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Five black and tan Rottweiler puppies pile together, tugging at a small gray cloth, with a wicker basket behind them. 3 / 27

Five Rottweiler Puppies Piled Up Over One Little Piece of Cloth

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Paws, ears, and glossy black backs are all heaped together as five Rottweiler puppies compete over a scrap of gray cloth. One looks up toward the camera with its chin raised, another has its nose in the cloth, and the others lean in with wide eyes. A wicker basket, a gray blanket, and a blue toy ball sit in the background of the room.

Puppies chew on cloth because it feels good on sore gums, and teething can last until about six months. Cloth is risky if swallowed, though, and can cause blockages. Offer chew toys made for puppies, freeze a wet washcloth under supervision for sore gums, and take away any fabric she starts to tear. Slippers and socks are a favorite target, so keep them out of reach.

Rottweilers are powerful dogs even as pups, and their jaws are strong, so gentle chewing habits are worth teaching early. Trade a toy for the cloth whenever she picks it up, and praise her when she lets go. Rottweilers tend to be loyal and eager to please, and they respond well to calm, consistent training. Ask your vet about teething and safe chews for a large breed.

The tangle of puppies may take a while to sort out, and the winner of the cloth is still unclear. One small paw has already claimed a corner of it.

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