So... the crunch.. measuring time!
I start measuring Sheltie puppies once a week from 6 weeks. This is an early indication on expected growth. I have compiled charts over the years, and consulted with other breeders that are friends of mine and also breeders overseas. Size is a touchy subject... predictions are very difficult, but it does help with the guesswork! We do not want to go oversize if we can possibly help it!
I can be certain that none of these will go oversize!
BLUE 16.5cm
TEAL 17cm
LIME 18cm
PURPLE 16cm
RED 17.5cm
The previous litter from Journey & Reece were as follows at 6 weeks:
Miley 19cm (finished at 36cm)
Skyla 17cm (finished at 33cm)
Mylo 20cm (finished at 38cm)
Journey is 35.5cm and Reece is 37cm
Let's see how it goes!
To all the prospective puppy owners, I thought that you would like to see the photographs, videos, and updates of the Mackland puppies while they are still with me. These Border Collie & Shetland Sheepdog puppies are lovingly bred and raised in my home. This blog lets me show you step by step how your baby is raised. It highlights each step from mating to 8 weeks old. I hope that you all enjoy reading about them as much as I enjoy having them in my house!
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