Important information when taking on a pup

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Taking on a pup

Around 8 - 10 weeks is usually when a puppy is placed in its new home.

Bringing your new puppy home is an exciting time for you, although possibly a little bewildering for your puppy. Remember that your puppy needs to be allowed to rest and settle in without too much interference.

Socialising your puppy with other dogs is important, give it the opportunity for safe, controlled interaction with dogs whose owners you know and be sure the dogs are immunised.

Owning a dog can be a great joy. But a happy, obedient relationship with your dog does not happen automatically. You must teach him a few simple rules of behaviour, so that he respects you and develops into a well mannered, obedient pet.

Helpful Hints

• Make sure your bulldog is cared for in the heat.
• Treat your bulldog as a baby in the early stages of growing.
• Do not let your bulldog jump out of cars or off lounges as their bones are brittle as babies.
• Always make sure your bulldog is vaccinated
• Do not over exercise your bulldog as a baby or he will look like a boxer.
• Try to associate your bulldog as much as possible.
• Never leave a collar on your bulldog.
• No Bones or large chunks of meat.
• Bulldogs have a lot of trouble swimming so do not leave them unattended near deep water.
• Make sure your bulldog always has fresh clean water.
• Do not let your bulldog become overweight.
• Pre-Sale checklist for puppy buyers.
• Ask the questions -You can never ask too many questions. Remember Breeders love talking about Bulldogs.
• Ask to see the puppies' Vaccination Certificates
• Make sure the puppy is at least eight weeks old before the breeder lets you take it home.
• Take a look at the entire litter and the parents (preferably both, if possible).
• Take a look at any other dogs on the property. Make sure the puppies are clean, active and friendly. These are all good indications of healthy, well-bred puppies.
• Is the vendor a current member of DOGS Victoria (Vic Residents Only)

DOGS Victoria breeders are held to a strict Code of Ethics.
Are the parents of the pups DOGS Victoria registered?If so, are the puppies registered on the Main or Limited Register? Ask to see the Registration Certificates of parents and pups.
A typed or written "Pedigree" (family tree)is NOT a Registration Certificate.
You are entitled to check the information you are given with DOGS Victoria. If the DOGS Victoria/ANKC Registration Certificates (papers)are not available, contact DOGS Victoria to find out if the Breeders are registered with DOGS Victoria and if the Litter Registration has been lodged.Get everything in writing.

Visit: www.vca.org.au for more information

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