The eye examination checks for potential childhood eye problems and makes note of the stage of eye development. For example all pups of all breeds are born with blue eyes (iris) that over the first few weeks change to their adult coloration. D'Gary's eyes above show three colors: blue (which has almost disappeared), tan, and the very dark brown (last to develop, it can be seen around the pupil). Puppy eyes are cloudy with a bluish cast to them--a reflection of the growth of the lens (which grows in layer by layer). It follows that the puppy's visual acuity develops step-by-step. Interestingly, all four of these pups really enjoy watching television at a distance of more than 10 feet away -- a visual feat that not all adult dogs of any breed can do (note: US standard television is at a lower resolution than TVs in the rest of the world, hence most dogs have problems seeing it)!

Below, D'Gary has his heart and lungs checked.

Click on the spear tip again to see more of the pups at their 6th week examination...