We got another dog!

[Wolffffman]

lol.....the size of the nipples on Kitana could almost pass for them....that's why her nickname is "boobs" lol

[Giselle]

Congrats!

Did you rescue him or was he an Oops litter? If he was from a "breeder", 7 weeks is way too young to be separated from his mother . Expect to teach bite inhibition and start potty training because Toy breeds are notoriously difficult to housebreak.

[vinjashira]

congratulations! can hardly wait to see the picture.

[caseysmom]

I plan on asking for your help with a name after I post a picture tomorrow...we can't think of anything. He is black with one tiny white spot on his chest and he looks like a little black fur ball. With a little monkey face.

[bckrazy]

Originally posted by Giselle
Congrats!

Did you rescue him or was he an Oops litter? If he was from a "breeder", 7 weeks is way too young to be separated from his mother . Expect to teach bite inhibition and start potty training because Toy breeds are notoriously difficult to housebreak.

bah. thats what I thought, but a lot of people sell at 6-7 weeks anyway.. I don't expect it was an "oops" litter, the cross of shih's and poo's are pretty popular . I do know that puppies are supposed to be wormed every 2 weeks until they are 12 weeks old to prevent hookworm and parvo, and most reputable breeders don't sell until theyre 10-12 weeks.

wow! that's really cool, he must be such a sweetie! Be sure to take him for his first check-up and round of shots soon... I don't think he has been completely wormed and might not have his full round of puppy shots. You should definately ask the breeder and your vet, it would not be good for the new puppy and/or Casey to get sick! here's a good link about shots and ages and whatnot.. here!. Ask whatever you want about puppies... we went through about everything with little Benny brat ! Also, yeah, feed 3 or more small meals a day, look on the requested amount on the bag for amounts to feed. Take the puppy out after he eats/drink each time.. it is harder to train a younger puppy, so it may take him a while to get into the habbit of going to the door. and, definately, buy puppy pads!! They are training pads that attract the puppy, put them near the door so that he is used to going to the door when he has to potty, and wherever he has accidents put a puppy pad on the area

[Shelteez2]

I second the feeding several small meals as toy dogs (especially puppies) often have troubles with keeping their blood sugar levels up.

As for the question on bathing you can definitely bathe him now if you want/need to. Use dog/puppy shampoo and conditioner and make sure to rinse thoroughly and then dry him right after so he doesn't get a chill. Best to start him young so he gets used to it as he is of a mix that will need regular grooming, whether you do it yourself or take him to a groomer. If you do end up taking him to a groomer then your groomer will thank you for starting him young.

Congratulations, good luck and have fun!

[caseysmom]

Here is a picture...please help with a name. He got his first round of shots on 12-7. He is due for second round 1-8. He got one worming on 12-2 I believe.

[Miranda_Rae]

Oh, how cute! Congradulations. I am not good with names so I would be no help in that area.

I bathed Heidi when she was 7 wks old (yes I got her when she was 7 wks....her breeder didn't want to seperate them from their mommy until they were 8 wks, but I guess he made an exception for us or something....when I got Heidi I didn't really know about the whole "proper" age for a dog to leave her mommy. I have learned over the years about things like that). I had to bathe her though when we got her, she STUNK!!

Anyway, good luck, and congradulations!!!

[lute]

AWWWW!!! he is so cute! i think i could come up with a few names.

billy
fuzzball
peatie
reese
king
prince
moe
royaltee
comet

they aren't great names,but it's just what i could come up with.

[caseysmom]

Thanks...I'll have my daughters check out those names....a neighbor came up with bubba....

[GraciesMommy]

You can certainly bath them as puppies but I wouldnt before 12 weeks. Petsmart does puppy packages...up to age 6 months...$14.99 I believe, but you can get good puppy shampoo and do it yourself as well...
Also I used puppy wipes on Gracie the first 3 weeks I had her..and she was 9 weeks when I got her...which is too young for a bath and they need to be comfortable in their environment first too.

[molucass]

He's soooo cute!


I like the name Moe, too.

Here's a few others:
Charlie
Ziggy
Rusty
Tux (He looks like he's wearing one)
Jack
Archie
Max

[GraciesMommy]

Oh how darling! I completely missed that you had attached a pic til now! And he looks so much like my Gracie!
I vote for the name of Graceland!

[caseysmom]

Yes he does look like gracie! I love the name tux! what a great idea....hope my girls will like it. I also like ziggy.

[mruffruff]

He's adorable!

Of course, I'm prejudiced. I have a shih tsu/poodle too.
His name is Bear (Ted E. Bear) He's now 13.



He was 6-7 weeks old when he had his first bath. He got them regularly and he actually likes them. I give him a buzz cut every 8-9 weeks because his hair gets so frizzy and knotted. Potty training wasn't too bad. These little guys are smart, so they learn quickly as long as you are consistent.

I wish I had taught him let me brush his teeth. Small dogs often have a little pocket behind their teeth that collects food, causing a nasty odor. Even after a professional cleaning Bear's breath is pretty bad.

Bear developed diabetes at 9, cataracts and glaucoma right after that. It helps to keep them thin; around 18 pounds.

I think Tux is a cute name.

Mary