Pups have arrived!

The pups were whelped starting yesterday afternoon at 1:38.  We have 10 very active puppies. (1 was stillborn)  There are 3 boys and 7 girls (3 of the girls have patches--2  eye patches-(1 liver, 1 black), 1 black ear)  We are not yet sure about all the colors--but will be able to tell livers from blacks in a few days--especially when I recover and can see straight.. All have made substantial gains in weight in less than 24 hours.  They are nursing constantly--well they do take a bit of a rest now and then. Not one needs any help in finding the food source.  Sadie was exhausted after whelping, but she is dong well today.  She does like to take a good nap when they are nursing.  These pups are active, and very vocal--good signs.  All 10 are in the group picture-however a couple may be hard to see as they do pile on top of on another.  We  think Sadie and Slade did good work!!