A client called me earlier this week and wanted some advice about purchasing a puppy she’d seen at a local pet store. I advised her not to buy a dog from a pet store. Why? For the following reasons: 1. When buying any puppy… even one from the best genetic stock… you’re taking a genetic crap shoot that the pup will turn out to be the type of dog you want. But when you adopt a puppy from inferior breedings, you’re really playing with the house odds against you! 2. Regardless of what Read more [...]
Purchasing a Dog or Puppy – How Much Is That Doggie In The Window? Too Much At Any Cost!
July 2, 2011 by
If You’re Choosing A Puppy To Be A House Pet:
July 2, 2011 by
Isolate each puppy from the rest of the litter, preferably in another room or part of the yard. First, look for a puppy who is not afraid to walk around and explore it’s new environment. The next thing to do is to drop a dish or loud metal pan, 10 to 15 feet from the puppy. The ideal response is one of interest and investigation. Your potential puppy should look in the direction for the dropped object, and within a few seconds, go forward and check it out. Do not pick a puppy which runs and Read more [...]
How To Choose A Puppy From A Professional Breeder
July 2, 2011 by
First, you must locate a professional breeder. Breeders can be found through breeder directories (available at your local veterinary clinic, or book store), through referrals from friends, the professional sector (such as groomers and dog trainers), or on the internet. How do you determine if they are professional or not? Use common sense. Is their facility clean? Do they seem knowledgeable? Is it a planned breeding? Is the breeder familiar with the bloodlines of his dogs? Does he know Read more [...]
Adopting a Pupppy From The Pound
July 1, 2011 by
I won’t lie to you and say that every puppy that gets adopted from the animal shelter or dog pound is going to grow up to be a nightmare. Just most of them. [And by puppy, I'm talking about a pup from 8 to 16 weeks of age]. Does this mean that you should not consider adopting a puppy from an animal shelter? Of course not. But you need to be very, very careful: The reason I take this position is because the first 16 weeks of a dog’s life are the most important in forming the dog’s personality Read more [...]
The Purchase Price Of Your New Puppy or Dog
July 1, 2011 by
As long as the purchase price of your new puppy is within $1000, you should NOT make the price of your chosen dog or puppy have any bearing on whether you will buy him. I am consistently baffled at how ignorant many potential dog owners are when they call me and tell me that they’ve got a “good deal” on a dog. People think that because they are buying a $200 dog, rather than a $500 dog, that they are getting some kind of deal. That $200 difference will more than likely mean that the dog’s lineage Read more [...]
How To Adopt The Right Dog Breed!
July 1, 2011 by
Making the right choice when choosing your next dog or puppy can predict 50 percent of the success you will have with your pet over the next eight to 15 years. Considering that proper socialization, training, and practice makes up the other 50 percent, the dog which you select as your next canine companion should not be a decision that is taken lightly, but rather one that is made with much forethought and preparation. There are several factors one must consider when deciding to adopt a new Read more [...]
Rottweiler Dog Training
June 30, 2010 by
Rottweiler training is different from training other breeds in some ways, yet similar in most ways. Rottweiler puppy training is really not any different than puppy training any other breed. Namely: Crate training, house training, teaching boundaries and limitations, controlled socialization and drive building. I go into more detail about how to do each of these on our page about Rottweiler puppy training. Adult Rottweiler training, I start by teaching the dog a progression of exercises. Each Read more [...]
Rottweiler Ownership Success Secrets
June 30, 2010 by
“What does his Rottweiler have, that ours doesn’t?” … she whispered to her husband, horrified that their dog was lunging and pulling at the end of the leash. I’ve heard it a thousand times, when I walk past other Rottie owners. Hi! My name is Adam G. Katz. I’ve personally owned six of these amazing dogs over the past 17 years and I’ve supervised the training of (literally) thousands. And that’s in addition to the hands-on training of more than 250 in-person clients who paid me to do one-on-one Read more [...]
Rottweiler Rescue
June 30, 2010 by
Rottweiler rescue groups are non-profit adoption charities that cruise the local animal shelters, humane societies, and SPCAs looking for Rotties they can rescue and place in foster homes to rehabilitate. Or just to keep in a compassionate environment, until a more permanent home can be found. Frequently, this involves addressing some health issues and fixing behavior problems. Rottie rescue groups advertise the dogs they’ve rescued to adopters for a small fee. Usually between $80-$120. Which Read more [...]
Rottweiler History
June 30, 2010 by
According to Rottweiler history, lore, and breed historians — the Rottweiler is said to be one of the oldest of the herding breeds. Although one must question whether the dogs back then are really anything more than remotely related to the same dogs we love, today? While nobody can doubt that these dogs have herding instinct (and even perform in stock dog trials, today!) they are far from a real farmer’s first choice; being too large and heavy to work cattle, sheep or even goats out on the Read more [...]
Rottweiler Facts
June 30, 2010 by
Rottweiler Facts, from the original FCI-Standard N° 147 ORIGIN: Germany. DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD: 06.04.2000. UTILIZATION: Companion, service and working dog. CLASSIFICATION F.C.I.: Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer type, Molossian type, Swiss Mountain- and Cattle Dogs. Section 2.1 Molossian type, Mastiff type. With working trial. Rottweiler Fact — BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY The Rottweiler is considered to be one of the oldest dog breeds. Read more [...]
Adopting the Right Dog Breed
June 30, 2010 by
There are several things that you should do when you are looking at finding the right dog breed. It is very important that you find the right breed, because this is going to be the best way for you to be successful at dog breeding. First of all, when you are looking for the right dog breed, you want to be sure that you find out as much information about the breeds that you are considering as possible. This information will help you make a good decision when it comes to the type of dogs that you Read more [...]
Exploring and Learning Breed Standards
June 30, 2010 by
In order to do a breeding plan in the correct manner, something that you are going to have to do is to develop an idea about the breed standards that you are looking at and how to apply them to your own dogs. Looking at breeding standards is a very important way for you to make sure that you are having a responsible breeding program. All of the breeds that exist that are either UKC registered or AKC registered are going to have breed standards that have been developed. The standards have been Read more [...]
Raising Your Breeding Dogs
June 29, 2010 by
Now you have your beginning stock, and you are going to be able to start on the breeding journey. But first, you get to do the fun part, which is to raise puppies from the start. The best breeding stock is going to be dogs that have been hand raised by you from puppy hood. This will allow you to socialize the dogs properly ,and to be sure that they are kept in such a way that you would be proud to have them produce puppies. Do all of the regular things that you would be doing for puppies while Read more [...]
The Breeding Process For Your Puppies
June 29, 2010 by
Once you have everything set up, you can begin to actually do the breeding process for your puppies. Again ,make sure that the dogs you are breeding are the correct age. You want to be sure that you have waited for the right amount of time, and that the dogs you are breeding are going to be at the prime condition for breeding. Take your female and your male dog to the vet and make sure that they are ready to be bred. Have them checked out, and make sure that they are in the right health to breed. Read more [...]
Dog Breeding: Waiting Lists and Interviews For Owners
June 29, 2010 by
Once you know how many puppies you have, and whether they are male or female, you will have some decisions to make as far as what you want to do with the puppies. Sometimes, you might want to keep one for yourself. Many breeders will keep a female that they think is good for their program, and then bring in a new male later on to continue their program. You also might want to keep one for reasons other than breeding. When you know what dogs you aren’t keeping, you can start to go through your Read more [...]
Dog Breeders: Providing Puppies With New Homes
June 29, 2010 by
It is important for you to make sure that the puppies are old enough before you let them go to their new homes. You’ll want to wait until they are at least 8 weeks old, but also until they are fully weaned. Some breeds take longer, and some breeders like to have the puppies stay longer so that they can be sure they are healthy. No matter what you decide for yourself, it is important to continue to train and socialize the dog while they are with you. By 8 to 10 weeks of age (Editor’s note: Adam Read more [...]
Dog Breeding Contracts
June 23, 2010 by
It is always going to be important to have contracts when you are dealing with puppies. You want to make sure that you have a good owner contract that you can refer to ,which will outline what the new owner should be doing with your dog. You might include things such as a puppy back system, where if the new owner breeds the dogs, you have the right to get a puppy back if you would like. Also, you might want to consider a clause that states that the puppy should be returned to you if the new owner Read more [...]
Dog Breeding: Knowing The Facts
June 23, 2010 by
Once you’ve gone through a litter of puppies and gotten them off to good homes, you might be concerned with when it will be time to breed again. It is very important for you to make sure that you know what you are doing. Do not breed dogs on her next heat cycle after she has had a litter of puppies. You might want to wait a year or more, depending on how hard the pregnancy and litter was on the mother dog. These are all decisions that you should make when you are breeding dogs so that you can Read more [...]
Is The Golden Retriever The Right Companion Dog?
June 23, 2010 by
Most people looking for a new Golden Retriever don’t want a hunting dog or show dog, just a new best friend. The most common places they look are newspaper ads, friends, pet stores, hobby breeders, and rescue organizations. Out of these, the best choices for finding good dogs are hobby breeders and rescue groups. Hobby breeders are people who have made producing superb Golden Retrievers a main priority in their lives. Their dogs have usually proven themselves in some form of competition and hobby Read more [...]
The Golden Retriever Puppy Checklist
June 23, 2010 by
Remembering that the essentials for any good Golden Retriever is good health, temperament, and looks? For health, ask breeders about longevity and health of the potential pup’s ancestors. You don’t necessarily need to forget about a line with some problems as no line of dogs is ever perfect. A good breeder will have Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) or PennHIP hip dysplasia clearance, a heart clearance for subaortic stenosis, and a recent CERF eye clearance. No matter how much research you Read more [...]
Adopting Your Chow Chow
June 17, 2010 by
You’ve asked a few friends and Chow Chow owners about the temperament and ease of looking after a pet of this breed, and you’ve received many encouraging replies. Now, you feel encouraged to look out only for a Chow Chow. So, where do you go looking for one and how do you go about it? Let’s find out. First, do not contemplate buying a pet from a pet store or wherever else you cannot easily see the parents of the pup before buying it. It would be in your interests to visit a good kennel where Read more [...]
Bringing Your Chow Chow Puppy Home
June 17, 2010 by
If you’ve decided to bring our Chow Chow home, that’s not enough. You need to get your house ready for him. You’re going to have things to do around the house. After all pups are so much like babies, what with wanting to explore all parts of your house. But how do you know your house is safe and ready for your chow Chow. Check for these: 1. Clear your house of poisonous items: Have you cleared your house of all poisonous items and taken them out of your pup’s reach? If you haven’t, now’s the Read more [...]
Socializing Your Chow Chow
June 17, 2010 by
Socializing your pup isn’t something you do one fine day and then not again till you get the urge. It is an on-going process that begins when you bring your pup home and ends with his death. To begin the process, right from the time you take him home, encourage visitors to come over and visit you and your new Chow Chow. Ideally, these people must belong to different races and cultures, be in different age groups and to both sexes. Let him go forward and be friendly, and respond to your Read more [...]
I Am Your Puppy
November 4, 2009 by
I am your Puppy, and I will love you until the end of the Earth, but please know a few things about me. I am a Puppy, this means that my intelligence and capacity for learning are the same as an 8-month-old child. I am a Puppy; I will chew EVERYTHING I can get my teeth on. This is how I explore and learn about the world. Even HUMAN children put things in their mouths. It’s up to you to guide me to what is mine to chew and what is not. I am a Puppy; I cannot hold my bladder for longer than 1 – Read more [...]
