Islasbraw Ash × Ch Aytee Katerina — All Puppies Booked
All ten puppies born successfully on Sunday 2nd April 2023, from 0045 hrs through 0930 hrs. No vet intervention. All puppies booked.
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.
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.
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.