a delayed start to to using the the diary. Wilma’s pups arrived safely 3 weeks ago. They were born on the 24th February which is the puppies Great Great Grandmothers birthday, Molly. It was an emotional day for many reasons as it was the first litter we have had since Stanley passing away.
We have 7 beautiful puppies, 3 girls and 4 boys. They are doing very well and Wilma has been a fantastic mother. It is her first litter and she is looking after them diligently. They all doubled their birthweights within a week. The expectation is at 7 days. They have been learning how to walk, which is fascinating to watch. They reached their milestones of their eyes opening, one of my favourite milestones, it is such a magical experience for me seeing them peep back at me. Looking into their eyes is such a reward for all the tiring nights of sleeping downstairs with them to ensure their safety, Wilma and their needs are met.
so..rolling on to present time at 3 weeks, we are about to embark on the busy time as we introduce them to the garden gradually so we can begin toilet training once they are confident about being in the garden.
They had their first time in the garden yesterday just for a few minutes so they could get a feel for the fresh air and the grass under their paws, very new experiences for them which will feel so strange when their world has just been my living room.
Today has been worming day. They will be wormed every two weeks until they are 12 weeks of age, when it is then done monthly till they are 6 months old.
Tomorrow will be their first introduction to food as weaning will commence which helps take the workload off Wilma and also prepares them for dog food, which will be a kibble. Currently planning to wean them on to Eukunuba kibble. The first phase of weaning is with puppy mousse before going on to puppy porridge (soaked, blended kibble).
Here is Tilly (Wilma’s Mum) with her grand pup Miss Red, Tilly is besotted with the puppies.
I will do an introduction to the individual puppies in my next post.
Here is Wilma chilling with her adorable puppies.
I hope you enjoy their journey of development with me.
