Day 5

The puppies routine today is the same as in previous days…..eat and sleep. They love to cuddle with Ruska after they have full tummies but when mama is not in the whelping box, they huddle together to keep warm.

Puppy Huddles

Group Huddles

A row of puppies

Buddy Huddles


Two puppies in the “Waiting Box” until it is their turn to eat. Ruska can only feed a maximum of eight puppies at one time. When everyone wants to eat at the same time, I put two puppies in a little box so they don’t get frustrated trying to find a spot to nurse.

Photo Comparison

Puppies have already changed since they were born. Their fur is already growing, they are bigger and their pigmentation is developing. Notice in this comparison photo the puppy’s nose and pads. When the puppies were born, they had those adorable pink noses. They are now darkening and will soon be black. Ruska’s puppies are growing up!

Move the slider on the photo to see the comparison of developing pigmentation