Ellie’s Puppies Are Two Weeks Old
LOOKING BACK
Another week older – Ellie’s puppies are now 2 weeks old. We have had a great week! Ellie continues to be a loving and attentive mama. She just loves to look after her babies! Monday was an exciting day because we could see the puppies eyes beginning to open. Their eyes will continue to open over the next couple days. I always think this makes them look more alive! The puppies have gained strength in their hind legs and are slowly moving around the whelping box . Ellie’s puppies are gaining weight daily and they have now all reached the milestone of doubling their birthweight. With all that eating and sleeping they can’t help but grow.
LOOKING AHEAD TO WEEK THREE
- Puppies will still eat and sleep most of their day
- Puppies will continue growing
- Eyes will continue to open wider and their sight will become clearer
- Ears will start to open and they will begin to hear
- Puppies hind legs will become stronger and they will practice walking on all fours
Ruska’s Puppies
Ruska’s Puppies have started to head to their forever homes. It is such an exciting time for the forever families. You have watched the puppies grow from that tiny newborn to the fluffy puppies they are today. On Friday, we will say good bye to the last puppies from Ruska’s litter.
Ruska is continuing to teach. Yesterday, I captured this video of Ruska teaching her puppies. It might look mean to us, but this is how mama dogs teach their puppies to submit which in turn produces well mannered puppies. Watch for one puppy submitting by lying on its back.
The five puppies that remain and are enjoying playing with each other. Today we had outdoor play in the morning, lunch and then the puppies spent a lazy afternoon sleeping in the warm fresh air.
