Miraculous Puppy Birth Story Timeline
October 1st, 2022
November 21st, 2022
November 24th, 2022
November 26th, 2022
December 2nd-16th, 2022
December 17th, 2022
December 19th, 2022
Conception: The puppies were believed to be conceived on October 1, 2022. The breeder observed the Sire (Valor) and Dam (Dhalia) lock together for approximately five to ten minutes on that day. Dhalia had been in heat for about a week prior to this happening. The pregnancy was confirmed by a midwife in early November 2022.
On November 21, 2022, Dhalia went in for x-rays at the Holy Family Veterinary Hospital, to determine how many puppies she was carrying . During the visit, the veterinarian discovered that the x-rays (see below) indicated that there were NO viable gestational vesicles (Dhalia was no longer carrying puppies). The puppies had all passed and the only thing remaining, that could be seen on the x-rays, was a trace of two tiny skeletons that had yet to be discharged from Dhalia's physiology.
The veterinarian diagnosed Dhalia with Pyometra* (medical records referenced below) and recommended emergency surgery to remove the infected sacs and uterus due to the high risk of death due to the disease.
Following the diagnosis, the veterinarian indicated that there was a low probability that Dhalia would be able to conceive again, and observed that Dhalia was draining (Pyometra causes pus to collect in the uterus which causes the dog to discharge) but otherwise appeared healthy.
The breeder elected medical management over surgery and proceeded to monitor her drainage, leading up to Dhalia's follow up appointment, (four days later) during which continued drainage was observed. Dhalia was placed on antibiotics and continued to make progress over the next two weeks.
Medical records were obtained from Holy Family Veterinary Hospital by the breeder for a second opinion. The documents forwarded to the second veterinarian included: the medical exam, urinalysis, temperature readings, x-rays, and doctor's report. This vet has a PhD in biology and masters degree in Veterinary Science.
Her diagnosis came back the same as the initial one. She also indicated that Dhalia would most probably never have puppies.
Learn more about Pyometra on the Medical Analysis page by clicking below:
Guruji was informed of Dhalia's condition.
Guruji Blessed both Dhalia and Valor.
Over the next two weeks Dhalia's continued to take her antibiotics. The breeder observed that her health was excellent and she was gaining weight, which is a great sign, given that dogs with Pyometra often suffer from anorexia, vomiting, and low enenegy. Dhalia did not exhibit any of these symptoms however.
On December 17th, Dhalia was at a search and rescue training where she dropped her first puppy. Dhalia's midwife was notified immediately and she was rushed to see her. She proceeded to give birth to twelve healthy puppies over the next eighteen hours.
A day and a half later, on the Monday morning of December 19th, 2022, it was discovered, during the puppy head count, that Dhalia has given birth to yet another puppy overnight, bringing the total number of puppies to 13.
It is important to note the magnitude of this unprecedented and miraculous occurrence. This is the first documented case of pregnancy with concurrent Pyometra that resulted in 13 live puppies via natural birth without surgical intervention or the need to remove the uterus.
Learn more about Pyometra and the rarity of this case by clicking below:
Guruji blessed the puppies and parents.
Message from the Breeder
Since I’m breeding dogs for the first time, I can only talk about what I’ve noticed, and only from my limited experience. The thing that amazed me the most, was after four weeks, the puppies began to relieve themselves on large trays placed in the corner of the big room they played in. The trays had absorbent pads on the trays to soak up urine. When they began to use the area of the room other than the tray, we picked up each puppy and placed them on the tray. We did this for about a week, and then more and more, they began to figure things out.
When they got better and more consistent at this, we got the idea to open the back door in the screened in porch area to the backyard. The puppies then began to walk outside in the grass to do their business. After six weeks, they aren’t using the screened in porch area to excrete anymore. Over ninety-five percent of the time (yes, there are still a few errors), they are going outside on their own to take care of business.
Another thing I noticed was how quickly they learned to use the dog door. We have two dog doors. One is not much higher than the floor (which they mastered first). The other is about twelve inches above the floor. At about five weeks they began heaving themselves over the twelve-inch door and going outside.
I have noticed some dogs taking several weeks to master a dog door.
These puppies are not for sale. This website is intended to share their miraculous story with the world.
