Description and content of a German Shepherd puppy at 1 month

The German Shepherd Dog is considered to be the largest guard dog breed, so it is often introduced to serve in the police and protect private territories. In order for a devoted and reliable protector to grow from a puppy, it must be educated and trained from the first days after the acquisition. In addition, the baby must be properly cared for and provided with a balanced diet.

German Shepherd puppies are born deaf and blind, because it is so laid down by nature. When born, they have no teeth, the first canines usually appear on the 20th day of life. As a rule, breeders sell babies at the age of two months (for 55–60 days), by this time the crumbs have time to get used to independent living, become stronger, and their owner manages to make all the necessary vaccinations. Sometimes it happens that the shepherd kid is in the hands of a new owner before.

German Shepherd puppies in 1 month are characterized by several generic features.

• Body type. The chest is broad, barrel-shaped, the back is short. Paws in pets are quite large, thick and long, they lack a lucrative finger.
• Growth. At the age of one month, shepherd dogs in distress look like soft lumps, whose height varies from 19 to 21 cm.
• Weight. Females weigh much less than males. The average weight of one-month babies is no more than 4.2 kg. At the same time, new puppy owners do not need to worry if the weight of the pet is below normal. His body is constantly growing and formed over 12 months, so the standard weight indicators stabilize in the third year of a dog’s life.
• Appearance. Almond eyes in the first months of life retain a blue tint, which eventually changes to a dark brown. The forehead of the puppies is pronounced, the head is proportional to the body, a small crook is noticed on the nose, a large black nose. The ears of babies are large and soft, they are in a hanging position until the age of six months. As for the puppies' hair, in the first month of life it is distinguished by its stiffness and thick undercoat, most often it has a black and brown color, which by the age of one can change several times.

After acquiring a German Shepherd puppy, the first week will be the most difficult and stressful. It is during this period that the baby must be provided with care and comfortable conditions for living. In advance, the owner should ask the breeder what the pet ration was, what the frequency of the meal was and the size of the portions.

Characteristics are important to consider already in the later stages of development of the animal. (after two months of life), the individual qualities of the pet are finally formed by the age of three, when the nervous system is fully developed.

Since the German Shepherd is a long-haired dog, it should be taught from an early age to cleanliness. To do this, kids are satisfied with water procedures and perform combing wool. It is recommended to wash small fluffies no more than once every few months, excluding winter time. After bathing, the pet must be thoroughly wiped and allowed to dry on its own, choosing any place in the house where there are no drafts.To ensure that the wool is healthy and shiny look weekly combing will help, which is carried out using a special brush.

Special attention deserves and eye care. In one-month puppies, they should be clear, clean, without any signs of discharge and tearing. To avoid the development of a disease such as conjunctivitis, the eyes should be cleaned regularly with a swab moistened with chamomile infusion. We should not also forget about monitoring the condition of the ears, which during this period of life in babies are still hanging. At least once a month, they must be cleaned with a swab moistened with a special solution. One-month old men often itch and pain teething. To the puppy did not spoil the furniture, he needs to buy special rubber toys. These accessories will greatly facilitate the process of teething and will serve as an interesting subject for games.

At this age, the owners of puppies need to worry about the conduct of mandatory proglingovaniya. To date, for this in pharmacies you can find a variety of suspensions, the dosage of which is calculated by the weight of the crumbs. When parasites are found on the puppy's hair, it is impossible to immediately treat them with drugs. To do this, you should buy a special shampoo designed for dogs aged 1 month, it will not be harmful to health. As for the mandatory vaccinations, they begin to do as early as 1.5 months of age, they do not vaccinate one-month babies.

Feeding a monthly puppy of a German shepherd is considered to be quite complicated and time-consuming, this procedure is in many ways reminiscent of feeding an infant. In the first month of life, baby feeding is recommended using a regular bottle with a nipple, which is designed for newborns. You can also use a small tube, which is carried out directly into the stomach. This method of feeding, as a rule, is suitable in cases where a newborn pet cannot eat on its own.

Every day, the owners of the pet need to ensure that he normally went to the toilet. Since in one-month-old babies muscles are poorly developed for this, their mom-dog licks the genitals after each feeding, thereby stimulating the emptying of the bladder and intestines. If the owner assumed the role of a “new” mother, then after each feeding he would have to carry out this procedure as follows: take a small piece of wet cotton and gently wipe the puppy's genital area. After 2–3 minutes of such touches, the crumb must be emptied. A similar procedure should be carried out when the puppy is 4–5 weeks old, then he will be able to go to the toilet on his own.

Depending on how the puppy's food is selected, its full development will depend in many respects. The diet of the monthly handsome should be balanced. The menu should be made in such a way that the pet received all the necessary vitamins and useful trace elements. In addition, at the age of one month pet food should be divided into even time intervals. Usually, small shepherd dogs are provided with six meals a day at an interval of 3 hours. There are several ways to feed puppies at the age of 1 month.

It provides for self-preparation of food, which is given every three hours and contains in its composition minerals, vitamins, calcium, carbohydrates, fats and proteins. At the same time one portion should not exceed 200 grams. A sample menu for a baby might look like this:

• the first portion is milk porridge (the only exception is semolina);
• the second portion is raw minced meat, which over time is replaced with finely chopped pieces of fresh meat;
• the third portion - meat or vegetable soup;
• the fourth is milk porridge;
• the fifth portion is ground beef with grated carrot;
• complete feeding kefir or cottage cheese.

This method of feeding has both its advantages and disadvantages. The advantages include: the ability to control the quantity and quality of products used, with the manifestation of allergy, you can quickly replace one component with another. As for the shortcomings, then they include the complexity of cooking. In addition, the traditional method of feeding is not suitable when traveling with a dog.

This option is considered an excellent alternative to the traditional method. For feeding one-month puppies in this case, buy preserves, canned food and dry food. Before you buy ready-made food, you need to know the taste preferences of the dog and take into account its age. For example, it is not allowed to give such feed earlier than three weeks of age.

The daily rate of consumption of dry feed is indicated by each producer individually on the package. It depends on the weight and age of the baby. If the dog will eat in this way, it is necessary to constantly monitor, so that next to the food was a bowl of clean water. Of course, the use of dry food greatly simplifies the care of a puppy, the owner does not spend much time preparing food. But such a diet has its drawbacks: there is no certainty that the composition of food will include natural ingredients indicated on the package. In addition, these feeds often cause allergic reactions, since many manufacturers use low-grade by-products for their manufacture.

It is also worth noting that monthly shepherd puppies can not be fed to everyone. Forbidden products include the following:

• bakery products;
• sunflower seeds;
• citrus;
• sausages;
• salted and pickled vegetables;
• fatty fish and meat;
• dishes containing spices;
• unboiled milk.

No less important in keeping a shepherd puppy is its upbringing. The baby should know its place for eating and relaxing. To this end, a special place is allocated in the house, where bowls for feeding and water are placed. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to the height and material used to make the dishes. It is advisable to purchase non-metallic products with a regulated stand. Since a puppy cannot be taken outside without a vaccination before the age of two months, it must be taught to use the toilet at home (use disposable diapers for this). To properly accustom the pet to the toilet, the owner should show a special place and patiently explain. Girls learn such "lessons" much faster than boys.

Regardless of age, puppies are playful, and representatives of the German Shepherd Dog are no exception. They are active during games. In order for the little naughty to not damage the furniture during such fun, he should be taught to play with special toys. For example, a stick is good for this. Pet with great joy will run after her, carry in his teeth.

Since during games the mischievous person can grab any object, the owner must teach him to understand the command "Fu"to be given, without raising your voice, in a calm tone. Increased information may form cowardice in a future shepherd. It is advisable to play with the baby on the carpet, as slippery floor can cause falling and broken bones.

At four weeks of age, puppies are considered too small to teach them difficult tricks. But you can teach the order of the kids. This will help to avoid further scattering food and litter around the house.It is recommended to begin education with the introduction of such commands as “To me”, “Location”, “It is impossible”. They must be used in a playful way and do not forget to encourage the pet with affection and sweets for obedience, thanks to this the attachment to the owner will be strengthened, and the teams will be fixed in the memory with a pleasant association.

In this video you can watch the training of one month old German Shepherd puppy.