T3: The Puppy Project

Question 1

What breed did this presentation talk about? What kind of breed is this?

Answer 1

Border terrier, hunting

Question 2

What is the history of Border Terriers

Answer 2

developed in the border countries of England and Scotland
- used for hunting, based on heat resistance, coat, size, attitude
-job: bolt the fox from his lair

Question 3

What does the American Kennel Club do?

Answer 3

conformation events, performance events, companion events

Question 4

What is the preparation for breeders mentioned?

Answer 4

Matching pedigrees: matched trace and Keiko based on behavior, attitude, and confirmation
-upholding the code of ethics: they are your responsibility till their death (need to rehome or relocate, still the responsibility of the breeder)
-a good match should increase the quality of the breed
-look for the right home for the right puppy

Question 5

What were the considerations for Kiekos History, when breeding her?

Answer 5

• mother of Keiko had a C-section, and anticipation of C-sec
  tion as well
  -problems with singleton or two pups
  -how would she be as a mother?
  -Expense: financial, time, energy, emotions

Question 6

What did the owner do during her pregnancy to track everything?

Answer 6

theriogenology at the vet school
tracked progesterone to monitor the ovulation date

Question 7

What happened to her puppies?

Answer 7

four males: she kept buck

Question 8

How to socialize pups

Answer 8

puppy culture (online resource)
expose without over facing puppies through their development
gave esbilac and yogurt

Question 9

What happened to buck?

Answer 9

very itchy pup, that got worse
A lot of damage to his skin, bleeding, weeping

-went through extensive testing and treatments

Question 10

What is Dr. Thams flow chart

Answer 10

• parasites
• secondary skin infections
• allergies
• autoimmune disease

Question 11

What were Dr. Thams conclusions

Answer 11

• not parasites
  -no evidence of skin infections
  -too young for autoimmune disease
• allergies with food or environment

Question 12

What were the treatments to the allergies

Answer 12

single source protein deit formulated for puppies (kibble and canned) for two month
-protection from the environment
-medicated shampoos
- apoquel, cytopoint

Question 13

conclusions on bucks situation

Answer 13

• back on a regular diet, no limitations to the environment and no symptoms so far
  -no idea what actually caused the symptoms
  -grateful she kept Buck as his issues would have been tough to deal with in another home (expensive)

-all three brother pups have dairy sensitivity too