update your pet's ID

This is a good time to make sure your dog  I.D. tag is current. If you’ve been considering a microchip for permanent identification, make this the year you do it. And always put the collar on your pet, even if he’s very well trained. If there’s no warning to deter him, he’s likely to eventually push his boundaries.

Looking for a Puppy

Puppies

Looking for a puppy? Have a puppy? Learn about puppies from the experts.

There's nothing sweeter than puppy breath, those inquisitive little noses and non-stop wiggling tails. Our puppies section covers all you need to know about these adorable little guys, from the time you take one home to the moment you can call your pup an adult dog. Learn how to prepare your home for a puppy, get the lowdown on what vaccines are needed at each stage of your puppy’s life, and bone up on basic training and commands. Our experts provide advice on how to deal with teething, house training, spaying or neutering, keeping puppies fit and happy, and then some.

Five Ways to Deter Your Puppy's Chewing

Puppies chew because they're teething, because they're bored, or because your stinky sweat socks are actually tasty to them. They are unaware that it's looked down upon by polite society and cannot calculate the cost of a ruined couch. Most puppies around week 21 are at their heaviest chewing period. Read more »

Health and Care

• Preparing Your Home for a Puppy
• Puppy Health Guide
• Puppy Feeding Schedule and Guide
• A Guide to Your Puppy's First Round of Vaccines

Basic Training and Commands

• Puppy Training and Socialization Tips
• How to Navigate the Bad "Treats" Your Puppy Finds on Walks
• Crate Training Puppies

Housebreaking

• Housebreaking Your Puppy in Six Easy Steps
• Five Tips for House Training a Puppy
• How to Deal with Housetraining Accidents

Puppy Nutrition

• Eight Ways to Deal with a Finicky Eater
• When to Switch Your Puppy to Adult Dog Food
• What to Do if Your Puppy is Overweight
• How to Review Your Puppy's Diet for Optimal Health

Vaccination Guides

• Guide to Your Puppy's First Round of Vaccines
• Guide to Your Puppy's Second Round of Vaccines
• Guide to Your Puppy's Third Round of Vaccines

Puppy Growth Stages

What to expect for your:

• 2-Month Old Puppy
• 3-Month Old Puppy
• 4-Month Old Puppy
• 5-Month Old Puppy
• 6-Month Old Puppy
• 7-12-Month Old Puppy
• 13-18-Month Old Puppy

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Shih Tzu New Champion

photo of: "Pink" New Champion Stacey B's Glitter In The Air wins 4 pt major. shown 9 times, wins with 3 majors at 12 months.