Gorilla Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Hey Guys, Christmas Eve I brought home Mojo, a 7 week old Amstaff boy. His a cutie, but he is hard work lol! Cries alot and needs alot of attention. All that is good, but just now I took him for a stroll in front of my house on the footpath. Probably 100m in total. Came back and his paws were bleeding! Is this a common thing? I took him for a longer walk the day before without any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 the bleeding on top of the toes ..that suggests to me that he is not lifting his feet/toes correctly..and they are dragging. No more walks outside your yard for now, I suggest . He doesn't need them at this stage anyway ... There is a lot of training you can do in the backyard Any suggestions from his breeder? If you have not, it would be a good idea to book him in for the "I have a new puppy, is he OK, are all his bits there, and is there anything I need to be concerned about? " check with the vet. This first checkup is important, as the vet sees teh pup soon after leaving teh breeder- can say 'hi' without needles etc , and can note any problems which are present . He is baby- he will cry, and yes, he does need attention ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I second a quick visit to the vet for a health check and some advice. Has the pup had its first vaccination and has it been wormed? Up till about 5mths of age my kelpies mostly romp around the back yard as opposed to actually going for walks- we go out but it is mostly about letting them sniff and teaching them that I am an amazing treat vending machine if they stay close to me . You little mate would probably be the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 Thanks for the replies guys! Has the pup had its first vaccination and has it been wormed? yes, he has had the 6-8 weeks check with the Vet already. I got him from my cousin who breeds them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 he has had the 6-8 weeks check with the Vet already. At the vet YOU use? Did the vet check include watching pup walk/run , joint manipulation , checking bite/teeth,eyes, scrotum , etc ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florise Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Simple answer. DON"T take him for walks. He is far too young and should still be playing wth his littermates. He needs only backyard play and NO walks, or you will ruin his bones and his feet as you can already see happening. He should not be on public footpaths unitl his vaccinations are completed as well. He is a baby. Get a crate and get him into a routine. Sleep, feed, toilet, natural play with toys etc. and more sleep. NO walks, just find a safe puppy school for socialisation purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Hey Guys, Christmas Eve I brought home Mojo, a 7 week old Amstaff boy. yes, he has had the 6-8 weeks check with the Vet already. I got him from my cousin who breeds them. How can he have had his 8 week check up when he is only 7 weeks old? He should be at home with the rest of his litter until 8 weeks of age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paganman Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 No thats not normal 7 weeks is way to young to take pups for walks.Have you got papers for him coz you might have to prove he isnt a pitbull when hes older Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florise Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 It's also concerning that his feet are splayed like that. His feet look pretty sore. Please get him to a vet as soon as possible and give him plenty of REST. No more hot footpaths under those baby feet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 (edited) According to the NSW Animal Welfare Code of Practice- Breeding dogs and cats your cousin should not have let this pup leave the litter 9.1.1.1 Puppies and kittens must not be re-homed before they are 8 weeks of age. Failure to meet this standard: This Code contains both standards and guidelines for the care of dogs or cats for breeding. The standards have legal effect in three ways:• Failure to meet a standard may result in a Penalty Infringement Notice or a prosecution under Clause 20 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (General) Regulation 2006. • In more serious cases, failure to meet a standard may support a prosecution for an offence under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1979. Under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 the person in charge of an animal is responsible for meeting the legal obligations regarding an animal’s welfare. The person in charge, who may be the owner of the animal or another person who has the care or control of the animal, for example the breeding manager or a member of staff, is legally responsible for the care of the animal, and therefore for meeting the standards of this Code. Also from the code 9.1.1.6 At the time of purchase, clients must be offered accurate written information at no charge which concerns the care of animals purchased. You should have received information regarding the exercise requirements of your pup. Perhaps suggest to your cousin they do a little more research before their next litter. Edited December 30, 2011 by Jumabaar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 Thanks for the replies guys. His DOB is 05/11/2011 (That would make him 7 weeks), and the Papers say American Staffordshire Terrier. And apologies, correction he had his 1st treatment at 6 weeks (not 6 - 8). I have to take him back at 8 weeks. In regards to taking him home at 7 weeks, I thought it was from 6 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the replies guys. His DOB is 05/11/2011 (That would make him 7 weeks), and the Papers say American Staffordshire Terrier. And apologies, correction he had his 1st treatment at 6 weeks (not 6 - 8). I have to take him back at 8 weeks. In regards to taking him home at 7 weeks, I thought it was from 6 weeks. The above is directly quoted from the NSW code. It has has always been highly recommended to wait till 8 weeks for socialisation purposes. Also if the dog is registered DogsNSW code indicate 8 weeks minimum for the pup to leave home, and at least two weeks after its first vaccination. Please pass this on to your cousin as they are in breach of the code of ethics that is set out to protect buyers and the dogs themselves. Edited December 26, 2011 by Jumabaar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 I will def let him know, because I saw him at 4 weeks, and said ill have to wait till at least when he is 6 weeks to pick him up, so I think he assumes 6 weeks is the min as when I went to pick him up another couple were there picking up another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 (edited) I will def let him know, because I saw him at 4 weeks, and said ill have to wait till at least when he is 6 weeks to pick him up, so I think he assumes 6 weeks is the min as when I went to pick him up another couple were there picking up another one. Apart from it being illegal in NSW to sell puppies under 8 weeks, it it vital for puppies to spend the time until 8 weeks with their litter mates to learn how to be dogs and learn bite inhibition. Puppies removed from a litter before this time are far more likely to have problems interacting with other dogs and become seriously dog aggressive. You can never undo the damage that missing that time with their littermates causes. I assume your cousin is not an ANKC registered breeder or he would definitley have known about the 8 week rule. Are the "papers" just for his microchip? With your puppy being an unregistered Amstaff this is vitaly important and there are no second chances if he develops any flaw in his temperament at all. If NSW ends up going the same way as Vic he will be declared a dangerous breed anyway if you do not have ANKC papers and matching microchip to prove he is an Amstaff. Edited December 26, 2011 by dancinbcs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzycuddles Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Is there any chance he could still visit and play with mum and litter mates? That's quite young to remove a puppy from it's home as other have said. I'd stick to playing in the yard/ home especially as he isn't fully vaccinated and so young he would have no chance against parvo good luck and please make sure your cousin gets more informed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 How long did you walk him for? I agree with Perse- it looks like he is not lifting/placing the front feet correctly. I would have this checked out by the vet asap This is not normal; I would not expect a 7 week old puppy to get sores on the top of the paws from a short walk. If you want to practice lead walking it is safer and more productive to do it in your own backyard until the pup is older. 7 weeks is very young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbi Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 What a sweet little pup you have, I am sure you have a wonderful little friend there. Those paws look so sore best to go to the vet and have them treated, you dont want them to get infected and germs could easily be transfered from a public footpath. While at the vet find out when you can enrol in the puppy preschool,having an Amstaff or Bullbreed at the moment means that you want to do everything you can to socialise and train the little guy to be a good canine member of the community, there are many people that dont do this and responsible Bull owners and their dogs suffer because of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 he is a very cute little fella !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 Hey guys, when i take him for a walk its just out the front, not even 5 minutes worth. Is it ok to take him to the beach yet???? Or am i getting ahead of msyelf here? hhee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Hi Until the vet has had a look at those feet, and you have had his gait checked out ..best to leave him quiet . Baby joints..and your pup is VERY much a baby ..can be too easily permanently damaged . he is at great risk of contracting PARVO as well, being so young, and without immunity from a vaccination schedule. Hold off for a few weeks at least .. when his feet/legs are checked out, he has another vaccination , and he is stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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