What we feed our chinese crested puppies at Sakkarra up to 8 weeks

This is what we feed our Sakkarra Afghan Hound and Chinese Crested puppies:

Sakkarra Afghan Hound and Chinese Crested's 

Puppy food schedule

Puppy feeding at 3 weeks:

HAM baby food from jar with boiled water and a bit of Rice flakes (NOT OATMEAL) in baby food section Kroger/Walmart, make loose paste add a few drops Karo. More red than pink- so more meat. Just use GERBER meats(blue label) ham, beef chicken- nothing else. 3x a day.
NEEDS to be moist. USE boiled water so they can start water intake too.
Even Blue dog food canned seemed to give diarreah - so stayed with human baby food for cresteds this age- as many do not have teeth until 4 weks or on...and under a pound- cannot afford dehydration

Chinese Crested Puppy Feeding at 4-5 weeks

Boil some water, add to fatty hamburger 73/27% just enough to make grey squish (NOT firm kernels that puppies that puppies can choke on)- drain most of the water- will be a pink mud. Add a few drops of Karo syrup and some Gerbers meat. NEEDS to be moist.

Chinese Crested Puppy Feeding at 5 weeks

Soften regular kibble food to "fluff" by adding boiling water, then add in above minus baby foods/Rice flakes. This is accomplished once the water cools and is absorbed making the dog food expand for easy digestion a young dogs.

Chinese Crested Puppy Feeding at 6 weeks

Soften food with hot water, and then gradually add less water over time  until the puppies are eating the  kibble without water added.

The puppies need to eat normally to strengthen teeth.  The gum tissue needs that stimulation chewing kibble be healthy and to maintain proper hygiene.  A diet purely based on soft food will be detrimental to your growing puppy's oral health and could lead to premature periodontal disease and early tooth loss. It is important, especially with Chinese crested puppies, to not only feed soft food.  The Chinese crested has enough challenges in this  department genetically as it is.


Yes, I realize some people just soften kibble at first and then on. This is what we have done for 20 years through various breeds- and it seems to work as we have been lucky and never had a problem with weight or lack of calcium/bone etc.

Chinese Crested Puppy Feeding at 8 weeks

8-10 weeks should be on regular food with added carrot shavings, tiny pieces of fruit, properly cut meat to avoid choking, veggies, cottage cheese/goat's milk

 This is what has worked for us, really been very lucky a good bone and shiny coats on our dogs. we only had one litter of Afghan hounds in 13 years, and that was three years ago,  with the recipe has not changed. The only change  is quantities depending on the dog breed.
Dyann
Sakkarra Afghan Hounds and Chinese Cresteds

INTCH UKCCH Incredibullk9's Elvis Presley Jailhouse Rocker Sakkarra

INTCH  UKCCH  Incredibullk9's Elvis Presley Jailhouse Rocker Sakkarra"Elvis was Sizzle"

Elvis finishes his International and UKC championship at five months! What a wonderful puppy!
He was second-generation Sakkarra, from two dogs we placed  that have done well for their owners. We were proud co-breeders of this wonderful little boy. Congratulations owner- Gerri Drews!

Welcome to my blog and hopefully we can take this journey together where we left off

Well, hello again! It's been a busy couple of years at the plate for the perfect blog post, and when you wait for perfection time flies by. Time is precious, so instead I am going to update weekly is more of a learning journey this beautiful breed named the Chinese crested- instead of waiting for the perfect brag, win, or picture.
Welcome to my blog and hopefully we can take this journey together one of the friendliest and warmest companions and a woman can have - the Chinese crested dog.
I have been taking educational courses in microbiology,  Useful Genetics, and Canine Therogenology for Dog Enthusiast (University of Minnesota). I  enrolled in a few  upcoming courses next month such the University of Melbourne's Animal Behavior. I think education in any area that you're interested in is a smart move.
 In the past  few years I I've been a full-time freelance writer and illustrator, to further my lifelong dreams and passion  for a life of creativity. After working in a dental lab as a ceramist ( glorified tooth fairy!) for over a decade under a microscope, I look forward to everyday as an opportunity to create and hopefully and impart information, comedy, and a few smiles with this blog.
 My days are full, doesn't seem to be enough hours! I can be found usually in the studio creating art surround about my whimsical little creatures - my cresties!  We have a few exciting puppies that we are looking forward to show in the fall or early 2014.

Thanks so much for visiting !
Dyann

IAMS recall

If you feed Iams please be aware that there is a massive recall from one of their foods. 
 

"Aflatoxin Detection Prompts Limited Puppy Food Recall

A single-production lot of Iams Proactive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food" on the Dog Channel site.

Signs of Aflatoxin posioning include severe diarrhea, yellow vomit and yellowish tint to the eyes or gums. It is very hard on the liver and should be seen to immediately.
Carcinogenic Strains of Aflatoxin are produced by fungal parasites on soy, corn and field cereals when moisture promotes mold growth.
 

Rachel Ray Nutrish Just 6 Crunchies with lamb review

We had a coupon and sample for these lamb treats. Cresteds do not do well with corn, so when this stated it was "No artificial flavors, artificial colors or artificial preservatives, (corn free) with 6 simple ingredients," it seemed ideal. Usually a meat based food does well, especially lamb and rice, so we tried it was rice.
Mistake. I shouldve paid attention to the light beige color and will in the future. As the waste piles were puddles of this color meaning it wasnt digested. Too much bran and flour, albeit made from rice bran and flour, its just starch. I will stick to darker cookies in the future as they are not solely flour.
I was very disappointed as with her being a chef, I had thought these would be a better quality. When I buy cheap biscuits at Walmart and see puddles color coded to the biscuits, I get what I pay for. But when I would spend about $5-$7 on dog treats, I didn't get what I paid for at all, in my opinion. It can be rough on a small dog to eat something like this. It may only do well with bigger dogs with a higher tolerance.

Coconut oil for dogs (and humans) as a supplement and treatment

The following was posted to a list and such a good tip- had to try it!

"I had a Border Terrier in very bad coat following major surgery and someone

suggested coconut oil and sent me this to read. Now her coat is so

profuse I'm having trouble getting her into any sort of show

condition!!! How true Sheila...I use the Melrose brand, Organic.... Unrefined...mine is white when cold and goes clear when it melts standing in the kitchen on the bench...I dribble a teaspoonful over their dinners each night, then mix up the food...they like it... "

Coconut oil can be a wonderful supplement for a dog, as well a topical conditioner.
As a Supplement:
The coconut oil is a solid under about 70 degrees Fahrenheit and you can give it to the dog on a spoon, mix in food. Generally they like it and it has very many good properties. Many of the independent dog food stores are carrying it. You can go most anywhere and find it, but be sure to select the unfiltered, low heat type and clear glass when possible so you can see what you are buying. It should be white and not yellow!

WHY? Coconut oil contains many natural properties that make it a double whammy for a natural program.

Coconut oil contains Lauric Acid : Microbial activity on the scalp and hair roots controls hair fall and hair loss. Bacteria are killed by the cytotoxic Monolaurin in the Lauric Acid of Coconut Oil. This monolaurin has wonderful antimicrobial properties so as a topical bactericide, it can be beat for hair growth.
Coconut oil contains Vitamin E: A long time known moisturizer, Vitamin E breathes new life into your scalp by keeping it supple and moist.

Coconut oil contains Anti-dandruff properties: Dead flakes choke out the new growth and are a feeding ground for microbacteria, Coconut Oil can rejuvenate a dull, dead scalp by killing the bacteria that eat these flakes. A scalp treatment of coconut oil left in overnight can have wonderful health benefit and kill the seborric bacteria and yeast feeding on the flakes. The anti-fungal properties have been used for centuries.
Coconut oil keeps the moisture in: Coconut oil when applied topically helps promote a barrier of protection and reduces the breakage of brittle hair.

Coconut oil is considered the best product you can use for a natural conditioner. We really had good results as both a supplement and a topical treatment. Nutria was wonderful and I will be ordering more!

MY FAVE GINGIN VIDEO FROM JULIE WELLS YOUTUBE...miss you girl

MY FAVE GINGIN VIDEO FROM JULIE WELLS YOUTUBE...miss you girl

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7YXbqFXEOQ