All about German Shepherd puppies at 3 months old

A German Shepherd puppy at 3 months is the joy and pride of the owner. Three-month-old puppies begin to grow actively, their appearance and habits change. At this time, it is very important to properly care for the puppy, provide him with a mobile pastime and a good diet.

At three months, the German shepherd must weigh from 12 to 14 kg with a growth of 40-46 cm. During this period, the hind legs begin to grow in the puppy, the tail grows, large joints appear on the front legs. If all these processes are observed, then be sure that you have a healthy puppy in front of you. At 3.5 months, the first molt begins, changes occur with the ears, which begin to rise. They become stronger and take the form of a "house", tumble to one side, as a result of which the baby is unusually pretty.

At a weekly age, the dog is almost no different from other puppies of large dog breeds. But in three months it is already clear that this is a shepherd. The eyes become very clever and expressive, and with the usual mongrels they are convex and rounded. The shepherd has an almond-shaped incision in the eyes of a dark brown color. But over time, the shade may turn blue.

The head is proportional to the body, the forehead is pronounced and somewhat convex. The nose is large and deep black. It’s easy to understand that you have a German shepherd.

The front teeth have a scissor bite, while the rest grow separately. If you notice fused teeth - this is a defect. Actively, they begin to change after three months of age. The coat is dense with a characteristic black-brown color. But throughout the whole year, the shade can change dramatically.

A variety of options are possible, but only without the presence of white spots. In winter, it is thicker, thanks to which the dog lies in the snow for a long time, without putting itself at risk. In the heat, the shepherd molts, but the coat does not lose its beauty, it just becomes much thinner.

The pet grows up without losing its activity. He is ready to play with everything: furniture, shoes, corners in the apartment and what just hits his tooth. This behavior occurs due to the fact that the dog is forced to sit in the house or in the apartment. But as soon as a walk in the fresh air becomes a regular action, the puppy's behavior normalizes. The weight from the moment a pet is born increases almost 20 times, as a result of which the dog becomes more active.

At the age of three months, it is better to choose walking areas where there are few people, and little by little to accustom the animal not to react violently to passers-by. Each time, choose more crowded places. But in no case should a puppy be taken where there may be too loud sounds. Fireworks or fireworks can scare him very much.

Do not scold the puppy if he made a bunch or a puddle in the house. Take him out immediately after eating to teach him how to control the body’s metabolic processes. And as soon as he goes to the toilet, be sure to praise. The dog is happy to see the owner satisfied, and will try to please him more often, behave approximately.

As a rule, puppies can already know teams by the age of three months. "Sit", "Lie", "To me." You can train your pet yourself, but before that, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the relevant literature or take a course, because the shepherd is primarily a service dog, and without the skills it cannot be raised. In addition, most experts still recommend giving the dog to dog handlers for training.

Proper puppy development requires a balanced diet. It can consist of both specialized feed and homemade food. If you decide that you will feed the dog yourself, adhere to the following rules.

• Servings should be 300-350 g per meal. There should be 4 on the day. Make sure the dog eats, but do not overfeed. An abundance of food can provoke intestinal torsion and dehydration.
• Served food must be warm. Do not give the animal hot, but do not offer food directly from the refrigerator, so as not to provoke the development of diseases of the oral cavity and not harm the gums.
• Serve only chopped food. At this age, the dog does not chew food, but swallows immediately. Therefore, the presence of large pieces is unacceptable.
• Feeding should be regular and consistent with the schedule.

When developing a diet for a puppy, keep in mind that he should eat cereals, meat, various fruits and vegetables. Do not give the puppy pork, as this meat is very oily and can provoke obesity.

The intestines of the animal react poorly to starch and lactose. So do not overdo it with milk and potatoes. Diversify the diet with eggs, but exclusively in the finished form. Dog intestines do not digest raw protein. Do not give eggs daily, just a few pieces a week. Add vitamins in the form of greens. Exclude fried, smoked and sausages. Bird bones are also undesirable, as their tubular structure breaks down in the puppy's intestines and clogs it.

If you buy a dog special food, include a vitamin-mineral complex in the diet so that the dog receives all the vitamins in the right amount. Make sure that the dog always has clean water. Change it in a bowl several times a day.

Feed your dog after a walk to restore lost energy. After feeding, exclude outdoor games.Give your puppy an opportunity to rest for several hours. In the future, calculate the number of meals based on the size of the dog. The larger the dog, the less often it is fed. After six months, two meals a day are enough.

To reduce suffering, spend an intensive nourishment of the body with the necessary substances for full development.

You can include boneless cooked fish in your diet. So that the puppy does not suffer from possible constipation, do not give him rich pastries and legumes. After dry food, the dog really wants to drink, so with this ration of water, the dog consumes more than usual. It is noteworthy that This breed is undemanding to food and can eat the same thing for a long time. But the dog is worth it from time to time to please with biscuits and fresh fruit.

It will never be superfluous to get a consultation from a veterinarian, which will help you choose the necessary dishes, choose dry food and more. To be sure that the dog eats in the required amount, check the compliance of the pet's weight with the table, which is calculated depending on age.

German Shepherd puppies are unique in their appearance and behavior. These animals are simply designed to live near humans. They are strong, graceful, bold, able to live normally even in adverse conditions. Dogs are non-aggressive, tuned to friendship with a person. The animal will do everything to hear praise from its owner. All these characteristics only increase the desire to have a new pet that will respond with devotion and love.

To choose a real friend, focus on the following criteria.

• Boy or girl - an individual choice. But the puppy's age must be no more than three months.
• The coat should not have white spots, as well as too light tan.
• A healthy puppy is always curious, friendly and playful.

From the very beginning, a puppy must be accustomed to order and a certain meal time, so that it is healthy and strong. Ideally, the animal should be on the street for at least 3 hours a day. The dog works even in apartment conditions: it remembers and executes the assigned commands.

Take your dog outside only after vaccination. After the first vaccination, wait ten days, and then repeat the procedure, and quarantine the animal for 10 days. During this period, the puppy's body is most susceptible to disease, so the owner needs to be careful.

A lot of controversy arises regarding the need for rabies vaccination. In this case, it is rational to analyze the conditions in which the animal lives. If in the city, then you can take the risk and ignore the vaccination. And if in a village or a private house, then it should still be done. Keep in mind that this vaccine affects the growth rate of the dog, so it is better to do it when the dog is more than a year old.

Do not forget about preventive actions. Regularly clean the ears, give the shepherd antihelminthic preparations, monitor for parasites in the coat and immediately take measures to remove them.. But it’s better not to wait for their appearance, but to immediately buy collar against parasites.

Of course, when the owner leaves for work and leaves the little creature alone, he worries about his safety. To reduce the likelihood of an accident, follow these steps:

• Hide the wires in a special box.
• Reinforce or clean furniture that is unstable.
• Do not let the puppy play with objects that have small parts. An animal can break them and swallow small elements.
• To protect the furniture from the dog’s sharp teeth, buy him a special simulator and teach him to use it only.
• Do not leave things anywhere. The puppy will take this as a challenge and try to turn them into a new toy.
• Cover the slippery floor with a carpet so that the puppy does not damage its yet immature feet.
• Be sure to tell the children how to deal with a new friend. Do not allow them to pick him up, as even a puppy has a lot of weight. If children sharply lower him, they can damage his paws.

In the next video, you can watch a German Shepherd puppy at the age of 3 months.