On October 26 the AKC Otterhound Puppies turned four weeks old. The H Litter Hunter Hounds are really growing fast and experiencing many new things.
They went from eating solid food once a day to eating solid food four times a day. Not only are they eating more often they are eating more solid food. There were several warm days and the pups went outside for the first time and enjoyed dinning out but were ready to come back inside where it was warmer. They have progressed from wobbly to running and even trying to jump over each other.
We had to add a slat to the door of the whelping box because these AKC Otterhound puppies were climbing over the first six inch one. The H Litter have started cutting teeth and began chewing on everything including each other. To help with the teething they were given teething toys and sock monsters. They really took to the toys and socks.
Our little AKC Otterhound puppies spend more time playing and the mock fights are so fun to watch. Diana is spending more and more time out of the whelping box and they are nursing less when she is in there. It is getting harder to tell the pups apart as they are losing their baby fuzz and getting their first real coat of fur. Sadly that means their white markings are less pronounced and their baby fuzz has muted the color of their collars.
4 Week AKC Otterhound Puppies H Litter
Pup 1 Female
Helena Swings
Puppy one Helena is an adventuresome pup. She walked all around their outdoor puppy pen. This AKC Otterhound girl often stands on the boards to the whelping box to look out. She always looks so serious but loves to kiss. On October 26 she weighed 4.5 pounds.
Pup 2 Male
Hiram Sings The Blues
Puppy two Hunter Hound Hiram Sings The Blues is still less outgoing than the others but he enjoys being held. He likes the toys and enjoys playing with them and his brothers and sisters. On October 26 he weighed 4.8 pounds.
Pup 3 Male
Happy Rhythm
Puppy three Happy is doing his best to catch up with the others. He is lively and plays with the others and took to the toys right away. While he always has a serious look but is very sweet. On October 26 he weighed 4.3 pounds.
Pup 4 Male
Hondo Montuno
AKC Otterhound Puppy four Hondo is still the largest. He is outgoing and enjoys playing with siblings or toys. He prefers not to be held as he has places to go and things to do. Though larger he doesn’t throw his weight around. On October 26 he weighed 5.2 pounds.
Pup 5 Female
Henrietta Ragtime Gal
Puppy five Hunter Hound Henrietta Ragtime Gal is still into everything. When presented with the bunny chew toy she took it and ran off. The white around her nose and on her head are becoming less distinct. On October 26 she weighed 4.6 pounds.
Pup 6 Female
Harriett Tritone
Puppy six Harriett’s white spot has almost disappeared. Her yellow collar has so much baby fuzz on it it is hard to tell it is yellow. She is a sweet girl and likes to play with her siblings or toys. AKC Otterhound Hunter’s Harriett Tritone is also the largest female. On October 26 she weighed 5.1 pounds.
Pup 7 Female
Harmony in Jazz
Puppy seven Harmony is still the smallest female. She has such an innocent look most of the time but can be very serious. You would never guess by all the wiggling but Harmony in Jazz likes to be held. On October 26 she weighed 4.4 pounds.
Pup 8 Female
Holly Lydian
Puppy eight Hunter’s Holly Lydian likes the solid food. She seems more laid back than the other girls but doesn’t hesitate getting involved in wrestling matches with her siblings. She likes the chew toys especially as pillows. On October 26 she weighed 4.9 pounds.
If you are interested in a puppy please fill out our puppy questionnaire. We would love to see our Otterhound puppies shown or in competition, however, the biggest consideration is what’s best for the puppy. Everyone interested will be given due consideration. However, not everyone will get a puppy as there are more requests than puppies.
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