Willow delivered her puppies on March 16th. There are two girls in the litter. Suki arrived at 8:18 am. Shelby joined her 11 hours later at 7:32 pm. Willow is doing great after the long labor; she is eating & drinking well. The girls are getting plenty of milk and will put on weight faster than pups in a larger litter. Willow is a typical mother; she is loving, attentive & protective.
Weight at 1 Week
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Weight at 2 Weeks
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Tut 2 lbs. 15.2 oz
Ella 3 lbs. 6.3 oz
The girls’ eyes opened early, 3 days before their 2-week birthday. They are putting on weight rapidly as is expected in a small litter. Next week, their ears will open and they will start hearing sounds. They are now use to the daily human touch and quickly snuggle up to my chest as I hold them.
2 Weeks Old
Weight at 3 Weeks
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Tut 4 lbs 4.4 oz
Ella 4 lbs. 11.7 oz
The girls ears opened early just as their eyes did. They are now hearing sounds and beginning to use their voice. They have begun to sit-up and will take a few halting steps by the end of the week. Willow continues to be a devoted mother, rushing back to them after going outside.
3 Weeks Old
Weight at 4 Weeks
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Tut 5 lbs 9.3 oz
Ella 6 lbs. 11.7 oz
The girls are now standing and walking. They will come to me when in the nursery to play with them while their Mom goes outside. They moved out of the nursery into my office and are now in a playpen crate with Willow. They have begun eating solid food and will begin the weaing process .
4 Weeks Old
Weight at 5 Weeks
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Shelby 6 lbs 8.1 oz
Tut 7 lbs. 4.8 oz
The girls are eating their solid food twice a day while still nursing from Willow. Willow has begun taking small brakes from the babes. The girls are now walking well and have begun playing together as well as cuddling. They have received their microchips in preparation for their first check-up and puppy shot at the vet’s on their 6-week birthday.
5 Weeks Old
Weight at 6 Weeks
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Tut 7 lbs. 9.5 oz.
Ella 8 lbs. 9.0 oz
The girls are now eating solid food 3 times a day and nursing once per day. This week, weaning will be complete. The girls visited the vet on Monday, May 27th for their first exam and puppy shot. All went well. The pups brought big smiles to all who met them. We will now begin “outside potty” training. d
6 Weeks Old
Weight at 7 Weeks
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Tut 9 lbs. 4.5 oz.
Ella 10 lbs. 9.5 oz
The girls are now going “outside potty”. They are very much enjoying playtime outside. They follow me inside, climbing up 2 steps onto the porch. Weaning has been completed and Willow is rejoining the adults.