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NEWSLETTER
VOL 2 ISSUE NO 1
2004
Previous News Letter
We will start the New Year with “Buying a puppy, caring for
this pup and training”.
Buying a Puppy:
1. You have done your home work – most important!
(a) You read up about the breed
(b) This is the breed that will fit into your household.
(c) You have the time to give this puppy all the
attention, training and LOVE!
(d) Financial, you will be able to feed it the correct
food, medical bills and all the extras like big
sleeping quarters, food bowls, toys etc.
(e) You have decided if you want a pet, show dog or
you want to breed with this dog.
(f) You have spoken to different breeders and you
decide which breeder you like the most as well as
his dogs
(g) You have added your name to the breeder’s
waiting list. (This is very important because if you
want a pup yesterday and you take the first one
you can get with out doing your home work. Once
again “don’t blame the dog” if his temperament
is not what you wanted. If he has medical
problems etc
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2. Pup has been born – you not allowed to see pup until 4
weeks old. Why? What is this breeder hiding from you?
(a) This is your Responsible breeder which does not
allow any one to come close so that he can protect
his litter against any unwanted germs and
viruses. (But I don’t have any germs! – you can
never be too careful) you can loose a whole litter if
they get sick.
(b) 4 weeks old – pups can be visited! WOW!!!
(c) They all look the same – one bundle of fluff, puppy
breath and energy. Those “feel sorry for me little
faces are overwhelming!
(d) A good breeder who will support and advise
you – to get the correct pup that suits your needs.
(e) Sit on the floor between the pups and just watch
them carefully how the pups interact with each
other. The dominant pup, the submissive pup, the
energetic pup, the playful pup and the inquisitive
pup.etc.
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(f) Don’t be in a hurry to choose a pup. Visit them as
often as you can so that you can compare their
progress, temperament and general health.
(g) Ask questions, advice from your breeder.
Here is Spicegirl Anya – the day she was born, 8 weeks later
and a year later. Do you see any resembles – NO. That what
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you see at 4 weeks is not what you will get at the end. They
change a lot during their growth, and they grow rapid. Over a
year if I send you a follow up photo of Anya at the age of 2,
you will see how much she has changed. Male dogs can
change until the age of 3 years.
3. Pup is 4 weeks old and the breeder started feeding this
pup on LARGE BREED PUPPY FOOD. No milk added!
Ask the breeder the brand name and get yourself the
same food.
4. If you want to change brand, do it at a later stage, not
immediately after you received your pup at the age of 812 weeks.
5. Fresh water must always be available.
6. The breeder should have started with socializing, potty
training, toys to stimulate them and let them explore
their environment. So that they can build up their
confidence and the mother can do the imprinting which
is very important in these pups live.
7. The day has arrived that pup can go home. You have
food, food bowls, bedding, toys , collar, leach, treats
and lots of LOVE ready for this “life time commitment”
you going to pick up
Caring for this pup will be in the next issue.
Bullie Blessings and have a wonderful 2004 with all your
Beloved Pets.
I have completed my course as a Dog Behaviorist – any
problems please contact me.
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