One Litter Questions

[Kevin & Katherina Bailey <kevin@mtaonline.net>]

Kevin & Katherina Bailey wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> Sam is doing well here in Alaska.  I have been reading about everyone's
> puppies as messages are posted.
> I agree with you Jason and Patty that counter surfing is part of Brier
> breeding.  (Gina :) )
>
> I was going to ask everyone if their puppies have some strange eating
> habits.  Sam loves fresh carrots, fresh celery, fresh cauliflower, raw
> onions, fresh garlic, fresh pineapple, cooked green beans, apples,
> strawberries, and raw potatoes.  I am sure there are more fruits and
> vegetables that he will eat.  I never buy dog biscuits I just give him a
> fruit or vegetable everyday.  Sam is not on a raw diet but his Canine
> Caviar is heavily supplemented with his fruits and vegetables.  I am
> surprised that he has never had diarrhea from this. I think he has a
> cast iron stomach.
>
> Sam went in for his final Vet appointment last Saturday and he weighed
> 29lbs and 6oz.  The Vet said he is on the thin side of his weight
> limit.  The Vet is in total agreement with Gina about bringing them up
> slowly and keeping their weight low and not using a puppy formula dog
> food.  I recently heard a horror story from a friend who had their dog
> on a good quality puppy food which caused the dog to grow to fast and is
> know having to have surgery on his shoulders
>
> If anyone else is noticing any unique eating and personality habits
> please let me know.
>
> Thanks
> Katherina
>
> P.S.  Sam is a wonderful dog