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Nov 23, 20191 min read

Hello World! Mom prepares for her puppies

As the hours tick towards midnight, she beings to whirl round and round. Pausing now and again her mind far away - or far within. It won't b

Puppy Talk

Jan 11, 20202 min read

Puppy Proofing Your Home or Apartment

Puppy Proofing Your Home/Apartment. When it comes to safeguarding your puppy from your home (and vice versa), treat your puppy like a child.

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Jan 5, 20202 min read

Raising Newborn Puppies: Keeping Warm

At birth, puppies cannot generate their own body heat and must be kept warm and dry. Healthy newborn body temperature ranges between 95°...

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Puppy Talk

Dec 31, 20192 min read

Critical periods in puppy development: 21-49 days

Puppy playtime is more than just puppy fun time. Between 4-16 weeks of age, play is also critical period of learning. During this time...

Puppy Talk

Dec 8, 20191 min read

Puppy's first three weeks

There are four critical periods in the social life of a puppy. The first critical period spans the neonatal and transition periods...

Puppy Talk

Dec 2, 20192 min read

German Shepherd Dog Coat Colors

Shepherds come in a variety of coat colors controlled by several series of genes. Black and Tan/Red, Bicolor, Sable, Patterned Sable, Solid

Puppy Talk

Nov 30, 20191 min read

Can newborn puppies hear?

Puppies are born blind and deaf. Hearing is the last sense to fully develop. The helpless little pups won't be able to hear mom until...

Puppy Talk

Nov 27, 20191 min read

When can newborn puppies see?

Puppies are born blind with their eyes 'sealed' shut. Just two slits above their wrinkled, pushed in nose. Sight for a newborn pup is a...

Puppy Talk

Nov 25, 20192 min read

Puppy's first breath

She must get him warm and dry and awake. Suddenly his entire body inhales and tiny mewing begins.