Day 9! T. Floyd said that the first eight or nine days are critical for a pup's development--after that, you can relax a bit. But just a bit, since you know things can go not according to plan.
Deca's pups are growing fast, and now they look like little dogs. Their ears are prominent, and you can plainly see the beginning of their traditional black and tan markings. Their tails are also quite developed...for puppies. There seems to be a very close relationship between tail wagging and eating! Their eyes are still closed, and crawling is still the way they get around. But they're a lot faster now. When Deca decides to nurse them, they target her like F-18s.
I've been handling the pups for a few days, since some say that the stimulus is good for their development. You can feel how strong they are, even at one week old.
Deca's appetite is ravenous.
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