New pup and new owner in WV

Warren.morley · 12-18-2012, 12:59 PM

I just got my new GSD pup about a week ago... His mother stopped nursing him and his brothers and sisters. His litter was born on October 30, which if I do the math correctly, makes him about 7 weeks old... I know he's still very young and needs extra attention.. I was told by the owner that he had been giving the litter puppy chow watered down and so have I since I got him. I'm new at this and any advice would be greatly appreciated..
Only big question I have is when is it ok to switch him to dry puppy chow? His litter is akc registered and I am working to get paperwork to register him individually. He is purebred and I want to be the best owner I can... Thanks

1sttimeforgsd · 12-18-2012, 01:23 PM

Hello and Welcome, any pics to share with us? We love pics on here, and there is lots of great information on here to help you out or to answer any questions.

As for the puppy chow, at seven weeks he probably can already eat dry. Just make sure to keep out lots of fresh water for him. Good luck with your new baby.

gmcwife1 · 12-18-2012, 05:12 PM

Welcome!!

Warren.morley · 12-19-2012, 06:41 PM

Did the pic come through of Bo?

Warren.morley · 12-19-2012, 07:02 PM

Oh yeah... I have a setter/collie mix/ I swear there's a little German shepherd in him... His name is franky jay... He will be 2 in march 2013...ill post pics of him in a bit

gmcwife1 · 12-24-2012, 01:51 PM

Bo is a cutie!

Warren.morley · 12-30-2012, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmcwife1

Bo is a cutie!

Thanks! He's gonna be a hoss... But a great addition to my family

msvette2u · 12-30-2012, 11:51 PM

Adorable! You might want to look into a food that doesn't use corn, wheat, soy or by-products, though

12-18-2012, 12:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Warren.morley New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charleston, wv Posts: 17	New pup and new owner in WV I just got my new GSD pup about a week ago... His mother stopped nursing him and his brothers and sisters. His litter was born on October 30, which if I do the math correctly, makes him about 7 weeks old... I know he's still very young and needs extra attention.. I was told by the owner that he had been giving the litter puppy chow watered down and so have I since I got him. I'm new at this and any advice would be greatly appreciated.. Only big question I have is when is it ok to switch him to dry puppy chow? His litter is akc registered and I am working to get paperwork to register him individually. He is purebred and I want to be the best owner I can... Thanks

12-18-2012, 01:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,817	Hello and Welcome, any pics to share with us? We love pics on here, and there is lots of great information on here to help you out or to answer any questions. As for the puppy chow, at seven weeks he probably can already eat dry. Just make sure to keep out lots of fresh water for him. Good luck with your new baby. __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

12-18-2012, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
gmcwife1 Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,394	Welcome!! __________________ ~ Dori ~ Kenai - 10 yr old Samoyed Koda - 8 yr old Samoyed Max - 4 yr old rescue Persian Nita - 01/26/2012 GSD

12-19-2012, 06:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Warren.morley New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charleston, wv Posts: 17	How do I post pics Did the pic come through of Bo? Attached Thumbnails

12-24-2012, 01:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
gmcwife1 Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,394	Bo is a cutie! __________________ ~ Dori ~ Kenai - 10 yr old Samoyed Koda - 8 yr old Samoyed Max - 4 yr old rescue Persian Nita - 01/26/2012 GSD

12-19-2012, 07:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Warren.morley New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charleston, wv Posts: 17	Oh yeah... I have a setter/collie mix/ I swear there's a little German shepherd in him... His name is franky jay... He will be 2 in march 2013...ill post pics of him in a bit

12-30-2012, 11:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
msvette2u Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 11,005	Adorable! You might want to look into a food that doesn't use corn, wheat, soy or by-products, though

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