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Hints For Your New Puppy

FOOD & WATER MUST BE AVAILABLE ALL THE TIME!!!

DO NOT GIVE THE PUPPY MILK!!

DO NOT PUT ADDITIVES IN THE WATER!!!

Just remember bringing home your new puppy is like bringing home a new
baby.

Limit excitement and handling as much as possible. Puppies require about 16
hours of sleep a day. They sleep about 3 hours & maybe play & eat about 1
hour. If they do not get their rest they will get sick.

2lb puppies do not eat much at one time; therefore they must have a good dry
puppy food available at all times. It should have chicken or beef as 1st
ingredient, not corn.

While traveling or during the getting acquainted period you can entice your
new puppy with turkey or beef baby food or plain yogurt. Either alone or mix
with dry food. You can also soak food in hot water, but try not to make a habit
of this, as dry food is better for their teeth.

Do not give the puppy anything sweet to eat.

Provide lots of chewing toys & stuffed toys to play with.

I recommend not bathing to frequently & to use a tearless puppy shampoo.

On longhair puppies be sure to keep the hair on their rear-end clipped for
cleanliness.

On snub nose puppies (Pugs)(Pekingese) (Griffy's) be sure to keep wrinkles
around the face clean.

Discuss with your vet additional routine maintenance & care of your new
puppy.

If you have any questions please call.

House training your puppy

House training your puppy doesn’t have to be a headache.

“The more vigilant the family is about eliminating the pup’s opportunity to
have accidents and rewarding successes, the quicker and easier the pup is
trained,” says Julie Jackson, canine behavior coordinator for the Dane County
Humane Society in Madison, Wis.
Begin training the first day you take your pup home.

How often you’ll need to take him outside depends on his activities. Puppies
normally need to go to the bathroom after they eat, drink, play, chew, or sleep.

After each of these activities, take your puppy outside on a leash and take
along a tasty treat about the size of a pea.

Try to go to the same spot each time. The odor from the previous visits will
remind him why he’s there.

Once he starts to eliminate, softly praise him. (If speaking interrupts him,
though, don’t say anything.)

When he finishes, immediately give him the treat and more praise.

Sometimes puppies urinate or defecate more than once per outing. After he
relieves himself, don’t rush back inside. Wait a few more minutes just in case.

If you’re outside for more than 10 minutes and your puppy has not gone to the
bathroom, but you think he has to, go inside. Wait 10 minutes. Then return
outside and try again. Keep this up until he goes.

Make your puppy’s elimination schedule more predictable by feeding him the
same amount of food, at the same time, everyday. (Sudden diet changes can
cause diarrhea.)

To prevent indoor accidents, keep close tabs on him. Jackson recommends
using a lightweight, 10-foot leash with a clasp on one end. Tie the leash
around your waist or belt loop, and hook the clasp to your dog’s collar.

Now everywhere you go, he goes too. Look for signs that your puppy may need
to eliminate, such as sniffing the floor in circles, or trying to run out of sight.

If you’re not home during the day, use a baby gate to confine your pup in a
room with tile or linoleum to make cleaning up accidents easier.

During your lunch break, go home to let your puppy outside. If you can’t,
consider hiring a pet sitter, or asking a neighbor.

House training pads are an unnecessary step in the house training process,
according to Jackson. Your puppy is capable of learning right from the start
that the appropriate place to eliminate is outside.

When an accident happens, don’t yell, hit or rub his nose in the mess.

“If you catch puppy in the act, clap your hands and startle him,” she says.
“Then scoop him up, take him to the backyard, and reward him for finishing
out there.”

If he goes to the bathroom but you didn’t see him do it, just clean up the mess.
Don’t say or do anything.

Your pup will start reliably going outside within several weeks, but Jackson
warns not to let him have too much freedom, too soon. It can take up to nine
months, she says, before he’s fully trained.

Chihuahuas
Chihuahuas are the descendants of a small dog whose carvings have
been found in the regions of Mexico. The carvings in the Monastery of
Huejotzingo are reported to depict small dogs that were known to the
Toltecs civilization. This civilization is said to exist as long ago as the 9th
century A.D. Though there is little information on the Toltecs, it is a sure
thing that they did know a small dog close in its appearance to the
Chihuahua.
Techichi, the ancestor of the Chihuahua, might also have existed at
Chichen Itza in Yucatan. The Techichi had a long coat and was
heavy-boned. The dog was often in religious rituals. In fact, many
remains of the dog have been found in graves.

The Aztecs conquered the Toltecs and adopted the small dog. The Aztecs
considered the dog to be the guide of the human soul into the
underworld. Sometimes, rituals appeared rather cruel from the modern
standpoint. Thus, the Aztecs burnt a dog with its owner. This was done to
allow the dog to take on the owner's sins and ease its way into the
underworld.

The Spanish played a very important role in the development of the
breed. They brought the small dogs to Spain and they crossed them with
a few native terrier breeds. It is believed that the Chihuahuas have
resulted from these crossings.
Evidently, modern Chihuahuas appeared after the interbreeding of the
Techichi with another breed, brought into Mexico by Chinese immigrants
or travelers. This new breed, defined in the mid-1800s, is first of present
day Chihuahua registered at the American Kennel Club in 1905.

Nowadays, Chihuahuas are very popular pets, which make loyal and
amusing companions in home life. They are wonderful pets for children
and old people. However, one should remember that Chihuahuas are
sensitive to trauma; therefore, they require treatment with due care and
caution.

Chihuahuas, although neither guards nor hunters, are very good pets
and companions. These very loyal dogs are very devoted to their owners
and are very intelligent, too. Notwithstanding their small size, these are
strong-willed and respond best to positive-reinforcement training.
Chihuahuas like always to be close to their owners. In addition,
Chihuahuas do not like the cold and, when they are outside in cold
weather, your dog should wear a little dog sweater to keep it warm.
Chihuahuas are very tiny dogs. In fact, it is the smallest breed of dog in
the world. Its size and personality make it a good companion. They are
extremely loyal and affectionate, and become very attached to their
owners. Chihuahuas are intelligent but strong-willed and respond best to
positive-reinforcement training. This little hyper dog demands a lot of
attention and may tend to be noisy. It is best to socialize a Chihuahua
with other dogs and people while it is still a puppy.

Height: 6-9 in (15-23 cm)
Weight: 2-6 lbs (1-3 kg)
Living Conditions: This is a great dog for an apartment.
Care and Grooming: The short-haired Chihuahua should be brushed
when necessary. The long-haired Chihuahua should be brushed gently
every day to keep the coat clean and free of little tangles. Both types
should be bathed about once a month with care not to get water in their
ears.
Exercise: The Chihuahua is an active dog indoors, but will enjoy an
outing in warm weather. When you take this dog on walks, remember a
body harness is a safer option than a collar.
Life Span: 15 years or more.
Health Issues: Its short nose tends to make a Chihuahua wheeze and
snore. They are also prone to eye problems. Make sure you do not let this
dog eat chocolate.
First Registered by the AKC: 1904
Group: Chihuahuas belong to the Toy Group of dogs.

What can fit in a coffee cup but
take over a whole room? A
Chihuahua puppy, of course. This
mighty mini has a super-sized
attitude and a sense of privilege.
How can you say “no” to that apple-
domed, big-eyed, proud little face?
Chihuahua dogs are perfect for
doting adults but not great with
kids because of fragility and a
tendency to hog the spotlight. The
Chihuahua will ride in your purse
or sit on your shoulder but will not,
under any circumstances, play
second fiddle

Brussels Griffon Breed Standard
Toy Group

General Appearance
A toy dog, intelligent, alert, sturdy, with a thickset, short body, a smart
carriage and set-up, attracting attention by an almost human expression.
There are two distinct types of coat: rough or smooth. Except for coat,
there is no difference between the two.

Size, Proportion, Substance
Size - Weight usually 8 to 10 pounds, and should not exceed 12 pounds.
Type and quality are of greater importance than weight, and a smaller dog
that is sturdy and well proportioned should not be penalized. Proportion -
Square, as measured from point of shoulder to rearmost projection of
upper thigh and from withers to ground. Substance - Thickset, compact
with good balance. Well boned.

Head
A very important feature. An almost human expression. Eyes set well apart,
very large, black, prominent, and well open. The eyelashes long and black.
Eyelids edged with black. Ears small and set rather high on the head. May
be shown cropped or natural. If natural they are carried semi-erect. Skull
large and round, with a domed forehead. The stop deep. Nose very black,
extremely short, its tip being set back deeply between the eyes so as to
form a lay-back. The nostrils large. Disqualifications - Dudley or butterfly
nose. Lips edged with black, not pendulous but well brought together,
giving a clean finish to the mouth. Jaws must be undershot. The incisors
of the lower jaw should protrude over the upper incisors. The lower jaw is
prominent, rather broad with an upward sweep. Neither teeth nor tongue
should show when the mouth is closed. A wry mouth is a serious fault.
Disqualifications - Bite overshot. Hanging tongue.

Neck, Topline, Body
Neck medium length, gracefully arched. Topline - Back level and short.
Body - A thickset, short body. Brisket should be broad and deep, ribs well
sprung. Short-coupled. Tail - set and held high, docked to about one-third.

Forequarters
Forelegs medium length, straight in bone, well muscled, set moderately
wide apart and straight from the point of the shoulders as viewed from the
front. Pasterns short and strong. Feet round, small, and compact, turned
neither in nor out. Toes well arched. Black pads and toenails preferred.

Hindquarters
Hind legs set true, thighs strong and well muscled, stifles bent, hocks well
let down, turning neither in nor out.

Coat
The rough coat is wiry and dense, the harder and more wiry the better. On
no account should the dog look or feel woolly, and there should be no silky
hair anywhere. The coat should not be so long as to give a shaggy
appearance, but should be distinctly different all over from the smooth
coat. The head should be covered with wiry hair, slightly longer around the
eyes, nose, cheeks, and chin, thus forming a fringe. The rough coat is
hand-stripped and should never appear unkempt. Body coat of sufficient
length to determine texture. The coat may be tidied for neatness of
appearance, but coats prepared with scissors and/or clippers should be
severely penalized. The smooth coat is straight, short, tight and glossy,
with no trace of wiry hair.

Color
Either 1) Red: reddish brown with a little black at the whiskers and chin
allowable; 2) Belge: black and reddish brown mixed, usually with black
mask and whiskers; 3) Black and Tan: black with uniform reddish brown
markings, appearing under the chin, on the legs, above each eye, around
the edges of the ears and around the vent; or 4) Black: solid black. Any
white hairs are a serious fault, except for "frost" on the muzzle of a mature
dog, which is natural. Disqualification - White spot or blaze any where on
coat.

Gait
Movement is a straightforward, purposeful trot, showing moderate reach
and drive, and maintaining a steady topline.

Temperament
Intelligent, alert and sensitive. Full of self-importance.

If you go for short types with bushy
goatees and eyes for nobody but
you, the Brussels Griffon Dogs
might just be your match made in
heaven. Reserved with strangers
and watchdog-ready, the Brussels
Griffon bonds with deep devotion
to that one special person who
feeds him, carries him around and
doesn’t mind his beard-tickly kisses

Boxers
Boxers - History
Boxers originated in Germany in the 19th century. George Alt is reputed as
the father of the breed since it was he who brought a Bullenbeiser female. He
had brought the Boxer from France to Germany. He bred the dog emphasizing
stable personality and strength. Each litter seemed to be an improved version
of the dog. Breeders tried to avoid white puppies. Such dogs were discarded
for the fear of deafness. This condition is traditionally linked to the coat color
of the dog. In fact, puppies with white coat color were rather common due to
the breed's close ties to the English Bulldog.
Bit by bit, a Boxer type was established. Breeders had more or less a vivid
picture of what the breed should look like and what qualities should be
stressed during breedings. It was time to develop the official breed standard
for the new breed. Breed fanciers formed a club in 1896. The German Boxer
Club started to promote the breed and did it rather successfully. It is
worthwhile saying; the Boxer thrived thanks to their efforts and its
temperament qualities. The breed was popularized rapidly, especially after the
standard had been developed.

The first standard for the Boxer appeared in 1902. The modern Boxer
standard is a replica of the first one with some minor specifications. The
Boxer made it way to the United States in 1903. The Stuttgarter Kennels was
the first to recognize the potential of the breed and imported the dog to
America. The AKC recognized Boxers in 1904.

Boxers are medium-sized dogs, compact and muscled with a short-haired,
tight-fitting coat. This playful, high-spirited dog makes an excellent family
dog, as it bonds very closely with its family. The even-tempered Boxer is
famous for the way it gets along so well with children and other dogs, though
socialization still plays a key role in a well-adjusted Boxer. It is the Boxer's
nature to protect its family and home, but any known visitors are always
welcomed. Yet, when circumstances require, the Boxer will serve as a good
guard dog. Boxers have also been extensively used in military and police work.

Height: 21-25 in (53-63 cm)
Weight: 53-70 lbs (24-32 kg)
Living Environment: The Boxer will do all right in an apartment as long as
taken for daily walks and outings. It does best in moderate climates as the dog
can chill in cold weather and overheat in extremely hot climates.
Care and Grooming: The smooth, short-haired coat makes it an easy dog to
groom. Brush occasionally and bathe only when necessary. The Boxer is a
very clean dog and you may find it even cleans itself much like a cat.
Exercise: This is one active dog and it needs daily exercise. They love
fetching and will invent many other forms of play.
Health Issues: This dog is usually pretty healthy, but may have hip dysplasia,
heart murmurs, digestive problems or skin tumors.
Life Span: 11-14 years
First Registered by the AKC: 1904
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, CKC, FCI, KCGB, NKC, NZKC, UKC
Group: Boxers belong to the Working Group of dogs.

When 75 pounds of snuffling, well-
muscled, square-muzzled, tough-
guy dog climbs unabashedly into
your lap, you’ll get the message
that the Boxer wants to be friends.
Affectionate and self-confident,
Boxer dogs look like fighters but
act like lovers. Great for active
families with kids, Boxer dogs want
nothing more than to be in the
center of the action. Prepare to be
licked.ldog

Socialization:
Our puppies are lovingly, handled and
played with from birth. By 5-6 weeks of age
they all come running to you, playing, licking,
and crawling on your lap. They are
appropriately socialized with our young
Grand children, and other dogs. For playtime,
they in the house or play in the puppy room
on the lower level. During nice weather, they
play in the back yard with the adults. When
you take your puppy home, they need
continued handling, guidance, and love. A
critical time for learning is 12-18 weeks of
age. It's important that you continue offering
your puppy a variety social situations and
experiences that they will encounter for the
rest of their life.