SoftMaple's 2004 litter

CH SR Curlygleann Kiwi Dream WC CGC TDI CR-677G24M-PI, CR-EL111M24-PI, CERF 03, 04, SN91060601, DOB May 2 2001
CH SoftMaple N HunterBay's NYwkend CGC TT CR-EL99F28-PI CR-645E28F-PI, CR-CA135/34F/C-PI

Pregnancy Calendar for KC
Date: Sun 11 Jul 104
Sire: CH SR Curlygleann Kiwi Dream WC CGC TDI CR-677G24M-PI, CR-EL111M24-PI, CERF 03, 04, SN91060601
Dam: CH SoftMaple N HunterBay's NYwkend CGC TT CR-EL99F28-PI CR-645E28F-PI, CR-CA135/34F/C-PI
Breeder: SoftMaple Curly Coated Retrievers
Sun 11 Jul 104
First day of mating.
48 hours after the first mating the bitch should be mated again. Subsequent matings occurring over a period of time enhance the chances of fertilaziton taking place.
The spermatozoa migrate up through the cervix.
Mon 12 Jul 104
Sperm travel searching for a mature ripened eggs.
Mon 12 Jul 104 -
Tue 13 Jul 104
Spermatozoa reach the eggs in the oviducts.
Tue 13 Jul 104 -
Wed 14 Jul 104
Fertilisation occurs in the oviducts which lead from the ovaries to the uterus.
Wed 14 Jul 104 -
Fri 16 Jul 104
Fertilised eggs migrate down the oviducts and into the uterine horns.
The migration continue to enable even spacing of the embryos.
During this migration the eggs will grow into a blastocystes.
Thu 22 Jul 104 -
Sat 24 Jul 104
The blastocystes implant in the wall of the uterus.
Thu 22 Jul 104 -
Thu 5 Aug 104
The blastocystes will grow into an embryos.
During the next two weeks the important organs will develop.
Sun 25 Jul 104 -
Sun 1 Aug 104
Dams nipples begin to pink enlarge.
The fur on the dams belly and around the nipples may become thinner.
Sat 31 Jul 104 -
Sat 7 Aug 104
Morning sickness might occur due to hormonal changes or stretching and distension of the uterus. Dam may appear a bit apathetic. She may be off her feed for a while and vomit from time to time.
Feeding the dam several meals spaced throughout the day might help.
Your veterinarian may want to prescribe a drug to relax the uterus.
Thu 5 Aug 104 -
Mon 9 Aug 104
An experienced person (a breeder or a veterinarian) can tell by careful palpation whether the dam is pregnant.
It's now the best time to do this because the embryos are walnut-sized now and easy to count.
Sun 8 Aug 104
Start to increase the dams food ration.
Don't overfeed, excessive weight gain should be avoided.
The foetuses are now and are fully developed miniature dogs.
Sat 14 Aug 104
The Dams abdomen starts to get larger.
Tue 24 Aug 104
It's very easy now to feel the puppies, counting them might be a bit more difficult.
Fri 27 Aug 104 -
Sat 4 Sep 104
Dam begins to spend a lot more time in self-grooming.
Her breasts become even more swollen.
She may become a bit restlessness and begin to search for a suitable place to have her puppies.
Sun 29 Aug 104
The dam might lose her appetite during this period. Her abdomen can be crowded with puppies.
It is better to feed several smaller meals spaced throughout the day.
You can easily detect abdominal movement now.
Sun 29 Aug 104 -
Mon 13 Sep 104
Nipples and vulva should be gently cleaned with warm water, you might want to trim the hairs surrounding the nipples, to allow easier access for the puppies to suck.
Wed 8 Sep 104 -
Sat 11 Sep 104
Milky fluid may be expressed from the nipples.
Thu 9 Sep 104
You might want to start taking the dams rectal temperature each morning and evening.
Sun 12 Sep 104
Twelve to 24 hours before she is due to deliver, the dams rectal temperature may drop from 101 to 98 degrees.
Clear discharge from the vulva might occur.
Mon 13 Sep 104
Expected date of whelp. Of course this is just an average. Whelping may take place from the 59th to the 65th day. Puppies born before the 58th day will probably be too young to survive.

KC on August 28th.
She is already producing milk. We had to stop her long walks since its so hot, and she is lagging. We still take her for swims at the lake.

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We have puppies!

Born 9/8/2004
6 black males
2 black females

SoftMaple Curly Coated Retrievers
Mark and Cathy Lewandowski
8282 Soft Maple Road
Croghan New York 13327

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Pregnancy Calendar for KC
Date:	Sun 11 Jul 104
Sire:	CH SR Curlygleann Kiwi Dream WC CGC TDI CR-677G24M-PI, CR-EL111M24-PI, CERF 03, 04, SN91060601
Dam:	CH SoftMaple N HunterBay's NYwkend CGC TT CR-EL99F28-PI CR-645E28F-PI, CR-CA135/34F/C-PI
Breeder:	SoftMaple Curly Coated Retrievers
Sun 11 Jul 104	First day of mating. 48 hours after the first mating the bitch should be mated again. Subsequent matings occurring over a period of time enhance the chances of fertilaziton taking place. The spermatozoa migrate up through the cervix.
Mon 12 Jul 104	Sperm travel searching for a mature ripened eggs.
Mon 12 Jul 104 - Tue 13 Jul 104	Spermatozoa reach the eggs in the oviducts.
Tue 13 Jul 104 - Wed 14 Jul 104	Fertilisation occurs in the oviducts which lead from the ovaries to the uterus.
Wed 14 Jul 104 - Fri 16 Jul 104	Fertilised eggs migrate down the oviducts and into the uterine horns. The migration continue to enable even spacing of the embryos. During this migration the eggs will grow into a blastocystes.
Thu 22 Jul 104 - Sat 24 Jul 104	The blastocystes implant in the wall of the uterus.
Thu 22 Jul 104 - Thu 5 Aug 104	The blastocystes will grow into an embryos. During the next two weeks the important organs will develop.
Sun 25 Jul 104 - Sun 1 Aug 104	Dams nipples begin to pink enlarge. The fur on the dams belly and around the nipples may become thinner.
Sat 31 Jul 104 - Sat 7 Aug 104	Morning sickness might occur due to hormonal changes or stretching and distension of the uterus. Dam may appear a bit apathetic. She may be off her feed for a while and vomit from time to time. Feeding the dam several meals spaced throughout the day might help. Your veterinarian may want to prescribe a drug to relax the uterus.
Thu 5 Aug 104 - Mon 9 Aug 104	An experienced person (a breeder or a veterinarian) can tell by careful palpation whether the dam is pregnant. It's now the best time to do this because the embryos are walnut-sized now and easy to count.
Sun 8 Aug 104	Start to increase the dams food ration. Don't overfeed, excessive weight gain should be avoided. The foetuses are now and are fully developed miniature dogs.
Sat 14 Aug 104	The Dams abdomen starts to get larger.
Tue 24 Aug 104	It's very easy now to feel the puppies, counting them might be a bit more difficult.
Fri 27 Aug 104 - Sat 4 Sep 104	Dam begins to spend a lot more time in self-grooming. Her breasts become even more swollen. She may become a bit restlessness and begin to search for a suitable place to have her puppies.
Sun 29 Aug 104	The dam might lose her appetite during this period. Her abdomen can be crowded with puppies. It is better to feed several smaller meals spaced throughout the day. You can easily detect abdominal movement now.
Sun 29 Aug 104 - Mon 13 Sep 104	Nipples and vulva should be gently cleaned with warm water, you might want to trim the hairs surrounding the nipples, to allow easier access for the puppies to suck.
Wed 8 Sep 104 - Sat 11 Sep 104	Milky fluid may be expressed from the nipples.
Thu 9 Sep 104	You might want to start taking the dams rectal temperature each morning and evening.
Sun 12 Sep 104	Twelve to 24 hours before she is due to deliver, the dams rectal temperature may drop from 101 to 98 degrees. Clear discharge from the vulva might occur.
Mon 13 Sep 104	Expected date of whelp. Of course this is just an average. Whelping may take place from the 59th to the 65th day. Puppies born before the 58th day will probably be too young to survive.