I need advice..please help

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by AMD

OK Mary, next question..

What food do you suggest feeding? There are some that say some foods have too high protein levels for Yorkies, but I don't know where that line is. THX

Some do have high protien levels......I feed 2 different brands, as what is good for one yorkie, may not agree with another.

My advice to my potential (and I do send a puppy pack home with the food the puppy is on) puppy owners is; You can feed the most expensive food on the market, but if the dog doesn't eat it what good is it?

Each person has to do what is right for their puppy...Research foods and remember things evolve.

Mary

[AMD]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Some do have high protien levels......I feed 2 different brands, as what is good for one yorkie, may not agree with another.

My advice to my potential (and I do send a puppy pack home with the food the puppy is on) puppy owners is; You can feed the most expensive food on the market, but if the dog doesn't eat it what good is it?

Each person has to do what is right for their puppy...Research foods and remember things evolve.

Mary

what would you say is a good protein level. The one I remember was somebody saying they thought 28% was a little high..??

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by AMD

what would you say is a good protein level. The one I remember was somebody saying they thought 28% was a little high..??

I use Royal Canin 28 and Eukanuba YT.....

Now, I'm thinking that you are asking this question in relation to Bile Acid Levels, correct?

[AMD]

hmm I'll ask Kathy what she's giving him right now.

[AMD]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I use Royal Canin 28 and Eukanuba YT.....

Now, I'm thinking that you are asking this question in relation to Bile Acid Levels, correct?

more so just to get an opion. I've studied different foods, and just haven't decided what I wanted to try. I need to find out what he's eating right now..

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by AMD

more so just to get an opion. I've studied different foods, and just haven't decided what I wanted to try. I need to find out what he's eating right now..

All of mine have been raised on Royal Canin Puppy and graduated to 28. With the exception of 2 of my females (mother and daughter). Both have had a problem with hot spots and scratched their skin raw....I did a food change on both of the.....whala no more hot spots, scratching and loss of coat.

[AMD]

Where do you get your grooming supplies? I've looked at a couple places, but they don't have the comb with the long end.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by AMD

Where do you get your grooming supplies? I've looked at a couple places, but they don't have the comb with the long end.

Oh dear...that's a loaded question....because I've accumulated my supplies through various vendors and dog shows and websites.

I use all Chris Christensen butter combs...you can go directly on to their site....keep in mind they are expensive.

I purchase wraps/bands and rat tail combs, topknot pillow rests via lanieeltd.com

I make my own bows, crate pads, beds and crate covers.

shampoo and conditioners I purchase at Ulta

scissors....I recommend until you are a bit proficent...don't spend so much money. I started out with heritage scissors that i bought from woodpeckers....http://dogshowpro.com. purchased my home grooming table from him, grooming arm and equipment dolly from him too.

[AMD]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Oh dear...that's a loaded question....because I've accumulated my supplies through various vendors and dog shows and websites.

I use all Chris Christensen butter combs...you can go directly on to their site....keep in mind they are expensive.

I purchase wraps/bands and rat tail combs, topknot pillow rests via lanieeltd.com

I make my own bows, crate pads, beds and crate covers.

shampoo and conditioners I purchase at Ulta

scissors....I recommend until you are a bit proficent...don't spend so much money. I started out with heritage scissors that i bought from woodpeckers....http://dogshowpro.com. purchased my home grooming table from him, grooming arm and equipment dolly from him too.

Thanks!! In feb if this little guy is looking good, I'll need some grooming supplies. He'll be right in time for my b-day.

[AMD]

How do you train males from marking around the house. Especially if they've been a stud. Even in Jr, a dog has to be intact to participate in competition..I've never owned a male - we only have a female lab, so I don't have experience with that.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by AMD

How do you train males from marking around the house. Especially if they've been a stud. Even in Jr, a dog has to be intact to participate in competition..I've never owned a male - we only have a female lab, so I don't have experience with that.

Belly bands my dear.

Once your boy has been used for stud...no going back..

[AMD]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Belly bands my dear.

Once your boy has been used for stud...no going back..

That's what I've heard, but I did't know if there was a way to prevent it.

I guess I'll be making some bb for him

[AMD]

Mary, here is the pedigree to the dam of two other males. They have the same sire, Durrer's Renior. These two boys from her are two weeks younger, I believe.

miaspedigree.JPG

I could get a male from either of the two litters.

[AMD]

and pictures...

miasboys.JPG

[AMD]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Belly bands my dear.

Once your boy has been used for stud...no going back..

do they mark before they're bred? He'll be intact, but won't be bred for quite some time.