Shih Tzu Puppy Development: Week by Week

A Shih Tzu puppy’s development & growth is fascinating to watch. At birth, the Shih Tzu puppy's eyes & ears are closed. their first main mission in life is to find warmth and food. Newborn puppies sleep most of the time, often twitching in their sleep, and move only to reposition the body. around 2 weeks of age, Shih Tzu's eyes and ears open. Shih Tzu puppies can now see the world!

3 weeks is the ideal time for socialization to begin. She is beginning to crawl around more and try standing and walking. Their legs are still wobbly at this point.

At 4 weeks they are moving around more and sleeping less.

5 weeks of age, they are able to hold their tail upright.

Puppies have reached the toddler stage of puppy development and will become very busy interacting with their littermates.

At 6 weeks’ age, this is the time what the puppy's personality is like. She walks and plays with litter mates a lot more. The puppies may be ready for their first shots.

At this age, they are curious, friendly, outgoing and fully ready to learn. They enjoy and look forward to being loved and held by their humans.

At 7 weeks of age, puppies are high on curiosity and low on fear. They would explore the house and wander to places they shouldn’t.

At 8 weeks of age, puppies may be ready for their new home. This is the time to socialize and train your Shih Tzu puppy.

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Source: Shih Tzus are the Best