The whelps have survived their critical first two weeks, and have now tripled their weights! As of June 29, they ranged from 30 to 41 oz. Miss Lilac, currently the lightest in weight, was the first to open her eyes on June 28, day 12 and now on June 30, all eyes are open, to varying degrees. With sight also comes their hearing. They have been introduced to music and are now listening to some softly playing classical music. Their first exposure was to Cecilia Bartoli and Bryn Terfel singing operatic duets from one of my favourite CD's. (I had to resist cranking up the music really loud! Cecilia is just unbelievable and I hope to get a chance to hear her in concert in Toronto.) Now they are being played Handel's Messiah. I have a sound desentization CD that I will also start to play at a low volume and each day will increase the sound level slightly.
And yesterday, the pups had their first visitors, a nice couple with 3 well-behaved boys (the two-legged variety). Miska was very accepting of them as well as the other 3 dogs in the room at the same time.
The pups continue to be so quiet and content because they are being well fed and cared for by mom. Sleeping (and physical and neural development) is still their main activity but wheen they aren't slumbering or eating, they do attempt to get up on their legs to walk a few steps.
Once hubby is home later today, we'll take some 2-week shots and post them on the blog.
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