A Big Week For Lucy And Henry’s Puppies!

At almost three weeks old Lucy and Henry’s puppies are growing more and more each day!These tiny Golden Retriever puppies have just started opening their eyes for the very first time, and we are excited to share these brand-new photos with you. If you have been following along with Lucy and Henry’s litter, you already know how much these Golden Retriever puppies have grown since they were born. From sleepy newborns curled up against their mama, to wiggly little explorers blinking at the world for the first time, the changes have been a joy to watch!

Among the many magical moments of raising Golden Retriever puppies is the day their eyes open. According to the American Kennel Club, puppies are born with their eyes sealed shut and typically open them between 14 and 21 days old. Lucy and Henry’s Golden Retriever puppies are right on schedule!

When Golden Retriever puppies first open their eyes, you might notice the eyes look a soft, milky blue. That blue color is temporary. As these Golden Retriever puppies grow over the next few weeks, their eyes will gradually shift to the warm brown that Goldens are famous for.

Their vision is still pretty fuzzy at this stage — imagine looking through a foggy window. But every day, these Golden Retriever puppies are seeing a little more of their world, and you can already see them tracking light and movement.

Three-week-old Golden Retriever puppies are hitting a lot of developmental milestones all at once. Beyond opening their eyes, Lucy and Henry’s Golden Retriever puppies are also:

• Starting to hear — their ear canals are opening too, and they’re reacting to sounds for the first time
• Wobbling around — those little legs are getting stronger, and they’re transitioning from army-crawling to actual walking
• Growing teeth — tiny puppy teeth are coming in (and yes, they are sharp!)
• Beginning to play — interaction with littermates is ramping up, which is critical for social development

For a deeper dive into puppy development at this stage, the AKC’s Golden Retriever puppy training timeline is a fantastic resource.

Over the next few weeks, Lucy’s puppies will keep growing and developing fast. Weeks four through eight are when their personalities really start to shine, and we cannot wait to see who turns out to be the cuddle bug, the troublemaker, and the bold adventurer of the bunch! We will be doing early socialization work, gentle handling, and lots of cuddles to help the puppies grow into confident, well-adjusted dogs. If you’re curious about why early socialization matters so much, the ASPCA has a great primer on puppy socialization. We will be posting weekly updates as Lucy and Henry’s Golden Retriever puppies continue to grow. Thank you so much for following along on this journey with us — these little ones are bringing so much joy, and we love getting to share them with you.