Planned Litter HH — Hickory Hollow Llewellins

Litter HH

FIRST TIME BREEDING - Ruby x Hank
Whelp Date: May, 2026

These are estimates based on experience. We can’t control the timing of any of this, but do like to be as prepared as possible. We’re not sure on actual dates until they happen and will update as events occur.
First sign of Heat Cycle
Progesterone Checks:
2/27: 1.82
3/2: 2.8
3/4: 4.7 (will ovulate today or tomorrow)
Ruby’s fertile window is 3/7 - 3/9. We did bring her to Hank a day early to see how they would respond to each other. It went well!
3/6: tied, 17 minutes
3/8: tied, 23 minutes
3/9: tied, 26 minutes
Schedule Radiographs with Dr. Frese for puppy count.
Begin Daily AM & PM Temp Checks
Projected whelp date
Whelp Date - Day 0
Dew Claws Removed - Day 3
Eyes and ears open
First deworming
Begin introducing food starting with goats milk and baby cereal and slowly incorporate soggy kibble.
Second deworming and slowly allow introduction of other Llews and outside visitors as long as all pups and Ruby are thriving.
Third deworming, first round of vaccinations, and puppy selections.
Pups begin going home at the end of week 8.

$1900 per pup

Current as of March 13, 2026