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.

Lift your lips to check after brushing. If there still is any debris between your teeth or along the gum line, you have missed these areas. A more graphic method of evaluating the effectiveness of your brushing is to stain the almost invisible layer of plaque (rollover image). If this is performed after brushing, it will show you the areas you have missed. Plaque can be stained using plaque disclosing tablets (available from pharmacies or dentists) so that it becomes obvious.

Commercial dog foods contain carbohydrates and other ingredients that support oral bacteria, leading to the formation of plaque and tartar (calculus). If this material is not cleaned off of your dog's teeth, it can lead to bad breath, gingivitis, infection of the bone surrounding the tooth, tooth loss, and systemic infection. Inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) can make it painful for your dog to eat, causing it to lose weight and drop food from its mouth.

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.

I think it sometimes does. I have talked to people that had no prior problem with tearstain until the puppy was about 5 months of age. This is usually when a Maltese will start to cut their adult teeth. There really isn't much you can do other than to keep the facial hair of your Maltese as dry as possible during this time. After the teeth are in, the problem should subside.

The results are in and it's obvious that dog's fed a raw diet have much cleaner teeth. The processed or cooked foods eaten by dogs today are high in two substances; soluble carbohydrates and soluble calcium. These two nutrients attack a dog's mouth at every meal. In addition, processed foods do not contain the naturally occurring enzymes found in raw foods so necessary for clean teeth. Through the use of raw bones and a healthy BARF diet, your dog can have a sparkling smile!

Cats and other animals are just a susceptible to plaque, tartar and gum disease as any other animal. If your cat has yellow or brown teeth and bad breath, this may be a sign of gingivitis or tooth decay. If you have a young cat, you can work tooth care into your grooming routine. If your older cat wants no part of this, consider having your vet do this as part of your cat's regular checkup.

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.

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.

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.

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.