Classic Dobe F.A.Q.s

Are your dogs full blood and are they registered?

        Our dogs are registered with AKC, American Kennel Club. We register all of our litters and registration papers come with each puppy sold.

What kind of Health Guarantee do you offer?

        Every puppy has been checked by a licensed veterinarian and guaranteed healthy at the time of purchase. The first shot at 6 weeks old is given before the puppy can go to its new home. Each puppy has been wormed and checked for all intestinal parasites. The tails are docked and the declaws are removed by a licensed veterinarian.

What other shots will my puppy require?

        Many canine diseases can now be prevented through vaccination. A vaccination schedule prepared by your veterinarian can thus greatly contribute to good helath and longer life span for your dog. Below are the most important disease for which vaccines are currently available:

• Canine distemper is a widespread, often fatal disease. All dogs should be vaccinated against distemper, starting with distemper-measles vaccination at 6-9 weeks of age.
  
• Canine adenovirus type-1 and type-2 cause infections hepetitis and respiratory infection, respectively. Hepetitous caused by adenovirus type-1 may cause severe kidney damage or death. Adenovirus type-2 is an important factor in canine cough.
  
• Canine bordetella (B.bronchiseptica) may contribute to canine cough. This bacteria infection can occur alone or in combination with distemper, adenovirus type-2 infection, parainfluenza, and other respiratory problems.
  
• Canine leptospirosis is a bacterial infection which may lead to permanent kidney damage. The disease is easily spread to other pets and to humans.
  
• Canine parainfluenza is another cause of canine cough. Although parainfluenza is often a mild respiratory infection in otherwise healthy dogs, it can be severe in puppies and debilitated dogs.
  
• Canine parvovirus infection is a disease of widespread distribution which may cause severe dehydrating diarrhea in dogs of varying ages. Parvovirus infection is especially dangerous for puppies.
  
• Rabies, one of the world's most publicized and feared diseases, is almost always fatal. Rabies virus attacks the brain and central nervous system, and is transmitted to humans chiefly through the bite of an infected animal.
  
• Canine coronavirus infection is a highly contagious intestinal disease causing vomiting and diarrhea in dogs of all ages. Especially in young puppes, dehydration from coronavirus can be life-threatening.

        We recommend regular visits to your veterianarian to help maintain a healthy and happy dog, that will be a great friend for many years.

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