Eyes Open!

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Eyes have finally opened in Naia’s litter! This the shift from sleeping babies that hardly resemble real puppies, to tiny little babies that totter around discovering their world at 3 weeks old

They mostly lick to explore the world at this point. Lots of kisses and snuggles.

They started trying out their toys! Even the tiniest little rope bone looks big next to them right now. But they will grow into their new toys.

Naia’s Litter: 2 weeks

At this age, the puppies have been eating and sleeping and… you know the rest. The biggest things going on developmentally is physical. They need warmth, mom, and food. The licking puppies get from their mother is vital. It helps her bond with them and know them by their scent. They are assisted in their digestive functions by the stimulation, and it helps their circulation.

Up until the last few days, they haven’t changed a lot, other than increasing in size. But now their eyes are beginning to open. In a few days they will be wide open (enough to photograph). We are heading into a stage a dramatic developmental changes. So far their legs have been short and splay to the sides to help them scoot. Soon after eyes open, their ears will open and grow quickly as well, and their legs will start to lengthen. They will be tottering around in a week or so.

As little interaction as a puppy this age offers, holding and petting is still high on our list of favorites.