How Do You Care For An American Eskimo Puppy?
American Eskimo dogs (or “Eskies”) are nothing if not true family members. Originally called the “German Spitz,” these pups adapt just as well to apartments as they do to homes with big backyards. If you adopt one of these friendly fellows, you should take special care to reduce shedding of their fluffy fur and to keep their teeth healthy. Read on to learn how to care for an American Eskimo puppy. Provide a high-quality puppy diet. Ask your veterinarian to recommend a good brand of dog food, but judge your puppy’s adaptability to it by her coat and stools. Begin training from day one. An eight-week-old pup is old enough to learn to sit and wait for his food. Show him his potty spot as soon as you bring him home. Stay outside with him for the first several weeks to make sure that he doesn’t become distracted. Bring your new pup, along with all of the records from the breeder and a fresh stool sample, to the veterinarian as soon as you can. The vet will examine her, check the stool, dewo
