Keetarose Kennels Pugs & Bulldog

12/08/2024

We're issuing a summer warning to dog owners after a study revealed that French and English Bulldogs make up over a third of emergency heatstroke cases. The study by Vet Compass reviewed 167,751 dogs we have treated at Vets Now and identified 384 heatstroke cases, showing Newfoundlands are over 15 times more likely to suffer heatstroke than Labradors. ☀️🐶

Flat-faced breeds, including French Bulldogs and Pugs, are at higher risk. It's crucial for dog owners to be vigilant, especially with vulnerable breeds. Recognising critical signs like heavy panting and elevated body temperature is not just essential; it's a responsibility we all share.

To keep pets safe, restrict exercise on hot days, provide cool water and shade, and never leave dogs in parked cars. If heatstroke is suspected, contact a vet immediately.

22/03/2024

ATTENTION NEW PUPPY OWNERS…….
I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.
REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS-
You see the breeders pictures and videos and the pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed, happy, playful. 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. Or the overly excited playful children you have at home. 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 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, in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Different sounds, smells, temperature, animals and people.
Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, possibly decide to have a party with people you don't 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 sometimes even Longer! 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!
PLEASE limit guests during the first two weeks. 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 guests to remove their shoes before entering the home to prevent germs from spreading to your new vulnerable puppy.
-have guests sit on the floor/ground and wait until the puppy approaches them. NO squealing and grabbing the puppy, as this is very frightening to them.
- 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 8-12 week old puppy to walk on a lead. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the lead, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them a good amount of time.
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic. They will need to establish who the leader of the pack is in order to feel safe and understand the hierarchy of the family unit.
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input.
-Children are also big stressors to tiny fragile puppies, please keep an eye on children around the puppy at all times. The children may need to learn how fragile the puppy is and how scared it may be.
- lastly, most importantly- BE PATIENT. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight.
Outings should be planned after the puppy has received ALL vaccinations and then only at the puppy’s 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. They may be curious and energetic, they may become overwhelmed. Watch the puppy for cues on how to proceed.
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 feedback and happy 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.
Love your puppy and they will love you 100 times more in return.
🐾 🩵🩷
Copied from another breeder.

18/02/2024

Todays dog show Mabel got a 2nd place and rosette and a reserve , Wanda was ment to be here but she’s in season so we had to miss it either with her. Picture of Mabel showing off her rosette ###

13/02/2024

Today our lady Mabel is 1 year old! ###

08/01/2024

Lady Mabel, 11 mths old now. Such a goofball. So pleased to have her with us ###

31/12/2023

Happy new year 2024 from us all at Keetarose kennels ❤️🎉. May this year bring health and happiness to all ###

28/12/2023

Happy 11th birthday Suki duki ###

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas to everyone here from humans to dogs, cats and other family pets, we wish you a wonderful Christmas (and many best wishes for those who don’t celebrate Christmas) loads of love and good health from us here at Keetarose pugs & bulldogs ###

22/12/2023

Sad to hear the news that our Luna Pug’s daddy the wonderful Mr Alfie has passed away.
Dad to 2 litters with Suki- Eddie, Percy, Pebbles, and then Luna, Sebastian, Jimmy and Maya. Our love and thoughts go to budarthur pugs at this time. RIP MR ALFIE ###

05/12/2023

These are all siblings and the children of our Luna and riot.
L-R
Boris (2nd litter)
Phoebe (4th litter)
Frank (4th litter) and
Bruno (3rd litter)
All owned by family (mum and daughter)
So lovely to see how puppies I have bred turn out. This is a happy grumble when they get together. Their owners have done a great job ###

11/11/2023

Always remember ###

Lest we forget ❤️

They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

https://pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk/lest-we-forget-2/

05/11/2023

Happy 4th to lunas oldest kids Pudge and Cheri. No updated pics to share but loads of best wishes coming Their way. Firework night pups 🎇 🎆 ###

15/10/2023

Happy National PUG Day! 🐾🐾🐾

13/10/2023

Had a fun time with the filming, here are screen shots from the video. Love my baby Mabel. If they do a video on pugs I will be first in line to offer services and the pugs ❤️###

Check out the video here-
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=877015657121581&id=100044394637389

13/10/2023

Watch our very own Mabel on the mini screen with her bulldog bestie lord ronnington aka Ronnie, and the wonderful show winner George ###

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