Our summer litter has arrived. This past year we had a couple unsuccessful planned litters, so were were quite excited when our Winnie started to show. Winnie was so uncomfortable near the end of her pregnancy as she was huge. She definitely was a trooper! On August 19th, nine puppies were born. Yes, you read that right ... nine. I was in shock as I personally have never heard of a Shiba having nine in one litter. I am sure it happens though.
Winnie did great and most the puppies did awesome the first
couple days. Unfortunately two preemies were born and they didn't make
it. We tried tube feeding as they didn't latch onto mom and we were very hopeful the first few days,
but it wasn't enough. Rest in peace little ones. ONe the up side, the other seven are chubby little porkers ... I
love it! They are two weeks old tomorrow and are growing like weeds.
