With eyes and ears open for business — and walking getting more skilled by the hour, it seems — the babies are beginning to interact in their environment with intention.
Star Garnet
This apple toy, which has been through multiple litters, is a great example.
Topaz and Jasper
When a puppy even slightly bumps it, the apple makes a pleasant and brief musical noise. The puppies look interested, and then they circle it, bumping it intentionally to generate the noise. They do this for a minute or two, and then move on.
There is lots of licking and mouthing of toys — this is Star Garnet.
Star Garnet
They are awake more and more each day but still spend the overwhelming majority of their time sleeping. This is Sapphire and Jasper.
Sapphire and Jasper
Does this look comfortable?!
Jasper
Happy Monday 🩷💙💙💙