The Stahlhaus Journal

Stories from the whelping box and beyond.

Thoughtful reading for breeders and puppy lovers, from the first hours of life to the years that follow.

Newborn puppies resting together during their first week
Puppy development · Week one

One Week Old: The Little Things That Matter Most

What happens during the first week, from nursing and daily checks to the start of gentle ENS on day three.

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Newborn German Shepherd puppies resting together
Breeding · Newborn puppies

The First 24 Hours: Where a Life Begins

A quiet reflection on a mother and her newborn puppies, the care behind a litter, and the privilege of witnessing their very beginning.

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