Puppy weight at birth has varied. Ranging from 0.45-1.4 kg to 6.8-10 kg. Generally, this weight will grow in line with its development.
At birth, the sense of smell puppy has been fully functional. However, is not the case with their eyes. Generally, a new puppy can open the eyes after the age of 9-11 days. To find its mother's nipple, the puppy using the nose.
At first, puppies spend most of their time to eat, sleep and rest. New at the age of 2-3 weeks, puppies begin to learn to growl, bite, wagging tail, and barking.
Along with their progress during the first three months, the puppy will learn to be independent. They would be interested to explore the world outside the nest, and began to love wrestling and playing chase with playmate. At the age of 8-12 weeks, puppy are generally getting used to socialize with humans. This age as well as the best age to train your puppy.
Carefully Choosing Puppy
To choose the right puppy, we must be careful. some things to watch.
- The nose. Whether the cold and wet nose? A wet nose could mean puppy has a cold
- Gums. What color of gums, bright red or pale? Gums pale color can mean anemia or worms.
- Teeth. Whether the teeth clean and orderly? Choose a puppy orderly arrangement of teeth
- Eye. Puppy eyes should be bright and clear. If there are white dots or lines on the surface of the eye, there is the possibility of puppy eyes troubled.
- The ear hole. Ears should be clean and odor free. Earwax that nurture can be a marker of the presence of ear mites or infection.
- Stomach. Touch stomach. If it was swelling, there is the possibility of wrong eating or worms.
- The navel or groin. Is there a bulge at the navel or groin? Bulge at the navel or groin can mean a hernia affected puppy.
- Genitals. Genitals should be clean and free from irritation, diarrhea, or other digestive problems.
- Feathers. Puppy fur should be soft, clean, and not wrinkled. If there is swelling, itching, or dirt in the fur may be a marker of lice or parasites.
- Legs. Is his legs straight and well formed? Is the fingers well formed? What about running? Is running fast without a limp?
- Vaccination book. Some fatal diseases often affect puppy at an early stage of life. Vaccination is expected to provide protection against harmful diseases. Ask puppy vaccination history books at pet shops. There are listed the date, type of vaccine, the vaccine label, signature, and stamp veterinarians who perform vaccinations.
