Yup, these chunky babies are now a full week of age and thriving! Brinkley continues to keep them warm and satisfied.
Today, I gave Brinkley a quick tidying up as those little baby claws LOVE to tangle themselves into her soft coat and make knots. A weekly brushing and detangling is a must to keep Brinkley comfortable in her own skin and managing her coat. I detest it when breeding mommas are shaved completely down because of the tangles. All it takes is weekly maintenance.
The pups also had their second car ride today. I do this with all my litters as 'desensitizing' them to the motion of a car early in their development helps them be good car riders as they mature. I don't have a 100% score on this but I would say about 95%! They MUST have three car rides before they are ten days old. Their first, was at the vets for an exam on their third day of life. With the upcoming snow and very cold temps over the next few days, my car will have to be thoroughly warmed up before they go on that last required ride before their tenth day!
I also continue to do Early Neurological Stimulation each day for 16 days. Utilizing a program designed to provide stimuli to help pups develop a higher ability to deal with life's stresses gives your pup a great start to become the best he/she can be.
For another week or so, the pups will remain in my office where they are safe, somewhat buffered by the chaos of the holidays and free to sleep, snuggle, eat and 'roll' about. Right after the holidays, they will be moved to the Pup Room for more exploration. By then, their ears and eyes will be open and soon after be ready for some visits. :+)
These little 'elves' will soon be on their way to you!
Thanks Joyce, they are soooo cute !!
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They get cuter as each week passes. :+)
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