Thomas Danes of East Tennessee

05/04/2024

The pups will be 4 weeks tomorrow. Getting ready to move them into our livingroom. So they can get us to all kinds of craziness. We have 1 female available. All the others are spoken for. Will post new Pictures of her tomorrow I have her last weeks on our page just scroll down.

04/29/2024

Well got some bad new Sky didn't take. So we will have to try again on her next heat.

04/13/2024

I have started getting a hold of the family's on our waiting list. I will post who is still available this evening or tomorrow. I want to remind everyone. We do not let people come to our home to see the pups. We can FaceTime you. I am sorry but we just will not do it for the health of the puppys and the safety of my family.

04/07/2024

04/01/2024

Lola likes the new box. Hopefully pups this weekend.

03/31/2024

Lola is a week away from having pups. We just finished putting together the new whelping box. Still have to cut out the door. Under the linoleum is 3/4 inch foam for cushioning

03/22/2024

Lola is doing great and is due on April 7th. (Lola blue fawn and Celtic chocolate pie)
If she took we just paired Sky chocolate fawnequin to Draco brindle

03/22/2024

ATTENTION NEW PUPPY OWNERS…….
I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.

This goes for adults rehomed as well.

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 2-4 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 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 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.

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Copied from another breeder.

02/05/2024

Hopefully in 63 days. We will have puppy’s. Please keep an eye on our page for updates

12/23/2023

We have no pups available at this time

11/23/2023

We would like to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving.

11/20/2023

I have said it before, but is has been a while. They are so many scammer out there and back yard breeder. Please do your research on them before you send money to the them. I am not saying you have to get a pup from us. We may not have what you are looking for at the time you are ready for a new family member. But I know alot of good breeders I could reach out too. I just have been getting so many messages about how they was just scammed or there dog was supposed to have paperwork but didn't, something is wrong the pup is sick and the breeder has them blocked now. Just please get to know your breeder 1st.

11/18/2023

Everyone getting ready for bed.

11/14/2023

A few more pics because they are just so cute