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Week 1
At Week 1 the puppies spend their days eating and resting. Their eyes and ears are still closed. When puppies are born they cannot see or hear, so they rely on their sense of smell to find their Momma and her milk.
Week 2
This second week of life brings great changes for the puppies. Their ears and eyes, sealed since birth, begin to open, or will open soon. This gives them a new sense of their world. They learn what their mother and other dogs look and sound like, and they begin to expand their own vocabulary from grunts and mews to yelps, whines and barks.
Week 3
In week 3 the puppies are rapidly changing in their physical and sensory development. They are beginning to be less dependent on their momma and learning more about their environment. They are starting to be able to control their need to potty and begin moving away from where they sleep to eliminate.
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Miss Pink Stripe 2 lb. 1.5 Oz.
Mr Black 2 lb. 3 Oz.
Mr Green 2 lb. 9.5 Oz.
Miss Purple Stripe 2 lb. 5.5 Oz.
Mr Blue 2 lb. 6.5 Oz.
Mr Orange 2 lb. 7.5 Oz.
Miss Teal Stripe 2 lb. 7 Oz.
Mr Brown 2 lb. 11 Oz.
Mr Red 2 lb. 5.5 Oz.
Mr Teal 2 lb. 6.5 Oz.
Mr Yellow 2 lb. 3 Oz.
Week 4
Isla's puppies are starting to become more social. They are interacting more with each other and starting to form attachments. Isla's milk production is slowing down and the puppies were introduced to other, soft food.
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In week 5 the puppies are experiencing a lot of new things and learning by exploring, chasing and playing. They are curious but cautious. During this time they are also starting to learn manners from their mom.
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Miss Pink Stripe 3 lb. 15 Oz.
Mr Black 4 lb. 7 Oz.
Mr Green 5 lb. 2 Oz.
Miss Purple Stripe 4 lb. 7.5 Oz.
Mr Blue 4 lb. 4 Oz.
Mr Orange 4 lb. 7 Oz.
Miss Teal Stripe 4 lb. 4.5 Oz.
Mr Brown 5 lb. 10 Oz.
Mr Red 4 lb. 7.5 Oz.
Mr Teal 4 lb. 2.5 Oz.
Mr Yellow 4 lb. 6 Oz.
Week 6
The most critical period - ages 6 to 8 weeks - is beginning. This is when puppies most easily learn to accept others. The environmental stimulation impacts your puppy's rate of mental development during this time. The weaning for Isla's litter is complete. This week the puppies are beginning their crate training and start to sleep in their individual crates. This is the first step toward transitioning to their new homes!
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Miss Pink Stripe 4 lb. 9.5 Oz.
Mr Black 5 lb. 12 Oz.
Mr Green 6 lb. 4 Oz.
Miss Purple Stripe 5 lb. 3 Oz.
Mr Blue 5 lb. 8 Oz.
Mr Orange 5 lb. 6 Oz.
Miss Teal Stripe 5 lb. 15 Oz.
Mr Brown 7 lb. 0 Oz.
Mr Red 5 lb. 14 Oz.
Mr Teal 5 lb. 15 Oz.
Mr Yellow 5 lb. 5 Oz.
Week 7
The puppies are continuing to develop - interacting with their siblings, meeting new people, learning to play and investigating new things all occupied this week. The are eating puppy food exclusively. They are transitioning to little dogs from puppies! Learning to interact with strangers is a big step
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Miss Pink Stripe 5 lb. 10 Oz.
Mr Black 7 lb. 9.5 Oz.
Mr Green 7 lb. 15.5 Oz.
Miss Purple Stripe 6 lb. 7.5 Oz.
Mr Blue 7lb. 3 Oz.
Mr Orange 6 lb. 14 Oz.
Miss Teal Stripe 6 lb. 8 Oz.
Mr Brown 9 lb. 2 Oz.
Mr Red 7 lb. 4.5 Oz.
Mr Teal 7 lb. 9 Oz.
Mr Yellow 6 lb. 14 Oz.
Week 8
The puppies are growing up! They received their Health Certificates and have begun their training. After three weeks of training they will join their new families!
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