Few things inspire as much happiness as a new puppy, but all that cuteness brings a lot of work. Here’s what you should know to help your adorable puppy become a healthy, polite adult.
Progesterone blood tests are very useful for determining what day to breed and when the puppies will be born. …
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The first step in buying the right puppy is finding the right breeder. As with any other major purchase, you need to research, evaluate and plan. When it comes time to meet potential breeders, it’s important to not be swept away by puppy cuteness. The best breeders will hold up well under close inspection, here are some tips on what to look for. …
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Since this is the purchase of a living animal, not a television set, it is all the more important that the responsibilities of both the breeder and the puppy purchaser be spelled out clearly. …
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Bringing home a puppy is always exciting, but if you already have one or more dogs at home, the puppy will face some challenges integrating into your family. …
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Every Saturday, Dad bundled his three children into our battered old Chevy station wagon to do the weekly grocery shopping. He never locked it, hoping that some enterprising soul would steal it, but they never did. Dad always said, “He who steals my car steals trash.” …
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A cleft palate is a devastating defect seen in puppies. Most breeders consider it genetic, but environmental causes have also been blamed. In unique circumstances, it can be prevented. …
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