Ten Days Old

Just this morning a few of the puppies have begun to open their eyes, right now it is just small slits in the corners but I expect that they will be completely open in the next few days. Their ears are also starting to open a bit more but it will still be several weeks before they start to stand at all.

A few of the girls are also able to stand for a few seconds on all four feet, their little legs quickly slip out from underneath them but they are trying to walk instead of just pushing themselves around. I tried to take a video of them but every time I got the camera all they would want to do was sleep, so I have also included a short clip of them sleeping today.

Maddie also continues to be a great mom. She is eating a lot and making plenty of milk for the puppies. She still spends most of her time sitting and nursing the puppies but she does love to go outside to play and enjoys her daily walks with Maurie and Miley.

Maddie resting with her "stick" while the girls play

Maurie and Miley love playing in the woods and especially in the big tire.