2007-08-10 12:19:16 · 7 answers · asked by I <3 my boys 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
That dog I sold had caused problems with my household. That is why I sold him. I love dogs and have been around them and cared for them since I was a child so I too have a soft spot for animals, especially dogs. Thank you for your concern.
2007-08-10 13:23:24 · update #1
water take outside feed take outside teach them right from wrong just like one of the kids buy a book about them and traning... have fun and love them and in return they will you too
2007-08-10 12:28:27 · answer #1 · answered by infoman89032 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I am not trying to cause trouble here but werent you just selling a dog because it was too much to handle with two kids not too long ago? Sorry but this is the risk you take in posting questions on a site like this....I am a Mom too and I understand how easy it is to get overwhelmed by things. I also own a Mastiff and he is 11 months old now and like having another child ony bigger in the house. It is a near full time job to train him and give him the love and care he needs. Large breeds like this are for people who have time to do this right and especially when there are children involved. My dog at 11 months is 150 plus pounds and he is great with my eight year old son but I still have to train him and correct him on occasion so that he doesnt rough house with my son once i turn a corner in the house.
I know you put the deposit down but please think this over carefully. If you did have a dog that you gave or sold away recently you may not be ready to take this burden on. Again, not trying to cause trouble but big dogs need the right home IMO. I run a 60 person mastiff meetup group in my area that includes Danes so I have a soft spot for dogs this size...
2007-08-10 19:53:42 · answer #2 · answered by abhorman 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
1) did the breeder show you copies of all genetic health tests done on parents...OFA/PennHip, thyroid,heart, etc?
2) did you see the mother?
3) did you see show record or evaluations of the parents?
4) is all paperwork in order and froma legit registry..AKC, CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) or UKC (United Kennel Club)?
Make sure that you do NOT pick up your puppy before it is 8 weeks old!!!
Make sure no vaccinations BEFORE if has at the very least completed it's 7th week!!
Make sure it has been dewormed at 2, 4, 6 & 8 weeks of age.
Make sure all medical records including name of vet that did vaccinations and exam is in order and you have a copy.
If any part of this is missing do NOT get a puppy from this breeder...
Do NOT feed a Dane puppy puppy food of any kind not even large breed..the protein & calcium levels in them are too high. Also stay well away from store brands of food in particular foods that contain soy. Go with a good quality adult food with meat as at least the first 2-3 ingredients and with a protein level of 24% or less.
Make sure to sign up for obedience classes.
I also recommend the book The Great Dane Model of Nobility by Jill Swedlow.. This is a very truthful, well written book and a must have in the Dane library.
2007-08-10 20:07:40 · answer #3 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Who were his parents? What line is he from? Your breeder should be mentoring you, unless you are buying from a backyard breeder...
No responsible breeder that I know would let a puppy go at 7 weeks. It's actually ILLEGAL in the U.S. to buy or sell a puppy before it is 8 weeks of age...
Watch out for bloat.
Elevate his food dish as he grows so he never has to strain his neck to eat.
Buy a GOOD dog food. You want him on a low-protein diet, with him being a Dane. 23% protein or less is best.
IAMS, Pukenuba, Pedigree, Alpo, Beneful, Ol'Roy, ETC are CRAP foods. If you can find it in your grocery store, it's a crap food, full of fillers and by-products. Educate yourself.
Leash train ASAP. NEVER use a flexi-lead, they encourage pulling in any breed.
Get him into an obedience class.
2007-08-10 19:29:06 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, do wait until he is 8 to 10 weeks old, let him get as much of mothers milk as he can. Once you get him home start him on calicum to help with the rapid bone growth & to prevent rickets.
I have had two Great Danes, both male, both adopted, both lived to be 10, both died of bone cancer, both were fawn in color. One named JJ (just jimmy), the other Boxcar cause he was so big.
Going down the freeway one day with Boxcar in the back (I had racks), some guy some speeding past me, yelled, "What kinda horse is that?". I yelled back appolusa (sp). The slowed down to take a second look. LOL
He is also the one that thought he could hide behind a tree, 10 inches across. Just because he couldn't see us he thought we couldn't see him.
He had dognality +! !
I love Great Danes.
2007-08-10 19:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the previous poster. Most reputable breeders won't allow a puppy to leave until a minimum of 8 weeks. Its better if you get them at 10-12 weeks. I would wait until your puppy is at least 8 weeks when you pick it up. 7 weeks really is too young.
2007-08-10 19:27:59 · answer #6 · answered by Alexis R 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes - 7 weeks is too young to take him home. He should be at least 8, preferably closer to 10.
2007-08-10 19:23:08 · answer #7 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋