Buying A Puppy Suggestions - cont.

Saint Bernard puppies are adorable and will easily steal your heart.  Puppies should be a minimum of 7 weeks old before they leave their litter mates.  Many breeders do not allow them to leave till they are 8 to 10 weeks old.  This is a better age because by 8 weeks they will have their first shots and have been wormed as well.  It is very important that you take your new puppy to your veterinarian for a physical examination.  They can advise you of any health concerns, plus they will insure that your puppy receives all the necessary vaccinations.  There are a series of vaccinations that all puppies should receive; they are usually given at two week intervals.  The rabies vaccination is required in all states; it is given at 4 months of age.  If the veterinarian tells you that something is wrong with your puppy, you should return it to the breeder.  The reputable breeder guarantees their puppies for a certain time period.  If you have to return a puppy, be sure to bring paperwork from your veterinarian stating what the problem is.  Rarely does someone have to return a puppy, but it does happen.

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