A mother dog would never forget her first puppies?

While it's true that mother dogs have a strong bond with their pups, it's not accurate to say they'll *never* forget their first litter.

Here's why:

* Dog memory: Dogs have a shorter memory than humans. They can remember things for a few weeks to a few months, depending on the event and their individual learning ability.

* Socialization: A mother dog's focus shifts with each new litter. She needs to prioritize the current pups' needs for survival. While her first litter might be a fond memory, it's not constantly at the forefront of her mind.

* Survival instinct: A mother dog's primary instinct is to protect and nurture her current offspring. This overrides past experiences, even the strong bond with her first litter.

However, there might be some exceptions:

* Strong bonding experiences: If the mother dog had a particularly close bond with her first litter, she might retain a stronger memory of them.

* Reunions: If she meets her first litter again, the familiar scent and memories might trigger a response, even if she doesn't recognize them individually.

Overall: While a mother dog might not forget her first litter entirely, her memory of them fades over time as her focus shifts to the present needs of her current puppies.