Appearance
The Great Dane is a large sized dog that is very muscular and strong. They give the appearance of being very noble and dignified.
Coat
They have a short, smooth coat which come in colors including:brindle, fawn, blue, black or patches of black with white (Harlequin).
Weight: 100 - 120 lbs
Average Life Span: 8 - 10 yrs
Temperament
The Great Dane is a loyal, friendly, intelligent and trustworthy companion with a big heart to match it’s size. They are excellent with children and other pets which make them an exceptional family dog. Supervision, is however, required around small children as they may accidentally step on them or knock them over. Great Danes are gentle giants who love human attention and being involved with family life. They are not suited as an outside dog. Continue Reading…
Puppies should not be separated from their mother before they are 8 weeks old. Puppies who leave their mothers sooner have a rougher time adjusting and a higher incidence of illnesses. I do not know if it is due to weakened immunity or mourning the premature loss of its family. Their mother’s milk provides them with the nutrition and antibodies they need to become healthy dogs. At three to four weeks, puppies should begin eating some solid food. You can try mixing three parts food with one part water or puppy replacement milk . This will make the food easier for the puppy to digest. If your puppy begins eating a little solid food before they leave their mother they will have an easier time adjusting when you bring them home. One way to tell if a puppy is ready to come home with you is if it prefers human company over their mom or siblings.
6 to 8 weeks
Feed your puppy 3-4 times a day. Puppies have different nutritional needs than adult dogs. Continue Reading…
Other Names
The Border, Farm Collies, Working Collies
Appearance
The Border Collie is a well-balanced, medium-sized dog with great intelligence and stamina. They are well known for being exceptional herding dogs.
Coat
Border collies have a weather-resistant double coat. Coats are either rough and long, or short and smooth. Colours include: black & white, red & white, black tri-colour, red tri-colour, sable, and blue merle. Weight: 30 to 55 lbs
Average Life Span: 12-16 years
Temperament
Border Collies are energetic, intelligent, alert, playful, friendly, and loving dogs. They get along well with children and other dogs and animals making them great family pets. Border collies can develop behaviours such as chewing and digging if they are left alone for long periods of time. They are dogs that love to Continue Reading…
Newborn puppies must have all their needs met by their mother or their owner. Caring for the newborn includes correct feeding and nutrition, stimulation of urination and defecation, knowledge of normal development, and preventive health care.
