New guy / new pup!

[gregcon57]

Hello, All:
I'm a long-time dog owner and this is my 1st Dane. I have a 14 week old merle female that I flew to FL to pick up one week ago. We drove home to NY together along with my daughter and her mantle male from the same litter. So far, all is well. I got a thumbs-up from my vet. Pup weighed #33 when we visited the office a week ago. I'm looking forward to sharing info here!
Greg

[kahluadanes]

welcome to the group.. Biggest piece of advice is feed what the breeder was feeding for at least the first 3-4 weeks and then if you need to switch than do a slow switch over 10 -14 days. Make sure the calcium is not over 1.5 and phosphorous not over 1.0, lower on both is best. Start training right away and don't let the pups do anything you don't want a 100 pound plus adult dog to do.

[kahluadanes]

welcome to the group.. Biggest piece of advice is feed what the breeder was feeding for at least the first 3-4 weeks and then if you need to switch than do a slow switch over 10 -14 days. Make sure the calcium is not over 1.5 and phosphorous not over 1.0, lower on both is best. Start training right away and don't let the pups do anything you don't want a 100 pound plus adult dog to do.

[gregcon57]

Starting formal classes next week. I have a well trained, male GSD. I'll expect no less from this gal!

[Charlene]

welcome! hopefully, your pups came from a reputable breeder. along with the other suggestions, you might want to look into pet insurance. if/when these big guys develop health issues, it can be very, very expensive.

enjoy your puppies and take lots of pictures because they grow very fast!

[gregcon57]

Yea, I went with Healthy Paws for insurance~
Thanks,
Greg