Essie Becomes a Mom!!

On Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 Susan and Brian's breeder dog Essie gave birth to 8 puppies (6 boys and 2 girls) by Cesarean section.  All the puppies are black.

Photo of the 8 black lab puppies that Essie birthed.

 The puppies were delivered by C-section due to the heart rate of a couple of the pups, however, all are fine!

Another shot of the puppies in their crate.

 Mom and pups are doing great.  Essie is nursing them all and being a great mom.

Mom Essie nursing her puppies.

Congratulations Essie, Brian and Susan.  We can't wait to hear who is getting those amazing pups!

Birthing Some Puppies! Essie and Rory Become Parents

Our very own Essie is pregnant! Breeder hosts Brian and Susan are very excited about Essie's first litter which is due at the end of January.  The vet department just did the sonogram and confirmed the pregnancy down at Southeastern Guide Dogs.

Photo of Brian hugging Essie.  Essie went into heat shortly after leaving the  November meeting.

We are also proud to announce the birth of a litter of 4 pups born to Rory who is one of the newest breeders to our group. Rory, the male, is being hosted by Karen, who is puppy raising Lightning.  He is the proud father of 3 girls and 1 boy.  They are all black.  Rory is black and the kids' mom, Cassidy, is yellow.

Congratulations to Rory, Karen, Lightning, and ESPECIALLY Cassidy, who did 99% of the work!!! Can't wait to see the pups on the camera at Southeastern. They were born on 12/19/2012 via C-section. So sleep well, Cassidy, your job is just starting. Rory, your work here is done. Sleep well tonight.

Michele is sitting on the patio and holding Rory who is looking back over his right shoulder.
Karen his breeder host was probably off doing obedience with Lightning.