Aussie pups FINALLY!!

Well it has been almost a year since an Aussie litter has graced the house. We are overflowing with 'tailed' BCs... but Tailor finally fixed this issue!!

This is a repeat litter from over two years ago. The first time the cross was done it was on a lease situation where I did not whelp the litter at my house, but did keep my name on it and get pups from it (as both parents are my dogs). That cross worked out so nicely that we chose to repeat it again. Tailor is going to be 7 years old in June so not lots of 'heat cycles' left to do many litters.

Of course like people, dogs that live (or work together) cycle together ... so it seems they have all come in heat together and due to many of my girl's age (and my procrastination and show/trial schedule) they didn't get bred till now or much at all.

Needless to say it is going to be a BUSY time with pups for awhile! I am grateful I am not doing much besides the dogs (retail work wise) so they are getting my full attention. And I am just LOVING that!!

Tanner is the proud father (OK he is a man .. he could care less!!!) and Tailor is the doting momma. She is such a stellar mother.

These guys were born yesterday (thankfully she whelping thru the day not the NIGHT!).

ALL BOYS!!! Lots of pretty reds!!

Tailor taking a nap thru the process. There was still one red tri boy to come.
Tailor all done with the five boys nursing comfortably.Here is all five up close while nursing.Tailor resting with her black tri boy napping close by. (yes he does look a bit 'grey' but this pup's head is a rich black ... he will shed out to be a pretty black tri!!)
Tailor does keep a close eye on them as I try to get their pictures!

The row of five boys: Black tri, Red tri, Red Bi (no tan), Red tri, and Red merle (with tan)

The view from the 'top' (again the only one with no tan points is the boy in the center)
Such pretty heads!!
And we already have a clown in the group!! One of the red tri boys feels the need to stick his tongue out me!!