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it becomes an entirely new way of life with a whole new group of friends. There is a great turn-over among breeders, with the average breeder last- ing only five years. From whom and in what manner a new breeder seeks his basic knowledge will contribute to his eventual success or failure. Many new breeders expect to be able to purchase new good dogs from breeders. Most breeders do have good stock, but aren’t in position to sell their best products to others. Therefore, it is best for the beginner to try and pur- chase from a successful and well-estab- lished breeder. The first step toward a breeding pro- gram is to purchase a good dog or bitch. A novice that is serious and will engage the services of a professional handler will probably be offered a better qual- ity puppy. A beginner who will allow a breeder to guide him in the raising of a puppy, the training and the breeding will also have a better chance of obtain- ing a better quality puppy. It takes a great deal of work, money and patience to establish a successful
supply necessary protein, minerals and vitamins they need. Most veterinarians suggest that overweight dogs be fed ¾ of their daily rations or be fed reduced calorie food. Also, their activity level needs to be increased. Reduced-caloried foods come in canned and dry forms. I suggest dry dog food as it takes longer to eat and is better for the teeth and gumbs. To reduce the calories, the “diet” dog foods are formulated with less fat and more fiber. In general, a small dog can lose ½ pound per week, but please consult your veterinarian for help in setting a safe weight reduction goal. Usually, in two to three months a dog can be back to normal weight. Next time you go for a walk, take a leash out and walk your dog with you.
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That veterinar- ians report that as many as four out
of every ten dogs may be overweight. At the root of the problem is overfeed- ing and lack of exercise. Your dog is not overweight if you can easily feel the dog’s rib cage and spot a waist- line. If there is a lot of fat over the ribs, you should consider slimming your dog down. It is wise to check with your veteri- narian to be sure that the overweight problem is not the result of some medi- cal condition. Being overweight can cause health problems for dogs. They tend to have more liver and skin problems, more complications if they have diabetesm and an increased susceptibility to pancreatitits. Other health problems include joint and muscular difficulties, heat stroke and protracted recovery from surgery. All dogs, obese or not still require a diet that is complete and balanced to
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That the world of purebred dogs is a truly fascinating one, and for many
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