Now into their sixth week, the pups have a lot more energy than even just a few weeks ago. They're showing more self-confidence and some will roam into the woods to do their "business", for the sake of privacy, I guess (after all, don't we all hate someone else watching while we go?!). Each is now eating nearly a half cup of kibble three times daily (still moistened). Bromley eats five times daily but all her extra calories are still being transferred to her young.
At six weeks, playtime includes mom, who is showing more interest in joining her litter in romps and rassles. We've noticed this with our past litters as well: at about 6-7 weeks the mother begins to experience the joy of her toddlers and "loosens up". The earlier worries and close watches of early puppycare are behind her. The pups still nurse sporadically but because it's nice, not because it is necessary. The pups will chase after mom, pull a bit on her ears, get under foot and, once mom lays down, will crawl around and over her. Mom enjoys the attention and interaction--until she is distracted by something else. This is the most joyful time to watch a litter and its mother.
After the fun, it's back to the business of sleep...
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