Dream's Puppies Doing Great!

Dream's puppies are really starting to grow.. Their eyes opened this week and they are really starting to move around. Nadia is so much larger than Chance! I'll get some new photos and post them soon!

Congrats Abi!!

Serenade offers a HUGE congratulations to Whitney and Abigail

"Serenade Daddy's Little Girl"

on their VERY FIRST SHOW this weekend in Washington!!!

Abi was very nervous the first day (Saturday), but today she showed like a charm!

I am so proud of both of you girls!

Here is a current photo of Abi, taken at the beach just a few days ago.

(Photo Copyright Whitney Adams, Da Vinci Papillons)

The first show is always the worst, but now that it is over-

it's all downhill from here!

Dream's Puppies!!!

Dream's Puppies Have Arrived!!!

Talk about a Mother's Day Present!

(Shown in order of appearance) :o)

These puppies have long been waited for and we are thrilled that they are here. Nadia will be staying at Serenade. Chase will stay until he is old enough to be evaluated and he may stay with us or be placed with a friend to be shown. Chance's eye will fill in as his blaze shrinks while he is growing. His markings are quite unique. If he "makes the cut" his grandma is looking forward to having him.

(These puppies are not available- so please dont ask.)

Dream Update-Still Nothing

Well, I think Dream has decided to keep her puppies! Her temp is still fluctuating, but it is coming down overall. Her first due date (63 days from 1st breeding) was yesterday. Second due date is Tuesday, then Wednesday, then Thursday. I have been staying very close and checking her temp every 2-5 hours depending on her mood. So far, she is enjoying all the belly rubs and attention, but showing no signs of labor stress. I guess she knows when the babies are ready, and until then, no one can convince her otherwise.

The babies on the other hand.. they are ready to make their debut! All of them, well at least two, are serious fighters. When I find them in her belly I make a point to rub their heads softly and two will start to wiggle as soon as I stop! Kick and stretch! They are so cute already. I can't wait to see them in person, or I guess, in the fur...

Unexpected Surprise!

Well, as you know, we are still waiting for Mrs. Dream to deliver those four little ones! Today is probably the day, but only she knows for sure.

Anyway, I had to go outside to temporarily fix the fence because Daisy and Angel have taken up their mother's art of escaping. I asked Dream to go with me, and she came out of her whelping box and went with me outside.

When I opened the door, ALL of our paps jumped up from where they were laying- under the tree by our shed. Sweet Boy barked at me and the rest seemed to stare me down.. What is this? I wondered. Then I heard it.. Meeeew!

I looked in the middle of where they had been laying and a BABY KITTEN was there! We knew it didnt belong to the cat that usually roams around our house, she had no milk and wasnt big enough, besides, this kitten was IN our fence and probably barely old enough to eat on his/her own. This isnt a newly delivered kitten, its a dump off. I know it is terrible, but I was so proud of my crew for banding together to take care of the little one. Here is her photo:

She is currently residing in the pouch of my hoodie I am wearing around my waist so she (or he) can sleep. She is a beautiful black and white baby with brilliant blue eyes and medium coat. If you know anyone looking for a kitten, please call me!

Ps. I know at this point I cant write without saying something about Dream- Her temp dropped about two hours ago down to 100.0 from 100.7 in one hour. I'm trying to give her some space because she has been nervous and sick. I'll take her temp again in a couple of hours, but I dont want her to feel like a pin cushion. Besides, it has been going up and down and up and down all week. I wish she would make up her mind! She is currently asleep in her whelping box, so when we have puppies, I will post them on here AS SOON AS THEY ARRIVE- photos and all. For those of you who are promised a phone call as they are born, please be patient, there are a lot of you!

Love~