Adorable photos show the first litter of guide dog puppies born in 2025 with life of service ahead of them
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THESE adorable photos show the very first litter of guide dog puppies born in 2025. The 10 healthy pups - six girls and four boys - arrived from 8.15pm on Thursday, 2 January, in Birmingham. They belong to proud parents Rebecca, a three-year-old golden retriever who became a mum for the second time, and Labrador Danny, a two-year-old first-time dad.
![[Two newborn guide dog puppies being held.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/arrived-8-15pm-thursday-2nd-962750563.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Now, just a week old, these pups don’t yet have names, and their sole focus is getting milk from mum and snoozing. Guide Dogs breeding dog volunteer, Sue Davy, who looks after mum Rebecca and the pups, said: “Rebecca is a fantastic mum. "She absolutely dotes upon her puppies and has taken everything in her stride.
![[Ten newborn Labrador x Golden Retriever guide dog puppies huddled together.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/arrived-8-15pm-thursday-2nd-962750616.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
“I’m really excited to see these puppies grow and develop their individual personalities over the next few weeks. "It’s been the most wonderful start to the new year.”. Both puppy parents, Rebecca and Danny, were handpicked to join the Guide Dogs breeding programme as they were considered top dogs, chosen for their intelligence, calmness, confidence and good health.
![[A golden retriever mother nursing her ten Labrador x Golden Retriever puppies.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/arrived-8-15pm-thursday-2nd-962750614.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
While they never worked as guide dogs themselves, some of the most promising dogs are often selected for breeding to ensure the best traits needed for successful guide dogs are passed on to the next generation. Next month, these puppies will take the next step and make their way to the Guide Dogs National Centre, near Leamington Spa, where they’ll receives vaccinations, microchips, health checks – and plenty of cuddles.
![[A mother golden retriever and one of her newborn Labrador x Golden Retriever puppies.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/arrived-8-15pm-thursday-2nd-962750634.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
