Almost six weeks old.
Mother with her newborns. At this stage, other dogs are not welcome, and only the owner is permitted to handle the puppies.
After the neonatal period, puppies of the same age find great joy in each other.
Time to eat solid food for the first time.
The puppies like to be in their puppy room, but only if they can come and go as they please. If they feel confined, they immediately want to go out.