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  • What you need at home for a new puppy

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    DebraDownSouthD
    Exactly, and if you can't get the food, then get some good probiotic like fastrack and give it with meals… will probably be fine. :)
  • What tests do I need when buying a puppy?

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    tanzaT
    @Kipawa: I would guess the more the better, but which tests would you consider an ABSOLUTE necessity, and which could a new puppy purchaser let slide - any? I'm picky, and since researching I would want Fanconi, IPSID, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Hemolytic Anemia, Hip Dysplasia, Thyroid and PPM. I'm getting all of these questions from reading and from the links on this forum - thanks to those who have provided all of this great information. Hemolytic Anemia is pretty much gone from the breed, so in looking at the parents, as long as either they or their sires/dams have been DNA Clear, you would not have to worry about HA, as it is a recessive gene and since this is a direct test, offspring are clear by parentage. PPM would be determined with the same eye exam as PRA. There is no test for IPSID, that is where the knowledge of the dogs by the breeder is so important along with Progressive Retinal Atrophy, again there is no test and it is late onset, sometimes as late as over 10yrs or as early as 3yrs. Again important for the breeder to know the background. Hip Dysplasia, you again need to look at the sire/dam, offspring/siblings and their test results. So, I would agree, at minimum, DNA for Fanconi, Current CERF Exam, OFA for hips and the more in the pedigree that has been OFA'ed for hips the better.
  • New puppy owner help please

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    lvossL
    The Whole Dog Journal just published their list of Approved Dry Foods. You have subscribe to get the article but they are a great resource and definately worth the subscription price. http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/
  • Help with registered names

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    @Andrew: Booger is FINALLY registered with his proper name. We've decided to use "Griffin" in our dogs' names as a reference to the half lion/half eagle mythical creatures. The Egyptians borrowed them from other civilizations & used them in art depicting hunting scenes. So Booger is now "Griffin's Pick of the Litter." Very nice choice…cute name. :)
  • Need Call Names for 5 Males

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    misspodhradskyM
    Sisco, Skylar, Shadow, Sidka, Snoopy, Scooby, Shylo. Max, Marvin, Meeko, Marty, Mud, Melvin. Dewie, Lewie, Stewie, Tewie, Chewie. Casper, Cadence, Comet, Cobie, cwaker, Corezon, Carson, Camden. idk. lol I hope i have helped…they arent the best but you never know. Some people like what other people dont. :) I knkow how you feel though, I am trying to name my little female red white basenji but so far have not foudn the perfect name! Well, Good luck!
  • Vitamins for Puppies? Best food? Help!!!

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    ManahM
    @dmcarty: Congrats on your 1 year cancer free. My mom had Breast Cancer in 1973 and tomorrow she will celebrate her 91st Birthday! Hope your outcome is as good! :) Wow, that's just great to hear; congratulations!