mama has arrived

Yesterday we had a quick trip to our usual meeting point, Leigh Woods, to hook up with Daniel & Jim, have a little stroll in the mud, I mean, woods, and bring Keksi home for the duration of her pregnancy.

Kuura was looking gorgeous after his big moult.  He's still very fluffy at each end - around his neck ruff, trousers and tail, although he's lost most of his undercoat now.  Here he is back in the car which is showing the muddy evidence of our walk. 

And Keksi?  Well, she is looking ready to burst, frankly.  No wonder Daniel was having nightmares about her giving birth before making it to Devon.  Oh, she's big.  Really big.  The puppies are due to arrive in approximately a week.  Tomorrow an update on The Belly and a little poll on the size of the litter.  I'm saying more than 5.  Definitely more than 5.