Welcome to VIRTUS and DINA’s litter page!
Parents
Growth Updates 0-8 Weeks
Pregnancy
Dina’s pregnancy progressed smoothly from start to finish. She maintained a strong appetite throughout and carried herself well, showing steady development as the litter matured. As with all DKV pairings, this breeding was approached with intention, and we were eager to see it come full circle.
Delivery Day
Dina has safely delivered her puppies!
The delivery was calm, steady, and uneventful, exactly what we aim for. She took her time throughout the process, and each puppy arrived naturally without any need for assistance or intervention. Everything progressed as it should, and Dina handled the entire delivery with ease.
All puppies were born strong and healthy. Dina has transitioned naturally into her role as a mother and is already attentive and settled with her litter.
We are very pleased with how everything went and proud of Dina for a smooth and successful delivery.
Week 1 Update
The puppies are now one week old and doing excellent.
They are very chunky and very healthy, which is exactly what we want to see at this stage. They are gaining weight consistently and nursing well.
This first week is always a quiet one. The puppies are sleeping about 22+ hours a day, waking up only to nurse and then going right back to sleep.
Dina is doing a great job with them. She is very protective of her babies and watches us closely anytime we handle the litter. She is absolutely in love with them and very attentive to their needs.
While there’s not much activity yet, this is one of the most important stages for building a strong foundation. So far, everything is right on track and we’re very happy with how this litter is progressing.
Week 2 Update
The puppies are now two weeks old and starting to become more aware of the world around them.
Their eyes and ears are now open, and you can see them beginning to look around and respond to new sounds. They’re still very young, but this is where that first bit of curiosity starts to show.
They continue to sleep the majority of the day, but when they are up, you’ll see them starting to waddle around the whelping box and interact a little more with their environment.
Dina continues to do a great job with them. She stays very close and keeps a watchful eye anytime we’re around the puppies. She’s very attentive and protective, just like we expect at this stage.
The first three weeks are always fairly quiet with not a lot of action. This time is all about allowing them to grow, develop, and build a strong foundation.
Everything is right on track and we’re happy with how this litter is progressing so far.
Week 3 Update
The puppies are now three weeks old and starting to become much more active.
They’re walking around the whelping box and beginning to play with each other. You’ll see a lot of slow-motion pawing, little tumbles, and them gently gumming each other’s ears as they figure out how to interact. It’s always a fun stage to watch as those first playful behaviors start to come out.
They are also starting to wander a little farther away from mama, although not for too long before they make their way back.
Dina continues to do a great job. She still keeps a close eye on them, but she’s becoming more relaxed with us picking up and handling the puppies, which is exactly what we want to see.
We are starting to handle them more at this stage to get them used to interaction and being comfortable with us, while still keeping everything balanced and not overwhelming them.
Everything is progressing right on track, and we’re very happy with how this litter is developing.
Week 4 Update
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Week 5 Update
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Week 6 Update
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Week 7 Update
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