Doberman
Feed your puppies only Pedigree dry puppy food, It is recommend to keep your puppy healthy that you also feed Pedigree, as you know, when you get your puppy its coat is shiny, its eyes sparkle, and it is in proper weight,
I am a firm believer in, "if it is not broken" do not fix it! It is of course up to you, however, why change it if it works, our puppy's are fed Pedigree until they are at least 18 months old, to 2 years, depending on there determined size at maturity. There is no reason to pay high prices for "popular" name brands that are often over priced and over rated. Some breeds may do very well on these "other" brands, however, Dobermans here do very well on Pedigree, it is also available most everywhere and can be purchased at most retail stores and grocery stores.Pedigree puppy has everything your puppy needs, extra calcium, and other important ingredients.
Other recommended brands:
- Diamond
- Pro-Plan
- Natures
- Choice
- Bil-Jack
- Purina
Feeding guidelines
Feed 3 meals per day up to about 5-6 months old. At 5-12 months we feed twice daily, once in the morning, and again at dinner. Then from 1 year and on we feed once per day.
Also give a small bedtime treat or milk bone before lights out.
The amount will vary in each puppy, rule of thumb, if the puppy cleans the bowl and still acts hungry, add a bit more until you have adjusted it correctly, It is found that on different days, each will sometimes eat more, or less, on an average for a small puppy 8 weeks to 3 months - 1/2 to 1 1/2cups per feeding.
ALWAYS PROVIDE CLEAN FRESH WATER!
If you like to give something extra, added to the dry puppy food, (not necessary) It is recommend these NATURAL healthy additions, that puppy's LOVE!
Remember that when you start giving "extras" in addition to the dry food, you may encourage your puppy to become a "picky eater"
.- Cottage cheese (loaded with calcium)
- Buttermilk (ditto on calcium)
- Plain Yogurt (ditto again)
- Goats milk ( Never regular "sweet milk")
- Pedigree canned puppy food ( just a few teaspoons for flavor)
- Cooked rice (white or brown)
- Cooked eggs (Prefer hard boiled)
IF you are into supplements the ONLY type that is recommend are
- Wheat Germ oil (Great for coats) and a little goes along ways!
- Flax seed oil
- Sea Kelp
- Fish oils
- Vitamin C ( helps in healing, with ear crops, etc.)
- Brewers yeast and Garlic
Nuvet
Labs "Health"Supplements
ALWAYS feed your Doberman after working them or after there exercise, and NEVER allow them to run and play for up to an hour after meals to prevent BLOAT!
What is shipped with your new puppy ?
When ship your new puppy, the following must be attached to the crate, a package which includes Pedigree dry puppy food, and a package that includes
- ALL VETRINARY CARE IN A HEALTH CARD FOLDER
- D.O.B - parent INFO
- VACCINATIONS DE-WORMINGS
- A.K.C. PAPERS -
- PARENTS PEDIGREE'S
- NUVET SAMPLE AND CATALOG
- COUPONS
- PUPPY FOOD SAMPLE
- A CHEW BONE OR TOY
- IMPORTANT PAPER WORK-GUARANTEES
- YOUR NEW PUPPY WILL HAVE A FORM OF ID OF EITHER A TATOO OR AN AVID MICRO - CHIP IMPLANT , WITH THIS ID INFORMATION
- YOUR NEW PUPPY WILL ALSO HAVE A NEW COLLAR ON AND IF OLDER THAN 12 WEEKS , A RABIES TAG
- A CLEAN TOY- WITH THE SCENT OF IT'S LITTERMATES WILL BE IN THE CRATE TO COMFORT DURRING THE TRIP
- A CHEW BONE AND OR TOY FOR THE TRIP YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS AND PHONE # WILL BE PRINTED IN LARGE BOLD LETTERS ON THE TOP OF THE CRATE
- YOUR PUPPYS CROPPED EARS WILL BE PROPERLY TAPED OR MAY BE WEARING A "SPECIAL" CROWN DESIGNED FOR CROPPED EARS.
- ALL VACCINATIONS WILL BE CURRENT
- ALL DE-WORMING WILL BE CURRENT
AT THE AIRPORT
Before you leave the puppy in the care of the airlines you must put fresh food and water in the provided food cups in the crate. The crate is also filled with clean freshly shredded newspapers and depending on the "climate" you may also add a blanket.
If the flight is long, the puppy will be taken out in between flights , walked and fed and clean water added to the crates food cups, also if the puppy should soil the crate, the attendants there will and do clean the crate and add clean papers.
http://legard.homestead.com/helpinfo.html
Grooming and Hygiene
Keeping a Tidy and Healthy Doberman
The Doberman is an inherently clean and easy to maintain dog. Keeping good hygiene consists mainly of brushing, bathing, ear cleaning, brushing teeth, and trimming the nails.
http://www.gentledoberman.com/caring-dobermans-needs/grooming-and-hygiene
I am a firm believer in, "if it is not broken" do not fix it! It is of course up to you, however, why change it if it works, our puppy's are fed Pedigree until they are at least 18 months old, to 2 years, depending on there determined size at maturity. There is no reason to pay high prices for "popular" name brands that are often over priced and over rated. Some breeds may do very well on these "other" brands, however, Dobermans here do very well on Pedigree, it is also available most everywhere and can be purchased at most retail stores and grocery stores.Pedigree puppy has everything your puppy needs, extra calcium, and other important ingredients.
Other recommended brands:
- Diamond
- Pro-Plan
- Natures
- Choice
- Bil-Jack
- Purina
Feeding guidelines
Feed 3 meals per day up to about 5-6 months old. At 5-12 months we feed twice daily, once in the morning, and again at dinner. Then from 1 year and on we feed once per day.
Also give a small bedtime treat or milk bone before lights out.
The amount will vary in each puppy, rule of thumb, if the puppy cleans the bowl and still acts hungry, add a bit more until you have adjusted it correctly, It is found that on different days, each will sometimes eat more, or less, on an average for a small puppy 8 weeks to 3 months - 1/2 to 1 1/2cups per feeding.
ALWAYS PROVIDE CLEAN FRESH WATER!
If you like to give something extra, added to the dry puppy food, (not necessary) It is recommend these NATURAL healthy additions, that puppy's LOVE!
Remember that when you start giving "extras" in addition to the dry food, you may encourage your puppy to become a "picky eater"
.- Cottage cheese (loaded with calcium)
- Buttermilk (ditto on calcium)
- Plain Yogurt (ditto again)
- Goats milk ( Never regular "sweet milk")
- Pedigree canned puppy food ( just a few teaspoons for flavor)
- Cooked rice (white or brown)
- Cooked eggs (Prefer hard boiled)
IF you are into supplements the ONLY type that is recommend are
- Wheat Germ oil (Great for coats) and a little goes along ways!
- Flax seed oil
- Sea Kelp
- Fish oils
- Vitamin C ( helps in healing, with ear crops, etc.)
- Brewers yeast and Garlic
Nuvet
Labs "Health"Supplements
ALWAYS feed your Doberman after working them or after there exercise, and NEVER allow them to run and play for up to an hour after meals to prevent BLOAT!
What is shipped with your new puppy ?
When ship your new puppy, the following must be attached to the crate, a package which includes Pedigree dry puppy food, and a package that includes
- ALL VETRINARY CARE IN A HEALTH CARD FOLDER
- D.O.B - parent INFO
- VACCINATIONS DE-WORMINGS
- A.K.C. PAPERS -
- PARENTS PEDIGREE'S
- NUVET SAMPLE AND CATALOG
- COUPONS
- PUPPY FOOD SAMPLE
- A CHEW BONE OR TOY
- IMPORTANT PAPER WORK-GUARANTEES
- YOUR NEW PUPPY WILL HAVE A FORM OF ID OF EITHER A TATOO OR AN AVID MICRO - CHIP IMPLANT , WITH THIS ID INFORMATION
- YOUR NEW PUPPY WILL ALSO HAVE A NEW COLLAR ON AND IF OLDER THAN 12 WEEKS , A RABIES TAG
- A CLEAN TOY- WITH THE SCENT OF IT'S LITTERMATES WILL BE IN THE CRATE TO COMFORT DURRING THE TRIP
- A CHEW BONE AND OR TOY FOR THE TRIP YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS AND PHONE # WILL BE PRINTED IN LARGE BOLD LETTERS ON THE TOP OF THE CRATE
- YOUR PUPPYS CROPPED EARS WILL BE PROPERLY TAPED OR MAY BE WEARING A "SPECIAL" CROWN DESIGNED FOR CROPPED EARS.
- ALL VACCINATIONS WILL BE CURRENT
- ALL DE-WORMING WILL BE CURRENT
AT THE AIRPORT
Before you leave the puppy in the care of the airlines you must put fresh food and water in the provided food cups in the crate. The crate is also filled with clean freshly shredded newspapers and depending on the "climate" you may also add a blanket.
If the flight is long, the puppy will be taken out in between flights , walked and fed and clean water added to the crates food cups, also if the puppy should soil the crate, the attendants there will and do clean the crate and add clean papers.
http://legard.homestead.com/helpinfo.html
Grooming and Hygiene
Keeping a Tidy and Healthy Doberman
The Doberman is an inherently clean and easy to maintain dog. Keeping good hygiene consists mainly of brushing, bathing, ear cleaning, brushing teeth, and trimming the nails.
http://www.gentledoberman.com/caring-dobermans-needs/grooming-and-hygiene
