Poppy is Pregnant!

Poppy is our pick of the litter from Piper's 2021 puppies, and this year she reached top form for her own breeding.  We are thrilled with the sire we chose:  GCHG CH Atlantic’s Thunder Road at Ghoststone “Bruce.” Ovulation timing and insemination is performed by our reproductive vet for maximum safety, effectiveness, and comfort of both animals. After three weeks, we went back and they confirmed her pregnancy with ultrasound.  Her puppies will be due September 8 or 9!

Poppy: in excellent health, with all of her clearances, and ready for breeding:

Waiting at the reproductive vet with Poppy:

Following the insemination, Poppy needed to stay in place for a while so they provide a fertility frog:

The first few days after the appointment she seemed extra tired (and extra everything):

But she still had tons of energy to play, especially down at the stream:

And to roll in the dust:

And hike in the woods:

As suspected, ultrasound confirmed that Poppy has puppies on board!