Caring For Your New Puppy & Some Puppy Purchase Details
WHICH PUPPY IS FOR YOU
Picking a puppy can seem really easy or really hard. You may have come to us with a picture in your mind, a certain color, a certain size, but in reality its like having your first baby - there is no guarantee that your baby will be dark haired or blonde or in the case of the puppy, that a puppy with your desired coat color will be born or available. We do our best to accommodate you, but the reality is not always the same as the dream.
We prefer our families to visit to pick their puppy or let their puppy pick them, sometimes you are surprised that the pup that does is not the one you had in mind. By the time our pups are 7 to 8 weeks of age we have evaluated them so that a good choice is made by you with our help we have been successful in making life long matches for you and our puppies.
When a decision has been made, we will require a deposit anywhere from $250 to $500 to reserve the selected pup for you or one from a future breeding.
We prefer our families to visit to pick their puppy or let their puppy pick them, sometimes you are surprised that the pup that does is not the one you had in mind. By the time our pups are 7 to 8 weeks of age we have evaluated them so that a good choice is made by you with our help we have been successful in making life long matches for you and our puppies.
When a decision has been made, we will require a deposit anywhere from $250 to $500 to reserve the selected pup for you or one from a future breeding.
CARING FOR YOUR PUPPY
THE BASICS
Don't let the big eyes fool you! Behind the sweetest face, the continuous waging tail and eyes that look with understanding at you and silent communication lies a very active mind and if you do not teach your puppy it can develop habits that it should not and quickly wrap you around its paws permanently making you forget what is important "that in this day and age a dog with manners lives longer than one without". A gently well trained bolonka that understands the rules of the house and outdoors will be happier in the long run, if they can be any happier than what is in their nature. It is important to be consistent in training and they do need training even if it does not seem like it. Bolonki (plural) do need training. At an early age we have begun teaching the basics with the help of their parents, for example sit, laydown, come, potty outside, leash training. We do not teach look at me as this is a bonding mechanism. This should be one of the first things you do with your new pup so their focus is on you. It is important you continue with the training and socializing no matter how impressed you are with how well your little one behaves and adapts to their new home.
It's important to socialize your dog which means bringing them into contact with people as soon as the pup is settled and other dogs after it has received all its vaccines.
POTTY TRAINING
Our pups leave their pee pads behind at 8 weeks of age right after their first vaccines. We keep them till 10 weeks of age, depending on circumstances. Some are ready to go earlier some later. Just as the pup graduates from mom's milk to solids from 6 to 7 weeks of age, they learn just as quick to potty outside. At 10 to 12 weeks they are going out early morning, noon, late afternoon and before bed and being watched for signs of needing to go more frequently. Never yell at your puppy for accidently soiling your favorite rug as this will not speed up the process but slow it down, instead scoop them up and get them outside and praise, praise, praise. "Good potty" Our puppies are not kennel trained but have room to wander and are used to this. They do have their own night time area. Our pups begin with pee pads so they do know what they are even though they have graduated by the time they come to you.
Remember:
GROOMING
Your pup requires certain grooming tools:
Large 2 inch or longer comb to get through its coat
Metal flea comb for around its eyes and moustache.
Blunt nose scissors.
Nail trimmers.
Tearless puppy shampoo.
Dog toothpaste and a toothbrush.
As it grows you may add a good conditioner in and other grooming products as you see fit.
Trim your pups nails once a week while they are growing (Quik Stop, will stop bleeding if you make a booboo).
Keep hair clear of eyes (blunt nose scissors pointed away from the eye can trim the hairs, below the eye).
Wipe eyes and any debris daily from eyes, a wet cotton ball with sterile water. Also wet moustache before combing with flea comb or wash daily.
Keep hair trimmed on pads of feet and between toes (prevents slipping and injury).
I prefer mine to have a sanitary cut also.
Keep ears dry to prevent infections.
Bolonki do not shed but it is advisable to spend a few minutes daily or 3 times a week combing them out to prevent any matting from starting and taking root.
Though they do NOT shed they do blow their coat with the seasons and from puppy coat to adult coat. This forms what we call cotton balls near the base of the hair shaft. Whether you keep your bolonka long haired or in a puppy cut this must be combed out.
Bolonki are considered hyper allergenic but if you have allergies we are happy to provide you with a sample of their coat to take to your allergist to ensure that you are not allergic to our dogs. THERE IS NO SUCH thing as a completely hyper-allergenic dog even if they are considered so.
Don't let the big eyes fool you! Behind the sweetest face, the continuous waging tail and eyes that look with understanding at you and silent communication lies a very active mind and if you do not teach your puppy it can develop habits that it should not and quickly wrap you around its paws permanently making you forget what is important "that in this day and age a dog with manners lives longer than one without". A gently well trained bolonka that understands the rules of the house and outdoors will be happier in the long run, if they can be any happier than what is in their nature. It is important to be consistent in training and they do need training even if it does not seem like it. Bolonki (plural) do need training. At an early age we have begun teaching the basics with the help of their parents, for example sit, laydown, come, potty outside, leash training. We do not teach look at me as this is a bonding mechanism. This should be one of the first things you do with your new pup so their focus is on you. It is important you continue with the training and socializing no matter how impressed you are with how well your little one behaves and adapts to their new home.
It's important to socialize your dog which means bringing them into contact with people as soon as the pup is settled and other dogs after it has received all its vaccines.
POTTY TRAINING
Our pups leave their pee pads behind at 8 weeks of age right after their first vaccines. We keep them till 10 weeks of age, depending on circumstances. Some are ready to go earlier some later. Just as the pup graduates from mom's milk to solids from 6 to 7 weeks of age, they learn just as quick to potty outside. At 10 to 12 weeks they are going out early morning, noon, late afternoon and before bed and being watched for signs of needing to go more frequently. Never yell at your puppy for accidently soiling your favorite rug as this will not speed up the process but slow it down, instead scoop them up and get them outside and praise, praise, praise. "Good potty" Our puppies are not kennel trained but have room to wander and are used to this. They do have their own night time area. Our pups begin with pee pads so they do know what they are even though they have graduated by the time they come to you.
Remember:
- You have to establish rules by being consistent and firm.
- You will need to be patient as English is not a puppy's first language and learn both eye contact and signs with your puppy.
- You must never be physically abusive to your fur baby.
GROOMING
Your pup requires certain grooming tools:
Large 2 inch or longer comb to get through its coat
Metal flea comb for around its eyes and moustache.
Blunt nose scissors.
Nail trimmers.
Tearless puppy shampoo.
Dog toothpaste and a toothbrush.
As it grows you may add a good conditioner in and other grooming products as you see fit.
Trim your pups nails once a week while they are growing (Quik Stop, will stop bleeding if you make a booboo).
Keep hair clear of eyes (blunt nose scissors pointed away from the eye can trim the hairs, below the eye).
Wipe eyes and any debris daily from eyes, a wet cotton ball with sterile water. Also wet moustache before combing with flea comb or wash daily.
Keep hair trimmed on pads of feet and between toes (prevents slipping and injury).
I prefer mine to have a sanitary cut also.
Keep ears dry to prevent infections.
Bolonki do not shed but it is advisable to spend a few minutes daily or 3 times a week combing them out to prevent any matting from starting and taking root.
Though they do NOT shed they do blow their coat with the seasons and from puppy coat to adult coat. This forms what we call cotton balls near the base of the hair shaft. Whether you keep your bolonka long haired or in a puppy cut this must be combed out.
Bolonki are considered hyper allergenic but if you have allergies we are happy to provide you with a sample of their coat to take to your allergist to ensure that you are not allergic to our dogs. THERE IS NO SUCH thing as a completely hyper-allergenic dog even if they are considered so.