Building the business

[Tink]

That is a big fear Marilyn, and if anything shows up that is a threat to their offspring I'd have to research whether it's something that needs both parents to pass down so they'd be safe but couldn't be breeders; or if it's something just one parent having it could pass to them, I'd have to spay/neuter the affected dogs which would be sad and frustrating.

BUT if I get clean results on them, I will know I can breed them worry free for several years. That of course is what I'm hoping for! The fact that they're all so young means it's well worth getting it done.

[Gina]

The best of luck!

[Tink]

We finally got a 16' x 16' pen finished this evening for Canada and the pups. They'll be 4 weeks old on Wednesday, so are climbing out of the pool many times a day and are now relieving themselves without Canada's help, so I find surprises everywhere. Time to move outside before my house smells like a kennel.

We had the pups out all afternoon while we worked on it, so they got to play in the grass and explore. Just a bit ago I fed them and put them and Canada in the pen. She looked less than thrilled... she'd much rather be in the house. I'm relieved to be able to get her and them out so they can do their messing outside.

Greg built a nice new dog house for them, and when I came in they were all in there nursing, so hopefully they'll know to go in there for warmth and shelter. They can climb in and out by themselves just fine.

[Forgivenmom5]

So glad you are making progress Tink.