The Inspiration

The theme for this litter was inspired by the inner and outer beauty of our precious Bo.  Her outward appearance, conformation, movement, drive and outstanding personality will forever be her legacy and passed on to her offspring. 

Beauty and movement is also recognized on the fashion runway.  Thus, our names are based on runway models present and past.  

 Wheatley's Cortina D'Ampezzo "Bo"

Banks  - Male 

Born October 3, 2014 at 6:47 p.m.

• 12.5 oz.
• Black wavy with full white collar, black mask, black dot on head, while on all legs and tip of tail.
  
• Tyra Banks - paving the way on the runway   
  

 Banks - 4 days old

Crawford  - Male 

Born October 3, 2014 at 6:56 p.m.

• 10.3 oz.
• Black wavy with white collar
  
• Cindy Crawford
  

Crawford - 4 days old

Heidi- Female 

Born October 3, 2014 at 7:10 p.m.

• 10.1 oz.
• Black wavy with white collar, black mask, white strip on back
  
• Heidi Klume
  

Heidi - 4 days old

Stone - Male 

Born October 3, 2014 at 7:23p.m.

• 10.9 oz.
• Black wavy with white collar, black mask, black mark on the back of her head and plenty of other white markings (Orange Collar)
  
• Lara Stone
  



 Stone - 4 days old

Gisele  - Female 

Born October 3, 2014 at 7:46p.m.

• 11.3 oz.
• White w/black mask on her face, black dot on her back on lots of other black markings
  
• Gisele Bündchen 



 Gisele - 4 days old

Daria  - Female 

Born October 3, 2014 at 8:02 p.m.

• 11.4 oz.
• Yellow Collar
  
• Daria Werbowy
  



 Daria - 4 days old

Hutton  - Male 

Born October 3, 2014 at 9:12 p.m.

• 13.1 oz.
• Black wavy with white line on belly
  
• Lauren Hutton



 Hutton - 4 days old



Naomi - Female 

Born October 3, 2014 at 9:43 p.m.

• 11.7 oz.
• Black wavy with white line on belly, white tips on rear toes
  
• Naomi Campbell
  

Naomi - 4 days old

The Experience

Bo's due date was October 4th, but she decided to be nice to us and have deliver in the evening on October 3rd. 

As per usual with Bo, her temperature did not drop to indicate the onset of labour.  Her temperature at 10:00 a.m. was 99.6 and at 2:30 it was 100.2 - both normal.   Rather she was not interested in her breakfast that morning and preferred to rest quietly.

By 3:00 she was panting heavily and was peeing small quantities every 30 minutes.  By 4:00 she began contracting and was pushing about 20 minutes apart.  I called Mike at his office in Toronto and he took the first train home, but did not like he was going to arrive on time.  Luckily for me, Bo's forever family was able to come over to assist.   Jayne and Reagan arrived with a large coffee in hand around 5 ... just enough time for me to give them a crash course in their roles before the first puppy arrived at 6:47. 

Special thanks as always to Mike and Jayne, Reagan and Dad for all your support.