1 week old

Where has the first week gone? Pups are now 1 week old and Orchid is feeding them well, they are all over 1 kg in weight, well ahead for their age. Now waiting on their eyes opening which should be in the next few days.

Nearly 3 days old.

Well fed and looked after by Orchid, the pups have already put on 4 ounces each since birth.

More pics of Orchids litter

Mr Dark Boy - the fist to be born

Mr Blue Bum was 2nd out and is pale

Mr Blue Shoulder was last out and is mid golden

The 3 Boys together, from back to front, its mid golden, Dark golden and Pale boy

Cuddled up with Mum

Babies are here

After 4 hours labour, Orchid managed to get the pups out. First one was 615 grams in weight, no wonder he was a bit stuck! Anyway, she's had 3 boys, all big and ranging from light to dark in colour. Now its resting time for her, I wish I could get a few hour sleep!

Things are starting to happen....

Orchids temperature dropped late last night and she has been restless all night. This is first stage of whelping and the time can vary on how long this last to the first pups arriving, so we will just have to wait now.

Still waiting........

Well the official due date is today, but looks like Orchid is going to make us wait a little longer, she's far too busy eating her roast bone to go into labour at the moment!

5 Days to go

Poor Orchid - 5 days to go and she is starting to get uncomfortable and wondering what the wriggling feelings are she is getting in her tummy!