Record 17 Irish Doodle Puppies Born in Kent

0:00It's February 27th. This episode is brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable online privacy. Links in the episode description. Let's get into the latest UK headlines. A family in Kent, England is buzzing after their two-year-old Irish setter, Marigold, gave birth to a record 17 Irish doodle puppies. The delivery took a grueling 13 hours, from 11 a.m. to midnight on January 2nd. Marigold made it with a miniature black poodle, creating what experts believe is Britain's biggest litter for this crossbreed. Now nearly eight weeks old, all the pups are healthy and nursing, but their mom needs 12 tins of dog food daily to keep her strength up. Owner Miranda Palekia, a 42-year-old mom of three, describes home life as total chaos amid constant feedings and vet check-ins. Her kids, 13-year-old Freddie, 11-year-old Orlando, and 9-year-old Coco, are thrilled, with friends stopping by often. Even the family Labrador, Monti, acts like the proud dad.

1:02This tops the previous UK record of 16 Irish doodle pups, born in Hampshire back in 2019. Vets were stunned when they heard the news. Come Friday, the puppies get vaccinations, microchips, and health checks before going up for sale at 1,300 pounds each. Interest is already high, and while the family will miss the fluffy crew, they're ready for a bit more peace.