{"id":12829,"date":"2016-03-19T22:08:34","date_gmt":"2016-03-20T05:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bluefairyotterhound.com\/?p=12829"},"modified":"2016-09-22T14:19:58","modified_gmt":"2016-09-22T21:19:58","slug":"gr8ful-eight-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=12829","title":{"rendered":"Gr8ful Eight 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dam:\u00a0 CH Blue Fairy’s Paper Moon<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Addie<\/a>\"CH<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sire:\u00a0\u00a0CH MagicWood’s Tribute to Scentasia<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\n\"Dustin<\/a>\"Dustin<\/a>
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Table of Contents<\/h2>\n

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The Parents<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\n\t\tLet’s Get This Party Started<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\n\t Eight is Great!<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\n\t\tWeek 1: It’s a Meal<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\n\t\tWeek 2: Who Is Who<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\n\t\tWeek 3: We Sure Need a Bigger Box!<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\n\t\tWeek 4: Toy Time<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\n\t\tWeek 5: Evolution<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\n\t\tWeek 6: Puppy Wars<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\n\t\tWeek 7: Grown-Up Things<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\n\t\tWeek 8: Fun Continues<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\n\t\tWeek 9 & Beyond: New Chapters Begin<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n

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Puppy Videos<\/h2>\n

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Week 1<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\n\tWeek 2<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\n\tWeek 3<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\n\tWeek 4<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\n\tWeek 5<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\n\tWeek 6<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\n\tWeek 7<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\n\tWeek 8<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\n\tWeek 9+<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
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The Parents<\/h3>\n

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Dam<\/font><\/b><\/td>\n\"Addie<\/a> \"Addie<\/a>\"Addie<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Call Name<\/font><\/b><\/td>\nAddie<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AKC Registered Name<\/font><\/b><\/td>\nCH Blue Fairy’s Paper Moon<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pedigree<\/font><\/b><\/td>\nPedigree for CH Blue Fairy’s Paper Moon<\/a><\/span><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OFA Hips<\/font><\/b><\/td>\nFair<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia<\/font><\/b><\/td>\nClear<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Health Information<\/font><\/b><\/td>\nOFA Health Record<\/a><\/span><\/font><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CHIC Number?<\/a><\/span><\/font><\/b><\/td>\nYes<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Sire<\/font><\/b><\/td>\n\"Dustin<\/a>\"Dustin<\/a>\"Dustin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Call Name<\/font><\/b><\/td>\nDustin<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AKC Registered Name<\/font><\/b><\/td>\nCH MagicWood’s Tribute to Scentasia<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pedigree<\/font><\/b><\/td>\nPedigree for CH MagicWood’s Tribute to Scentasia<\/a><\/span><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OFA Hips<\/font><\/b><\/td>\nGood<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia<\/font><\/b><\/td>\nClear<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Health Information<\/font><\/b><\/td>\nOFA Health Record<\/a><\/span><\/font><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CHIC Number?<\/a><\/span><\/font><\/b><\/td>\nYes<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

“OFA”<\/b> is the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals <\/font>
\n“CHIC”<\/b> is the Canine Health Information Center <\/font>
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Let’s Get this Party Started<\/h3>\n
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In January 2016, we decided to breed Bella\u2019s sister Addie (CH Blue Fairy’s Paper Moon)<\/a><\/span>. She came in heat on New Year \u2019s Day and the timing could not have been better. At almost 4 years old, Addie was strong, healthy and ready to take on maternal duties. We bred Addie in mid-January to Dustin (CH MagicWood’s Tribute to Scentasia)<\/a><\/span> and an ultrasound in mid February confirmed her pregnancy. The countdown has begun. We were anxiously waiting for X-ray to get puppy count and prepare for whelping. On day 59, we were excited to learn that there were 8 puppies getting ready to arrive around St. Patrick\u2019s day. Good time to enter to the world \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

\"Addie<\/a> \"Addie<\/a> \"IMG_0392\"<\/a> <\/p>\n

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Eight is Great!<\/h3>\n

March 17, 2016<\/em><\/p>\n

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Addie has been restless all morning on St. Patrick day. At sunset, she settled in the whelping box. We were ready! The first puppy was born at 9pm, black & tan female. We had to wait for more than one hour for the second one, another female, light brown this time. The boys joined the pack shortly afterwards: one black & tan and one wheaten\/brown. Very cool! After a short break, Addie delivered 4 more girls, all black and tan. Good Addie.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>\"The<\/a>\"Four<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Puppies<\/a>\"Addie<\/a>\"Nursing\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Blue<\/a>Our adult hounds knew exactly what was going on, but they respectfully kept their distance, as long as the door to the bedroom was opened and they could take a peek and participate. The whole Pack was ready to welcome new family members. Mamba positioned herself closest to the gate we setup at the door. Ozzy stayed close, but was ready to jump up and help when he heard Addie in distress. Bella was very curious – after all, her puppy left in January. Even Leeloo got off her couch and be part of the experience, ready to be a GrandMa again!<\/p>\n

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Week 1: It’s a Meal<\/h3>\n

March 18-24, 2016<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Day<\/a>After excitement of whelping, we started settling into our new daily routines. Addie has been a wonderful and caring Mom: committed to keeping her kids fed and clean. My role was to provide assistance & support and I was happy to become her butler. My duties include serving food and water. With growing \u201cmilk production\u201d needs, came additional meals and large quantities of water. Addie has been eating four meals per day now, in the whelping box, while nursing the puppies. She\u2019d rather go hungry than leave them. Let\u2019s not forget the less glamorous tasks: whelping box and backup puppy cleanup. I\u2019m ready!<\/p>\n

\"Day<\/a> \"Nursing\"<\/a> \"2016-03-23_161149263_606BB_iOS\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From the very first moments of their lives, our puppies have been strong with very healthy appetites. It\u2019s been a treat to watch them nurse. The noises and enthusiasm are priceless. The goal during this first week was to make sure all puppies get their nutrition and consistently gain weight. We were pleased to see that everyone gained almost a pound. Good puppies! Good Mom Addie!<\/p>\n

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On the fun front, we started seeing personalities develop. This is a very vocal bunch, especially around meal time. No surprise: the girls are a bit louder \ud83d\ude09 Patience is not their virtue and when they don\u2019t see their Mom after a nap, a panic sets in and a lot of noise comes out: \u201cI\u2019m hungry Mom.. NOW!!\u201d. The black boy is a silent type, he rarely makes a noise and rather spend his energy on getting to the most strategic nursing position. His brother, is less patient and sometimes makes a noise. Puppy tails tell the tale of yummy treat and fierce competition. But.. These bursts of energy are followed by an immediate nap. We call it \u201cmilk coma\u201d. <\/p>\n

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\"Day<\/a> \"Day<\/a> \"Easter<\/a><\/p>\n

Towards end of the week, Addie was very happy to have a visit from her human family and show off her puppies. What could be better than puppies and kids! Happy hounds and happy humans \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n

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