Welcome Devon & Freddie's 2026 Pups
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Welcome to the world Devon & Freddie's 2026 pups
Devon gave birth late Sunday evening 12th April to 3 boys and 1 girl.
Devon and pups are all doing amazing, she is a fantastic mum and with only 4 pups they are all putting on some much weight and already doubled in size in just under a week
Did You Know? The Fascinating Development of a 1 Week Old Puppy
At just one week old, puppies are in one of the most delicate and rapidly changing stages of life. While they may look like tiny, sleepy bundles of fur, there’s actually a lot happening beneath the surface. Here are some amazing facts about their early development:
Did you know… puppies are born completely helpless?
At one week old, puppies are unable to see or hear. Their eyes and ear canals are still closed, meaning they rely entirely on touch and smell to navigate their world.
Did you know… their sense of smell is already working?
Even though their eyes and ears aren’t functional yet, a puppy’s sense of smell is developed enough to help them locate their mother for warmth and milk.
Did you know… they spend almost all their time sleeping?
Newborn puppies sleep about 90% of the day. This isn’t laziness it’s essential for brain development and physical growth.
Did you know… they can’t regulate their body temperature?
At this age, puppies depend on their mother and littermates to stay warm. Without external heat, they can quickly become too cold.
Did you know… movement is limited but purposeful?
A 1 week old puppy can’t walk yet, but it can crawl using its front legs. This helps it find its mother and stay close to the litter.
Did you know… they grow incredibly fast?
In just the first week, a healthy puppy typically doubles its birth weight. Proper nutrition from the mother’s milk is critical during this time.
Did you know… their nervous system is still developing?
You might notice small twitching movements while they sleep. These are normal and actually help develop muscles and neural connections.
Did you know… human handling should be gentle and minimal?
While brief, gentle handling can be beneficial, puppies this young still need most of their time with their mother for feeding and warmth.
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