INTRODUCTION TO THE STEWARTS

Things To Have On Hand
When Puppy Arrives

Prepared by Kathy Stewart

Dog crate or very small enclosure in which the pup will sleep and stay while he is alone at home.

VARI kennel - 300 or intermediate size (32"l X 23"h 22"w)

also purchase a metal grid floor to fit in crate

Leash

6 foot leather leads are necessary for obedience trials
10 - 15 foot retractible (FLEXI 2) leads are wonderful for leash breaking & walks in the park

Collars should be soft, adjustable and flexible so that they will not break hair (soft nylon is good)

Child gate and enclosures to confine your puppy to rooms where he or she can do little damage to himself or his surroundings.
Avoid areas with rugs until you know your dog is totally housebroken.

Grooming Utensils

Collapsible Grooming table with non-slip surface
Pin Brush (Scalpmaster or #1 All systems with black handle)
Slicker Brush (Miller's Forge - 5 1/2" wide)
Comb - Long and fine toothed comb (Greyhound - from Belgium or England) - Flea comb (Safari or Miller Forge)
Hair Scissors (Dubl Duck - 19" are good)
Spray Bottle (with fine mist)
Dog Shampoo with bluing (Black Out or Snow White)
Dog Hair conditioner (Bio Groom or Oster)
Tooth brush and paste (made especially for dogs)
Nail clippers (Miller Forge or Heavy Duty - with large orange handles)
QUICK STOP (stops bleeding)

Bitter apple spray - to put on objects that you don't want chewed

Rawhide chews and/or Nylabones

Toys - Nylabones toys are best because the pup cannot chew off little bits. Nylabone frisbies, balls, Kongs, etc. Rope pull toys, empty plastic pop bottles are okay until the pup begins to chew on them

Food

PEDIGREE Puppy food (kibble and canned)
Dog vitamins (VITAL NUTRITION [ Blue label] or IN)
Oil mixture (¼ Cod Liver oil, ¼ Wheat Germ oil, ½ Olive oil, 1 or 2 opened capsules of Vit. E)
Vitamin C (500 mg.) crystals or chewable capsules (Health food store)
Kelp powder (Health food store)
Eggs - 1 or 2 per week minimum

Dog bowls (metal preferred, because they can be sterilized in the dish washer)

Real beef marrow bones - the dogs love these. Buy them from the butcher. Scoop out the marrow which is mostly fat and will give your dog diarrhea. Wash with warm water and give to the dog with meat and all. DO NOT COOK as this makes the bone brittle and the dog may swallow bone chips which may cause serious damage. THIS IS THE ONLY KIND OF BONE to feed your dog.

Milk Bones - treats for bedtime and reward for good behaviour

Kaopectate caplets - in case of diarrhea (available at pharmacy or some food chains)

The following Mail Order Catalogues may be able to save you some money. You will have to price them out. They will send catalogues free of charge, if you call them.

R.C. Steele (NY) 1-800-872-3773
Cherrybrook (NJ) 1-800-524-0820
J-B Wholesale (NJ) 1-800-526-0388
Drs. Foster & Smith 1-800-826-7206

Prepared By: Kathy Stewart, Klompen Keeshonden

Editor’s Note: It is with great appreciation that we recognize the contribution that the Stewarts have made to this site. Without the sharing of information and experience, the dog world would be a much poorer and barren place. Please visit their Klompen Keeshonden website.

NOTE: If you have a list of recommended products to have when the puppy goes to its new home, please share it with us.

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Things To Have On Hand When Puppy Arrives

Prepared by Kathy Stewart

Things To Have On Hand
When Puppy Arrives