BRENFOR PUPPIES - HOW I BRING THEM UP
When the mother-to-be is 6 weeks pregnant, she is fed puppy food. The mother is pregnant for +-63 days. This is worked out from the first mating day. The vet can scan the mother-to-be after 28 days of first mating to get an idea of how many puppies she is carrying and if she and the pea-size embryos are in good health. The mother's meals should be increased as she gets heavier - divide meals into two or three smaller meals a day.
I introduce her to the welping box about two weeks before the puppies are due. From the 56th day of her pregnancy I keep a careful watch on the bitch. She should not be left on her own now as puppies could arrive any time from now. From the 56th day puppies can be seen moving. Approximately 12 - 24 hours before the birth the mother's temperature will drop a full degree (normal temperature is around 38.5). I take her temperature three times a day before the due date.
I introduce her to the welping box about two weeks before the puppies are due. From the 56th day of her pregnancy I keep a careful watch on the bitch. She should not be left on her own now as puppies could arrive any time from now. From the 56th day puppies can be seen moving. Approximately 12 - 24 hours before the birth the mother's temperature will drop a full degree (normal temperature is around 38.5). I take her temperature three times a day before the due date.
Brenfor puppies
Until the age of 6 weeks I sleep in the room where the puppies and their mother is. During this time I change the hot water bottles at least every four to five hours and check that the puppies are being cared for and being fed by their mother with help from me - I concentrate on the weight of the puppies as to whether they need help from me to be fed by their mother. Their eyes open when they are about 12 days old.
At about 4 weeks old I start weaning them off their mother and give them Hills puppy pellets with some warm water. If it is not cold and rainy they are taken outside so they get used to relieving themselves outside. They are fed 4 times a day from 4 weeks old and get their food at the same time for all their feeds. Puppies have full control of their bladder at about 9 months old. When they go to their new puppy owner, the owner must know to take their puppies outside after each meal and first thing in the morning and before going to sleep at night so that they know where they must relieve themselves.
At about 4 weeks old I start weaning them off their mother and give them Hills puppy pellets with some warm water. If it is not cold and rainy they are taken outside so they get used to relieving themselves outside. They are fed 4 times a day from 4 weeks old and get their food at the same time for all their feeds. Puppies have full control of their bladder at about 9 months old. When they go to their new puppy owner, the owner must know to take their puppies outside after each meal and first thing in the morning and before going to sleep at night so that they know where they must relieve themselves.
Trouble :-)
I do not allow puppies to go to their new owners before the age of 10 weeks old and ideally between 10 and 12 weeks old. I believe that the puppies must be with their mother for this period of time. She teaches them and plays with them and scoulds them and they are very balanced and secure, happy puppies by the time they go to their new home.
Even though it is hard work for the breeder to keep puppies for this period of time and more expensive, it is the best thing to do. Puppies need to obey commands from their owners - if you let them do what they want, they are very clever and will get up to lots of tricks that are not acceptable. They do need people and maybe another dog (of a different sex) to keep them from being bored and of course quite a few toys to play with. You need your puppy to be obedient, kind, gentle and a pleasure to be with.
Even though it is hard work for the breeder to keep puppies for this period of time and more expensive, it is the best thing to do. Puppies need to obey commands from their owners - if you let them do what they want, they are very clever and will get up to lots of tricks that are not acceptable. They do need people and maybe another dog (of a different sex) to keep them from being bored and of course quite a few toys to play with. You need your puppy to be obedient, kind, gentle and a pleasure to be with.
Tayla
Puppies should not be exercised too much until they are about 6 months old and should not go on long walks. Short walks are ideal as well as puppy socialisation classes. If you have a male puppy and you take it with you to visit friends/family, they should relieve themselves before going into another house, because they are sure to want to mark territory. This can be avoided if you make sure that they are outside for a while before going into the house/flat/townhouse.
Puppies should be dewormed often (every month) for the first six months and then every 3 months until they are a year old - after that - every 4-6 months. Their innoculations should be kept up to date. A vet book is given with the puppy regarding when inoculations are due and this must be adhered to, to have a healthy, happy puppy.
Puppies should be dewormed often (every month) for the first six months and then every 3 months until they are a year old - after that - every 4-6 months. Their innoculations should be kept up to date. A vet book is given with the puppy regarding when inoculations are due and this must be adhered to, to have a healthy, happy puppy.
Michael kissing Lucille
Miniature Schnauzers are alert, loyal, intelligent, eager to please and an excellent family dog. Children under the age of 10 - 12 years old need to be supervised with Miniature Schnauzers. They must know not to pull the beards or be rough with their puppy.
Miniature Schnauzers should be groomed every 6 weeks and their eyes need to be cleaned with cotton wool that is moist (warm water). They also need the hair taken out of their ear channels periodically.
Their beards and leg furnishings should be brushed every few days so that they do not get knots.
Miniature Schnauzers can live up to +-12 - 14 years.
Their ideal weight is between 6.5 - 9 kilos.
The breed standard is between 12 - 14 inches high
Miniature Schnauzers do not shed hair. (therefore the ideal dogs for people who tend to be alergic to animal hair)
Miniature Schnauzers should be groomed every 6 weeks and their eyes need to be cleaned with cotton wool that is moist (warm water). They also need the hair taken out of their ear channels periodically.
Their beards and leg furnishings should be brushed every few days so that they do not get knots.
Miniature Schnauzers can live up to +-12 - 14 years.
Their ideal weight is between 6.5 - 9 kilos.
The breed standard is between 12 - 14 inches high
Miniature Schnauzers do not shed hair. (therefore the ideal dogs for people who tend to be alergic to animal hair)