HILSGOLDEN GOLDEN RETRIEVERS
​Violet's (Hilsgoldens Violet Cream) First Litter
Ultrasound Scan 8th September 2021
Scan picture showing 2 of the Puppies
This Scan shows measurements of one of the Puppies
Violet (Hilsgoldens Violet Cream)
This is Violet, taken a short time before she was taken to be mated with Eccles
Eccles (Alibren Eccles at Tannadice JW)
This is Dad to be, Eccles.
Violet at 37 Days
Puppies just starting to show now at 37 Days in Whelp
Violet at 49 Days
Getting Bigger, Now at Day 49
Day 52
Using a handheld Ultrasound Doppler, the Puppies Heartbeats can be clearly heard now. (Turn your volume up)
Day 55
Does my Bump look big today?
Violet went into Labour at Midday today (5th October 2021) By 1pm she had Four Pups. She then had a break of Three Hours before producing Four more Pups finishing at 6pm
First Photo of Violet with her New Pups
Violet has Four Boys and Four Girls
Kermit Piggy
Smurf Nessie
Casper Winnie
Barney Beauty
Look at me with my New Babies
One Day Old, Box of Mischief
This is a very comfortable Bed
Daily Weight Check
All the Puppies get weighed every day, this ensures that they are all getting enough milk from mum and that they are all gaining weight. (3 Days old today)
From Left to Right the Four Boys
Kermit, Smurf, Casper and Barney
and below the Four Girls
Piggy, Nessie, Winnie and Beauty
It is with great sadness that we have to report that Violet has lost one of her Puppies.
Last Night (10/10/21) at about 7pm Kermit was found lifeless under mum, it looks like a tragic accident where she has accidentally laid on him.
Some of the Pups getting a top-up
From the Front :-
Winnie
Nessie
Barney
Smurf
Three of the Pups having a snuggle
From the Top:-
Piggy
Beauty
Casper
Feeding Time
It's Feeding Time AGAIN. When mum comes in the pups know exactly where to find the milk, even though their eyes and ears are not yet open.
Above, From the Left, Smurf getting his first pedicure and you can see that his eyes are just open. The Second and Third pictures show Piggy getting her nails clipped and a nice clear view of her eyes open. The last picture is Winnie getting her nails clipped, her eyes are not yet open, we will post a picture when they are.
Above, from the Left, Casper getting his Nails clipped and the next one showing his eyes just open. The Third and Fourth pictures show Nessie getting a pedicure and her eyes open
Above, from the Left, First and Second are pictures of Barney getting his nails done and his eyes just open. The last Two pictures are Beauty having nails done and showing her eyes open, just.
Pups are now too Big for the Kitchen scales so we are using Baby Scales to weigh them.
Above, From the Left, Smurf, Piggy, Casper and Nessie.
and below, from Left to Right
Barney, Winnie and Beauty
We like to spread out a bit now
Smurf and Barney
Hey, who said you could take my Picture?
(Smurf)
This growing up lark makes you very tired
Smurf
Nessie and Beauty having a cuddle
Someone is hogging the nest
Stop pushing, there's plenty for all of you
The Puppies are Three Weeks old and have tried Solid Food for the First time.
Above, From the Left, Smurf, Piggy, Casper and Nessie
and Below from the Left Barney, Winnie, Beauty and a Free for All
The Pups have been Wormed with Panacur today, they were not impressed
above from Left to Right Smurf, Piggy, Casper and Nessie.
and Below from Left to Right Barney, Winnie and Beauty.
Puppies are getting into the Halloween "Spirit"
Above, from the Left, Smurf, Piggy, Casper and Nessie
and Below, Barney, Winnie and Beauty.
Puppies at Four Weeks
We have very good Table (Floor) Manners
Has anyone seen Mum, we would like some Milk Please
Puppies are now Five Weeks Old, they still get weighed every day but need a little encouragement to sit on the scales.
Above from the Left:- Smurf, Piggy, Casper and Nessie
and Below:- Barney, Winnie and Beauty.
This is Ezra, our Big Puppy from the last litter playing with the new Babies
Winnie using Casper as a Pillow
Growing up is Such Hard Work
This is my Special Place (Nessie)
Barney, pretending to be an emoji
Thanks to Sarah
Ezra (Puppy from our previous litter, 11 Months Old)
claiming back his old Puppy Bed
Just back from the Vets. We have all been checked and chipped. We were all on our best behaviour (First time ever)
Violet Playing with her Pups
As it was a Sunny day today, we are posing for our Seven Week Photo's outside.
Above, From Left to Right, Smurf, Piggy, Casper and Nessie.
Below, From Left to Right, Barney, Winnie, and Beauty.
BARNEY
It's my leaving day today, I'm the First to go.
I've just had my Bath, I think I liked it.
BARNEY
This is more like it.
BARNEY
The last tie, removing the collar.
"Hey, you go careful with those scissors."
Anyone seen Barney ??
WINNIE
OK, you can get me out now.
WINNIE
I hope i'm getting a new collar
NESSIE
What has happened to my lovely coat?
BARNEY
I'm off to live in Farmborough with my new Mum & Dad
WINNIE
Don't look at me, I'm having a very bad hair day.
WINNIE
I like this bit!
WINNIE
I'm starting a new life in Camberley. Bye Bye Hilsgolden
NESSIE
Not my Tartan collar!!
NESSIE
I think my fluffy coat is coming back.
NESSIE
I'm off to live with Deborah & Robert just down the road.
And then it was FOUR
SMURF
My turn for a Bath, Hope I don't disappear afterwards like the others have.
SMURF
This Towel matches my Collar
SMURF
You mind my ears with those Scissors
SMURF
I'm off to Bristol with Shelley & Stuart
BEAUTY
This is more like it.
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BEAUTY
I'm off to Basingstoke to live with Laura & Scott
BEAUTY
Where did all that water come from??
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BEAUTY
What's he up to behind me
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CASPER
Am I going to be a water dog? I don't think so!
CASPER
I prefer being a Lapdog
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CASPER
How will people know who I am if you cut my Collar off.
CASPER
I'm off to Fareham to live with Dan & Charlotte.
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PIGGY (Peppa)
It's VERY quiet here now, just me and the bigger dogs. Mum has gone back home with Louise and all my Brothers & Sisters have gone to their lovely New homes.
Thank you for following the progress of our latest litter.
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