Adopted
Pitch,
one of Heidi's
male puppies was born on May 20th. Watch for more as we get to know his
personality better.
Pitch is a smart dog. He's catching on to potty training pretty well - not having poop accidents at all! He is definitely teething and likes stuffed animals with squeakers inside. He has a mind of his own, always wanting to explore and look around. He has lots of energy, not knowing when to quit until he is totally exhausted and then sleeps very soundly.
If you are interested in adopting one of Heidi's pups, please review the puppy section on our website to determine if a puppy is right for you.
The Black Gold Litter was born 5/20/01 to Heidi. Heidi arrived in the last week of her pregnancy and it was far too late to spay her. Heidi's former owner told us the father is a Chocolate Lab.
The pups have been highly socialized with other dogs, children of all ages and adults. They are amazingly healthy and happy. The Lab/Golden Retriever cross is a great mix often deliberately bred for Service & Seeing Eye dogs. The cross breeding produces what is called “Hybrid Vigor” which means they should not inherit any of the typical purebred genetic tendencies (health problems) of either Labs or Golden Retrievers. In all actuality, they should be healthier and heartier than their purebred ancestors who have been so tightly inbred.
Approximately 7/15, the pups will be 8 weeks of age and ready to go to their new, loving and forever homes. If you are interested in adopting one of the pups, please review the
puppy section on our website to determine if a puppy is right for you and then fill out an adoption application ASAP. Each pup will be placed through the normal adoptive procedures of GRR. It is our goal to have their new, forever homes approved and ready to take them home as soon as they are ready to get on with their new lives!5/21/01 - Update
Heidi and her "very dark chocolate" pups are doing fine according to their vet check. Heidi is a great mother and loves her babes. We proudly announce the debut of the "Black Gold Litter", the first litter ever born in care here at GRR.
There are 6 girls and 4 boys:
Coal, Ebony, Jet, Pitch, Licorice, Pepper, Lava, Onyx, Fudge & Inky.6/1/01- Update
All are doing well and getting bigger everyday. They are cute little butterballs who now weigh between 2-3 pounds. Their eyes should be opening shortly. Heidi is doing great and is the perfect Mommy to her brood.
6/11/01 Update
They are now three weeks old and just had their first dinner of “puppy gruel” They enjoyed it but what a mess! Their eyes are open, they are learning to walk (wobbling) and they are quite cute!
6/30/01 Update
They are all quite a handful they are learning to run and tumble. It’s hard to keep track of ten at once. They are all getting big, fat and sassy. Each is starting to develop their own personality and characteristics.
7/8/01 Update-
Well they are Seven weeks old now and getting cute as can be. They
already carry tennis balls around in their mouths and have learned to swim! They
all love the water and show no fear of it. They get in the shallow area of
the pool (supervised of course) and dog paddle around to their hearts content.
They also love the baby pool that was originally their whelping box. It
has now become their private little water park in the afternoons. They get
bigger and funnier everyday. They have lots of puppy antics and love to
romp and play. Their personalities are starting to emerge, and it's great
to watch them grow and change each day.
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