This depends on many factors such as the sex of the dog, the age, the height, etc. As a guide an adult male should weigh between 30 and 40 Kg, whilst adult females should weigh between 22 and 32 Kg. Puppies/dogs that are overfed and become overweight can develop serious physical problems.

There is no way to tell for sure what size a puppy will be when he or she is fully grown. When a healthy puppy is 12 weeks old, you can double their weight to get an estimate of their size. At 10 weeks of age, you can typically double their weight and add half a pound. These are not always accurate, however. The size of the parents can help in determining the size of the offspring, but you know the saying, “You can't judge a book by its cover”? It applies to this theory, too.

For some people an older dog that has had some training, is housebroken, and is through with chewing is just what they would like to have in starting out with an Anatolian. Whereas others just have to have that little bundle of fur to nurture and watch grow. Some people feel as though they do not truly bond with a dog, unless it starts out with them as a puppy. Others may like knowing from the start the personality and size of their new dog.

This depends entirely on the personality of your older dog. Really old dogs will not like a puppy jumping all over them, especially if they have anything wrong with them or they are in poor health. If your dog is not old or ill, it may take some time to get them used to a new puppy, but they will give in eventually. Puppies are lively and spunky and tend to not give up on making friends. Just be sure to feed them separately so there are no fights.

Lots of people buy a puppy and find that they feel sorry for him or her while they are away during business hours. We end up selling a second puppy to about 50% of our customers within the first year. Dogs love company, and it is not too hard to train a second puppy or even get two at the same time and train them together. It is less stressful on them when they have another pet to keep them company.

We first ask that you fill out an application online at www.skinnypuppies.com/app.html. Once we receive your application we will review your application, contact you if we have any further questions, and/or notify you via your preferred method of contact if your application has been approved or denied. Please don't think that you are a "bad" person if your application is denied. We have a rigid set of guidelines that we follow and we make decisions on a case by case basis.

stated in FAQ #3, most of our dogs come to us with a good deal of training in the areas we need. Once in a while an outstanding prospect is brought to our attention. At that point our head trainer and assistant trainers do a series of evaluations to determine the suitability of the dog. If the dog passes the preliminary tests it may then be placed with a handler to start training. We do not take donations of puppies, as there is no program in place to raise, socialize or train a puppy.

Yes. It is required that you and your Foster Puppy attend regular training classes, instructed by Carolina Canines For Service Training Staff, where you will learn our techniques of properly raising and training your Foster Puppy.

The recipe and information on Satin Balls can be found here. Satin balls are not treats. They are a recipe that was developed to assist with putting weight on dogs. They were not developed as part of the BARF diet, but independently from it and are used by people who feed kibble as equally as those who feed home cooked or raw natural diets. The fact that they can be served either raw or cooked is the main factor that makes them 'acceptable' for all these.

Spectator dogs are allowed at competitions as long as the dog or puppy Is kept on a leash not longer than 6 feet, and as long as all vaccinations for all canine diseases are up to date and proof of rabies vaccination is available. These dogs are not, however, to be allowed to interfere in the weight pull competition in any way.

You should continue to feed a puppy formula to large and giant breed dogs (dogs that will weight more than 50 pounds) up to two years and one full year for all other dogs before switching to an adult pet food.

Most owners have the highest expectations, with the least understanding, when it comes to teaching their dogs how to go to the bathroom outside, while on a walk or in a designated area. To really establish how you are going to accomplish this daunting task, you must determine these three things; Crate-training is the simplest and most effective way I know of to housebreak your puppy or older dog. However, not all puppies take to the crate.

Yes, your dog/puppy should have his/her teeth brushed. This will help to keep infections from him/her, but there may be times when brushing is just not enough. Like people, they too need their teeth cleaned. Your local veterinarian should be able to take care of this for you. These are only a few of the questions many people ask, we they have helped you in some ways.

Our puppies/dogs are registered by the Hungarian Kennel Club (MEOE). We can obtain the Export Pedigree ($75) allowing you to transfer the dog's registration to AKC with full breeding/showing rights. Please visit AKC's web site for more information or download the Foreign Registration Application form. The AKC will charge you a fee of either $50.00 or $55.00 depending upon the services requested. Click here for help on how to fill out your AKC Foreign Registration Form.

There are many different diets suitable for feeding puppies. The breeder of your puppy should provide you with a recommended feeding program (diet chart) at the time you buy the puppy. This is a requirement of all Breeders who sell through the GSDCA Affiliate Club Puppy Listings service. Access to clean, fresh water is essential at all times. A good diet is complimented by proper exercise according to the age of the dog.

Your puppy will have been vaccinated at 6 weeks of age (if you buy through the Puppy Listings service), and you will receive advice from the Breeder on further vaccination. As a guide your puppy will require the next vaccination at 12 weeks, with a "booster" at 16 weeks. After this your dog must be vaccinated every 12 months. The GSDCA Affiliate Club Branches will need to sight your puppy/dog's up-to-date vaccination certificate if you are training at one of those Branches.

There is a mistaken belief that a young puppy (up to 12 months of age) should have "plenty" of exercise. That belief is incorrect ! As a general rule up to 12 months of age, "on lead" exercise should be very limited. Natural free running is the best form of exercise for a youngster, because when they tire they can easily stop. Serious or extensive exercise should not occur until the dog has reached the age of twelve (12) months.

A well bred puppy will have all the basics for the making of a sound, well adjusted puppy and adult dog, however this is just the foundation for the future. Once you take the puppy home it then becomes your responsibility to continue the development of the puppy. This means exposing and reassuring the puppy to and around people, other dogs, the home environment, and the community environment, so as it learns to be confident in all circumstances.

The obedience training is the best thing that you can do for your dog and puppy. It improve the bonding between the handler and the dog. While it does not solve all behaviour problem, it is the foundation for solving just any dog related problem. Most important of all, the obedience training open up a line of communications between you and your dog. Such effective communication is necessary for you to instruct your dog about what you want her to do.

NO time is one of my puppies/dogs to be surrendered to an animal shelter or rescue! If for any reason you can not keep your puppy and are unable to find a loving home, they will always have a home with me until a suitable home is found.

For puppy classes, puppies must be up-to-date for their age, with at least the first set of DHLPP shots, usually given between 6-8 weeks of age. Because socialization is so time-dependant, we do not usually recommend waiting until the whole series of puppy shots are complete, but different veterinarians will suggest different guidelines for your puppy, so please take their advice into consideration. For non-puppy classes (Agility, Basic Manners, etc.

many of you I am heavily involved in rescue (of any breed or mixed-breed - we are not selective in who we help) including trasportation, home checks, & foster care. At Kushinda Ridgebacks we advocate that all pups/dogs be microchipped. However, we still at times hear general grumblings about the "safety" of such a procedure. Below is an excellent example of the use of the microchip.

NO time is one of my puppies/dogs to be surrendered to an animal shelter or rescue! If for any reason you can not keep your puppy and are unable to find a loving home, they will always have a home with me until a suitable home is found.

Right away! Our methods are effective with all ages of dogs, even puppies as young as eight weeks of age. We raise our expectations as puppies get older, and exercises become more complex. It's the difference between kindergarten and college courses. Start by establishing the rules and teach your puppy or dog what to do. Management and training plus socialization help your puppy or dog become a well-mannered, confident companion.

Not all breeders are knowledgeable or have the good of the breed at heart. Your best bet to find a healthy, well-adjusted puppy is from a serious breeder who is knowledgeable of the breed and the health problems commonly seen. Neither the AMSC nor the AKC regulates breeders. An AKC registration does not guarantee quality. It certifies only that the animal is purebred and is the offspring of the parents shown on the registration certificate.