Puppy guides

Practical guides for small-breed owners

Written from years of raising small companion puppies — the things families ask us most often.

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Your puppy's first week at home

A day-by-day plan for the first seven nights: sleeping, feeding, toilet trips and how much rest a small puppy really needs.

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Why a crate is a kindness for a tiny dog, and how to build a positive association in ten days.

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Fleece and curly coats do not shed onto your sofa — they shed into themselves. Here is the routine that prevents matting.

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The warning signs that separate a real breeder from a listing designed to take your deposit.

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Size is not the whole story. Noise, exercise needs and time alone matter more than square footage.

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What your puppy has already had, what comes next, and when it is safe to walk on public ground.