People often ask us how we raise our puppies, what they eat, what their daily activities are, where they are allowed to go, etc... Here is a basic outline of a puppy’s life while here at Pugglesville. From birth through weeks 8-9 we strive to give them the best start that we possibly can. We give them as many positive experiences as possible starting from day one. We especially believe that socializing a puppy as early as possible is crucial.

WEEK ONE: The Big day!!! The Moms sometimes get very anxious during the process of giving birth. We like to be present from start to finish to help, and to check the puppies thoroughly as they are born. Children and other adults (especially those that Mom is not familiar with) can make the Mom even more anxious, so we don't permit this.

WEEKS 2-3: Puppies eyes start opening around day 12, so they start getting exponentially more adorable at that point. They are still sleeping most of every day, but we are interacting with them many times a day. Around week 3, weather permitting, the puppies get exposed to the outdoors for the first time. By week 3 Mom is sometimes starting to need a little time away from her babies.

WEEKS 4-5: The puppies really start moving around and at this point and it is now that we start weaning. We introduce them first to rice cereal and goat's milk. At about day 4, we start introducing ground up puppy food. It takes about 2 weeks to get them from the goat’s milk and cereal to where they are eating just puppy food. They are also acquainted with music, running around our home, and increased time outdoors. By week 5 you start noticing personalities starting to develop. At this point mom needs a break here, and there. She still spends time with the pups, but is given several breaks a day.

WEEKS 6-7: This is a crucial time for socializing. The puppies are taken for a ride to the Vet for their first shots, get their first bath. Weather permitting, the puppies continue go outside more, During the summer they are given a chance to play in a wading pool. In the winter the tub works. You can really see their personalities forming now. The puppies are getting wet/dry food mixed several times daily. They are fully weaned at between 6 and 6 1/2 weeks. At 7 weeks puppies are no longer on any vitamin supplements or goat's milk.

WEEKS 8-9: This is when puppies are leaving Pugglesville, and going to their new homes. We continue what is mentioned above for weeks 5-7. If your puppy is being shipped we ship starting at just over 8 weeks, and the last several days your puppy will spend a little time each day in their kennel crate. We feel this makes them more comfortable on the day that they ultimately ship.