivals before I fall into bed.

3 of Tatiana's PUPSicles .... just hours old

UPDATE: Tatty had a surprise for me when I went to check on her for one last time before calling it a night ..... one more beautiful male!  That makes 6 total (3 girls and 3 boys). I think she just wanted to show me that she could do it all herself and that I taught her well ... 

hmmm, I guess I called it right ...

"I don't predict a big litter, perhaps just 6 or so"

HERE COMES SANTA PAWS - OH WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT

Flying Reindeer Flying Hydrogen's

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Over the last few weeks, and with the gift giving season approaching, I've been contemplating sharing with you, the reader, one of the most precious gifts I can offer. As someone that wears many hats, I'm about to change into another one ... it's the one I wear when I'm serving as my greyhound's "accoucheuse".  It's something that come's as second nature to me and that I've done for about 20 years. While it's not what some might call the most glamorous of roles, it is one of the most satisfying.  My female greyhound Tatiana is having puppies, and I've decided to share this experience with you through photo's and posts.  From start to finish, I'll try and document the birth of a litter of NGA racing greyhounds, and then share with you their growth in the days, weeks, and months to come. The puppies are due on December 11th.