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Below you will find information
regarding available Presa Canario puppies.
(this page is frequently updated)
Litter Expected April 2010
(No more deposits being accepted at this time)
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Midgard's
Valdez
Eldora De Tamaran Bull
Penn Hip - .52 / .47 (Top 30%)
Penn Hip - .43 / .51 (Top 30%)
Potential Breeding Summer 2010
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Midgard's
Warlock
Washintaul's Peja
Penn Hip - Pending
OFA-Good
CCF
Level III - Working Dogo Canario Alliance
Please contact us for more
information
Every
breeding that takes place at Midgard Kennels is done because we plan on keeping
something back for ourselves to further our program. After
that, we place the majority of our Presa Canario puppies in pet homes,
under a spay/neuter agreement. This is because we have very strong ideals for
the Presa Canario, and believe that only the very best dogs should be sold for
breeding. Rather than sell every pup as a possible breeding dog, we
usually select 2 or 3 pups from a litter to evaluate as breeding prospects and
place the rest as pets. We try to place our Presa puppies in homes where they are a loved
member of the family, and get all the individual attention they deserve. We
strive to "match" each puppy with it's new owners expectations, taking
into account their lifestyle, whether or not they have children, and their
previous dog experience. We know
our own standards and ethics, and once you "sell a dog to be bred" you
have to count on others to have the same high standards and ethics as you do. So
whether there is one puppy or ten puppies to choose from, you can be
assured that you will be getting a top quality Presa Canario for your money. If
our Presa Canario puppies do
not reach the high standard of quality we set for them, we will not sell them. Our name is
associated with all of the pups we place, and we want that name to be
associated with quality! To reserve a puppy, we require a
$300 deposit, which is of course applied to the total price of the dog.
Puppies must be
paid in full by the time they reach five weeks of age (puppies will not go to their
new homes before eight weeks of age) Reservations will be accepted on a first come
first serve basis. Reservations will only be given to people we have had prior contact with, and
that we feel have passed our requirements to receive a puppy from us (if
for any reason we cannot provide you with what you are looking for, the deposit
will be applied to the next available litter) All puppies
are sold with our
guarantee, and lifetime breeder support. Prior to joining their new families,
all puppies will have been individually temperament tested, examined by a veterinarian,
and will be completely current on all
vaccinations and dewormer.
*References available upon request*
Please
click here if you are interested in possibly rescuing a Presa in need of a good
home.
*Raising Your Puppy
Arrival :
When
your new puppy arrives it may be a little apprehensive. Leaving its littermates,
a long trip and new surroundings are a lot for a 8 week old puppy to take in.
Within 72 hrs. your pup should be settling in just fine. We highly recommend crate
training your pup from the start. There are many puppy books available and the
majority of them cover crate training methods. (It may be tough for the first
few nights, but it will pay off in the long run!)
Her is a link to some simple crate training advice - http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pets_for_life_program/dog_behavior_tip_sheets/crate_training.html
Feeding
:
We recommend
you feed your puppy a good quality adult dog food with a protein level
between 23 - 26% As long as you are feeding a quality dog food, there is
no need to feed puppy food, as it is often too high in protein. We recommend feeding
your puppy 2 times a day, and continuing with this throughout adulthood. Feed only enough to
maintain a lean, healthy weight. Too fast of a growth rate is unhealthy and not
necessary. A slightly slower growth rate is far better than one that is too
fast! **As with all large breed dogs it is very important NOT to exercise them 1
hr. before or 2 hrs. after meals. This can cause bloat, a painful twisting of
the stomach which can result in death.**
Exercise
:
Your
new puppy will be full of energy, and directing this into fun games will be enjoyable
for both you and your pup. You should never leave your puppy unattended, but
under supervision your puppy may run and play as much as it wants. Be
careful as not to force exercise on your puppy and do not run your growing dog
long distances or let him or her jump from high areas (anything higher than the
pups shoulder is too high for a young growing dog) Also for the first few months
try to limit your pup from stairs, as this is also hard on their growing bones
and joints. Remember to be consistent with training, and keep it fun. Most
importantly, just enjoy your puppy, and remember there are times to just let a puppy
be a puppy.
Socialization
:
You
should socialize your new puppy as much as possible, from its arrival at 8 weeks
old until 6 months old is a very critical time to develop proper social skills.
A good place to start is puppy classes. Also make a point of bringing your new
puppy with you everywhere, car rides, trips to the store, busy sidewalks,
strange sights and sounds, introduce him to children, other animals etc... (If
you plan on having your puppy around strange dogs, please wait until after their
second booster shot and first rabies shot, which should be given at 12 weeks of
age.) Try to ensure all interactions are positive. If your puppy acts fearful
or hesitant of something, do not react, try walking to the situation or object
and calling your pup. If he comes to you give lots of praise, if he doesn't,
ignore him. It is fairly common for puppies to react this way, what matters is
how the pup deals with it (recovery time) Do not praise your puppy for
acting fearful, this will only reinforce this behavior. Overall, just enjoy your
new puppy and have lots of fun!!
Ear Cropping
:
If you
plan on having your dogs dogs ears cropped, make sure you talk with your Vet ahead of
time. Not all Vets do this procedure and you want someone with ear cropping
experience! Also please make your Vet aware of the sensitivity this breed has
with anesthesia (do not use Acepromazine). Please contact us if you have any questions regarding these
matters.
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