Nothing has changed
Oh no wait – they have DOUBLED in weight! And the rest – that was by Thursday. They just eat and sleep, but they do that very efficiently!
Ounce is a fantastically efficient mum – she feeds them and toilets them at the same time, clearing up after them so their bedding only needs changing once or twice a day.
Moving on down
All Dentbros puppies are supposed to be born upstairs, in the quiet of a bedroom. Things don’t always go according to plan, so the first three of this litter were born in my study, as Ounce didn’t tell me they were about to arrive! It was fine and we then moved upstairs to a better set-up.
I sleep in the same room as them for at least a week, so that I know they are robust enough not to get squashed. Actually these pups have been tough from birth, so have never even been slightly in trouble. If the mother has had a difficult birth, she may be too exhausted to mind out of their way, but Ounce is young, fit and healthy, so that has never been an issue.
Now the puppies are downstairs. It’s easier for Ounce to get in and out and for visitors to see them.
Care required
During the first few weeks of a puppy’s life, they do not need much from the breeder. Dogs bred on farms are often left to get on with it, being kept in runs or barns outside. Not me.
First of all, I take a great deal of care of my mums. I make sure they are fed regularly, around six or seven times a day. I feed them a good quality food, with a mix of dry and wet food. They have goat’s milk and/or natural yogurt, to ensure good milk supply and bone growth. My mummy dogs do not generally lose weight while nursing.
I keep my dogs company. I don’t leave them alone much and am generally around. I sit and watch the puppies, sleeping and squeaking (well you would, wouldn’t you?)
Giving cuddles
I think being handled regularly right from birth ensures that my puppies are monitored and assessed. They are used to the feel and smell of people and this makes them super friendly towards people as adult dogs. A good breeder cares how their dogs turn out as adults and wants the best for the dog and its family.
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