Welcome to JOHN WICK and BRENDA’s litter page!

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Growth Updates 0-8 Weeks

Delivery Day

It was a long delivery day, but Brenda did an excellent job.

She delivered 7 puppies total. Unfortunately, we did lose one puppy, bringing the final puppy count to 1 male and 5 female puppies.

It quickly became clear that Brenda may have taken full advantage of those extra meals during pregnancy, because based on her size, we were honestly expecting a litter about twice as large. That being said, the puppies came out fat, very healthy, and extremely strong, so we were very pleased.

Brenda took her time throughout the delivery, averaging about two hours between puppies, which definitely made for a long day. However, she stayed calm, relaxed, and handled everything beautifully. She rested when needed, took naps between deliveries, and approached the entire process with confidence.

Most importantly, she is absolutely obsessed with her babies and has proven once again to be a perfect mother. Brenda is doing an incredible job, just as we expected from her.

Week 1 Update

We are posting this update a little early this week, as we will not be available this weekend when we normally share our Sunday evening updates. We do have a few photos and videos for everyone as well since I know everyone is excited to see the newborns!

These beautiful puppies will be turning one week old and are doing excellent.

This is a very exciting combination for us. John Wick is an extremely impressive male with massive structure and a powerful head, out of the world-famous Virtus in Europe. Paired with Brenda, who is equally as impressive, and one of our best producers, we were really looking forward to this litter.

At this stage, everything is exactly how it should be. The puppies are nursing well, staying content, and continuing to gain strength each day. They are sleeping 22+ hours a day, waking only to nurse and then settling right back in.

We keep interaction very minimal during this first week. There is no need to over-handle them at this stage. This time is all about allowing them to grow, build strength, and bond with their mother.

Their eyes are still sealed closed and ears are sealed shut, so for now, it’s simply about letting nature take its course.

Brenda is one of our best mothers. She is doing an excellent job with them and is very attentive, making sure each puppy is cared for.

Everything is right on track, and we’re very happy with how this litter is progressing so far.

Week 2 Update

The puppies are now two weeks old and doing great.

Brenda continues to be a perfect mother, just as expected. She stays very close to the puppies and remains extremely attentive to them throughout the day.

As with all litters, the first two weeks are usually very quiet with not much activity going on. This stage is mainly about allowing the puppies to grow, develop, and bond closely with their mother.

During these early weeks, puppies cannot regulate their own body temperatures, so it is very important that they stay close to mama at all times. We also keep the whelping box warm and comfortable around the clock.

The puppies spend most of their day sleeping, waking only to nurse before falling right back asleep. Their eyes and ears remain sealed closed during most of the first two weeks, making this a very calm and quiet stage overall.

One of the biggest updates this week is that their eyes have started beginning to open, which is always exciting to see. Their ears will begin opening shortly after.

As mentioned above in our update schedule, we typically take photos at 1, 3, 5, and 7 weeks of age, so we will have new photos scheduled for the next update once their eyes and ears are fully opened. That should be a very exciting update for everyone.

Overall, it has been another quiet but very important week with the newborns, and everything continues progressing right on track.

Week 3 Update

The puppies are now three weeks old and doing great.

As mentioned in previous updates, the first few weeks are typically very quiet with not much to report. The puppies still spend the majority of their day sleeping, often 22+ hours a day, waking only to nurse before falling right back asleep.

One of the biggest milestones is that their eyes and ears are now fully opened. They are becoming much more aware of their surroundings and starting to take in the world around them.

The puppies still stay very close to mama, but we are beginning to see them venture away from her for short periods before making their way back. They are also starting to interact more with their littermates. It isn't quite what most people would think of as real play yet. Right now, it's mostly gentle nudges, little paw taps, and gumming on a sibling's ear as they learn how to interact with one another.

For the most part, they waddle around a bit, find a comfortable sibling, and pile on top of each other for another nap. They absolutely love sleeping in puppy mounds. Whatever warm body they can find, they will lay on. They are so stinkin' cute.

I know everyone is eager to finally get a closer look at these babies. I spent my time taking photos of our other litter yesterday and today since they are going to their new homes this week, so I will get photos of these babies on Tuesday. Yay! I will send out an email to everyone when the photos are posted online.

These puppies are growing beautifully, and we're excited to continue sharing their progress as they develop over the coming weeks.

We do still have two female puppies available from this litter. If you know someone who may be looking for an exceptional Rottweiler puppy, we would greatly appreciate you sharing our website with them. Thanks, and talk to you all soon!

Week 4 Update

The puppies are now four weeks old and becoming much more active each day.

This is always one of the most fun stages to watch because their personalities are really starting to emerge. What was once a very quiet nursery is now filled with little growls, barks, and playful interactions between the puppies.

The puppies are becoming more confident moving around the whelping box and are spending much more time interacting with their siblings. We are seeing lots of gentle wrestling, pawing at each other, and carrying on their little puppy games throughout the day.

One of the biggest milestones this week is that the puppies have been introduced to toys for the first time. They are very curious and are beginning to explore new objects and experiences around them.

We have also started introducing puppy food. The puppies were already showing a lot of interest whenever Brenda was eating, so it was clear they were ready for something new. They are still nursing with mama, but have begun their transition to puppy food and are doing very well.

Brenda continues to be an excellent mother. She is still very attentive to the puppies, but she is also beginning to take short breaks throughout the day as the puppies become more independent and confident.

Overall, this litter is doing fantastic. They are playful, healthy, curious, and developing exactly how we hoped they would. We continue to be very excited about this John Wick X Brenda combination and look forward to watching them grow over the coming weeks.

We still have two female puppies available from this litter. If you know someone looking for a German Rottweiler puppy, we would greatly appreciate you sharing our website with them. 🌐 www.DKVRottweilers.com

Week 5 Update

The puppies are now five weeks old and continuing to develop exactly as expected.

They are becoming much more playful and active each day. We are seeing lots of wrestling, exploring, and interaction between the puppies as their personalities continue to emerge. They are also enjoying their toys and spending more time investigating everything around them. Curiosity is definitely starting to take over.

The puppies are beginning the weaning process from mama. They will still be nursing every day, but the number of times will slowly decrease as their kibble food intake will increase. It seems as if they are becoming more interested in their extra meals each day. This is an important step as we prepare them for the transition to their future homes.

Overall, the litter is progressing very nicely. They are healthy, confident, curious, and right where we want them to be for this stage of development.

Unfortunately, we do not have new photos to share today. We spent the weekend out of town visiting family as a loved one prepares for an upcoming surgery. We will get new photos as soon as we return and look forward to sharing them with you.

As always, thank you for following along with the John Wick X Brenda litter journey.

Week 6 Update

The puppies are now six weeks old and doing great.

Their personalities are really starting to bloom, and it has been a lot of fun watching each puppy develop. They are playful, social, affectionate, and becoming more interactive with us each day. We are also very pleased with their color and overall appearance. This litter continues to impress us as they grow.

The puppies are now spending most of their day on kibble and are in the final stages of being weaned off of mama. Brenda is still happy to spend time with them, but the puppies are becoming more independent and preparing for the next stage of their development.

Later this week, the puppies will be heading to the veterinarian for their first set of vaccinations and physical examinations. This is always an exciting milestone as we begin preparing them for their future homes.

Following their vet appointment, we will schedule new photos for everyone and begin the puppy selection process. Selections typically only take a day or two to complete, and once that process is finished, we will begin finalizing all official paperwork for each puppy.

This includes:

• Health Statements
• Vaccine Records
• USDA Health Certificates (for interstate travel)
• Purchase Contracts
• Health Guarantees
• AKC Registrations

If you are receiving your puppy through one of our delivery services, I will also be sending invoices this week for any scheduled transportation arrangements. For families located outside of Georgia, a USDA Health Certificate is required for interstate travel.

We are getting very close to the finish line now. Thank you all for following along and trusting DKV Rottweilers. We look forward to sharing updated photos and beginning selections very soon.

Week 7 Update

Coming Soon