With the emergence of their teeth came the ability to handle crunchy food. Whereas at three weeks the food had to be pre-soaked and then run through the blender, they no longer need it to be homogenized. They can also handle individual pieces of kibble, which we use as a treat to assist with their training.
The largest pups are near 8 pounds, where they were 14 ounces at birth. their personalities are also coming out, as well. Some are alpha dogs, some need more cuddling, some are very playful, and, yes, some like to dig. Some are beginning to have a distinctive bark, replacing the puppy yelp they had at birth. When they bark, Emme thinks it's a strange dog on the property, and it sets her off barking and looking for the interloper.
Having twelve puppies at once is fun, especially as they are taking some training, which makes them more manageable. We can waste all kinds of time watching their antics. We're going to miss these little guys when they are gone!
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