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At What Age Can a Puppy Be Taken From its Mother?

Puppies should never be taken from their mother until they are at least eight weeks old. some breeds can be more advanced than others and the difference of a...

How Can We Calm Our Dog?

Congratulations on your puppies. Just like humans not all bitches take to their offspring. Remember that your girl may well have had a frightening life befor...

How Do I Housetrain My New Puppy?

Ideally you should not purchase a puppy if you cannot devote the time to it. Could you possibly work part days until the puppy is a little older and also tra...

Should I Neuter my Dog?

If a pet dog is not to be used for breeding purposes then it is advisable to have them neutered. However wait until the bitch has had two seasons as it is fa...

Should I Separate My Dogs?

During the pregnancies it is not necessary to separate your German Shepherds. Their routines should be as normal as possible with exercise and good nutrition...

Should My American Bulldog Wear Muzzle in the Garden?

It looks as though the policeman thinks that your American Bulldog is a Pit Bull Terrier. But if your dog is considered a Pit Bull Type you may have problems...

Should the Breeder Have Given us a Contract?

You say that you have taken on a German Shepherd bitch from a breeder and have gone into partnership with her without any paperwork having been signed. I ass...