Bebe's Kennel
FAQ's
Blank pedigree papers are sold at any pet shop or breed club. It records your puppy's ancestry and other data. Registration papers are obtained from the American Kennel Club or the United Kennel Club in the United States or The Kennel Club of Great Britian and attest that the mother and father are purebred and registered. A breeder usually registers the litter but it is the owners responcibility to register the individual pup. When you buy a purebred puppy, you should get registration papers to fill out and send to the club and they will then send you a registration certificate.
How do I take care of all that hair?
With long hair breeds, daily brushing is required. Of course, the coat can be clipped to make it easier to manage. Start your puppie with short brushing sessions gradually increasing the amount of time. Consult your breeder or veterinarian about the proper equipment to use for your breed. Also, if you plan to make a top knot, get someone to show you the proper technique. A paper is used to wrap the hair before tying it with a rubber band to keep the hair from getting all tangled up in the rubber band. Also, if the top knot is too tight, your puppy will not be able to blink his eyes!
Check your puppy's "pants" or "skirt" everyday for any loose stool that may be caught in the hair. This can create matts that will block elimination and if not cleaned will cause illness or death. A healthy diet will do much to prevent this situation from developing. A sudden change in diet may cause diahrrea so when bringing a new puppy home, feed it the same food as your breeder did or mix the new food in with it, gradually increasing the amount of the new food.
My new puppy isn't eating. Is he sick?
The young toy breed puppy may eat only a teaspoon of food at a time or more depending on the breed and age. That's why it's important to feed them only the best in nutritional quality and offer it as often as 5 or 6 times a day. Get detailed feeding instructions from your breeder or vet. If your puppy is eating nothing at all, consult your veterinarian.