Hope Springs Kennels: Index

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Senta's Litter:

Weights:

Name Birth Day 3 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8

Jasmine 1 lb 1 oz 1 lb 7.9 oz 1 lb 14.4 oz 2 lbs 7.6 oz 3 lbs 5.9 oz

Kodiak 1 lb 2.1 oz 1 lb 6.5 oz 1 lb 13.9 oz 2 lbs 3.9 oz 3 lbs 4.7 oz

Loki 1 lb 3.6 oz 1 lb 9.3 oz 1 lb 14.9 oz 2 lbs 8.7 oz 3 lbs 7.2 oz

Miss B 1 lb 1.1 oz 1 lb 6.8 oz 1 lb 12.4 oz 2 lbs 4.7 oz 3 lbs 1.2 oz

Nomad 1 lb 2.1 oz 1 lb 8.7 oz 2 lbs 0.3 oz 2 lbs 11.5 oz 3 lbs 10 oz

Odin 1 lb 1.2 oz 1 lb 7.6 oz 1 lb 14.3 oz 2 lbs 9.9 oz 3 lbs 8.6 oz

Sylvie's Litter:

Weights:

Name Birth Day 3 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8

Phantom 1 lb 2.2 oz 1 lb 7.9 oz 1 lb 14.8 oz 2 lb 15.9 oz 4 lbs 2.4 oz

Razor 1 lb 1.2 oz 1 lb 5.4 oz 1 lb 12.6 oz 2 lbs 10.4 oz 3 lbs 13.9 oz

Summer 14.8 oz 1 lb 5.2 oz 1 lb 13.6 oz 2 lbs 12.6 oz 4 lbs 1.4 oz

Tender 14.3 oz 1 lb 3.5 oz 1 lb 11.5 oz 2 lbs 10.3 oz 3 lbs 14.7 oz

The puppies are 3 weeks old now and have been experiencing many changes!

Their little teeth have started coming through and they are teething like mad! I feel for their moms… puppy teeth are SHARP! They nurse any time the moms stay still, but I have just started to introduce them to “solid food” to help take some of the burden off the moms. They are beginning with puppy food that has been soaked in water and milk replacement formula until it is mush for one meal a day to start with. Of course they don’t realize right away what it is – they have to be taught. This is done by gently pushing each puppy’s face into the mush. I know it sounds awful, but typically once it is on their face and they figure out what it is when they lick it off, they become so excited and inhale it! I was able to take a few snapshots, and you can see them by clicking here.

They have also now mastered the art of walking and don’t ever want to stay still! They have so much to explore now that they won’t even stop to rest… they just seem to drop mid-step and fall asleep. They are starting to become aware of their environment now, and have begun playing with their littermates, so they are just always busy, busy, busy!

The puppies are now able to relieve themselves without the moms help, and the moms have been helping them to learn where to go to keep everything as clean as possible. The moms are still helping me out by consuming what waste there is now, but that will change once the pups begin eating puppy food regularly… that’s when the real fun begins. *sigh*

I will post news about changes and developments every week to keep you up to date on all the excitement going on around here!

If you would like to be considered to adopt a puppy from one of these litters, or a spot on a future list, click here and we can schedule a phone interview.

About Us

Hope Springs Kennels is a small, family run kennel offering exceptional Siberian Huskies to loving, responsible owners. Located in the Central North Carolina Area, we specialize in breeding and raising healthy, happy puppies with excellent temperaments that make wonderful family pets. All of our dogs are either AKC or CKC registered. We are very proud of our excellent breeding program which produces well socialized pups that are a pleasure to own. Our puppies are born and raised right in our family home, where they receive plenty of love, care and attention. By the time they are ready to be placed with their new owners, our Siberian Husky puppies are very well-socialized and will make a wonderful addition to your family.

Our Commitment

As dedicated breeders, we strive to place our dogs only with responsible owners who can provide the love, care, attention and training that a puppy needs in order to live a long, healthy and happy life. Potential owners should have a securely fenced yard with lots of room for the puppy to play. They should also have researched the Siberian Husky breed to make sure it is the correct choice for their family, and have the time, facilities and resources to provide for the puppy's emotional, nutritional and exercise needs. We here at Hope Springs Kennels are happy to provide any advice and support that may be needed in adjusting to life with your new family member, and we love to keep in touch with our new "extended" families!

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