Each and every litter of our newborn puppies is touched by human hands from the day it is born until it leaves us to go to its new home. That is why our puppies have such playful and outgoing personalities.  They begin from day 1 with me caring for them, checking on them daily, handling them, listening to them breath, stimulating them with gentle rubs, making sure each puppy is receiving adequate nursing time and not getting pushed aside by litter mates.When they are about 2- 3 weeks old I allow the kids to handle them and play with them for short periods at a time until they are older- then for longer periods.  My children feel so lucky to have a fresh supply of new puppies to play with; they never seem to tire of it.  Not surprisingly, each litter today is as much fun as the first for them.  And I completely understand because its the same for me.By the time they are 6 weeks old, the litter is allowed to run around the house interacting with the family and each other in a family household environment.  That is why our puppies are so well adjusted, friendly, bubbly, and playful; they are not shy, nervous, or shocked by a household environment.  Their faces light up when they see you and they are ready to play.This is done with each of our litters of newborn puppies.  Although it is a lot of fun for us, fun is not the solely intended purpose for this treatment.  It is an important and crucial constituent in the proper development of the emotional and social aspect of the puppy{s personality.  And last but not least, and perhaps more importantly, each newborn puppy, here and everywhere, deserves to be loved and held by gentle warm hands.  And the difference shows in how our puppies respond to your voice and touch. Come see for yourself.