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@cornbreadfed614 I’m going to second this! I think a westie could be a great fit!

@sqs1 To play safe I would go to your vet and see what’s going on.

@jmarc My childhood dog was one who was rehomed 4 times before ending up in a foster home where we adopted him. To say he was a fantastic dog would be an understatement. He was great with me and my little sister, my parents and grandparents. On the other hand, I worked at a doggy daycare and a...

@gusbus This post was 17 hours ago, and I hope mom and the rest of the puppies survived and are doing well. Please convince your friend to get the mom fixed asap!! It sounds like they should not be breeding dogs.

@lovehopegirl Have you tried consulting a veterinarian to try and put her on anxiety medication? This may help her adjust! Personally, I don’t think rehoming her is the best option. If she was a younger dog, where you yourself could personally place her with a family, maybe. Being that she’s 9...

@jtanurdjaja While I haven’t necessarily heard of someone wanting to speak to the vet, the fact they don’t go to the vet unless sick stood out to me. Does that mean these puppies haven’t received their first round of shots? If I were to purchase a puppy, I would be asking for some sort of record...

@tekela Try to crate & rotate, & keep them in separate rooms! Allowing them to be together while in heat is likely to end up in an unwanted little. I’ve heard of dogs being able to mate while one is in the crate with the other outside it. I would make sure you have a door closed between them...

@marycris Those brands don’t meet WSAVA guidelines, so personally I’d say they’re overhyped for sure!

@jwfletch I’m going to piggy back off of this, but another attribute of an ethical breeder is that you’d be willing to take back any puppies you’ve bred at any point in their life for any circumstance. So if you sell the puppies and someone can’t keep them, they should be able to return them to...

@robrandazzo None of the other food brands you mentioned meet WSAVA guidelines, while Hills Science Diet does. I personally won’t feel my dog anything that doesn’t meet WSAVA guidelines because those guidelines mean that extensive research has been done on those brands and they have a...

@juanaatorres Love cavaliers! But unfortunately they are prone to some very serious health issues and OP stresses wanting a healthy breed. Also this sub hasn’t found any ethical doodle breeders. But getting one from a rescue could work!

@whitneyahk No problem! Thank you for trying to do this the right way! I’m so appreciative of people like you who want to put their dogs first- we need more dog owners like you in the word!!

@whitneyahk https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/s/AzqfCHMUp3 Here’s a guide that I recommend to anyone who’s looking to buy a puppy from a breeder. If you’re not willing to do the things in this guide to be a reputable breeder such as CHIC certified OFA tests, proving your dog in sports/conformation...

@james2206 If you’re worried about their joints, I would talk to your vet and see if they have any supplements they recommend! I think Purina Pro is a great brand, and has the science to prove it! I wouldn’t change their diet as long as they’re doing good on it and your vet is happy!

@kyachu I’m going to second getting your pups microchipped and having a contract in place saying that the buyers will return the puppy to you if anything happens. I also would recommend preparing yourself to turn people away if you don’t think they can handle the breed. It’s better to save...

@becky411234 I’ve heard of this happening so many times that I don’t trust the current fresh food brands out there. WSAVA has guidelines for food companies to meet and Purina, Royal Canin and Hills meet them. I personally only stick to those brands for now. Best wishes for a quick recovery...

@keish62 I would do a deep dive into littermate syndrome. Keeping a whole litter can prove to be difficult! But I would select a breed, go to some dog shows and try and find a mentor who can help you. I would check out the guide on the r/dogs sub for ethical breeding. There’s a lot of good...

@afyky I’m happy to help!! I hope you’re able to find the perfect dog for you and your family🤍😊

@afyky Sure! Here’s some breeds with pros/cons based on your wants. Italian Greyhounds & Whippets Pros: Small/Medium Size, Friendly, Low energy, No professional grooming required, Short Coat, Quiet & Don’t bark much Cons: Neither breeds are good off leash, Sheds some but not a lot Maltese &...

@afyky So I saw you want a dog with little to no shedding, but dogs who don’t shed usually need professional grooming. Many dogs who don’t shed are kept on a grooming schedule of every 4-8 weeks, even with brushing at home. Before I give breed recommendations, I just wanted to clarify if you’d...