Highland Moor Kennel

Puppy Milestone: First Taste of Real Food The puppies reached an exciting milestone this week — their first introduction to real food. Up until now, they have relied entirely on Annie’s milk for their nutrition. Around this stage in development, their teeth are beginning to come in and their curiosity about the world (and food!) starts to grow. Introducing puppy mush is the first step in the gradual weaning process. The first meals are always more about exploration than eating. There is a lot of sniffing, stepping in the bowl, and licking before they really understand what this new food is. It’s a messy but very important learning experience. Over the next couple of weeks the puppies will slowly transition from relying fully on mom to eating more solid food while still nursing from Annie. This helps their digestive systems adjust gently while supporting healthy growth. Annie is still doing a wonderful job caring for them, but as the puppies grow she naturally begins spending a little more time away from the pen while they learn to become more independent. Every week brings new developmental milestones, and this one is always fun to watch as the puppies begin discovering food for the very first time.

Puppy Pen Update 🐾 The puppies have officially graduated to the big puppy pen, and they are already making great use of the extra space. They now have: • A cozy sleeping area with mom • An enrichment area with their little jungle gym • And a designated bathroom area And the exciting part… they’re already starting to use the bathroom area on their own. At just over 3 weeks old, that instinct to move away from where they sleep is exactly what we want to see. They’re becoming more mobile every day — wobbling around, exploring, and occasionally face-planting after a big milk session. 😄 Annie has settled into a nice routine as well. She spends time with her puppies, then takes breaks to hang out with her human family and the other dogs, before heading back in to check on her babies. And of course, the puppies’ listening music has now been upgraded to Radio Delilah… because every nursery needs a little soft rock love songs in the evening. 🎶 These chunky little explorers are growing up fast. 🐾💜

Litter Update — Annie x Mattie 🐾 We are happy to share that Annie welcomed her puppies on February 10th. Mom and babies are all doing well and settling in nicely. Annie delivered naturally and has been a calm, attentive mother from the start. The puppies are nursing well, gaining strength, and spending most of their time sleeping and eating as expected during these early days. Annie is eating well and recovering comfortably while focusing on her new babies. Over the next couple of weeks, updates will continue as the puppies grow and develop. At this stage, our focus remains on rest, nursing, and allowing mom and puppies quiet time to settle in. Thank you to everyone for your patience and excitement — we look forward to sharing more as the puppies grow. — Highland Moor Kennel

4-Week Litter Update! 🐾 Our little Rough Collie pups are growing up so fast! At 4 weeks old, they’ve hit some big milestones, and this week was especially exciting. For the very first time, the pups got to go outside! 🌞 They were so curious, exploring the new sights and smells. It’s the first taste of the big world beyond their playpen, and they were absolutely fascinated! We’ve also begun transitioning them from mush food to gently softened kibble. They’re adjusting well to the new textures, although there’s still some messiness involved! 😅 Potty training is going great, too, as they’re getting the hang of using their separate potty trays. Some pups are more adventurous, while others prefer to observe their surroundings, but all of them are full of playful energy and love their snuggles. 🐕💫 Check out the latest photos to see how much they’ve grown and how their personalities are developing. These little ones are on their way to becoming amazing companions!

Three Weeks Old – Big Changes for the Pups! Our March 10th litter is officially three weeks old, and it’s amazing how much they’ve grown in such a short time! This week, they’ve moved from their cozy newborn whelping box into a bigger playpen, giving them more space to wiggle, explore, and build those little muscles. We’ve also introduced a separate potty tray to start them on good habits early! Another exciting milestone—mush food! While they’re still nursing, they’re also getting their first taste of real food, and let’s just say…it’s a messy (but adorable) experience! Their personalities are starting to shine, and we’re loving every moment of watching them grow. Check out their latest photos and follow along as they continue to hit new milestones! #HighlandMoorCollies #ColliePuppies #3WeeksOld