Newborn puppies are blind, deaf, and toothless at birth, relying on their sense of smell and touch to navigate the world.
Mother dogs use gentle touches and licking to bond with their puppies and facilitate communication.
Mother dogs instinctively clean their puppies to stimulate breathing and keep them warm and clean.
In their first few weeks, puppies solely rely on their mother's milk for essential nutrients and antibodies.
Newborn puppies experience rapid growth, doubling their weight within the first week of life.
Newborn puppies spend most of their time sleeping, up to 90% of the day.
Puppies' eyes and ears open gradually during their first two weeks, enhancing their sensory experiences.