The small pup has a long way to go but the Indianapolis Zoo keepers are optimistic about the newest member of their family.

Marika dithered after rejecting only one more book, a collection of old stories read for the pleasure of small pups.

Even the smallest pup (offset) can sell for $600.

A small, weak pup, he went on to become the most celebrated and successful dog of his time.

"That's a lot of food for such a small pup."

This species is aplacental viviparous, with litter sizes perhaps as small as one pup.

Finally, they find where Beethoven was going: he had been caring for his three small pups in an alley, as their mother had apparently died.

If a big bull approaches a cow and a small pup is hindering him - he will tear it to bits.

I stood deliberating in front of the bank of smaller pups, but the Lab would not be ignored.

The small pups come up in the spring.