Whether a puppy recognizes its mother after a long gap or not, depends on how much time the puppy spent with its mother. The period between the first 2 to 16 weeks is a very critical period of a puppy's life. During this period, the puppy imprints on its mother. This means, it builds a strong bond with its mother, based on sight and smell. If this happens properly, then the puppy recognizes its mother even after separation. However, the puppy won't remember the specific relation. It will just recognize her as a familiar dog, because of the imprint. Since father dogs are usually unavailable during a puppy's critical period, the puppy cannot recognize its father, due to lack of imprinting.
Whether a puppy recognizes its mother after a long gap or not, depends on how much time the puppy spent with its mother. The period between the first 2 to 16 weeks is a very critical period of a puppy's life. During this period, the puppy imprints on its mother. This means, it builds a strong bond with its mother, based on sight and smell. If this happens properly, then the puppy recognizes its mother even after separation. However, the puppy won't remember the specific relation. It will just recognize her as a familiar dog, because of the imprint. Since father dogs are usually unavailable during a puppy's critical period, the puppy cannot recognize its father, due to lack of imprinting.
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