The breed doesn't come into it. It is the dogs temperament, the way they meet and who they class as boss that causes the problems. I have 2 Newfoundlands (did have 3), 2 Cocker Spaniels and a German Shepherd. They all live happily together, and all but one are female, everyone says having more than a couple of bitches together will cause problems.

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Galaxybears Newfoundlands, GSD's and Cocker Spaniels

thanks i will keep that in mind

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Thanks for this thread, It has helped me

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hi everyone, im new to this forum(in fact im new to forums all together!)
im looking into bying a shih tzu pup and possibly breeding him i was wondering if anyone has any advise for me, i have read the books but nothing is better than talking to people who actualy live with a shih tzu every day. Any advise or contacts for a reputable breeder would be greatly appreciated! thankyou
louisa

Please keep this thread on topic it is advice on buying a puppy if you want to add to the original posters thread then keep it ON TOPIC

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Squirr sometimes 3wks can be a little early 2 view puppies as there eyes have not long openend and also if the new buyer has been 2 view previous litters before coming 2 the home they can bring in desease i.e parvo,i make my viewers take off shoes and wipe hans with tea tree wipes,i have tended not 2 take deposits anymore in case someone brings germs in i advertise them when ready unless i have people on a waiting list that wants 2 view,I also do not have unexpected arrivel's it;s rude and also one could be busy i am a busy person and always doing things so would not appreciate a knock on my door unexpected,When going to view a new puppy u should c pups with litter mates and parents sometimes the father is not 4 view as some go out 2 stud but should a new buyer want a pup they should have the option of going 2 view dad,make sure pups are clean i.e bedding where they live bums clean eyes bright and the mother should not be thin even when she has had a litter u should c her undercarrage where she is feeding but should not b showing any ribbage a bitch that is ribby could may well not of had enough dietry care when pregnant and can lead 2 the pups being not so healthy as the pups would drain mom when preggers so mom should have extra nutrition when in pup,also u should ask as many questions as possable and the breeder should be able 2 answer them a breeder that does not has something 2 hide,Should u leave a deposit get a reciept also ask if u can visit puppy in the meantime a breeder should be happy 4 u 2 do that with an appointment,If the said puppy comes with kc papers and the breeder says she will post them on b careful maybe do a check with the kc as i myself have fallen into that trap and no papers,ask the breeder to put in writeing papers 2 follow in my oppionion the breeder has enough time 2 register a litter from the birth of pups 2 the sale,keep a copy of the advert where u saw your puppy advertised if the breeder states on the advert kc papers then u have it in black and white,Puppies when being viewed may appear sleepy if they have been playing prior 2 your arrival so make an appointmaent 2 go back and view when the puppies r more active as u need 2 c confident happy playful puppies,The breeder should be happy 2 advise on the puppies diet and should supply a puppy pack with food that puppy is on enough for a good few days,a breeder that just takes your money with no puppy pack and advice is not that good a breeder in my book,You should take your new puppy for a vet check within the 1st 48hrs and if the vet finds problems the breeder should be happy 2 take the puppy back with a full refund of your monies,well a good breeder would,unfortunatly there are many breeders that are breeding 4 profit and not welfare of puppy but there is also many good breeders out there that do breed for the welfare of thier puppies,Good luck 2 all in finding your new puppy.

well all my babies have flown the nest yesterday packed of with food puppy pads treas new collars little brushes to kep their coats tip top and a teddy bear that smells of mum to help them settle naughty max keeps getting them up at half 5 he was the first to go last thursday the rest had their first night last night so we will check in with them this morning see how they went the one i kept didn't do toobad without her sisters and brother she slept till 7.15am then woke me so we didn't do too bad at all

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This is a great thread

I'm about to get a puppy and having read all this invaluable information, i know i've made the right choices all round

My breeder is a lovely person who has asked me many a question about my lifestyle and my dog experience, she has also happily answered any of my concerns or queries in return. I know she will be there in the future to help/advise me whether it's 5 weeks, 5 months or 5 years down the line.

I thoroughly researched the breed i wanted and then did likewise for the breeder before making my final choice

Thanks

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Its like a breath of fresh air reading your post. So many just decide on a pup one day and have to have it there and then and there are soo many bad breeders out there who love these type of people. Hope you have a lot of happy years with your new puppy