Daweshunds

We have developed so much in the last two weeks! We have completed our early neurological stimulation and early scent introduction. We have had our nails trimmed multiple times and are getting lots of handling. Mama still spends most of her time with us and we eat soooo much!!

The puppies have had a great week of exploring! The weather warmed up a little and we went outside to get some good sniffs and a few pictures and videos. Everyone enjoyed their experience of interacting with the adult dogs in the house. They will learn important lessons about dog communication during those interactions. Weaning is going well! The puppies still prefer their food softened but we are working our way up! Everyone weighs about 35 ounces now. We expect most will be near 3 lbs (give or take) when they go home in a few weeks. This is a very happy go lucky litter. They have been a blessing to our household and we know each one of them will bring joy to the families they will soon join!

These babies have had a big week! Everyone has their teeth and had their first taste of solid food. They still prefer their mama’s milk but as that supply dwindles they will be relying more on the puppy chow. They will be eating dry kibble by pick up! The puppies got to interact with other dogs from the home (through the playpen). They seem very social and excited to play. Litter box training is progressing. Pups are defecating in the box about 90% of the time already. Urination location takes a little longer to master but some are getting the hang of that. Puppy enrichment and exposure to household noises is ongoing. They already seem un phased by loud noises such as the vacuum or the adult dogs barking. (As you’ll hear Dave in the video saying “Look at them!” In excitement as they come to greet the vacuum rather than running away). The puppies also had their first worming this week. (2 more before they head home) They didn’t care much for the medicine but tolerated it. As you can see from the video they are getting so playful and vocal! A couple of them have hit the 2 pound mark and the others are only an ounce behind. Although weaning has slowed down their growth a bit as we transition. They are a wonderful litter! We love seeing their progress and watching their unique personalities develop. We will update photos again this weekend.

The pups had their first trip to the living room playpen today. They were apprehensive of the new smells and sights but they will grow to love it. Everyone has their legs under them now, teeth are starting to come in and they are wrestling with each other! Weights are ranging from 23 to 25 ounces today.

The pups are two weeks old today and everyone is thriving! Several pups are over a pound now and “Brother” has increased his weight by 4 times his birth weight! At this point they have had multiple nail trims and have completed their scent introduction and ENS. “Brother” also has both of his eyes open and the rest should follow shortly behind. A few days after that the puppies ears will open and they will be able to experience the world with all of their senses for the first time!! Big developments are headed our way in the coming weeks!!

The puppies are doing great in their first week of life! Everyone is growing rapidly and have all almost doubled their weight since birth 2/15/25. We have started Early Neurological Stimulation and Early Scent Introduction and are tracking the results. We provide these results to the adopting families at the time of pick up. Photos will be updated 2/23!