Re: [pyrnet] First Pyr

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In a message dated 03/12/2002 4:32:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, LMoore6@cinci.rr.com writes:


> The estimate on her age was three years old but after having her
> for four months we noticed that a tooth was coming in on her lower jaw
> toward the front. dose this happen in adult dogs at this age or is she a
> younger dog ? Everyone said we should have her dew claws removed since we
> weren't going to show her. Is this the proper thing to do ? The last
> question is about feed. How much dry feed and how often once a day or twice
> a day ? Thanks to all for reading this.
> Larry,  Becky  &  Mollie


       Congratulations on getting Mollie. It's very good of you to take her in.  
You'll hear from far more knowledgeable people than I on the list, but on your questions here goes.      
I would not remove the dew claws. They are part of the breed standard, and no danger to your dog. I'm not that knowledgeable about puppies, I have one which is 8 months, and seems to have all of his adult teeth, and I've never noticed any new teeth in either of our adults.   
On feeding, I free feed, and have never had a weight problem with my pyrs. Adult pyrs eat surprising little for a dog of their size. If you feed a premium food, it could be as little as 3 cups per day in the summer. Don't worry if she doesn't seem to eat much at first, when we brought our female Bella home at 8 months, she wouldn't eat at all, I took her to the vet several times during the first few weeks because it worried me, but she eventually came around.   
Charlie