After Paige’s missed pregnancy in 2025, we decided to try again. We changed the stud this time just in case it was a mismatch and went with our homebred boy Murphy. It would be a first litter for both of them, and a loose line breeding on a wonderful dog of old called CH Gayhalo The Gambler (Kenny)

Paige had a stricture we discovered during breeding (to read more about it, look here DOG BREEDING PROBLEMS: CANINE CYSTITIS, STRICTURE, HYMENS | TheDogPlace).

This being the case, we decided the best and safest option would be to give her an elective C section as a stuck puppy could be dangerous and I don’t want to put a dog through that.

We watched for signs of labor. On June 2nd, she showed signs of early labor and so we took her in for an assessment. We were right and they started the surgery. Paige did very well and a healthy boy and 2 girls were born.

Paige is a little confused about her babies, but trying to nurse them. She has some inverted nipples which make it hard to attach so we are keeping a close eye on them.

Stay tuned for formal introductions soon.