Venturing outside

We had a beautiful Pacific Northwest day on Saturday and decided to let the pups out in the garden. After the first few steps outside, they were old pros, checking out the bushes, garden beds and all the leaves and sticks!







Daddy Mikko decided it was safer to pick a higher perch for viewing.









Lykaon checking out the shadows . For more
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THREE WEEKS OLD!

Three weeks old and acting like the big kids already. Within the past week all of the puppies have started walking, have erupted teeth and now weigh in at 4 - 5 lbs. Their little personalities are starting to shine through and they even engage visitors in play. First formal evaluations this week and then placements start!

Two weeks old

Wow 2 weeks have gone by already. Puppies have grown by leaps and bounds! With the exception of Cana, the smallest of the litter, they are all over 3 lbs! All eyes are open and they are walking on all fours, though a bit wobbly. That is until I added some rubber mat flooring. Now there is no stopping them. Amazing how quickly they have developed!

Mikko continues to be an involved dad (LOL) as you can see from the picture. This is Tala, one of Mikko's favorite.

Day 12

Vukaosin (l) and Daciana (r) have opened their eyes. Oonai finally has playmates that can see her too!

Day 10

Welcome to the world Oonai! She is the first one with her eyes open. It is funny watching her navigate the whelping bed when she is the only one who can see. I love looking into their sweet little faces as they see the world for the first time!

Despite their eyes being closed, more puppies have figured out how to get out of the whelping bed and are already attempting to walk on all fours. I have added areas with different surfaces for them. I generally follow the Puppy Rules of 7 and ensure that the puppies have plenty of stimulation in their environment.

Day 7

Talk about low maintenance! Inna peacefully sleeping away, while half of the litter munches away and the other half joins her in a nap. The puppies have more than doubled their body weight since they have been born. Plenty of fortified milk and lots of good raw food for mom get some of the credit. Inna's diet has consisted of chicken, lamb, goat, tripe, beef and venison, supplemented with sardines, an herbal mix, Brewer's yeast and seasonal veggies.

Day 4

Time for a first vet check. Puppies had dew claws removed today. All did very well and the vet was impressed with the size and mobility of these little guys!