Here is an update for our Upcoming Breeder's Special Pick (BSP) litter with Arianna (our Light Blonde female) and Beau (our Auburn color male):
AUGUST 31ST UPDATE:
On Monday, Aug 26th, Arianna started her heat cycle which will last for approximately 21-24 days. Her mating period with Beau (called the estrous stage when conception occurs), is usually about 11-15 days after the heat begins, or around Sept 8th. After the mating portion of the heat ends, a 63-day count down begins until the birth of the litter. That means the the projected birth of this litter will be sometime around mid-November. If Arianna successfully conceives during her mating period, the puppies from this upcoming litter will be ready to go home to their new owners possibly as early as Friday, January the 10th. If you are on the waiting list for Beau and Arianna's upcoming litter and there are enough pups for you to get one, another key date to remember is the weekend starting Friday, Dec 13th which is the earliest date when you will come to pick your puppy from the litter at 5 weeks of age (this could change depending on the actual birth date). These estimates could change up to a week earlier and possibly 2 weeks later than what we are estimating depending on when conception occurs during Arianna's heat cycle and the actual birth date of the litter.