Looking back, it's such a change. I remember the exhaustion of keeping up with everyday chores of cleaning the puppies, their play space, pee pads, and making sure the overall house was clean as there was a time when the puppies were little that I invited guests over to visit and play. Around 6 weeks I allowed visitors to come - primarily our neighbors. They were always so delighted to stop by and play with the puppies and asked if they could baby-sit for awhile. As time quickly passed, the puppies grew to a point that all had to have a home of their own. Following all their shots and preparation for the public grounds, I took turns taking them out for walks.. to the park, beach, you name it! They were babies, and angels at that. Dogs are quite possibly the closest animals to humans, and we have to show them our love. They share their only experiences in life with us and give to us unconditionally.
If I had the breeding experience to do it all over again - circumstances presented themselves in a similar fashion - I would quite possibly have called a breeder within the area and asked if she/he could be a surrogate mother for the puppies. I am not sure that this is something that people do, but it would have been much easier! Something to be done possibly outside or in a separate location, but with access to the mother. I had not experienced quite an experience such as this, but overall, from what I have heard from other breeders in the area, I had it easy - for larger breeds have more energy and need more space to 'stretch their legs.' Did you ever wonder why larger dogs find their new homes sooner? I am sure this is the reason.. quite simply they grow out of their homes a lot sooner.
Chloe has regained her beautiful figure and still manages to look as if she is the puppy! :)
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