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Saint Bernard General Discussions / Puppy Help
« on: April 19, 2009, 12:01:54 pm »
HI everyone, I'm brand new to bigpaws. I've been reading all of your posts for a while now and decided to become a member. For about the last month and a half I have been doing research on getting a dog. I think I have come to the conclusion that a saint bernard is what I want. They seem like such an amazing breed and i love their size. I would love to get a male puppy. I am going to visit a breeder next weekend and may have a little puppy by May 9th. But i still have a few questions and love hearing different peoples opinions and advice.

How much exercize does a saint puppy need? I know they need a lot of exercise but at the same time i have read you must not excersise or play with them to hard for the first two years because with their body developing. So anyone has any suggestions or what they did while their saint was a puppy?

Does anyone has a food brands the recommend or that i should stay away from?

How big of a deal can stairs be to a saint bernard? I heard to avoid them at all costs till 3 months or up to 6 months or as long as you can carry the guy. I have also heard stairs can be good for them young stretching the joints and putting a little pressure on them.

What do you recommend for potty training the puppy at night? Should i crate him or trust him or what? I've never had a young puppy.

My last question. Does anyone know any breeders in Ohio or around south west Ohio. I was only able to find one breeder. I have good hopes from what i have seen and heard about this breeder but options never hurt.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. If you have any information or advice you  think could be helpful I'm all ears. Thanks Again

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