Week One
90% sleep 10% feeding
Normally doubles in weight
Weight daily
Day 3 dock tail and remove dew claw
Week Two
Dependent on mother
A little more vocal
Eyes open 8-13 day
Unsteady on feet
Weight daily
Deworm
Week Three
Starting to get active
Moving independently
Puppy mush maybe introduced (late in week)
Weight daily
Week Four
Start weaning from mother
Puppies interacting with each other
Weight daily
Deworm
Week Five
Mother teaches “dog stuff”
Weight daily
Week Six
Adventurous
Exploring
Puppy teeth come
Weight daily
Week Seven
Curious Puppies
Individual personalities appearing
Weight daily
Week Eight
Bring home
Weight daily
Deworm
Shots
Health Certificates