3 week old Schnoodles!

 

Sparky is 20 days old now!

           The third week is a very exiting time in the life a puppy.   As the sense of sight and sound come alive for the litter, the little puppies change dramatically.  We could see the puppies eyes opening more and more through out the week.   But the most exciting thing happened on Friday.  I came in the front door and all the dogs were barking excitedly.  All of a sudden I heard a little Tigger....Grrrrooo!   I looked over to the Whelping Box and Honey and Sparky were testing out their vocal chords, tails wagging with excitement, ...and Honey trying to climb over the edge of the whelping box!

When the older dogs started barking, Honey thought she could join in the fun.

The puppies wanted to join in the excitement!   This was the first strong evidence that they were hearing with their ears and seeing with their eyes.   They were imitating the older dogs.


Over the last few days I have also noticed the puppies starting to play with one another.  They are slow and pathetic.  But that makes it even more adorable!

A first wresting match.  Honey has the advantage....

.....but Sparky shows he is pretty tough stuff.

Sparky tries to bite Honey, but not having teeth, Honey is not impressed.

The puppy experience never gets old for me.   I love it!   Watching the puppies meet new milestones is always such a thrill!