Friday, April 9, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
3 weeks old and all mouth
Each pup seems to be saying, "I've got you!"Do you think they realize that while they may have the bite on their sister, their sister also has the bite on them??
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
3 week old videos
Pups are 3 weeks old and are very interested in each other and the world around them. They use their mouths to learn about their world and you can see that they put their mouths on everything--and everyone--close to them.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
End of Week 3--Big changes
Lots of big changes for pups during their third full week of life:
Pups also grew a lot. All puppies now weigh over 2 pounds and baby bear boy is over 2.5 lbs. Iska is proud of her super milk production and excellent care of the pups. She is very attentive and is keeping everyone nice and clean and feeling loved.
Here is the story of what is always very big first in puppies' lives:
Wednesday night, I checked on the pups and saw what you see in the first photo below. I counted pups and assumed 2 were under the rails. Put my hand under the rails, expecting to find 2 there. Nope. Where did 2 pups go?
I look under the mat. Nothing. Now, I'm starting to worry.
Suddenly, I hear nursing. I look and Iska is under the desk, with the chair pushed all the way in so I had not seen her and two girls, one black and one pepper & salt, are nursing away, happy as can be.
Clearly, trouble coming my way.
Now, the whelping box's half door is securely in place to prevent future breaks for freedom ... for now! Soon enough, pups will be clambering over the half door and I will need to put the full door in except for during nursing sessions.
- eyes opened & pups can see
- ears opened & pups can hear
- walking began and became more coordinated
- playing with each other began and became more engaged
- early neurological stimulation finished (info)
Pups also grew a lot. All puppies now weigh over 2 pounds and baby bear boy is over 2.5 lbs. Iska is proud of her super milk production and excellent care of the pups. She is very attentive and is keeping everyone nice and clean and feeling loved.
Here is the story of what is always very big first in puppies' lives:
Wednesday night, I checked on the pups and saw what you see in the first photo below. I counted pups and assumed 2 were under the rails. Put my hand under the rails, expecting to find 2 there. Nope. Where did 2 pups go?
I look under the mat. Nothing. Now, I'm starting to worry.
Suddenly, I hear nursing. I look and Iska is under the desk, with the chair pushed all the way in so I had not seen her and two girls, one black and one pepper & salt, are nursing away, happy as can be.
Clearly, trouble coming my way.
Now, the whelping box's half door is securely in place to prevent future breaks for freedom ... for now! Soon enough, pups will be clambering over the half door and I will need to put the full door in except for during nursing sessions.
Week 3--trouble coming my way
4 pups in the whelping box.Where are the other 2 pups?
Escaped to find Iska!
Smart, naughty puppy girls!
Week 3--Pup-time action
In this video you can see what is happening in pup-time action and how it contrasts with the dreamy portraits (below), which were taken both moments before and after this video.
Week 3--Sweet dreams
Pups look so cute in these shots. They almost look like they are floating or flying in a brilliant night sky.Love the shot where they are caught in a sleeping embrace.
Week 3--Sleep time and play time
Doesn't this black girl look sweet as she sleeps?This girl sure looks comfy laying on top of her sister's neck. Wonder if her sister finds it nearly as comfortable as does dark pepper & salt girl ;-D?
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