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“Determination”
This week, we added an extension to the whelping box which has doubled its size. Now that the puppies are getting even bigger, they need a bit more space to allow them to pick up speed to scramble from end to end. The little ones are developing their strength, co-ordination and cognitive skills as well as learning how to engage in an activity with a littermate, even if it’s just bumping heads. Since their hunting and chasing instincts are emerging, they practice with their siblings or their plush toys.Kids always find ways to get into trouble. The other day Mr. Aramis (brown) and Miss Shalimar (blue) managed to escape from the whelping box as Chanel was on her way out for a break and chased after her unless they were just trying to get a better look at the living room carpet. We cured that by adding another slat across the entrance…or so we thought. A short while later, we discovered Miss Opium (red) in the middle of the living room carpet enjoying a private nursing session with her mom. These are very smart and determined puppies. They either climb over a sibling who is fast asleep in front of the entrance or they remain securely attached to their mom as she exits the whelping box. We do have to give Chanel a lot of credit since she keeps the milk bar open 24/7 for top-ups although we’re certain she relishes the occasional break she gets from each puppy’s twenty-eight razor sharp teeth!
This group will likely go on record as one of the messiest eaters ever. They seem to have established a fraternity mess hall environment at dinner time and often look like they’ve been in a food fight. Fear not though, they’ll all grow out of it by the time they’re ready to go to their forever homes.
That’s it for now but be sure to join us next week for another enthralling installment of “Puppy Tales”.
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