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Dutch and Fiona's Puppies - 5 Week Old Birthday!

Puppies are 5 Weeks Old Today!

Dutch and Fiona’s puppies reached a wonderful milestone today—they are officially five weeks old! They’re growing stronger, more coordinated, and much more mobile every day. This stage is incredibly important for gentle socialization and positive early experiences.

Now that their little teeth have come in, you can hear them interacting more with their littermates—playful growls, tiny yips, and the occasional whimper when a sibling’s bite is a bit too enthusiastic. Their curiosity is blossoming, and they’re eagerly exploring their surroundings with increasing confidence.

We’ve added more toys and an activity center to enrich their environment, and they’ve been enjoying every bit of it. They’re eating very well—about three ounces per meal. We’re rotating their proteins and supplementing with Welly Tails Puppy Start and Omega Alpha Puppy Probiotics to support their growth and digestion.

We still sleep a lot!
Last week we introduced a small toilet area to begin early house training. As you can see, they’re a very smart litter and have already started using it consistently, keeping their play and sleeping spaces clean.

At five weeks we usually begin taking them outdoors for short play sessions. However, with the rain and very wet ground this time of year, we’re keeping their playtime inside the kitchen for now. Once we get a light dusting of snow, they’ll be ready to enjoy their first little outdoor adventure—which they will absolutely love.


Stay tuned for more updates as these sweet little ones continue to grow and develop!

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