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to humans, dog endure life stages. From breed-to-breed, dog’s
life expectancy varies from 10 to 15 years or more. As veterinarians
enhance their understanding of veterinary medicine, dog’s lives
may be prolonged. Just like human beings, dogs advance from youth
to maturity by enduring both physical and emotional modifications.
The development and changes of each stage in a dog’s life is unique,
relevant and a key role between the human and a canine’s companionship.
Review the following stages of a puppy’s life
to understand its behavior and temperament. For the first two
weeks of a puppy’s life, they will sleep the majority of the
day away. Certain breeds are born blind and deaf. For example,
although two-day-old Labrador retriever puppies are born deaf
and blind, they are capable of tasting, smelling and feeling.
From two to three weeks of age, puppies born
without sight or hearing will begin to see and hear as the other
senses continue development and growth. Subsequent to the end
of the first month, puppies will start to growl, bark and howl.
From four to six weeks of age, most domesticated
puppies and wild pups will carry on like youthful rambunctious
coyotes. With strong, well-balanced muscles, they will be coordinated
enough to play-fight with litter mates and other puppies.
By the time, a puppy is 10 to 12 weeks of age,
they are completely weaned. They are able to eat solid food.
Unlike infants, the development of puppies is a little more
accelerated. Even though puppies have a rapid growth rate, they
require equivocal attention, care and more conditioning than
most infants one to twelve months need. |
