Day 9...

Eyes should be starting to open soon on the pups. They usually open from 7 - 10 days of age according to one book I have, but I find it is closer to 10-12. I am betting by the weekend they will be opening. Ear canals do not open until around 14 days. Newborn puppies cannot see or hear.

I can see spotting getting a bit more distinct, but still faded and not in the fur yet (expect for the patch). The spotting should be coming in the fur at around 2 weeks of age. They are so precious and getting cuter and cuter and chubbier and chubbier each day. They are almost up on their feet walking around. Right now they are trying but are stumbling like drunken sailors. LOL

Puppies nursing at 9 days old.

Puppies and Figgy on MY plush throw!

Puppy whelping pads that I ordered arrived yesterday! YES! More blankets for the rotation. Now I won't have to use my lovely throw I got from Janet for Christmas. (Sorry Janet!) I LOVE how soft and plush and warm it is... and so do Figgy and the pups, but I want it back! One of my simple pleasures...

Figgy's Temperature at 10:20 a.m. - 101.0

Puppy Weights:
1) Brutus -1' 6 3/4 oz.
2) Dubby - 1' 12 oz.
3) Just Tom -1' 7 7/8 oz.

Puppies weights should double from their birth weight by 8 days of age. I am not worried about these guys not gaining enough! Can we say little healthy piggies?