About the Q Litter

All ten puppies born successfully on Sunday 2nd April 2023, from 0045 hrs through 0930 hrs. No vet intervention. All puppies booked.

The Dam — Ch Aytee Katerina (“Karat”)

A true dual purpose GSP having won a 1st Field Trial Award at 3 years old, in the same year as her third CC in the show ring. She is shot over every week in the season and has a very soft mouth. Karat’s first litter from 2020 have already competed successfully and are proving themselves competent on game.

Aytee bred KC HPR Champions on both sides of the pedigree.

The Sire — Islasbraw Ash (“Harris”)

A naturally wide running dog that points superbly well. This very promising young dog is from a line of fantastically trainable dogs and has already been placed twice out of 3 Field Trial entries.

Both parents are hard running stylish hunters, excellent retrievers, swim confidently and are biddable with kind temperaments.

Timeline

6th March 2023: Ultrasound scan confirmed pregnancy with approximately 6 visible pups.

27th March 2023: Whelping box prepared; dam very well but completely fed up!

2nd April 2023: Birth at 0045 hrs through 0930 hrs. All ten puppies born successfully; no vet intervention.

4th April 2023: Dam attempting to relocate pups; maternal instinct to hide them noted.

5th April 2023: Tails docked and dewclaws removed; puppies recovered well.

12th April 2023: Gender documentation recorded (boys and girls identified).

18th April 2023: Eyes opened; wobbly walking observed.

21st April 2023: First meal served in dish.

27th April 2023: Puppies fitted with collars.

30th April – 26th May 2023: Further development milestones documented.

Gallery

Q Litter Pedigree Chart
Dam - Ch Aytee Katerina (Karat)
Dam - Karat
Dam - Karat
Dam - Karat
Dam - Karat
Dam - Karat
Dam - Karat
Sire - Islasbraw Ash (Harris)
Sire - Islasbraw Ash (Harris)
Sire - Harris
Sire - Harris
Sire - Harris
Whelping box ready - 27 March
Dam ready - 27 March
Newborn puppies - 2 April
Dam relocating puppies - 4 April
Post-docking - 5 April
Q Litter development