The Olivia-Nacho puppies arrived earlier than expected yesterday – September 23rd. Olivia was in labor much of the day — then whelped the first born at 4 PM and the last one about 6 hours later. We were up all night checking the little ones and are pleased to report that the six puppies are small but nursing fantastically. Mama O is, of course, an exceptional mother. The first four puppies were girls and the last two were boys.

The newborn nursery is in the Dog Room adjacent to the garage. They will stay in this heated room for quite a while. The nursery has a large whelping house filled with cedar shavings, plenty of fresh water for Mama O and a doggie door for a quick exit to the toilet.

Here are a few quick photos before we head back to watch the babies.

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  • Congrats!! Puppies……6 beautiful puppies!! I love their puppy pink noses!! And it looks like at least 2 of them have the trademark Olivia white forehead…..time will tell who inherited the beautiful baby blue Olivia eyes!! Oh my, how are we going to learn how to differentiate all the Olivia/Nacho pups!! A challenge us fans will be glad to take on!

    So happy for you all….can't wait to see more puppy pictures and watch them grow into awesome SPK Sled Dogs!!!

  • Congratulations! A very busy time for all at SPK. Glad all is
    good with Big O–long day for her. She's Super Mom!

  • Awwwwww!!!! Olivia wanted to make sure I had an awesome wedding anniversary gift!! Great day to be born little ones! Can't wait to watch you get bigger!!

  • So adorable!!!

    Best wished to Mom and Dad Olivia and Nacho!!!

    Congratulations to all at SP Kennel!!!

    Best,

    Margaret

  • Welcome to the world precious pups! Glad all went well and I hope everything continues to go fine. Can't wait to see who from the litter will look like a mini Olivia or a Nacho Jr. Great news – thanks for letting all of us know.

  • Awesome, more "super model's" coming out of SP Kennel. Congratulations to "Momma-O" and the whole SP Kennel,looking forward to plenty of pictures and videos to come, I'm sure we'll be seeing some on the trail to Nome in a few years, and some will be quiet Quest Stars!

  • Thanks for sharing this. Congrats to all. This is my first time seeing newborn puppies. Are their noses always pink like that? Have you selected a name theme yet? All the best to mom, dad, pups, and grand-gardians.

  • Such wonderful news. Congratulations to Olivia, Nacho and all the "birthing" support team. Great job guys. So happy for all of you.

    Ann and Tom

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