A lot happened during Week 3 of Maple and Rumple's litter.

It always amazes me how rapidly puppies develop. No matter how many litters I have, this 'evolution' continues to dazzle me. :+)

In just one week, these pups have gone from barely lifting themselves up to now walking (albeit, not too sturdily) to a litter box and even lifting a leg over the short barrier to potty. No, they are not potty trained yet, but their attempt to do this is admirable.

I have had to switch over their area three times this week to accommodate their growth and learning curve. Even Maple stands or sits to nurse them and they stretch to find a nipple they can reach. Nourishment is also being supplemented through the combination of cooked, finely pulverized oatmeal, Gerber's baby meat and Goat's Milk. They have gone from 'not interested' to somewhat interested, to chow hounds in a matter of four days. :+)

Here are the three week old scholars.

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Stripe Boy is 3 1/4 lbs.
















Green Boy weighs 2 1/2 lbs.
















Orange Girl is at 2 1/2 lbs.
















Red Boy is the smallest boy at this time weighing 2 1/4 lbs.
















Teal Girl is the heaviest girl at 3 lbs.
















Black Parti is 2 1/2 lbs.
















Blue Boy ties with Stripe at 3 1/4 lbs.
















Pink Girl is the tiniest girl at 2 1/4 lbs.