Eight puppies, weighed every morning. One week in, that’s fifty-six data points and counting. By Albert & Terra Collver · June 2, 2026 We’re seven days into life with the Game On litter — eight puppies, four pounds of fur and feet between them — and one of the small disciplines we keep up with…
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By Albert & Terra Collver · June 1, 2026 — The Game On litter turned a week old today, and that means it’s time for one of the small, slightly-surprising tasks of new-puppy life: their very first nail trim. If you have never raised a litter, you might be picturing this as a long-from-now event…
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The Game On litter, eight days old, in their namesake — a vintage Winchester shotgun-cartridge crate. If you’ve seen this week’s litter announcement, you’ve already met our newest crew — and you’ve probably also seen the photograph that goes with it: eight tiny English Springer Spaniel puppies piled into an antique Winchester shotgun-cartridge…
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The whole Game On crew, bundled into one warm basket and ready to head to the vet. By Albert & Terra Collver · May 27, 2026 It is day two for the Game On litter — eight tiny passengers tucked into a warm basket, with Etta riding alongside, on their way to Franklin County…
The Game On Litter Has Arrived! — Blaze × Etta, May 26, 2026 We knew it was coming. Etta’s temperatures told the story. One of the most reliable signs that whelping is imminent is a drop in the dam’s rectal temperature — typically falling below 99°F (sometimes as low as 97–98°F) within 24 hours of…
