Mightymite Miniature Pinschers

07/19/2024

We have some red littles ready in a few weeks. Please pm me

05/16/2024

03/25/2024

Had a fun weekend with friends at the Battle River Canine Association at Camrose, and some nice wins as well.
Friday
Raven wb
Dalton wm, bow, bp
Saturday
Diamond, wb, bow, Bob, bp
Sunday
Raven, wb
Dalton, wm, bow, Bob, bp

Pictured is Diamond, and Brazilian judge Mario Knoll, I did not have time for a show photo on Sun, so Dalton missed out on his win photo

11/29/2023

Proud to be awarded the Canadian Kennel Club’s esteemed Master Breeder affiliation!

10/17/2023

This pretty girl is looking for a new postal code. Typical active and busy character, and sweet and cuddly too. Shes on the bit bigger side, so would be great for agility or an active lifestyle. Pictured below on yard clean up day.

06/28/2023

As puppies head to their new homes I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.

Realistic Expectations

You go to the breeders home. The pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed at a dog show. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.

Then reality hits. The puppy may cry in the crate for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends you invited over to see your new puppy. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how did my perfect puppy turn into a nightmare.

So let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home. First of all the puppy has been in the breeders home since birth. They had their mother and often littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.

Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, often in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Differnt trees, animals, smells, temperature and people. Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, decide to have a party with people you dont know, and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least.

This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and depression can occur.

So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?

- most puppies take 3-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS! Not a 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!
- limit guests during the first week. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over
- ask guest to sit on the ground and let the puppy approach them. No squealing and grabbing the puppy
- set up a good routine
- restrict the puppy to a small area of the house. This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch them
- don’t expect a 9-13 week old puppy to walk on a leash. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them time. My first trips to town with puppies a walk around a small block took 1 1/2 hours. We only move when they initiate the movement as they need time to take in the different environment
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input
- lastly be patient. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight. Outings should be planned at puppy speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day.

Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Patience is key!

Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now is struggling, you as the owner, need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. Have realistic expectations and give the puppy positive experiences. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly.

02/17/2023

I found this quite informative as GMe is known problem for our beloved breed.

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2014/08/03/granulomatous-meningoencephalitis.aspx?x_cid=youtube Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and in...

12/20/2022

So true

11/23/2022

Some of you have asked me about health for our dogs and I mention over Vaccinating. Over vaccination can kill a dog . They can get Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia from over vaccinating. And I believe many other things like cancer and auto immune diseases.

Google Dr. Jean Dodds. Read https://www.animalhealthfoundation.org/blog/2017/12/dr-jean-dodds-dog-vaccine-protocol/

Most vaccines last 6-10 years. And you can do titer test to see if they have enough immunity.

The following vaccine protocol is offered for those dogs where minimal vaccinations are advisable or desirable. The schedule is one I recommend and should not be interpreted to mean that other protocols recommended by a veterinarian would be less satisfactory. It’s a matter of professional judgmen...

10/24/2022

Pm me, ready to embark on a new adventures. Alberta Canada.
Ckc registered, first shots, de-wormed, microchipped, litter box trained plus going outside.

10/08/2022

A boy and 3 girls available. One show prospect bitch.
Ready to go.
CKC registered, first 4 way shots, recently wormed, microchipped

09/15/2022

Black boy is spoken for. I have a few red puppies left. Im in Alberta Canada 🇨🇦 Ready to go beginning of Nov.

04/23/2022

Alberta Canada 🇨🇦 Available

09/08/2021

Sorry everyone. I have nothing available at this time. Perhaps in March 2022