lancastorpuppies a puppy mill?!?!?

[qbchottu]

Eh? Why? There is nothing to feel bad about. Just get hips/elbows done at 1 year. If they look good, that's great. If there is an issue, you can deal with it at that point and we will be here to help you. HD or ED is not a death sentence. It happens to well bred dogs and it happens to poorly bred dogs. I have/had dogs with HD and other genetic issues. It is not a death sentence. Especially these days, there are many fine remedies that will improve and extend the quality of life. No reason to get paranoid or upset at this point. Enjoy your pups, wait till a year, get hips/elbows done for peace of mind and if there is an issue, we can deal with it then. Relax. Nothing is set in stone. They are just babies - enjoy them instead of wringing your hands over what you cannot control. Keep them at a good weight, don't overfeed, and give appropriate food with good calcium/phosphorus levels. Don't overly stress the joints with excessive running on hard ground or too much jumping from high heights. Other than that, there is nothing any of us can do.

[kelina]

Originally Posted by qbchottu

Eh? Why? There is nothing to feel bad about. Just get hips/elbows done at 1 year. If they look good, that's great. If there is an issue, you can deal with it at that point and we will be here to help you. HD or ED is not a death sentence. It happens to well bred dogs and it happens to poorly bred dogs. I have/had dogs with HD and other genetic issues. It is not a death sentence. Especially these days, there are many fine remedies that will improve and extend the quality of life. No reason to get paranoid or upset at this point. Enjoy your pups, wait till a year, get hips/elbows done for peace of mind and if there is an issue, we can deal with it then. Relax. Nothing is set in stone. They are just babies - enjoy them instead of wringing your hands over what you cannot control. Keep them at a good weight, don't overfeed, and give appropriate food with good calcium/phosphorus levels. Don't overly stress the joints with excessive running on hard ground or too much jumping from high heights. Other than that, there is nothing any of us can do.

Awe thankyou ! I just want the best for them. I know there are some good remedies and such I just fear the experience of having my dogs witb HD / ED. I dont really take them for runs, but we always walk.. every once a day, Because I attend school.

When you say overfeed, what do you mean? I feed my youngest 3 times a day, and my oldest twice. They dont eat the same food because ones for puppies with baby teeth, (soft food) and the other is kind of big pieces, not to big.. but big enough.

What do you think?

[qbchottu]

No reason to drive yourself crazy at this point. Just enjoy them and take the proper precautions. Genetics will play out as they are and we can deal with the issues if they arise later on.

Your exercise seems fine. If you can, let them run and play on grass for a hour or so each day. You want to build nice muscle and keep them developed.

What food are you feeding and how much? How old are they?

[kelina]

Originally Posted by qbchottu

No reason to drive yourself crazy at this point. Just enjoy them and take the proper precautions. Genetics will play out as they are and we can deal with the issues if they arise later on.

Your exercise seems fine. If you can, let them run and play on grass for a hour or so each day. You want to build nice muscle and keep them developed.

What food are you feeding and how much? How old are they?

Yes! We have a huge backyard.. we let them have their fun outside !

I am feeding both of them with beneficial. One is for pups and the other for adults.

Shadow is turning 6 months dec 1.
Apollo will be 4 months nov 24.

I dont put the food to the top. Possibly mid way if that.

I feed apollo 3 times a day.

We switched shadows food because she was not enjoying the baby food anymore. She eats the big dog food instead now. We feed her 2 times a day and the same size as apollo.

[qbchottu]

Beneful is not a great food. If you can, switch to a better food.

What do you mean "put to the top"? Of the bowl? You should measure out the dog's food using a measuring cup so you can control your dog's intake. It will also allow you to accurately measure the ideal amount necessary for proper weight management. Do not just fill the bowl.

[kelina]

Originally Posted by qbchottu

Beneful is not a great food. If you can, switch to a better food.

What do you mean "put to the top"? Of the bowl? You should measure out the dog's food using a measuring cup so you can control your dog's intake. It will also allow you to accurately measure the ideal amount necessary for proper weight management. Do not just fill the bowl.

Well, I had other dogs I did the same process too and they were fine. I would measure it but what would be the correct measurments? What dog food you prefer ?

[qbchottu]

Puppy food info:
Puppy Food Ingredient and Nutrition Spreadsheet
Most Highly Recommended Puppy Food(s)?
Feeding Puppies

Most everyone will recommend that you measure out the dog's food. It helps to keep things standardized. A single 1 cup measuring cup will do fine. How much you feed depends on what food you are feeding and the activity level of the dog. I like to measure out and figure out the perfect balance when my dog is at the right weight. I like them nice and lean with the last 2 ribs showing, a nice tuck and defined waist. Like I said, it is easier to find that balance when you measure your food and figure out the right level for your dog. For example, my high energy female that runs 5-10 miles a day gets a lot more food than my house dog that snoozes most of the day.

http://www.thedoggylama.com/wp-conte...ght_chart1.jpg
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-fe...-ideal-weight/

[kelina]

Originally Posted by arizona

thank you!my daughter wants to make cookies and sell them..she is 7 so i dont know about the sell part but she can atleast make them lol

Originally Posted by qbchottu

Puppy food info:
Puppy Food Ingredient and Nutrition Spreadsheet
Most Highly Recommended Puppy Food(s)?
Feeding Puppies

Most everyone will recommend that you measure out the dog's food. It helps to keep things standardized. A single 1 cup measuring cup will do fine. How much you feed depends on what food you are feeding and the activity level of the dog. I like to measure out and figure out the perfect balance when my dog is at the right weight. I like them nice and lean with the last 2 ribs showing, a nice tuck and defined waist. Like I said, it is easier to find that balance when you measure your food and figure out the right level for your dog. For example, my high energy female that runs 5-10 miles a day gets a lot more food than my house dog that snoozes most of the day.

http://www.thedoggylama.com/wp-conte...ght_chart1.jpg
How to Determine Your Dog's Ideal Weight

Hehe! My female is lean ! I do feed her the same exact measure everyday. But I just dont know how much that is! Once these foods go to waste, I would def. Change the food to the recommended ones, lets see how that goes. And your gsd is sooo pretty

[qbchottu]

Sounds good!

Thank you - he's a neat dog

[kelina]

Originally Posted by qbchottu

Sounds good!

Thank you - he's a neat dog

! How old is that cutie
And yep thanks for the advice!