blog https://www.goldsmithretrievers.com/blog.php Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:25:54 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 https://www.goldsmithretrievers.com/blog/dion-due-july-13-2013 Hard to believe we'll have puppies in the next 7-10 days!&nbsp; Can hardly wait.&nbsp; Going over my checklist of what I need to get and have on hand.&nbsp; Glad I keep notes on the litters and their births...easy to forget some of the details.&nbsp; Dion looks great...she has slowed down big time...has quite a waddle going on, but is in good spirits...follows me around like a shadow.&nbsp; She is gaining nicely - added 1 1/4 inches to her girth for a total of 37.25 inches (94.62 cms).&nbsp; We are going for daily walks...the distance has reduced and so has the pace - it's more of a meandering.<br><br>Jazz is expected to cycle any time now....she will be paired with Duke (Multi CH Tramin Karnaval)&nbsp; Very excited about this combination...outstanding pedigrees...outstanding conformation and temperament...very high expectations for this upcoming litter.&nbsp; I still have a few reservations I can take - 2 females and 1 male.<br><br>The 3rd and last litter of the year will be either Dinnye or Gloria and the pairing will be with Romeoa (Dreamkeeper Luv at Chryshaefen)<br> Sat, 06 Jul 2013 17:51:05 +0100