The transitional period marks the period when puppies open their eyes for the first time, begin to hear sounds, start to walk around and play.
All puppies develop at different rates so although the transitional period is identified as days 14 - 21 this time may vary from puppy to puppy.
As soon as the puppies eyes open they start to show an interest in their litter mates. Elsie's puppies have been starting to climb over and chew on one another!
All puppies develop at different rates so although the transitional period is identified as days 14 - 21 this time may vary from puppy to puppy.
As soon as the puppies eyes open they start to show an interest in their litter mates. Elsie's puppies have been starting to climb over and chew on one another!
As they enter the socialisation period the puppies range of vocalisation increases. They start to bark and growl. They may also start to wag their tails. Their teeth begin to emerge which makes it more uncomfortable for the bitch to nurse too.
At around days 16 - 17 the puppies begin eliminating on their own. Their instinct to keep the den clean is strong, and they try to move away to eliminate further away.
The puppies are changing so fast and it is fascinating to watch them grow. I'm loving every minute of it.
They are truly amazing x
At around days 16 - 17 the puppies begin eliminating on their own. Their instinct to keep the den clean is strong, and they try to move away to eliminate further away.
The puppies are changing so fast and it is fascinating to watch them grow. I'm loving every minute of it.
They are truly amazing x
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