Puppy’s Hotel Breakfast

I was once asked (several times, but recently) when I move the little puppies away from four feedings a day. Usually at the stage when the mother is weaned –…

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Russell Terriers Are Growing and Eating Less All the Time

We have a litter of Russell puppies. I wonder if they're already close to 7 weeks old - I'm incredibly bad at remembering the age of dogs. I'm not exactly…

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“How Can You Possibly Let Go of Those”

The most common question that new owners, who are captivated by their puppies, ask the breeder is: How can you give up the puppies? The answer, at least from more experienced breeders, if they are honest, is easily. In fact, most look forward to the handover day like the rising sun.

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A Puppy’s Calcium Needs

Calcium is the most common mineral in the body and a very important electrolyte for muscle and nerve function, while also being the main building block of the skeleton. In puppy nutrition, it is perhaps the most studied component, as researchers have sought to understand its role in bone development and growth disorders.

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