The puppies grow in size and hyper energy !
They had their last set of injections on the 23rd March and then weighed at 16 weeks
Celt ... 24.1lbs and Saxon ... 32.6 lbs
Now ... I would guess they are ... Celt 36-38 lbs and Saxon 46-48 lbs !!
I will know accurately on the 5th June when they next go to the Vet for neutering and they can be weighed.
They are little devils ! They never stop .
There is some special news .....
I am now convinced the pups are pure bred Bluetick Coonhound's (and NOT Labrador x Coonhound) and Saxon has the Leucistic gene.
When he is wet you can see clearly the dark pigment spots on his skin that don't make it to his fur . As he has grown its become very apparent he was a Bluetick with this gene
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucism
I have seen Leucism in birds and occasionally in mammals. It doesnt affect health just makes some animals rejected by their own.. and they get preyed on easier.
He won't suffer any of that. He is just "different" but happy and healthy
I think one of the reasons they were just "thrown away" was because of this and also that Celt was a little small.
Some people never see treasure when it is before their eyes.
Nerys continues to be amazing with them and be her glorious wallow digging teddy bear loving self . She has the acute stubborness of her Pyreneen breed and the patience of a saint ! She has decided she is "Home" and that so beautiful.
We had rains and the 10 foot deep dry pond I usually mow got a little water in it and the pups and Nerys loved it !
And so we continue to grow and be exhausted !!
Love and Hugsssssssssssss
The Tribe of Many Paws
What a lovely family ! (:o)) ... and what a job! Wonder whether you found the time to take care of yourself in the meantime? Is your back better now ... in spite of all that?
Never heard about the Leucistic gene. Must look about that on the Internet. I am so surprised that Saxon is bigger than Celt. Is it because of that gene?
BIg hugs to you all.
My spine is awful... I need surgery but it must wait :((
No... Saxon is the proper size for his breed (he is still growing and will be the correct size) Celt... I think Celt was the runt of the litter. but he is hyper active and healthy.
I think Saxon was dumped because he was not the right colour and Celt was dumped with him as the runt of the litter.
They go on 5th June to be neutered. I will get their weights and they will be six months old.
They just never stop.. my life is pretty much on hold as they take up most of the day.
Hugsssssssssssssss for you.
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