Storm and Faith Litter – Week Three

 

We're growing bigger by the minute!

“The Memo”

Even though the pups are in a warm, clean and safe environment, it’s apparent Faith didn’t get the memo. She is still trying to excavate a tunnel or igloo in the snow with a view toward relocating her puppies there. This is instinctive behaviour for all moms as they are hard-wired to create a den for her family. Meanwhile back inside, we experienced our first round of escapees from the whelping box. Mr. Blue Curaçao, Mr. Marsala and Mr. Sambuca were among the culprits who were able to scale the slat and venture onto the bedroom carpet. We added another slat just to make sure we kept everyone safe.

The gang had their first raw feeding of hormone and antibiotic-free meat with organic vegetables, pro-biotics, vitamin supplements including vitamin C, bovine colostrum and Puppy Gold for eye and immune system development, goat’s milk and plain yoghurt to supplement the feedings they get from their mom. They enjoyed it so much, they even polished the bowl. The ones to watch were Miss Limoncello and Mr. Marsala who refused to budge from their spots around the bowl. Once the supply was depleted, the puppies stood around licking each other’s faces to clean up every last morsel. Faith continues to do her due diligence in keeping the puppies topped up. When they’re not getting drinks from their mom, they have a bowl of water at their disposal to help keep them hydrated. And yes, these pups are getting huge!

Now that their vision is established beyond simply being able to detect light, dark and movement, the puppies are becoming increasingly curious about their surroundings and each other. They’re staggering around and beginning to get acquainted with their littermates. They can often be seen standing in a group gently colliding or rubbing their noses and heads against one another whether awake or asleep. This activity resembles jousting or bumper cars at the fair. This is the beginning of a key period for the puppies as they are developing rudimentary social skills. They are testing each other’s limits and learning the difference between hard and soft biting and they also take turns sleeping at the top and bottom of the sibling pile which in itself is a sight to behold. To further enhance their experience, we’ve put stuffed animals in the whelping box as an obstacle course of sorts as well as fluffy playmates to cuddle with. 

That’s it for now but be sure to join us next week for another nail-biting instalment of “Puppy Tales”. To view video if it isn't showing up in the email. 

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