Just remember: these sweet hobby breeders can be passing along dogs that will have lifetime problems. You are encouraging them to breed recklessly again. And encouraging them not to learn about careful vaccination. I understand that you’re in love, but be careful. As with men.

Make sure, above all, that you’re doing a vet check with an impartial vet before your purchase is final. Buyer beware. Either that, or make sure you have $10,000 or more of extra money hanging around. And a strong constitution. My vet’s offhand remark that one of my dogs had bad knees and might someday need surgery cost $5000. I love her dearly, but you just have to make sure what you’re bargaining for.

They are new breeders. This is their second litters from two females. I got one out of each litter. Now, I do not know if they belong to any associations. I didn’t think to ask. I get the feeling that they’re hobby breeders, doing so out of their love for huskies.

I’ve seen a lot of breeders’ ads not releasing until 8 weeks. I’m kind of glad to be getting them at 6 weeks, because that way, I can control these shots.

I’m sure the breeders could be making honest mistakes, but for me, Tavi and Navi are here and still need a loving home, regardless of whether the breeders know what they’re doing. I’ll look into how old they should be, as you’ve suggested, and I have the option of letting them stay with their mothers longer, I suppose. It’ll make me crazy to wait longer, but at least you’ve called it to my attention, so I can make an informed choice.

My last Siberian Husky, who was my child and best friend, just died after a surgery to remove her ruptured spleen. It was awful and the stupid vet said that her chest rays looked clear, but she basically drowned in her own blood that night when her lungs filled up with it. I couldn’t figure out what in the world was going on with her and it was awful. I don’t trust any vets anymore. It’s gonna be hard.

You’re right. Adopting a dog is like finding a husband, but I never knew how to do that well, either! LOL. That’s how I’m almost 37 and still single.

Never ever give a combo shot. Ever. Read my articles about Lepto. Coronavirus is not recommended by any vet school or organization. Read my article at truth4dogs.com about avoiding adverse reactions.

E-mail me and I’ll send you a vaccination protocol from an expert. My contact info is here. http://www.dogs4dogs.com/contact

Re the breeder: why is he/she breeding dogs? Are they experts about the breed? Do they belong to breed organizations? Have they done any genetic testing? Adopting dogs is like finding a husband: don’t fall in love first. Investigate!

I have 2 Siberian Husky puppies on the way. They are currently 4 and 5 weeks. My breeder is going to give the 5 week old a 7 combo shot and she said “plus Corona” or something like that. She’s supposed to do it next week when I pick up the first one. she wants to show me how to administer the shot, because I planned to do the next set of shots.

In any event, after reading all this, I’m wondering if I should prevent her from giving the puppies any vaccines at all. I need advice quick, because we pick the first one up in a week.

Since neither Navi or Tavi have had ANY shots, what should they be getting at this age? And after they get the first of whatever it is you say, should they get more? I basically need your advice on a shot schedule before my babies get this 7 combo. I didn’t want them to have that, because I figure it has that Lepo in it, if it’s 7.

HELP!!!!

How old is your pup and how large? When did you give the last vaccine? Here’s an article to read: http://www.dogs4dogs.com/blog/2009/10/08/protecting-dogs-from-vaccine-reactions/

In virtually every state and most localities, rabies should be given no more often than every three years. This is a dangerous shot. Call your local animal control and see what the law is in your area.

Distemper shots give immunity for 5 to 7 years, depending on what strain is given. This is science, not opinion. There’s a lot of info at http://www.dogs4dogs.com/shots There’s also a great article by a top vaccination expert at http://www.spinoneus.org/forum/uploaded/Admin/Vaccinations2007.pdf

Again, get another vet. http://www.dogs4dogs.com/vet