Corgi puppy first day home

Dipper is 7 wk old male who just came home today from the breeder. He whined a bit at first and pretty much holed up in his crate, which was brand new to him, but he seems to like in there with the door open or closed. He's spent most of the day sleeping. Tonight he'll be in his crate next to my son's bed.

I'm a little worried he hasn't shown much appetite, I'm continuing him on the breeder's solid food. My guess is he's in a new place and overwhelmed by it and will pick up some more gusto in the days ahead. He did drink and take a couple of reward snacks, but not a substantial meal.

Which, however, did not stop stuff coming out the rear end....solid, no diarrhea.

Is it normal for puppies to hole up and hunker down in the first day at the new home?

https://plus.google.com/photos/104104288575951616601/albums/5711729...

a few shots.

Greg

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Permalink Reply by Ciara & Macy on February 22, 2012 at 9:22pm

I am glad he is doing well now and he is adorable! Hope you have fun with the puppy raising experience

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Permalink Reply by GPN on February 26, 2012 at 12:20am

Well today the floppy ear came up for the first time, no special treatment needed. I hope it stays that way. I'll see if I can load a pic. Before and after thing.

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth, Hermione and Luna on February 26, 2012 at 6:23pm

Ear will likely do some up and down for a bit. Our Luna's did that. I did massage it and we made sure she was getting her good nutrition.
My husband was disappointed....he liked the "one ear up, one ear down" look. Said it gave her character!

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Permalink Reply by Lucy & Ricky (Wendy/Jack ) on February 26, 2012 at 2:56am

I'm sure Dipper will be just fine. I never got a puppy that young from a breeder. So just give him lots of love as he's probably used to sleeping with his mom and litter. Lucky you to get to be the mommy of a puppy so young. Just get him to your vet for a full checkup and be sure he has the right food and vitamins. Looking forward to puppy pix.