Welcome To Deb's Tzu Hobby Breeder of CKC Canadian Kennel Club Shih Tzu Puppies

Diva's Darlings

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Diva to Dakota

Diva has been bred to Dakota and if all goes well her babies will arrive around April 7, 2010. We are expecting dark chocolate livers and blacks in solids and maybe some parti in a smaller package.

Click on the pic below to me an e-mail if you are interested in adding your name to our waiting list for a Diva and Dakota baby.

1. Breeder - Female choc. and/or male?

Pregnancy Calendar for Diva

Pregnancy Calendar for Dogs
Date:	Wed 3 Feb 2010
Sire:	Dakota
Dam:	Diva
Breeder:	Debbie Wiebe
1st WEEK	Check any and all medications with vet prior to administration Bitch should receive normal feeding and exercise regimen Do not use any insecticides or administer live vaccines.
Wed 3 Feb 2010	Day of first breeding. Sperm migrate beyond cervix. To increase chances of fertilization, the bitch should be bred again in approximately 48 hours after the first breeding.
Thur 4 Feb 2010	Sperm travel through oviducts. Sperm may survive for as long as 9 days.
Thur 4 Feb 2010 through Fri 5 Feb 2010	Sperm reach the oviducts where mature eggs are located.
Fri 5 Feb 2010 through Fri 6 Feb 2009	Fertilization of the egg (in the oviducts).
Sat 6 Feb 2010 through Mon 8 Feb 2010	Fertilized eggs migrate into the uterine horns.
2nd WEEK	Care of the bitch same as Week 1
Sun 14 Feb 2010 through Tue 16 Feb 2010	Eggs develop into blastocysts.
Sun 14 Feb 2010 through Sun 28 Feb 2010	Embryos enter uterus.
3rd WEEK	Bitch may start to experience morning sickness due to either hormonal changes or from uterine distension. Feed smaller meals several times a day to help with morning sickness. If morning sickness persists, your vet may prescribe a drug to relax the uterus. May perform ultrasound at this time to determine pregnancy - discuss possible risks of the procedure with your vet.
Wed 17 Feb 2010 through Wed 24 Feb 2010	On day 19 blastocysts implant in the uterine wall, forming embryonic vesicles. On day 22 embryos are visible.
4th WEEK	Bitch may start to have a clear, vaginal discharge. May use palpitation to diagnose pregnancy. Limit strenuous activity. May wish to increase protein in the bitch's diet. Feeding puppy kibble is a good way to accomplish this
Tue 23 Feb 2010 through Tue 2 Mar 2010	Eyes and spinal cords develop. Organ formation begins - at this time the embryos are at the highest susceptibility for defects. Mammary development begins.
Sun 28 Feb 2010 through Thur 4 Mar 2010	This is the best time to perform palpation to determine pregnancy. Embryos are approximately the size of a walnut, placed evenly in the uterine horns.
5th WEEK	Bitch begins to lose her 'tuck-up' as weight increases and puppies shift. Swelling of the vulva becomes more noticeable. Be aware of bitch's weight - do NOT overfeed. Palpitation no longer possible due to increased fluids in the uterus.
Wed 3 Mar 2010	Toes, whisker buds and claws begin development.
Tue 9 Mar 2010	Organ formation (organogenesis) ends. The fetuses now look like dogs, displaying head and trunk differentiation. Gender can be determined. Skin pigment begins to develop. May be able to hear fetal heartbeat with stethoscope. Bitch's nipples begin to darken and enlarge.
6th WEEK	Introduce bitch to whelping box/area - start having her sleep there. Increase frequency of meals, keeping an eye on her weight.
7th WEEK	Do not allow bitch to play rough with other dogs or to jump. May take radiographs to determine number and size of pups.
Fri 19 Mar 2010	Bones begin to mineralize. Puppies are easily felt through abdominal wall, although hard to count. Bitch will start to lose hair around the abdomen.
8th WEEK	Bitch's appetite may decrease due to abdominal crowding. May want to have bitch thoroughly checked with vet and discuss possible problems. Gather together your whelping kit and make preparations.
Mon 22 Mar 2010 through Tue 30 Mar 2010	Bitch begins to spend a lot more time in self-grooming. Breasts become even more swollen. Bitch may become a bit restless and search for a suitable place for whelping - make sure she is most comfortable in the area you have set up for whelping.
Wed 24 Mar 2010	Feed several smaller meals spaced throughout the day, as stomach is crowded. Fetal movement easily detected when bitch is at rest.
Wed 24 Mar 2010 through Thur 8 Apr 2010	Clean abdominal area and vulva with warm water. Give bitch a 'maternity clip' - trimming hair around nipples to allow pups easier access.
9th WEEK	Bitch's appetite may disappear as whelping time nears.
Sat 3 Apr 2010 - Tue 6 Apr 2010	Bitch may become restless and begin to display nesting behavior.
Sun 4 Apr 2010	Begin taking bitch's rectal temperature in the morning and evening. Normal temperature range is 100.2-100.8 degrees. When temperature drops below 99 degrees, puppies will likely be born within 24 hours.
Wed 7 Apr 2010	Bitch may become distressed - panting, pacing, appearing uncomfortable. Clear discharge from the vulva may occur.
Thur 8 Apr 2009	Expected date of whelp (based on an average). Whelping may occur anywhere from the 59th to the 66th day.

http://www.debstzu.com/phases_embryology.pdf

Click on the above link to see another view of the fetus/embryo development calandar.

A peek inside our Puppy Packs!

These are the items that you can expect to take home with your new puppy. Each gift bag contains:

- Sample of food your puppy is on

- gallon of our water

- tooth brush

- hair brush

- toys (ball, frisbee, stuffies, rope bones & teething toys)

- treats

- puppy pee pads

- rawhide bones & sticks

- milk bones

- bandana

- first hair clips

- 2 stainless steel bowls

- water bottle attachement

- hot water bottle

- collar & leash

- nail grinder

- food scoop

- plaque/picture frame

- hand sanatizer

- ear wipes

- paw towel

- blanket

- folder for all your new puppies records

- health record

- puppy sales contract your guarantee in writing

- brouchures, magazines & information

- duotang with Shih Tzu care & information (bred, history, eye, ear, nails, teeth, shots, play, house training, ect.)

- microchipped

- pedigree

- CKC registration papers to follow

- 6 weeks free pet insurance covering:

$750 to cover veterinary fees for illnesses and accidents
Your coverage begins after only 48 hours (from the date and time you take your puppy home) and continues for 6 weeks. We pay for 80% of fees at any veterinary practice. You are responsible for the first $50 per condition (the deductible).

$150 for advertising and reward
If your puppy is lost or stolen, call us and we will help.

$250 death benefit
In this unfortunate event we will share in your final costs.

A total of $1,150 worth of coverage.

- I also usually try to include a gift or two for the new owners as well as a token of my appreciation for you choosing me as your new puppies breeder!

* Please note that Puppy packages may vary slightly depending on availablity of some items. Puppy packs are also only available to those that pick up their puppy. If a puppy needs to be shipped and I put all that stuff in the crate then there would be no room for your puppy!

You can expect almost everything that you need to get you started with your new puppy will be include. It is my goal to give you and your new puppy the very best possible start so that all you need to do is take your new baby home with your gift bag and enjoy your newest family member knowing that all you need is inside the bag.

Potty training is well on the way and with some babies complete by the time you take your new puppy home. We use the potty park to get this process started for you. Crate training and seperation is also started so that your new puppy won't keep you up all night for the first few nights with you.

Pedigree For Dakota & Diva Pups

Sire Deb's Dark Knight Of Dakota BLK	Sire Sweet & Sassy's Cream Bellagio LVR	Sire Sweet N Sassy's Starbuck LVR	Sire Koko Kola LVR
			Dam Lor Ells Charmin WHT
		Dam Sweet & Sassy's Choc. YooHoo LVR	Sire Southwyck's Blackjack Flash BLK
			Dam Loli Pop BLK & WHT
	Dam Meyer's Once In A Blueberry Moon GLD, BLK MSK.	Sire Raven's Blue Streak BLU	*Sire* Smoken Blueberry Blues BLU
			Dam Barbi's Champagne Ice SLV, BLK MSK
		Dam Wee-Wa's Abby There In A Minute GLD & WHT, BLK MRKING	Sire Ch. Sharwin Ahead Of The Rest GLD & WHT
			Dam Wee-Wa's Rubys Rubik Cube LVR & WHT
Dam A Diva's Christmas Carol BLK	Sire Chang Jiang's Kiwi N Creme LVR & WHT	Sire Fast Man Jack (USA) LVR & WHT	Sire Puppiesinabox Bow Tie Man LVR & WHT
			Dam MTN Valley's Horrid Tori LVR & WHT
		Dam Carmel 4 Me GLD, BLK MSK	Sire Cash And Carry
			Dam A Shih Tzu Delight Cujo
	Dam Mickjaney's Black Dahlia BLK	Sire Glarnik Shelby Dunne BLK & WHT	Sire August Moon's Black Knight BLK
			Dam Glaranik Fanney Farkel BLK & WHT
		Dam Mijaney's Lady At Darkness BLK	Sire Rojacky's Executive Session GLD & WHT
			Dam Glaranik Lady Dunne BLK

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