Previous Litter - Florence and
Johnny, born March 26, 2011.
Setherwood
Florence was bred to Ch Fantango Johnny Walker
(Johnny). They have all their health clearances
(hips,
hearts and eyes), are in excellent health and have wonderful
temperaments.
The
pups were born on March 26 - 3 girls and 3 boys - and should
be ready to go to new homes about May 15, 2011.
This is Florence's first litter. She is a medium-size girl with a
straight and smooth gold coat . She lives with a family in Ballantrae
where her passions are (after her family) chasing a ball and swimming.
Johnny
is an import from the Fantango kennels in Australia, owned by
Blackpool Kennels in Shanty Bay, Ontario. His pedigree
goes back to the top English lines which we want to
re-introduce
to our Goldens. We are very much looking forward to the puppies that
these two produce.
Birthday
- March 26
Friday
morning - waiting in the sun.
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Saturday
morning - busy with the new family.
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One
week old
Still busy with the family.
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Contented babies.
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Watch
them grow.
Each
week, we will post a picture of the darkest female puppy beside a
favourite toy. You will be able to see just how fast they grow.
Day 1 -
March 26, 2011
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Day 8 - April 2, 2011
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Day 15 - April 9, 2011
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Day 22 - April 16
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Day 29 - April 23
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Day 36 - April 30 |
Day 43 - May 7 | |
Two weeks old
As
Sophie had only 1 puppy and Florence was losing weight nursing 6, we
gave 2 of Florence's boys to Sophie. Both moms are pleased with the
arrangement.
Getting
stronger every day. |
One high-energy puppy! |
Three weeks old
The
pups have changed so much this week. They can now see and hear and they
have their teeth (Florence says "BOOOO!"). They are becoming aware of
their surroundings and are beginning to play.
Dreaming of wide-open spaces. |
Thinking of ??? |
Visiting hours - April 17
Four weeks old
The
pups have learned to eat well on their own so it is time to begin the
process of weaning them. Also, they have noticed that there is a world
beyond their whelping box and would soon try to escape. So, the
whelping boxes have been removed and they have been given a larger
area. Both
litters will now be together.
We will now teach them to use the wood shavings for toilet duties - a
process which is just a lot of fun for teacher and students.
All I see is walls - there
MUST be more!
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All aboard the green train to
. . .
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New digs - and a new way to
nurse.
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Ellen remains detached from
the proceedings.
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Five weeks old
The
weaning process is progressing well. The pups are beginning to show
their individual personalities. They are using the litter box the odd
time - we are hoping for better performance soon!
HELP!!! |  Everyone enjoys visiting hours. | 
Now I will take your picture. | 
New yoga position. |
Six weeks old
The
pups have been weaned and are eating solid food well. They had their
first adventure outside and enjoyed playing on ( and eating) the grass.
They will be vaccinated and micro-chipped shortly.
Mums enjoying time away. | 
The tortoise and the hare. | 
I hear that you might be leaving! | 
What IS this stuff? | 
We are planning to "stick" together. | 
Much needed rest. |
Seven weeks old
The
pups had a busy week. They were examined by the vet, received their
first vaccinations and were microchipped. They were chosen by their new
families and will soon be leaving.
Enjoying the big dog bones. | 
May I have some more please? | 
We look great - coming and . . . | 
. . . going. |
Going home
Most of the pups left to begin their new lives on May 15. Here are pictures of the pups with their new owners.
Setherwood Sidney "Jagger" | 
Setherwood Squier "Charlie" | 
Setherwood Skylar "Bentley" | 
Setherwood Shawnee "Nimkee" | 
Setherwood Score "Animosh" | 
Setherwood Stuart "Stuart" |
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