At this point, the pups are becoming 'little dogies' rather than 'newborns'. They see and hear well, they have more strength in their legs for walking about; and are beginning to eat a milk/food mix every day. Once they are eating this mix well three times a day, weaning will begin for Nellie. I always try to get the mommas back to their guardian homes by 5 1/2 weeks or so. Of course, each mom is different and Mother Nature dictates much of my schedule.
Pups are playing more with each other but still take long naps between eating and potty needs. Visitors have begun coming and more are scheduled. :+)
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| Pink Girl at 4 weeks and 3 lbs. Mid-range. |
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| Blue Boy at 4 weeks and 2 3/4 lbs. Smallest in litter. |
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| Red Girl - 4 lbs. at 4 weeks. Heaviest and probably will be in the high 28 lbs. at maturity. |
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| Teal Girl - is also 4 lbs. at 4 weeks . Ditto Red Girl. |
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| Purple Girl is 3 lbs. at 4 weeks and will mature to around 23 lbs. or so. |
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| Phantom Girl is 3 3/4 lbs. at 4 weeks and will be around 26 lbs. at maturity. |
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