Mother's heart

A Mother’s Heart

When the puppies reach eight weeks of age and go to their new homes, their mother, who feels lost without her litter, can show signs of depression. She might search for her missing babies, whining for her owners to help her. In a few days, she’ll perk up and if she has another litter, she’ll love and care for them just as much as she did her last litter.

Cuddles and Fun

A mother dog nuzzles her pups, placing her face close by or lying very still when one of her little ones wiggles into the crook of her neck for a nap. As her offspring grow, she will still seek out their company, and it isn’t unusual to find a mother dog and weaned puppies still snuggling together. Dogs smile with their tails. During playtime and upon greeting her pups, a mother dog wags her tail to show her affection and happiness.

Life’s Little Lessons

Like any mother with misbehaving children, a mother dog will bark at her rambunctious puppies if they play too roughly. A mother dog’s love for her puppies extends to their education. In the wild, a mother dog will hunt and bring home food for her young ones. Domesticated mother dogs don’t have to hunt but they will carry a cherished chew toy or stuffed animal to the nursery area and leave it where their offspring can enjoy it.