Beyond the Puppy Pen!
Some familiar things…some not so familiar. This all builds confidence.
They did great!!
AKC
Mouthing Phase is Normal and Important!
At 3 weeks puppies will start exploring their environment and their littermates by “mouthing”.
This is not to be confused with a 10 week old puppy’s mouthing which can be a bit painful!
I find it endearing…one of the first signs of interaction with others around them.
On The Move!!
Sienna’s pups are 18 days old now and their eyes are wide open!
And boy are they motoring!!
Now the fun really begins!!
We Have Puppies!
It has been over five months since I’ve had tiny paws padding around my house so I am excited!
Sienna whelped 7 beautiful (but tiny) babies last night. She was four days early which is rare in dogs. But I am certain because I had her progesterone tested twice and the breeding was by artificial insemination. My boy Tiger is the sire.
Sienna taking a nap with me on the lounge chair
This breeding combines multiple lines and pedigrees that I love and respect. My first champion, Lily, is the great grandmother! And my boy Tiger, who lives nearby, is the sire. Suffice it to say I can’t wait to see how these kids develop.
Sienna enjoying some quality time on my lap in the lounge chair the day before pups arrived!
Two Weeks Old and Growing!!
Meri and Striker’s pups are 2 1/2 weeks old. Their eyes are just beginning to open. When they were born, they found their mother by their keen senses of smell and touch. They will soon see…albeit very foggily. Their hearing will begin to develop in a week or so. Every day there are changes!!